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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Oakland, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Oakland, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Oakland, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Carriage Crossing of Arcola has our entire family's endorsement. After two months, my skeptical Mom said it is a nice place to stay. Nice begins with management and works its way through a very comfortable...
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.
Carriage Crossing Senior Living is your premier choice for assisted living in seven beautiful locations, Arcola and Champaign, Decatur, Bloomington,Rochester Illinois. We are committed to providing our residents a safe and meaningful lifestyle.Our vibrant assisted living apartments offer you...
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My wife is a resident there and receives the best care. The workers are wonderful and they all make sure she is well cared for. This is all lead by [name removed] who makes sure everything is running...
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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At The Oaks, there is not a nurse on staff. So family members have to ensure that pill boxes are filled. You will want to have multiple pill boxes in the event you live many miles away. They are quaint and...
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.
The Oaks Manor was built in 2008, by and for the community by local business professionals. You will receive high-quality support when dealing with life’s many challenges. Your safety and security is our first goal followed closely by our goals to meet all your expectations, so you can live in...
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I would highly recommend Villas of Holly Brook. The staff were attentive, the community was clean, and they were courteous. The community was able to work with hospice care, and they worked as a team 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.
At the Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care, you will have the perfect balance of independence and living the standard you need, want and deserve. We ca do it ALL! We cook! We clean! We do the laundry! We also take care of the yard. We are here to serve our residents 24 hours a...
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My Mom has lived at Heritage Woods for about a year and likes it very much. She has a 1 br apt & has her cat with her. The CNA's are very caring & they & the nursing staff have always notified me right away...
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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.
Heritage Woods of Charleston is a quaint set of senior living apartments located in the heart of Charleston, Illinois.It offers a home for aging loved ones who want to maintain their independence with just a little help. At Heritage Woods of Charleston, we pride ourselves in providing a safe...
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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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Cost of memory care in Oakland, IL

The average cost of senior living in Oakland is $6,298 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ashmore, IL with an average of $6,298 per month.

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

Oakland, IL
$6,298/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,298/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,373/mo
Studio
$7,157/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,434/mo

Senior living costs in Oakland 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: Oakland, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakland, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$6,298/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,393/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,097/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Oakland, IL:$6,298/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Oakland, IL:$5,393/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Oakland, IL:$3,097/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Oakland, IL, over time

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

Oakland, ILIL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Oakland, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Oakland 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Oakland, IL$7,370/mo$6,942/mo+6.2%
Illinois$6,370/mo$6,007/mo+6.0%
National$5,966/mo$5,713/mo+4.4%
Oakland, IL
2024 average cost:$7,370/mo
2023 average cost:$6,942/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,370/mo
2023 average cost:$6,007/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,966/mo
2023 average cost:$5,713/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about memory care in Oakland

Recent reviews for memory care in Oakland

Heritage Woods of Charleston

4.9
I have lived here for about a year and a half. I have enjoyed it immensely. Very friendly people live and work here. I recommend it for people 65 years old and older. We get three meals a day plus snacks. We get activities that are great. We have exercise programs for 45 minutes at least 2 times ...
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Brookstone Estates Tuscola

4.6
It's a very friendly place. They are very respectful to the residents. And they show true concern and care for them The facility is good. They clean the apartments every week. My loved one likes the food for the most part, although he's not picky. Sometimes it can be tough / hard to eat, ...
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Carriage Crossing Arcola

5.0
My Dad moved in right before Thanksgiving. He was having some memory issues and needed a little more help then he was getting at home. Honestly, this place is like an all inclusive resort. The building is beautiful and well maintained. The staff treat my Dad like family. Dad is so happy with ...
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Oakland review score based on 173 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 173 reviews of 7 Oakland memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oakland 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

Oakland review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Oakland, IL7 facilities
8.4
Tuscola, IL15 facilities
9.0
Marshall, IL7 facilities

Review subcategories for Oakland 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 173 reviews of 7 Oakland memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Oakland 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.
Oakland, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.3
Staff
4.8
4.6
Meals & dining
4.5
4.2
Activities
4.6
4.3
Value for cost*
4.7
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Oakland memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakland memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakland, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oakland, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.5%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.9%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.1%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.2%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.4%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.7%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.5%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oakland 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 Oakland Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oakland, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.7%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.7%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.9%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
48.6%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakland 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 Oakland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakland, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.8%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.3%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
47%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakland 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 Oakland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakland, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.7%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.7%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
43.5%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.4%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakland 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 Oakland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakland, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.2%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.5%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.6%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.8%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.7%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
59.9%
41%
Dances
Dances
43.2%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.7%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Oakland

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Crossing Arcola, Arbor Rose of Charleston and The Oaks Manor are the top-rated memory care facilities near Oakland, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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The 6 memory care facilities near you in Oakland, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, Illinois ranges from $4200 to $8500. The average Memory Care cost in Oakland, Illinois is $6,298. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Oakland, Illinois typically starts at $4200. 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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