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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gerlaw, IL
If your loved one needs memory care in Gerlaw, A Place for Mom can help. With 78 memory care facilities in Gerlaw, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Gerlaw incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Gerlaw memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Gerlaw, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Galesburg, Knoxville and Griffin.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Galesburg, Knoxville and Griffin.
Gerlaw Memory Care Facilities | 419 Reviews
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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.
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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We moved my mom into Jersey Ridge Place 2 years ago. It was the best decision we have ever made. She was at home and lonely and was starting to get pretty forgetful. After about 2 months at Jersey Ridge...
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.
Life at Jersey Ridge Place is more interesting! Jersey Ridge Place is designed to nurture your spirit and senses. The schedules and activities are centered around your desires. You will have the opportunity to remain both physically and mentally active; and have a great time with your fellow...
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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The staff have been fantastic! Not just in caring for my mother, but in being "part of the family" in guiding us all towards other needed healthcare needs as my mother battles cancer.
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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.
Located in Canton, the largest city in Fulton County, Illinois, the Courtyard Estates is an assisted living community which takes pride in providing the highest quality care without compromising an environment where our residents feel independent, and where their privacy is respected. A large...
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.
Courtyard Estates... A retirement community to call home. Courtyard Estates provides all the comforts of home as well as health maintenance, state-of-the-art security and a full range of care services. The community offers maintenance and worry-free living that allows you to focus on family,...
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
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.
Grand Haven is a 53 apartment community that offers both independent and assisted living options. Our Individualized service plan is tailored to your needs. Independent and Assisted living apartments are mixed throughout the building. The services come to your door. You can choose from...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of memory care in Gerlaw, IL
The average cost of senior living in Gerlaw is $4,114 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wataga, IL with an average of $2,986 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gerlaw, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gerlaw vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about memory care in Gerlaw
Recent reviews for memory care in Gerlaw
Red Oak Memory Care in Canton, IL
4.4
My mom just spent two weeks at our home for Easter. She told of some things there that is how I rated it. Some workers are excellent but others can't read letters to her and she is blind. One of the nurses gave her friend the wrong medicine. Food good at times and other times bad. We sent her ...
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Bickford of Davenport
5.0
My mom's memory is improving, before she would say little phrases and now she is asking me questions. They have challenging activities and she participates in a lot of things. I talked with the staff and they tell me she is pleasant and happy. She is where she should be and they treat her with ...
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New Perspective Silvis
4.7
We have been very happy with New Perspectives in Silvis, IL. The facility is very clean and inviting. The staff is very friendly. They have done everything possible to make Mom's transition as easy as possible!
Gerlaw review score based on 119 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 119 reviews of 65 Gerlaw memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gerlaw 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
Gerlaw review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Gerlaw 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 119 reviews of 65 Gerlaw memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gerlaw 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.Gerlaw, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Gerlaw memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gerlaw memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gerlaw, 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 Gerlaw 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 Gerlaw 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
44.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
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
53.8%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.6%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gerlaw 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 Gerlaw 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
40%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.1%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gerlaw 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 Gerlaw 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
12.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
21.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gerlaw 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 Gerlaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gerlaw 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 Gerlaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.2%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
36.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookstone of Aledo, Quartet Senior Living and Ridgeview Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gerlaw, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 78 memory care facilities near Gerlaw, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Gerlaw, Illinois is Brookstone of Aledo. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 78 memory care facilities near you in Gerlaw, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gerlaw, 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 Gerlaw, 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 Gerlaw, Illinois ranges from $360 to $9600. The average Memory Care cost in Gerlaw, Illinois is $4,114. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gerlaw, Illinois typically starts at $360. 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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