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If your loved one needs memory care in Pierson, A Place for Mom can help. With 66 memory care facilities in Pierson, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kenwood and Larkdale.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Decatur, Mattoon and Arthur.

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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, 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.
Twenty minutes from Champaign-Urbana. Neatly tucked away by highway 45 in Rantoul, Illinois, is the Ultimate Retirement Community for you. Prairie Village Retirement Community offers independent and assisted living rental apartments at an affordable rate. Come see us and experience active senior...
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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.
Photo of Lavender Ridge of Effingham
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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Absolutely wonderful place. It is a great to know that my Mom is being taken care of and loved while I cannot be with her. Their atmosphere is very comfortable and feels like home. 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.
Life's Journey Senior Living - Paris is a Memory Care community located in Paris, Illinois. The community opened in July 2013 and can serve 24 residents. Our residents enjoy a collection of amenities and services. With a loving and compassionate staff, neighbors can enjoy a dignified lifestyle...
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Cost of memory care in Pierson, IL

The average cost of senior living in Pierson is $4,617 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cerro Gordo, IL with an average of $4,179 per month.

Memory care costs in Pierson, IL, vs. nearby cities

Pierson, IL
$4,617/mo
$4,804/mo
$4,608/mo

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

Pierson, IL
$4,617/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,617/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,020/mo
Studio
$4,313/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,197/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,222/mo

Senior living costs in Pierson 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: Pierson, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePierson, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,617/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,607/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,772/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Pierson, IL:$4,617/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Pierson, IL:$4,607/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Pierson, IL:$3,772/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Pierson, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Pierson 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pierson, IL$5,833/mo$5,530/mo+5.5%
Illinois$7,035/mo$6,490/mo+8.4%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Pierson, IL
2024 average cost:$5,833/mo
2023 average cost:$5,530/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,035/mo
2023 average cost:$6,490/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Pierson

Recent reviews for memory care in Pierson

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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Randall Residence of Decatur

5.0
Everything is wonderful and clean at this community. The staff are very nice and attentive to my aunt and especially in her time of need after losing her dog. My aunt is adjusting well and has gained 10 pounds since staying with the community. My aunt loves the meals provided, she reads me the ...
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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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Pierson review score based on 191 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 191 reviews of 55 Pierson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pierson 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

Pierson review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Pierson, IL55 facilities
8.0
Hammond, IL11 facilities
7.3
Atwood, IL69 facilities

Review subcategories for Pierson 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 191 reviews of 55 Pierson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pierson 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.
Pierson, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Pierson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pierson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pierson, 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 Pierson 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 Pierson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pierson, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.9%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pierson 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 Pierson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pierson, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pierson 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 Pierson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pierson, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.9%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Pierson 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 Pierson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pierson, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pierson 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 Pierson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pierson, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
65.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
47.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Pierson

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