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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Downs, IL
If your loved one needs memory care in Downs, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Downs, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Downs incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Downs memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Downs, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bloomington, Clinton and Saybrook.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bloomington, Clinton and Saybrook.
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9.6
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29 reviews
From the administration, nurses, CNA's all the way to the cleaning staff, all do a great pb suck caring and compassion given to the residents and their families. They are earthly angels!!
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.
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is located in Normal, a charming suburb of Bloomington, Illinois. The one-story community features an outdoor courtyard, cozy common spaces, and a homelike atmosphere. Just off interstates 55 and 74, residents enjoy easy access to shopping and dining...
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9.5
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16 reviews
Food is delicious ??. Lots of change over in staff(I think common anywhere). Wonderful activity director. She works to keep all happy and include families. She has been there a real long time. It's real...
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.
In 2018, Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, acquired a 60-acre senior living campus that was originally built and nurtured by 14 area Mennonite churches. Renamed The Village at Mercy Creek, it is now part of the Franciscan Communities, which has been providing...
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9.4
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16 reviews
Good care, clean roooms, and good food. I am 93 years of and my care is good. Clean rooms, good food, friendly workers, Very clean.
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.
Located near the intersection of I-55 and I-74, Carriage Crossing Bloomington provides a picturesque senior lifestyle just minutes from the Carle BroMenn and OSF St. Joseph Medical Centers. Schedule a tour and experience our spacious Assisted Living apartments, innovative on-site Memory Care and...
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8.4
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14 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Luther Oaks and the overall experience was very good for her. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The staff, care services, meals and activities were also...
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.
Luther Oaks offers vibrant, grace-filled senior living in a welcoming and friendly environment in a peaceful and scenic location. Residents and team members alike share and embrace the comfort, well-being, and peace of mind of a continuing care retirement community. (CCRC) Luther Oaks has earned...
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7.0
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21 reviews
My mom has been there a few months (independent living), and so far, the experience has been really good. The apartments are incredibly well laid out and clean. Mom really enjoys the food, activities, and...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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7.0
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8 reviews
Overall the staff are kind, warm, and my parents have experienced many staff to be quite loving and emotionally generous. While some staff are more adept at engaging residents on the memory care unit,...
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 Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care has been exceptionally designed and built to meet the needs, wants and desires of those moving into this grand community.We are the leader in providing compassionate and quality senior care. We focus on unique needs of each of our residents...
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I recently moved my parents into Villas of Hollybrook from out of state. It was challenging on many levels and the staff was exceptional in helping navigate all challenges! They made sure we had all 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.
The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a sate-of-the-art licensed assisted living community. We offer our residents the comforts of their own home while providing for their needs with a customized care plan. Each member of our staff is committed to helping our residents live...
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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Cost of memory care in Downs, IL
The average cost of senior living in Downs is $5,707 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlock, IL with an average of $4,375 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Downs
Recent reviews for memory care in Downs
Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Normal, IL
5.0
I can't say enough about the great care my husband has received at Sugar Creek. The staff provides great care with a genuine dose of love. Service & care with love is what they provide for the residents
Bickford of Bloomington
5.0
I have never been so happy with a place in my life. Bickford was not initially my first choice. Bickford has been so helpful through the whole 9 month process of moving my mom from a rehab out of state. They have been like a second family to my mom. Just like everyone she is having a hard time ...
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Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington East
4.3
Overall the staff are kind, warm, and my parents have experienced many staff to be quite loving and emotionally generous. While some staff are more adept at engaging residents on the memory care unit, professional development occurs. Rooms are given a light cleaning, my mother has never been ...
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Downs review score based on 57 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 57 reviews of 8 Downs memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Downs 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
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Review subcategories for Downs 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 57 reviews of 8 Downs memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Downs 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.Downs, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Downs memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Downs memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Downs, 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 Downs 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 Downs 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
87.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
87.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Downs 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 Downs 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
87.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Downs 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 Downs 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
50%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Downs 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 Downs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Downs 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 Downs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
87.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
87.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center, The Village at Mercy Creek and Carriage Crossing Bloomington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Downs, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Downs, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Downs, Illinois is Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Downs, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Downs, 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 Downs, 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 Downs, Illinois ranges from $439 to $9961. The average Memory Care cost in Downs, Illinois is $5,707. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Downs, Illinois typically starts at $439. 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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