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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cape Girardeau County, MO

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Photo of Cedarhurst of Farmington
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44 Floor plans available
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The facility is always clean. Great options for meals. The staff is helpful and kind and know the residents on a first name basis. There have been some delayed response times when resident needs assistance,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Cedarhurst of Farmington opened in 2020 offering seniors and their families assisted living options, to include memory care. The community features amenities to address each individual's care needs as well as social opportunities.
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Photo of Reflections Memory Care - Carterville
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Workers seem to really care about the residents. The facility itself is laid out and decorated beautifully. The meals provided are very good. The activities director goes out of her way to provide...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 The Landings at Reed Station Crossing
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I would recommend to others. Our resident is [age removed] and the staff there call him by name and encourage him to participate in activities. He regularly goes to Bingo and eats meals with the other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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.
Auburn Creek offers person-centered assisted living in Cape Girardeau, MO. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing,...
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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.
The Arbors at Westridge Place is an assisted living and memory care community located in Sikestown, a city in Scott county. While Sikestown is a bit isolated from any larger cities, it still offers an excellent selection of amenities and services. For example, seniors can receive amazing medical...
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Our experience with Arbors at Parkwood Meadows was only a brief one, but I thought they did an absolutely wonderful job here. The staff is patient, caring, and very friendly, and the facility is clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Parkwood Meadows.Parkwood Meadows and the Arbors at Parkwood Meadows are located just west of historic downtown Sainte Genevieve on Parkwood Drive. We are...
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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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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we focus on...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Arbors at Maplebrook is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in Farmington, Missouri in the Saint Francois county. Senior residents of the Arbors at Maplebrook feel a little more secure because they live just down the block from Parkland Health Center. The location of Parkland ensures...
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Cost of memory care in Cape Girardeau County, MO

The average cost of senior living in Cape Girardeau County is $6,505 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scott County, MO with an average of $6,342 per month.

Memory care costs in Cape Girardeau County, MO, vs. nearby counties

Cape Girardeau County, MO
$6,505/mo
$6,505/mo

Memory care costs in Cape Girardeau County, MO, vs. state and national averages

Cape Girardeau County, MO
$6,505/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Cape Girardeau County, MO, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,505/mo

Memory care costs in Cape Girardeau County, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,027/mo
Studio
$7,029/mo

Senior living costs in Cape Girardeau County 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: Cape Girardeau County, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCape Girardeau County, MOMissouriU.S.
Memory Care$6,505/mo$6,733/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,830/mo$5,427/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,209/mo$3,355/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Cape Girardeau County, MO:$6,505/mo
Missouri:$6,733/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Cape Girardeau County, MO:$4,830/mo
Missouri:$5,427/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Cape Girardeau County, MO:$3,209/mo
Missouri:$3,355/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Cape Girardeau County

Recent reviews for memory care in Cape Girardeau County

The Landings at Reed Station Crossing in Carbondale, IL

3.9
The staff are usually great and I'm sure not appreciated enough for all they do. Sometimes there is not enough staff though. There are several events offered, but some residents seem to get left out. The food has a good variety, but is questionable at times. Rolls or bread should be offered ...
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Reflections Memory Care - Carterville

4.6
Everyone is personable and demonstrate a sincere approach with my mother. They care about their patients like it is their parent. I am very fortunate to find such a wonderful place for my mother.

Sunshine Gardens in Marion, IL

5.0
We have been very pleased with them. The food is really good there. We have eaten there like 3 or 4 times and have enjoyed it every time, it's all home cooked. It's open and airy, with a Florida resort feel, and she really liked that, it's one of the reasons we chose them.

Cape Girardeau County review score based on 53 family reviews

9.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 53 reviews of 1 Cape Girardeau County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cape Girardeau County 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

Cape Girardeau County review score compared against nearby cities

9.7
Cape Girardeau County, MO1 facilities
8.4
Scott County, MO1 facilities
9.7
Jackson, MO1 facilities

Cape Girardeau County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cape Girardeau County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cape Girardeau County, 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 Cape Girardeau County 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 Cape Girardeau County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cape Girardeau County, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.3%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.8%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.7%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.9%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.2%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.6%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.4%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.1%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cape Girardeau County 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 Cape Girardeau County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cape Girardeau County, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.2%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.8%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.7%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.5%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cape Girardeau County 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 Cape Girardeau County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cape Girardeau County, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.3%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.2%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40.3%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cape Girardeau County 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 Cape Girardeau County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cape Girardeau County, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.4%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cape Girardeau County 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 Cape Girardeau County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
41%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Cape Girardeau County

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 Missouri memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Cape Girardeau County protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarhurst of Farmington, Reflections Memory Care - Carterville and The Landings at Reed Station Crossing are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. See the full list.
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The 9 memory care facilities near you in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, 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 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, 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 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri ranges from $4805 to $6505. The average Memory Care cost in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri is $6,505. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri typically starts at $4805. 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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