18 Memory Care Facilities near Joliet, IL
Also serving communities of Crest Hill, Shorewood, Morris.
There are 18 Memory Care Facilities in the Joliet area, with 1 in Joliet and 17 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Joliet is $6,600 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,120. Cheaper nearby regions include Plainfield with an average starting cost of $4,995.
To help you with your search, browse the 44 reviews below for memory care facilities in Joliet. On average, consumers rate memory care in Joliet 3.7 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include New Lenox with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Joliet, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 10 Memory Care Facilities in Joliet, IL
Rock Run Place Memory Care
Brookdale Orland Park
Willow Falls Senior Living
Clarendale of Mokena
Sunrise of Palos Park
Peace Village
StoryPoint Romeoville
The Cottages of New Lenox
Bickford of Tinley Park
HarborChase of Plainfield
Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park
Cedarhurst of Frankfort - Now Open
Atria at River Trail
Alden Courts of Shorewood
Victorian Inn
Arbor Terrace Naperville
Victorian Village Health and Wellness...
Encore Memory Care at Bolingbrook
What to Consider About Memory Care in Joliet
Joliet, which is situated along Lake Michigan in the northeastern region of Illinois, has a population of over 148,000 people. According to the Alzheimer's Association, 220,000 people in Illinois have Alzheimer's disease, an illness that is most prevalent in adults age 65 and over. In Joliet, this demographic accounts for nearly 10 percent of the population.
To meet the needs of local seniors with dementia, Joliet has 17 memory care facilities, and there are over five dozen more located nearby, giving families many options to choose from. Memory care facilities may be located within supportive living facilities, which are exclusively for seniors with dementia, or any assisted living facility that is licensed and certified to provide dementia care.
- While Illinois has a relatively high sales tax and its own estate tax, all types of retirement income are exempt from income tax, making it a generally tax-friendly state for seniors. Because seniors do not pay taxes on Social Security income, withdrawals from retirement savings accounts or disbursements from government or private pensions, they may be able to put more money into their memory care budget.
- The American Lung Association gave Will County a B for ozone pollution, which may make Joliet a good option for seniors who have cardiovascular disease or a respiratory illness such as asthma or emphysema.
- The property and violent crime rates in Joliet are a little lower than the U.S. average, which may provide peace of mind for families who are helping their loved ones transition to memory care in this city. On a scale of one to 100, with 100 indicating a high crime rate, the property crime rate is 37.5 compared to the national average of 38.1, and the violent crime rate is 30.6 compared to the nationwide median of 31.1.
- The Joliet area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Memory Care in Joliet
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Illinois
Memory Care costs in Joliet start around $6,600 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,294 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Joliet 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Joliet
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 Joliet
Joliet 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 Joliet, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.
Directory of Winners in the Joliet Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Joliet
Joliet-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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Joliet
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Review of Rock Run Place Memory Care
My father-in-law seems to be doing pretty well at Rock Run Place Memory Care. He's been there for 3 weeks now. I like that it's a memory care and I feel that it's got a very dedicated nursing staf... Read more
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Review of Rock Run Place Memory Care
Rock Run Place Memory Care looked nice and clean. The only thing was that the room looked a little smaller than some of the other shared rooms that I saw. They got a dining hall where the different... Read more
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Review of Rock Run Place Memory Care
My mother is doing pretty good at Rock Run Place Memory Care. It was pretty cheap for what they could provide for my mom, price wise. It's a good value. The memory care is a separate building from ... Read more
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