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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Knox County, IL

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

Memory Care Facilities near Knox County

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My parents are thrilled about Courtyard, and the employees are wonderful. We couldn't be happier!
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.
Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Kewanee, the area's premiere Assisted Living Community! At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for older adults, while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their current lifestyle. ...
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My mother moved into Courtyard during Covid, and the staff and care she received while there was excellent. She was not overly thrilled to be leaving her home after 50+ years, but the move was necessary, and...
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: 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.
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 of Galva is a beautiful, well-maintained assisted living community located in Galva, Illinois. Our modern community is within minutes of all of Peoria's numerous shopping and entertainment options. Our residents benefit from the impressive landscape, park-like setting, and...
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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 of Monmouth is an assisted living community located in Monmouth, Illinois, in a home like environment. Our campus is well cared for and located only minutes from various shopping areas, medical offices, and restaurants. Within our community, residents will enjoy spacious...
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Legacy Estates of Monmouth Legacy Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community that is available to those seniors who are looking to call Monmouth, IL their home. This large and comfortable community offers a home in a growing city that is full of prosperity and good things. Legacy Estates...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Knox County, IL

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

Memory care costs in Knox County, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,936/mo
Studio
$6,331/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,044/mo

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIllinoisU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$7,681/mo$6,999/mo9.7% above national median
Assisted Living$6,329/mo$5,830/mo8.6% above national median
Independent Living$3,342/mo$3,520/mo5.1% below national median
Memory Care
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:9.7% above national median
Assisted Living
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.6% above national median
Independent Living
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.1% below national median
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Knox County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knox County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knox County, 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 Knox County 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 Knox County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Knox County, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.1%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.5%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.5%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.3%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Knox County 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 Knox County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Knox County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.8%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.1%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.7%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.8%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Knox County 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 Knox County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Knox County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.3%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.8%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
44.8%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.3%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.1%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Knox County 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 Knox County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Knox County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.1%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.1%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.7%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knox County 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 Knox County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Knox County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.8%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.1%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.5%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.7%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.5%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.5%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
58.1%
41%
Dances
Dances
38.8%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.1%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.3%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Knox County

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

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Courtyard Estates of Kewanee, Courtyard Estates Of Farmington and Courtyard Estates Of Knoxville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Knox County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Knox County, Illinois. See the full list.
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