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If your loved one needs memory care in South Freeport, A Place for Mom can help. With 106 memory care facilities in South Freeport, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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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 Deerview Meadows - Janesville II
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.
Photo of Deerview Meadows - Janesville I
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
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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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and......Read more
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The staff is awesome. I think they are taking a good job taking care of her, she is always clean. They are very attentive to her. They always stop to visit with us, and her, when we are in the common area....
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.
Heartsong Assisted Living is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful area of Belleville, WI. Here at Heartsong, we believe that it is important that our residents maintain an active lifestyle, we provide plenty of activities for our seniors to enjoy. Our facility has common areas in......Read more
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from......Read more
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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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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual......Read more
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I do not have anything negative to say about this community. The staff team make themselves available when I call if I have questions. My mother was very reluctant to go to assisted living, however they made...
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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.
Oregon, Wisconsin is home to Main Street Quarters Assisted Living residence. According to Money magazine, the residence is located in one of the best places to live. Surrounded by historical buildings and homes, the residence is conveniently located close to downtown and only twenty minutes from......Read more
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We're noticing that certain front end staff at this facility are not very friendly. They seem kind of bossy at times when family members come in. Wondering if it's just certain people that they don't...
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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.
Milton Senior Living is a Residential Care Apartment Complex for seniors. Our long-term commitment to life-long care promises residents comfortable, enjoyable, home-like living environment that encourages socialization while maintaining their privacy. We provide up to 28 hours of service per......Read more
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Mom spent two weeks here in respite care before a granddaughter's visit and continuing to look for a more permanent solution. When I checked her out at the end of two weeks, Mom gave me a long hug and...
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.
A home away from home. Our place is located in a warm and inviting community, with some unique history. Mission Statement We provide a home environment that will bring comfort and quality to enrich the lives of others....Read more
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My father is in late stages of Alzheimer's and he is at the Serenity Homes. The value is great! That's one of the reasons we moved him there. I don't know how many bed there are, maybe 20 or 15. At this...
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.
Encore is nationally recognized for our progressive approach to Alzheimer's care, known as the Rediscovery ™ program. Distinctly different from other settings, we've created an environment that is both calming and understandable to those with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Rediscovery......Read more

Cost of memory care in South Freeport, IL

The average cost of senior living in South Freeport is $4,079 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rock City, IL with an average of $3,957 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Freeport, IL vs. nearby cities

South Freeport, IL
$4,079/mo
$4,136/mo

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

South Freeport, IL
$4,079/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Freeport vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,079/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in South Freeport, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,351/mo
Studio
$4,272/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,628/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,884/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in South Freeport over time

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What families are saying about memory care in South Freeport

Recent reviews for memory care in South Freeport

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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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

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.

South Freeport review score based on 186 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 186 reviews of 87 South Freeport memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Freeport 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

South Freeport review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
South Freeport, IL87 facilities
7.8
Freeport, IL118 facilities
7.3
German Valley, IL6 facilities

Review subcategories for South Freeport 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 186 reviews of 87 South Freeport memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Freeport 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
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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South Freeport memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Freeport memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Freeport, 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 South Freeport 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 South Freeport 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
42.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.4%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.7%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Freeport 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 South Freeport 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
46%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.2%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Freeport 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 South Freeport 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
23%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Freeport 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 South Freeport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Freeport 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 South Freeport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.2%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.6%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40.2%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Azura Memory Care of Clinton, TLC Living Community and Fairhaven Christian Retirement are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Freeport, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 106 memory care facilities near South Freeport, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in South Freeport, Illinois is TLC Living Community. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 106 memory care facilities near you in South Freeport, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Freeport, 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 South Freeport, 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 South Freeport, Illinois ranges from $800 to $8230. The average Memory Care cost in South Freeport, Illinois is $4,079. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in South Freeport, Illinois typically starts at $800. 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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