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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Penrose, IL
If your loved one needs memory care in Penrose, A Place for Mom can help. With 85 memory care facilities in Penrose, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Penrose incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Penrose memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Penrose, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon.
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My mother was a resident at Lincolnshire for three months . The facility has a terrific director that is active in all phases of operation. She insures a safe, clean & loving environment for your loved one....
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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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois is a multi-faceted assisted living community with a complete love of sports. Loves Park is a wonderful small town with a family oriented atmosphere. It is a typical suburb but still a very quaint place to settle down...
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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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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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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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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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There were lots of nurses on staff but it was costing a lot of money. There were so many people that if my dad was in the sitting area it would be wall to wall people so that you couldn't hardly get a...
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, 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.
Like us on Facebook! Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Bradford, the area's premiere assisted living community. At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for the older adults while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their...
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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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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...
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We moved my mom into Jersey Ridge Place 2 years ago. It was the best decision we have ever made. She was at home and lonely and was starting to get pretty forgetful. After about 2 months at Jersey Ridge...
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.
Life at Jersey Ridge Place is more interesting! Jersey Ridge Place is designed to nurture your spirit and senses. The schedules and activities are centered around your desires. You will have the opportunity to remain both physically and mentally active; and have a great time with your fellow...
Cost of memory care in Penrose, IL
The average cost of senior living in Penrose is $4,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shannon, IL with an average of $4,162 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Penrose, IL vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about memory care in Penrose
Recent reviews for memory care in Penrose
Wesley Willows a CCRC in Rockford, IL
5.0
Wesley Willows was great to work with. My mom was there for rehab, respite, and assisted living. We were very happy with the care. The nurse and CNAs took great care of my mom and always keep updated regarding her care. She was very happy with the food. We chose the community because my mom ...
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Anam Care of Rockford
5.0
The community is small, well staffed. They really understand of the needs of residents with memory issues. When I visit my loved one it is just like coming to nice homey living room.
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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Penrose review score based on 148 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 148 reviews of 67 Penrose memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Penrose 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
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Review subcategories for Penrose 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 148 reviews of 67 Penrose memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Penrose 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.Penrose, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Penrose memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penrose memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penrose, 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 Penrose 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 Penrose 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
44.8%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.9%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.8%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Penrose 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 Penrose 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
47.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.9%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.8%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penrose 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 Penrose 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
26.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.9%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Penrose 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 Penrose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penrose 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 Penrose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.8%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.2%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
46.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
13.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement and Azura Memory Care of Monroe are the top-rated memory care facilities near Penrose, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 85 memory care facilities near Penrose, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Penrose, Illinois is TLC Living Community. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 85 memory care facilities near you in Penrose, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Penrose, 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 Penrose, 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 Penrose, Illinois ranges from $900 to $8695. The average Memory Care cost in Penrose, Illinois is $4,322. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Penrose, Illinois typically starts at $900. 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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