The Best Memory Care Communities in Champaign County, IL

The Alzheimer's Association reports that 220,000 seniors in Illinois have Alzheimer's disease. In Champaign County, more than 12 percent of the county's 209,399 residents are 65 or older. Some of these seniors may have Alzheimer's disease and benefit from living in one of the area's nine memory care facilities.

Memory care facilities in Champaign County are considered assisted living facilities, which are regulated and licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health's Division of Assisted Living. As a result, seniors' families can trust that memory care facilities in Champaign County and the rest of Illinois deliver high-quality care to seniors living with Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders.

•  Champaign County's climate ranges from cold and snowy winters to comfortable summers. Winter low temperatures dip into the teens, and the area sees about 21 inches of snow every year. Summer highs reach the mid-80s. Champaign County sees about 40 inches of rain annually, which aligns with the national average. The county sees 195 days of sunshine, which is lower than the national average of 205.
• The cost of living in Champaign County is below average. On a scale where 100 represents the national average, the cost of living in Champaign County is 87.6. Housing prices are especially low, ranking 73. However, healthcare costs are above average at 105. Seniors' families may want to consider these factors when planning for memory care.
• Another financial consideration for Champaign County seniors are Illinois' senior-friendly tax laws, which exempt social security income, pension income and income from other retirement accounts. 
• Champaign County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Carle Foundation Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Champaign County start around $4,948 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 Champaign County 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.

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

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.

Champaign County-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.