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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Rockford, IL for 2024

Rockford, IL, is home to about 147,700 residents, 16.9% of which are seniors aged 65 and older, a group that is at special risk for Alzheimer's disease and other memory loss disorders. Such problems can take a toll on seniors' health. According to the CDC, Rockford's Alzheimer's-related deaths rose by 46.09% from 2016 to 2020. In 2016, 128 people died from an Alzheimer's-related issue. That number jumped to 187 in 2020, making up 7.47% of all deaths in Rockford. This is concerning, and it increases the need for quality dementia care in the city.

Fortunately, Rockford offers many memory care communities that are designed to help seniors with Alzheimer's or other dementia problems live safely and retain meaning and purpose. Memory care communities feature 24/7 care and security. Caregivers are specially trained to interact with people suffering from memory loss, and they provide all the necessary support as well as fun activities and opportunities for socialization. This guide will provide information about memory care, financial assistance possibilities, comparative prices to other cities and helpful resources.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Rockford

Rockford, Illinois, has a senior citizen population that accounts for around 15.7 percent of the residents, some of whom need specialized memory care. There are three memory care facilities in the city that can help to care for residents who have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related conditions.

In Illinois, there are approximately 220,000 people who have Alzheimer’s, and this is expected to increase by 18.2 percent by 2025. Since these seniors have special needs, Illinois passed the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Services Act, which sets strict guidelines for facilities with memory care units. Increased training for employees who have direct contact with patients and other requirements are all checked by the Illinois Department of Public Health. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Rockford

 

  • Residents of Rockford experience all four seasons and will want to be prepared for cold, snowy winters and the warm, rainy summers. The city gets around 35 inches of rain and the same average amount of snow per year. July highs around 83 are great for outdoor activities for memory care patients, but the January lows of 13 degrees are frigid.
  • The cost of living in Rockford is low with an index of only 79.6. Nationally, the cost of living index is 100 in all categories. Memory care patients might find the health cost index of 112 a bit of a challenge since this means health care is a bit costlier The grocery index is 88.7 and transportation even is affordable here with an index of 91.
  • Memory care patients might find the crime rate in the city a bit troubling. The violent crime rate here is 91.7, which is considerably higher than the national rate of 31.1. Property crime is also higher here with a rate of 59.8. Nationally, the property crime rate is 38.1. Memory care facilities do have their own security features and plan to keep residents safe; however, it's a good idea to be informed of it. 
  • The Rockford area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Javon Bea Hospital – Rockton and Swedish American, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Rockford

Memory Care costs in Rockford start around $5,068 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Rockford and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Illinois

Huntley

$10,800

Loves Park

$6,150

US

$5,694

Crystal Lake

$5,595

Rockford

$5,068

Clinton

$4,400

Janesville

$3,822

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Rockford

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Illinois page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Rockford

Rockford and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Rockford, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Rockford

Rockford-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Illinois page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Debbie

I visited this facility

Review of Amberwood Care Center

Amberwood Care Centre had a space for my father, but it was a shared room, and it looked like a hospital room, and I didn't want that for him. The rooms had hospital beds. It didn't look like the...

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Susan

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Wesley Willows

My mom stayed at Wesley Willows. They just didn't treat her very well there. They made her sit in a chair all day. I just feel like if we had kept her there, she would have declined. They did get...

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Reviewer#LD040523B

I visited this facility

Review of The Atrium

We went to tour the Atrium. The place was clean and it was well set up. It was just the director we talked to, and she was very nice, but they gave an unfair assessment of her condition and...

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