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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Monroe County, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Monroe County, A Place for Mom can help. With 229 memory care facilities in Monroe County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Old Marissa, Vulcan and Cahokia.
You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Louis, Belleville and Fairview Heights.

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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.
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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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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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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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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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"First Hand Experience?"-Well, Being As I'm A Resident Here And Have Been Residing Here Going On 2 Years Soon, I Have To Put In My "Overall Rating" As, 5-Star. When i First Came Here, I Was Amazed At How...
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, 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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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.
We are 208 bed facility located in what is known as Baden in the city of Saint Louis. We have staff that have been here for more than 30 years. We offer our residents and their families a staff with the ability to make the transition to a skilled facility easier by getting the right answer to...
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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...
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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My parents chose to live in Meridian village because it was a Christian-based organization, and it was ranked one of the best in the area. They were very pleased with the kind and loving care that they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Meridian Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Glen Carbon/Edwardsville, IL area. This beautiful community is situated on 31 acres and features a pond and walking trails. Meridian Village offers a full range of senior living options: * Independent Living offers 2 bedroom...
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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 Monroe County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Monroe County is $4,812 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prairie du Rocher, IL with an average of $3,933 per month.

Memory care costs in Monroe County, IL, vs. nearby counties

Monroe County, IL
$4,812/mo
$4,933/mo
$4,839/mo

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

Monroe County, IL
$4,812/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,812/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,832/mo
Studio
$5,029/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,021/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,630/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,993/mo

Senior living costs in Monroe County 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: Monroe County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonroe County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,812/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,821/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,882/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Monroe County, IL:$4,812/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Monroe County, IL:$4,821/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Monroe County, IL:$3,882/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Monroe County, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Monroe County 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 Monroe County, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Monroe County 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Monroe County, IL$6,066/mo$5,626/mo+7.8%
Illinois$7,168/mo$6,812/mo+5.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Monroe County, IL
2024 average cost:$6,066/mo
2023 average cost:$5,626/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,168/mo
2023 average cost:$6,812/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Monroe County

Recent reviews for memory care in Monroe County

Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Ellisville, MO

4.7
My wife is very happy here. The staff is always very friendly and caring to the residents and the family - I know it can be a hard job so I really appreciate them. I have been here for meal times and the food looks to be good. I would absolutely recommend Autumn View Gardens to others. ...
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Lutheran Senior Services At Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

4.0
They are pretty good. It's very clean. The staff is pretty friendly. They have stuff going on for activities, but they told me they take them out at least once a week, they told us they had a bus with a lift, and they don't. They told us when she was there she would be able to eat in any of the ...
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Monroe County review score based on 887 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 887 reviews of 195 Monroe County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Monroe County 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

Monroe County review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Monroe County, IL195 facilities
8.2
Waterloo, IL8 facilities
7.0
Maeystown, IL29 facilities

Review subcategories for Monroe County 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 887 reviews of 195 Monroe County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Monroe County 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.
Monroe County, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Monroe County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monroe County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County 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
56.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Monroe 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 Monroe County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Monroe County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Monroe 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 Monroe County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monroe County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Monroe 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 Monroe County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monroe County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monroe 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 Monroe County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monroe County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Monroe 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 Monroe County protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Garden Place Columbia, Cedarhurst of Waterloo and Villas at St. James are the top-rated memory care facilities near Monroe County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 229 memory care facilities near Monroe County, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Monroe County, Illinois are Garden Villas of O'Fallon, Barathaven Memory Care and The Landing of O'Fallon. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 229 memory care facilities near you in Monroe County, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Monroe County, 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 Monroe County, 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 Monroe County, Illinois ranges from $1101 to $20000. The average Memory Care cost in Monroe County, Illinois is $4,812. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Monroe County, Illinois typically starts at $1101. 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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