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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Prairie Center, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Prairie Center, A Place for Mom can help. With 85 memory care facilities in Prairie Center, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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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: 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, 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.
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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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My loved one has only been here a short time, but so far our experience has been a positive one. They were very helpful and welcoming during the move-in process, and the staff in their 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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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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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My loved one was previously a resident at Tabor Hills and overall her experience at this facility was good. She had a large living area and the cost was less than several other facilities in the area.
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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Prairie Center, IL

The average cost of senior living in Prairie Center is $5,427 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paw Paw, IL with an average of $4,315 per month.

Memory care costs in Prairie Center, IL, vs. nearby cities

Prairie Center, IL
$5,427/mo
$5,529/mo

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

Prairie Center, IL
$5,427/mo
U.S. national average
$4,803/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,427/mo

Memory care costs in Prairie Center, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,976/mo
Studio
$6,792/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,246/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,000/mo

Senior living costs in Prairie Center 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: Prairie Center, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePrairie Center, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,427/mo$5,170/mo$4,803/mo
Assisted Living$5,338/mo$5,153/mo$4,565/mo
Independent Living$4,104/mo$4,334/mo$4,024/mo
Memory Care
Prairie Center, IL:$5,427/mo
Illinois:$5,170/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Assisted Living
Prairie Center, IL:$5,338/mo
Illinois:$5,153/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Independent Living
Prairie Center, IL:$4,104/mo
Illinois:$4,334/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Memory care costs in Prairie Center, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Prairie Center 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Prairie Center, IL$6,795/mo$6,795/mo+0.0%
Illinois$7,203/mo$6,824/mo+5.6%
National$6,499/mo$6,160/mo+5.5%
Prairie Center, IL
2024 average cost:$6,795/mo
2023 average cost:$6,795/mo
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Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,203/mo
2023 average cost:$6,824/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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2024 average cost:$6,499/mo
2023 average cost:$6,160/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Prairie Center

Recent reviews for memory care in Prairie Center

Bickford of St. Charles in Saint Charles, IL

4.0
I would recommend Bickford of St. Charles to others, however there is big staff turnover. The food is a huge let down, but they are going through changes so we will be patient. The staff is very nice and helpful. They are doing their best. It's expensive.

The Springs at Monarch Landing in Naperville, IL

5.0
Wonderful facility. Staff answers call light promptly. My mom felt safe and her care was exceptional. Everyone was very respectful. Therapy department is the best every single one in that department knows what they are doing. When you walk in you feel very welcome and when you are leaving, you ...
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Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village in Aurora, IL

4.3
Fox Knoll is a nice place to live. The staff and residents are very friendly. Some of the activities prior to COVID included bingo, left right center, other games, Wii bowling, bag toss, and a few more for residents to choose from.

Prairie Center review score based on 573 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 573 reviews of 85 Prairie Center memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Prairie Center 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

Prairie Center review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Prairie Center, IL85 facilities
8.0
Troy Grove, IL66 facilities
7.9
Earlville, IL9 facilities

Review subcategories for Prairie Center 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 573 reviews of 85 Prairie Center memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Prairie Center 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.7
Staff
3.8
3.9
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.6
Value for cost*
3.5
3.6
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Prairie Center memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prairie Center memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prairie Center, 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 Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center 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
60%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.2%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.2%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.8%
62.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.5%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Prairie Center, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
27%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prairie Center, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.5%
28.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.4%
45%
No sugar
No sugar
37.6%
42.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.5%
50.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Prairie Center, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.2%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prairie Center, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
68.2%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.7%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.8%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.8%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.1%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.9%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
69.4%
48.6%
Dances
Dances
38.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Prairie Center

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Timbers of Shorewood, Brighton Gardens of St. Charles and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Geneva are the top-rated memory care facilities near Prairie Center, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 85 memory care facilities near Prairie Center, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Prairie Center, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care and The Auberge at Naperville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 85 memory care facilities near you in Prairie Center, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Prairie Center, 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 Prairie Center, 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 Prairie Center, Illinois ranges from $1353 to $28400. The average Memory Care cost in Prairie Center, Illinois is $5,427. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Prairie Center, Illinois typically starts at $1353. 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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