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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.
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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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...
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.
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.
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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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.
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
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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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When you first enter the building you are greeted by a friendly person who can answer any question you may have. Everywhere you go everything is pristine throughout the building. The nurses are very helpful...
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.
Alvernia Manor sits atop 80 beautiful acres in Lemont,Il, just southwest of Chicago. We first opened our doors in l971 as a nonprofit private pay home for seniors. We are operated by the School Sisters of St.Francis of Christ the King and we welcome seniors of all races and religions. Alvernia...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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.
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, 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.
Rest Haven Christian Services, a non-profit organization, has been committed to promoting independence and providing services to those entrusted to our care for 90 years. Not only is our staff inspired, but also committed to complementing Great Lives with great living! We will be busy handling...
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, 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.
Symphony of Dyer is located in Dyer, IN. This licensed assisted living community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Dyer is a part of Lake County, and it is beautiful in setting. Dyer offers the opportunity for residents and guests to spend time outdoors at one of the town’s parks....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Oaks community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...
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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.
Symphony of Crown Point offers seniors a licensed assisted living community in Crown Point, IN that they can call home. This community provides an excellent location to those seniors who are looking for a safe and caring place to call home. Crown Point is a part of Lake County, and it offers much...
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Silver Birch is a fun place to live. You can meet new people, enjoy activities, play games, and have quiet time. You are treated with respect and your opinion is valued. The receptionist is the best,...
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.

Cost of memory care in South Wilmington, IL

The average cost of senior living in South Wilmington is $5,277 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dwight, IL with an average of $4,506 per month.

Memory care costs in South Wilmington, IL, vs. nearby cities

South Wilmington, IL
$5,277/mo
$5,382/mo

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

South Wilmington, IL
$5,277/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,277/mo

Memory care costs in South Wilmington, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,272/mo
Studio
$5,508/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,573/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,885/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,945/mo

Senior living costs in South Wilmington 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: South Wilmington, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Wilmington, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,277/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,223/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$5,607/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
South Wilmington, IL:$5,277/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
South Wilmington, IL:$5,223/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
South Wilmington, IL:$5,607/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in South Wilmington, IL, over time

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

South Wilmington, ILIL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in South Wilmington, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Wilmington 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
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Wilmington, IL$6,793/mo$6,464/mo+5.1%
Illinois$7,168/mo$6,812/mo+5.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
South Wilmington, IL
2024 average cost:$6,793/mo
2023 average cost:$6,464/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,168/mo
2023 average cost:$6,812/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in South Wilmington

Recent reviews for memory care in South Wilmington

Royal Estates Assistive Living in Dolton, IL

4.9
We were looking for place for our Mother to live near us. After touring a fair amount of facilities in Southern suburbs, we had almost give up. Then my sister and I found Royal Estates. After meeting with the staff there we thought this might be good fit for Mother. We learned that the services ...
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Clarendale of Mokena

5.0
The Memory Care staff was always polite, friendly, and always willing to assist in my mother's needs. My family and I are very satisfied with how my mother was cared for.

Asbury of Kankakee Supportive Living and Memory Care

4.1
My loved one was welcomed into the community very sweetly. She did not want to be there at all and did not want to move. But they took her by the hand and got her comfortable. And by the next day when I came in to visit her, she already had three friends and was doing great. I've had some ...
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South Wilmington review score based on 1,207 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1207 reviews of 145 South Wilmington memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Wilmington 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 Wilmington review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
South Wilmington, IL145 facilities
7.7
East Brooklyn, IL5 facilities
8.4
Gardner, IL158 facilities

Review subcategories for South Wilmington 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 1,207 reviews of 145 South Wilmington memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Wilmington 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.
South Wilmington, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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South Wilmington memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Wilmington memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Wilmington, 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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
71%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.2%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.1%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Wilmington 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 Wilmington Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Wilmington, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Wilmington 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 Wilmington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Wilmington, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
49.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in South Wilmington 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 Wilmington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
51%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Wilmington 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 Wilmington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Wilmington, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
73.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
49%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.9%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
76.6%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
50.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in South Wilmington

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