20 Memory Care Facilities near Godfrey, IL

In Madison County, Illinois, nearly 12 percent of Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and over have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Godfrey, which is located in this county, has a large senior community that makes up roughly 22 percent of the village's population of 18,000 residents.

In Godfrey, memory care is generally offered within a supportive living facility that provides care exclusively for seniors with dementia. Memory care services may also be offered in an assisted living facility that has obtained proper licensing and certification from the state to provide dementia care. Godfrey has two memory care facilities, and there are 17 more in nearby cities.

• Illinois does not impose state income tax on any type of retirement income, including Social Security income, pension income and withdrawals from retirement savings accounts. This may leave more money in the budget for memory care expenses in Godfrey.
• Madison County has very high ozone pollution levels, earning an F from the American Lung Association for this type of pollution. Families whose loved ones are at an increased risk of health problems due to pollution may want to consider the air quality in Godfrey.
• Overall, Godfrey is a relatively affordable place to live in. Living costs come in nearly 10 percent below the national average, which can result in lower memory care costs. Healthcare expenses are a little higher here than in the nation as a whole, however, which may be a consideration for those whose senior loved one is managing a chronic condition like dementia. 
• On a 100-point crime index, Godfrey is rated a 46, meaning that the community is safer than 46 percent of U.S. cities of all sizes. Compared solely to other U.S. cities with similar population sizes, however, Godfrey's crime rate is notably lower than average. This may provide peace of mind for families with loved ones in memory care in this city. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Godfrey

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.

Godfrey 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 Godfrey, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

Directory of Winners in the Godfrey Area

Godfrey-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.