29 Memory Care Facilities near Glen Carbon, IL

The village of Glen Carbon is located in Madison County and has a population of about 13,000, 17.5 percent of whom are aged 65 and up. About 220,000 seniors across the state have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, and Illinois has developed a State Plan to ensure there are facilities with Alzheimer's special care units to treat individuals with dementia. These facilities can include assisted living establishments, shared living homes and supportive living facilities, 25 of which are available to provide memory care services in the Glen Carbon area.

• Crime in Glen Carbon is lower than it is on a national level. On a scale of 100, with 100 being high crime, Glen Carbon scores a 25 for violent crime and a 27.5 for property crime, compared to scores of 31.1 and 38.1 in the same categories, respectively. While this may offer peace of mind, it's still a good idea to review the security policies and procedures of a facility.
• With winter lows in the mid-low 20s and just 12 inches of snow expected to fall throughout the season, Glen Carbon has a much milder climate than many other Illinois municipalities. However, residents should be aware that summers get very hot and humid, with temperatures climbing as high as 88 degrees. Consider inquiring about the precautions a memory care facility takes to ensure residents are kept safe when weather conditions become extreme.
• Glen Carbon is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Anderson Hospital, which is located just minutes away in Maryville, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• The cost of living in Glen Carbon is 101.6, slightly higher than the U.S. national average of 100. Grocery and utilities costs are below average, but residents can expect to pay more for health, housing and transportation. Families of loved ones with dementia may want to consider this when budgeting for memory care services.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Glen Carbon

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.

Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

Directory of Winners in the Glen Carbon Area

Glen Carbon-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.