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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in New Athens, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in New Athens, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in New Athens, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in New Athens incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. New Athens memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in New Athens, 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 Belleville, O'Fallon and Red Bud.

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We've had a positive experience overall. There are a few things we need to get straitened out, but in general, it's a good place. The staff are friendly. And my loved one is safe there, which is very...
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.
Cedarhurst of Waterloo, Illinois, is a premier assisted living community dedicated to exceptional care for seniors. Our wide range of amenities and services ensures comfort and enjoyment. With personalized care plans, medication assistance, and more, our compassionate staff meets individual...
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They're very friendly and helpful. They keep in contact with us to let us know how things are going. It's clean - I don't see anything laying around out of place. My loved one says the food is good, and...
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.
Cedar Trails Senior Living Community located in Belleville Illinois provides superior support for independent and assisted living needs. We offer a warm, safe family like environment for your aging parents. Our friendly professional staff, numerous services and activities or designed to provide a...
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After my Mother had suffered a stroke and the hospital was done with what they could do, Mom needed to be somewhere that could provide a safe environment and assist with some of her daily needs. We met the...
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.
Garden Place specializes in providing individual services to it's clients. There is no age restriction for apartments any of our communities. The services provided by Garden Place are not medical. The service that can be provided in apartments include but are not limited to: Light Housekeeping...
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I have high praise for the staff; excellent communication, skilled nurses, compassionate care. All the meals I have seen looked excellent and my mother in law says she likes the food. My only complaint is...
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.
Cedarhurst of Sparta is an assisted living community located in the comfortable town of Sparta, IL. People who visit Sparta are immediately struck by how much it perfectly represents small town living and all of the benefits that come with that lifestyle. Relatives of Cedarhurst residents can...
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Cost of memory care in New Athens, IL

The average cost of senior living in New Athens is $4,323 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tilden, IL with an average of $3,974 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in New Athens, IL vs. nearby cities

New Athens, IL
$4,391/mo
$4,395/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in New Athens, IL vs. the state and national average

New Athens, IL
$4,391/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in New Athens vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,391/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in New Athens, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,800/mo
Studio
$5,389/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,657/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,198/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in New Athens over time

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What families are saying about memory care in New Athens

Recent reviews for memory care in New Athens

Knollwood Retirement Community in Caseyville, IL

4.7
The community is friendly and very clean. It depends on what you're looking for for your loved one. I would recommend you look at the community. The food is currently being delivered to the residents' rooms, as the community is waiting to open the dining room until the state says they ...
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Reflections of Garden Place in Columbia, IL

4.0
My loved one has only been at Reflections for a short time, but so far, our experience with Refection's of Garden Place has been very good. The staff is very nice, and they seem to be trying very hard to work with my loved one and get to know her needs. I like that the community is very clean, ...
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Keystone Place at Richland Creek in O'Fallon, IL

4.5
Staff is friendly and very caring. The facility is great. The facility is newer. About 3 years old. The independent living apartments are very comfortable and fairly large. The concierge staff is excellent. The assisted living is good. Occasional hiccups in care giving calendar at the ...
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New Athens memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Athens memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Athens, 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 New Athens 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 New Athens 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
22.2%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
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
33.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in New Athens 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 New Athens 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
33.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in New Athens 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 New Athens 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
11.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in New Athens 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 New Athens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Athens 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 New Athens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Charter Senior Living of Shiloh, Keystone Place at Richland Creek and Bradford Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near New Athens, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 10 memory care facilities near New Athens, Illinois. See the full list.

The 10 memory care facilities near you in New Athens, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in New Athens, 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 New Athens, 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 New Athens, Illinois ranges from $1101 to $20000. The average Memory Care cost in New Athens, Illinois is $4,323. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in New Athens, 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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