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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Marcus, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Marcus, A Place for Mom can help. With 77 memory care facilities in Marcus, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lyons.
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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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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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.
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
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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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They house 5 women all together which is nice for my loved one. And the best part of it is that it is much more affordable compared to the bigger places which are outrageously priced. She is able to still...
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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My mom was at the facility for 1 year it was an amazing experience for her. The caring staff always went above and beyond. They made my mom feel as an important member of the family. Everyone there was...
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
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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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Platteville is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a...
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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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.
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
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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.
Petersen Commons Assisted LivingPetersen Commons Assisted Living is an assisted living community situated in Davenport, IA. Davenport, which is the largest city located on the Mississippi River, is highly regarded for its remarkable arts and culture influence. Visitors and residents enjoy the...
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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.
Sienna Crest Memory Care is located in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. We are an assisted living community that specializes in Alzheimer's and Dementia care. The variety of activities are designed to actively engage not only the physical well being but also the mind and memory. The activities also...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Marcus, IL

The average cost of senior living in Marcus is $7,504 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Galena, IL with an average of $7,078 per month.

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

Marcus, IL
$7,504/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,504/mo

Senior living costs in Marcus 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: Marcus, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarcus, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$7,504/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,822/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,284/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Marcus, IL:$7,504/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Marcus, IL:$5,822/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Marcus, IL:$3,284/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Marcus, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Marcus 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Marcus, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Marcus 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Marcus, IL$7,058/mo$6,658/mo+6.0%
Illinois$5,895/mo$5,934/mo-0.7%
National$5,597/mo$5,558/mo+0.7%
Marcus, IL
2024 average cost:$7,058/mo
2023 average cost:$6,658/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,895/mo
2023 average cost:$5,934/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,597/mo
2023 average cost:$5,558/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Marcus

Recent reviews for memory care in Marcus

Ahva Living of East Dubuque

4.6
I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents & staff attended to the resident's needs. Residents were very active and social as ...
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Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

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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Marcus review score based on 33 family reviews

9.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 1 Marcus memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Marcus 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

Marcus review score compared against nearby cities

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Marcus memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marcus memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marcus, 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 Marcus 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 Marcus 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
69.3%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.1%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.6%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.5%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.4%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.1%
65%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Marcus 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 Marcus 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
71%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.3%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.9%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.6%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marcus 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 Marcus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marcus, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.4%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.1%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.6%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Marcus 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 Marcus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marcus, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.5%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.2%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.1%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marcus 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 Marcus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marcus, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.1%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.8%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.4%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.4%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.5%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.1%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.2%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.7%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
64.2%
41%
Dances
Dances
33.1%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.9%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Marcus

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