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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Highland, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Highland, A Place for Mom can help. With 190 memory care facilities in Highland, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Nameoki, Rosemont and Edgemont.
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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.
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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.
Arbor Hills is dedicated to providing companionship, comfort, love and excellent medical care to each of our residents. Arbor Hills has 150 –bed skilled nursing facility and a 28- bed assisted living facility, we also offer long-term and short-term stays including rehabilitative, respite, and...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Our community is a 33 beds RCFII. It is Residential Care Facility and certified through DMH. We have friendly and competent staff. We provide meals, laundry services, housekeeping services and pass medications.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
The Bridges of Columbia offers the perfect mix of privacy,independance and community for people ready to live a more carefree lifestyle. With a comprehensive list of services and ammenities that are included in your monthly rent, we take the headaches of home ownership away so you can focus on...
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My sister Becky lived at Durberg House. We found out at the last minute they were closing the home. I had to find a place for [name removed] in two weeks before I went to Florida for a month. I called [name...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Magnolia Terrace really offers the most for your money compared to other senior facilities in Monroe County. I'm comforted knowing there are certified nurse aides working 24 hours a day along with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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.
The Village at Morse Farm offers its residents carefree independent and supportive living. We will cook, clean and do your laundry. Medication assistance, transportation, cable television and wi-fi included in the rental price.
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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.
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.
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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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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My family was very pleased with the quality of care our mother received at Parc Provence. When you look at the most important component of this facility it would have to be the staff. We were always able to...
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.

Cost of memory care in Highland, IL

The average cost of senior living in Highland is $4,894 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marine, IL with an average of $4,629 per month.

Memory care costs in Highland, IL, vs. nearby cities

Highland, IL
$4,894/mo
$4,871/mo
$4,686/mo

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

Highland, IL
$4,894/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,894/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,797/mo
Studio
$4,974/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,987/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,470/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,335/mo

Senior living costs in Highland 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: Highland, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighland, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,894/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,912/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,201/mo$4,331/mo$4,017/mo
Memory Care
Highland, IL:$4,894/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Highland, IL:$4,912/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Highland, IL:$4,201/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Memory care costs in Highland, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Highland and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Highland, ILIL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Highland, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Highland have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Highland, IL$5,981/mo$5,625/mo+6.3%
Illinois$7,175/mo$6,812/mo+5.3%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Highland, IL
2024 average cost:$5,981/mo
2023 average cost:$5,625/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,175/mo
2023 average cost:$6,812/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Highland

Recent reviews for memory care in Highland

Cambridge House of Maryville

3.7
We chose Cambridge House of Maryville because it was recommended to us through family members, they said that it was a well-managed facility. The room sizes here are good, but I do think the kitchen could use some more space. Overall, it is a small community and everyone gets along well here. I ...
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Villages of St. Peters Memory Care in Saint Peters, MO

5.0
I cannot say enough nice things about the Villagers of St. Peter's. My mom's over all care was exceptional. My sister and I received help as well with better instructions on how to deal with mom's mental challenges. My mother passed away in [date removed]v and they again were a great help with ...
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Highland review score based on 750 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 750 reviews of 161 Highland memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Highland 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

Highland review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Highland, IL161 facilities
8.0
Grantfork, IL178 facilities
8.2
St. Jacob, IL6 facilities

Review subcategories for Highland 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 750 reviews of 161 Highland memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Highland 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.
Highland, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Highland memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland, 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 Highland 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 Highland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Highland, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.1%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Highland 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 Highland Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Highland, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highland 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 Highland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highland, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.8%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Highland 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 Highland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highland, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
42.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland 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 Highland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highland, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
35.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Highland

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

Frequently Asked Questions

San Gabriel Memory Care, Cedarhurst of Highland and Villas at St. James are the top-rated memory care facilities near Highland, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 190 memory care facilities near Highland, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Highland, Illinois are The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville and Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 190 memory care facilities near you in Highland, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Highland, 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 Highland, 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 Highland, Illinois ranges from $1200 to $20000. The average Memory Care cost in Highland, Illinois is $4,894. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Highland, 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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