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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dorchester, IL
If your loved one needs memory care in Dorchester, A Place for Mom can help. With 211 memory care facilities in Dorchester, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Dorchester incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Dorchester memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Dorchester, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Leclaire and North Alton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Edwardsville, Alton and Godfrey.
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The absolute best facility in our area! Very clean, kind staff, and good food! The sister lived here for 3 years and we had the best possible key experience. Would recommend to everyone for their loved one
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.
The Glenwood of Greenville is a supportive living community located in Greenville, IL. The city of Greenville is located in Bond County and is home to about 7,000 people. Greenville is a quiet town with picturesque views from nearby Greenville Park. Residents can enjoy going on outings with...
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My mom has been at CC for 1 year. She has dementia and when she went she weighed 85 lbs now she eats 3 healthy meals a day and is so happy there. I don't think there is not anything CC would not do for her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE!Making the move to senior living is a big decision. Fortunately, changing where you live doesn't mean changing your whole way of life. At Carriage Crossing, you'll find all the choices you need to live the life you love.Our welcoming campus features a variety of lifestyle...
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9.8
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49 reviews
The facility is beautiful and welcoming. The staff is also welcoming. Never have I entered the facility without being welcome and greeted by name. They do a wonderful job of getting to know the residents by...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Clarendale of St. Peters senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of St. Peters keeps you connected to the people and places you love most...
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9.7
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32 reviews
We like that the facility is on one level and easy to access the main room for eating and activities. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families, but the facility is best for those that are...
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.
You or your loved one will find a comfortable, homelike atmosphere at Cedar Creek of Shiloh in Shiloh, IL, a Cedarhurst Senior Living community.Our residents enjoy privacy, security, and a quiet lifestyle with all the comforts and conveniences of home. Our staff provides additional care, always...
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38 reviews
All would be a 5. We had a wonderful experience with Carriage Crossing Taylorville and we have nothing but good things to say about them. Based on the experience, we would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Carriage Crossing Senior Living - Taylorville is an upscale building, divided into three separate homes creating unique experiences for each neighbor. This location radiates elegance with its lavish interior design, baby grand piano, fish tanks, bird aviary, and private lounge (man cave). Three...
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28 reviews
Very nice place to be. The staff is kind and helpful. The food is very good. The facility is clean and laundry is done nicely. My only complaint has been with urine catheter help. The staff empties the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Allegro is proud to bring more than 40 years of experience to the St. Louis metropolitan area, home of our company headquarters. Allegro strives to reimagine senior living, bringing comfort, convenience and quality care to older adults who want and deserve the best.Allegro Richmond Heights...
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9.6
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56 reviews
We looked at several facilities during our search for Mom. The Boulevard St. Charles was exactly what we were looking for! [name removed] was AMAZING to work with. The facility is beautiful, clean, and well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
The Boulevard Senior Living of St. Charles has been serving the seniors of St. Charles since September of 2017. Located in between interstate 70W and 370W, The Boulevard is minutes from restaurants, malls, grocery stores, and The Streets of St. Charles.The Boulevard offers a full continuum of...
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9.6
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45 reviews
WHEN MY SON SUGGESTED THAT MY WIFE AND I MOVE TO A SENIOR LIVING FACILITY WE WERE APPRESENSIVE ABOUT MOVING. WE WERE LIVING VERY COMFORTABLY IN A CONDO. MY SON AND I VISITED FIVE SENIOR LIVING...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
A Life Well LivedWho wants to spend their golden years sitting around and twiddling their thumbs? Or drowning under the weight of household chores? Instead of wasting your time or feeling lonely and isolated, you can enjoy a retirement rich in exciting activities, delicious dining, quality care...
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9.5
Review score
19 reviews
Our Grandma lives at The Villas at St. James. She is always busy doing something with her friends. A few weeks ago, I called her to chat and she told me that she was busy playing dice she would have to call...
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.
WELCOME HOME. Located in rural, serene Breese, Illinois, The Villas at St. James is an independent & assisted-living community for seniors that has been serving Clinton County since 2004. We provide the ideal living arrangement for independent, active seniors who want to be healthy and happy...
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9.4
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34 reviews
This place is wonderful. The entire staff knows your LO's name when they move in. Everyone stepped up to really take care of my mom during her stay here. The nursing staff and aides are top notch and so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Garden Villas North represents the epitome of luxury and elegance, warmth and graciousness in retirement and assisted living. Designed for the active senior who has retired from work but not from life, Garden Villas North offers a carefree lifestyle with world class services and...
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9.4
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43 reviews
The place is so clean and the people are very friendly. If you need anything if they don't know the answer they will look into it and try to help figuring it out. The food in the dining room is very good. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
The Landing of O'Fallon opened Summer 2018 and has everything you would expect for a senior care community and more. Yes, we have assisted living, but it's a bit more personalized and flexible. And yes, we have memory care, but it's a bit more comprehensive and thoughtful. But to really see who...
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9.3
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21 reviews
What we like the most about Lake St. Charles is the staff. The staff are wonderful and the facility itself is very clean and well organized. Our loved one is on the independent living section. I cannot...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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9.2
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22 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Mill Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center and most everything was great. Our overall experience was very good. Based on our experience, I would recommend Mill Creek...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Mill Creek, we’re dedicated to creating a warm and inviting environment where each resident can honor the experience of aging. Through our Sinceri Senior Living-exclusive Meaningful Moments program, we focus on residents’ psychological, social, and spiritual needs as well as individualized...
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9.2
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24 reviews
I would recommend without hesitation. The amount of care received , especially for the cost, is exceptional. My mother is blind and therefore a high maintence resident. The staff is very friendly and appear...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
At Cedar Creek of Godfrey we provide truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. Whether in Assisted Living or Memory Care, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate amenities,...
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9.2
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20 reviews
The staff was friendly and helpful in every way. There are plenty of activities and the facility was very clean. I would highly recommend this facility.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Chesterfield VillasChesterfield Villas is an assisted living community located in Chesterfield, MO. The city of Chesterfield is a suburb of St. Louis, and provides a wide variety of attractions for visitors and residents alike. The city has a rich cultural heritage, and is comprised of several...
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9.2
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18 reviews
My sister was there as a respite patient for one month. It is a clean place with friendly staff. I picked this community because I live nearby.
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.
We are Chatham's only ALL INCLUSIVE community. We are pet friendly as well. Tours and admissions accepted 7 days per week.
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9.0
Review score
5 reviews
The residents are upset with the menu. Keystone Place needs a completely healthy new menu. For instance, there is no low salt intake option and no selection for diabetic desserts.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Wherever you are on your path, Keystone Place at Magnolia Commons will offer the lifestyle to support you in your goals and passions.Make the most of the freedom you’ve earned with maintenance-free Independent Living.For an extra level of help to live your day your way, we, of course, offer...
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9.0
Review score
16 reviews
I feel like my parents receive excellent care in a place that truly makes me feel comfortable for them. The care is outstanding. The facility is beautiful and the residents are amazing, inclusive, and so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Welcome to Keystone Place at Richland CreekEvery person who chooses to make Keystone their home has not only lived an extraordinary life but shares the desire to keep living life to the fullest.Whether you choose Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Memory Care at Keystone Place at Richland...
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9.0
Review score
11 reviews
I would highly recommend San Gabriel Memory Care Godfrey. The staff is nice, friendly, and respectable. It seemed like everything was well cleaned and the food seemed good. I wish my loved one would have...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
San Gabriel Memory Care is a family owned and operated assisted living community dedicated to serving the unique needs of adults with Alzheimer’s and other memory-related illnesses. Our approach is to assist residents on their individual “daily walks” by incorporating personally relevant...
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9.2
Review score
28 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Bradford Place is an assisted living community nestled in the peaceful town of Swansea, St. Clair County, Illinois. Swansea is known for being a quiet community with a nice blend of commerce and farming. Not only is it a great place to live, but it offers a lot of attractions for family members...
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8.9
Review score
27 reviews
My parents are currently residents at Cedarhurst of Godfrey. We initially had some issues with prescriptions. They also have staffing issues. Although I haven't eaten there, my parents say that the food is...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Cedarhurst at Godfrey!Cedarhurst at Godfrey is an assisted living community in Godfrey, Illinois. Godfrey offers residents the best of Midwestern living with scenic trails, fine shopping, eclectic dining and warm, welcoming people. Located in the St. Louis metro...
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8.9
Review score
7 reviews
Overall the facility has a very comfortable feeling, clean fresh facility, friendly caring staff. The residents living there also make a difference. They really do care about each other.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Daughters of Charity of St.Vincent de Paul, Franciscan Sisters of Mary, Society of the Sacred Heart, School Sisters of Notre Dame, and the Sisters of Loretto founded the Sarah Community in 1997. Together, the sisters of these five congregations established a community where respect,...
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8.9
Review score
15 reviews
The staff is awesome and the young women that work with [name removed] are really good! They show much patience with the women that have significant issues. Yes, I would definitely recommend them. I think...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
We planned Cedarhurst of Des Peres as a way to bring seniors together. To foster a sense of community and connection between residents, caregivers, and staff. That’s because we want Cedarhurst to be the best place you can imagine living. A place providing life-enriching activities, exceptional...
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8.9
Review score
30 reviews
I would like to see more activities. The staff is friendly but I would like to see more interaction from them. Maybe that happens & I just haven't witnessed it. My friend's toilet hasn't been cleaned in over...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Welcome to Trustwell Living of Springfield! Whether you are a resident, team member, visiting family member or guest, every person who walks through the door of a Trustwell Living community is treated like family. Our caring team looks forward to continuing to provide the quality care and...
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99 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
63 reviews
When it comes to the care services, our loved one needs very little at this point. For the meals and dining they are having staffing difficulties but the activities on the other hand are improving. We would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Cost of memory care in Dorchester, IL
The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $4,907 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlinville, IL with an average of $3,825 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dorchester, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dorchester, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dorchester vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dorchester, IL by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Dorchester over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorchester
Recent reviews for memory care in Dorchester
Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield
5.0
My dad has lived in the Villas of Hollybrook for almost a year. The administration and staff have been caring and attentive to his needs. We are very grateful for the precautions that have been taken regarding covid-19. They recognize the severity of the virus as well as the importance of ...
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Lutheran Senior Services At Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO
4.0
They are pretty good. It's very clean. The staff is pretty friendly. They have stuff going on for activities, but they told me they take them out at least once a week, they told us they had a bus with a lift, and they don't. They told us when she was there she would be able to eat in any of the ...
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Dorchester review score based on 675 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 675 reviews of 178 Dorchester memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dorchester 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
Dorchester review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dorchester memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 675 reviews of 178 Dorchester memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dorchester resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Dorchester, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Dorchester memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
55.1%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.4%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.2%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.9%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.2%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dorchester 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 Dorchester Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.8%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorchester 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 Dorchester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.6%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester 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 Dorchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
43.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester 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 Dorchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.6%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
37.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.8%
46.8%
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The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville, Carriage Crossing Rochester and Clarendale of St. Peters are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dorchester, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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The best memory care facilities near you in Dorchester, Illinois are Carriage Crossing Rochester, Clarendale of St. Peters and Carriage Crossing Taylorville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 211 memory care facilities near you in Dorchester, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dorchester, Illinois, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Dorchester, Illinois ranges from $1200 to $20000. The average Memory Care cost in Dorchester, Illinois is $4,907. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dorchester, Illinois typically starts at $1200. 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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