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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Chester, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Chester, A Place for Mom can help. With 88 memory care facilities in Chester, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Chester incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Chester memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Chester, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Old Marissa.
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Photo of Sprigg Street Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Frederick Street Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Voyage
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Bethesda Southgate, known by residents of South St. Louis County for its quality skilled nursing care, recently received Accreditation by the Joint Commission of Healthcare organizations, an independent, not-for-profit national body that overseas the safety and quality of health care.Bethesda...
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My mother was living in her own home alone. She unfortunately experienced many falls in the middle of the night. It was time for her to be in a safer environment. I feel a peace knowing she is at Pine...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Sylvan House
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Parkway Estates
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we focus on...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Photo of Granite House
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Carondelet Retirement (Mental Health)
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Everything is going well for my brother since his move to this community. I'am satisfied with the care and everything they have done for us. He is doing very good. They have a pleasant staff, they have been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of memory care in Chester, IL

The average cost of senior living in Chester is $7,407 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kaskaskia, IL with an average of $6,505 per month.

Memory care costs in Chester, IL, vs. state and national averages

Chester, IL
$7,407/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Chester, IL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,407/mo

Memory care costs in Chester, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$7,721/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,538/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,391/mo

Senior living costs in Chester vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Chester, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChester, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$7,407/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,452/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,448/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Chester, IL:$7,407/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Chester, IL:$5,452/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Chester, IL:$3,448/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Chester

Recent reviews for memory care in Chester

Pine Valley Assisted Living in Arnold, MO

4.0
Our parents are happy there for the most part, especially our mother. We were looking at another community, but we chose Pine Valley because we felt like they were more established, we felt like they really knew what they were doing. They showed us really nice rooms and we were able to get two ...
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Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.6
The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed] bill each month is causing us to have to sell our home. But, other than the cost, I am ...
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Reflections of Garden Place in Columbia, IL

4.0
My loved one has only been at Reflections for a short time, but so far, our experience with Refection's of Garden Place has been very good. The staff is very nice, and they seem to be trying very hard to work with my loved one and get to know her needs. I like that the community is very clean, ...
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Chester review score based on 46 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 1 Chester memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Chester review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Chester review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Chester, IL1 facilities
8.5
Waterloo, IL151 facilities
8.7
Carbondale, IL1 facilities

Chester memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Chester memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Chester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chester, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
79.1%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.1%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.2%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.4%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.3%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.5%
65%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Chester memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Chester Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.3%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70.4%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
79.9%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42.8%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.2%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
49%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.9%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
42.7%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.1%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.3%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.2%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.1%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.1%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.2%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.4%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.2%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.9%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.9%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
72.6%
41%
Dances
Dances
42.2%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.2%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.5%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Chester

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Chester protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis, Villas of Holly Brook Herrin and Garden Villas South are the top-rated memory care facilities near Chester, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 88 memory care facilities near Chester, Illinois. See the full list.
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The best memory care facilities near you in Chester, Illinois are Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis and Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 88 memory care facilities near you in Chester, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Chester, Illinois, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Chester, Illinois, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Chester, Illinois ranges from $1000 to $15775. The average Memory Care cost in Chester, Illinois is $7,407. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Chester, Illinois typically starts at $1000. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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