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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Clay City, IL

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Illinois is $7,681, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Clay City area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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They are doing great! It's clean and the staff is friendly. I don't have any concerns or complaints at this point. It seems to be a good place.
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.
    Good Neighbor Care carries on the Brookstone tradition, providing a senior care program that supports individual freedom and promotes the dignity of each resident. Brookstone communities are all nestled in small Illinois towns of 10,000 to 20,000 residents where families can...
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44 Floor plans available
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I have been delighted with the kindness, compassion, and consideration given to my mother at Brookstone. [name removed]- and ALL of the staff - treats her as everyone wants their loved one to be treated. Mom...
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.
Brookstone communities are all nestled in small Illinois towns of 10,000 to 20,000 residents where families can feel satisfied their loved ones are receiving high quality care in a stress-free environment. Brookstone Estates independent living communities are modern, attractive and impeccably...
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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
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Clay City, IL

The average cost of senior living in Illinois is $7,681 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. 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 state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIllinoisU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$7,681/mo$6,999/mo9.7% above national median
Assisted Living$6,329/mo$5,830/mo8.6% above national median
Independent Living$3,342/mo$3,520/mo5.1% below national median
Memory Care
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:9.7% above national median
Assisted Living
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.6% above national median
Independent Living
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.1% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Clay City

Recent reviews for memory care in Clay City

Brookstone Estates of Olney

3.7
My father felt very isolated there as they did not have many activities he was interested in. He did not like the food but the personnel were friendly to him and helped him to meals and gave him his medications but otherwise he did not see them very often as he did not leave his room. He was 99 ...
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Brookstone Estates of Fairfield

4.8
We are so lucky to have this facility in our town.

Emerald Glen of Olney

5.0
all staff has always been very nice and treat my sister very well. well trained nurses.

Clay City review score based on 28 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 2 Clay City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Clay City 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

Clay City review score compared against nearby cities

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Clay City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clay City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clay City, 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 Clay City 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 Clay City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clay City, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.5%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.1%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.2%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.4%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clay City 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 Clay City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clay City, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.5%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.5%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.2%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
39.3%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clay City 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 Clay City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clay City, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.4%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.2%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
53.3%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.4%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Clay City 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 Clay City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clay City, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.6%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.5%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
47.5%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.1%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clay City 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 Clay City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clay City, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
65.3%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.5%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.4%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.4%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.9%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.1%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.9%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.5%
41%
Dances
Dances
47%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.2%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.8%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Clay City

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 Clay City protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Emerald Glen of Olney, Brookstone Estates of Olney and Burge House are the top-rated memory care facilities near Clay City, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 5 memory care facilities near Clay City, Illinois. See the full list.
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