The Best Memory Care Communities in Madison County, IL

"My mom has moved into St. Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care. The place is clean. The staff seems pretty friendly. The rooms are adequate. Plus, it's close to my home. That's one determining factor. And the price is reasonable. They supply a refrigerator and a microwave. There's no cooking in the room or anything. They've done everything we've asked and have answered all our questions. So far, they've been really good. The staff members have all been friendly and willing to help. Nobody said no to any requests. When I asked for help for my mom, they gave her the help she needed. So far, so good. The food looks decent. It looks better than the last place she was in. They have activities. They put a little calendar out, but I hadn't had a chance to look at it. They have a patio with a little bit of garden."

"Promenade Senior Living was very nice, but it was probably $1500 to $2000 more than the other place. It's a high rise. You walk in and it's beautiful, but it's dark, has an oppressive feeling, and is sterile. The staff was polite. Before I went to the other place, Promenade was my top choice. My interaction with the front desk was minimal, but the lady who did the tour was great."

"Autumn View Gardens - St. Louis was not real bright, but they are remodeling. I didn't meet anybody. They have the studio and the one-bedroom and they were spacious and very nice. I didn't notice any activity. They have a courtyard and a little porch or a deck for each room. The facility was well maintained."

"In the last 12 months Town & Country Senior Living, has had: 2 Executive Directors, 4 Director of Wellness, High turnover of staff, Unable to get direct email for staff (had to go through main line), Poor communication between residents, staff, family and in house doctor, less than a year it has changed ownership again."

"My dad has only been in Reflections of Garden Place for a week, but there have already been significant changes. The staff interacts with the people, and the place has a homey atmosphere. People are settled and calm, and you won't see people roaming around constantly. It's a smaller facility with more one-on-one care, stimulation of the mind, and activities. They have very nice personal bathrooms and windows, so it's very homey and comforting. When you walk in, you feel like you're in someone's home. People go to their rooms at a certain time and there's scheduling, so people are getting rest at the same time, which is very important. They have excellent food. They want to know about each person and what they like to do. My father had a farm in his younger years, so they are going to make an effort to take him out and see some farms. "

"I cannot express the love and care my mom and dad got from everyone at Brooking Park. The nursing staff knew their needs and took care of them always at the right time. The food has a diverse blend of all group needs, and spiced right. We had many friends for lunch or dinner, and everyone was very pleased. The entertainment was wonderful, the outings were always fun. They kept everyone very busy if they wanted to join in. I was very lucky that my parents were cared for to this high level before they passed. Please for all of you reading this, just go and see what I experienced to get the best care for your loved one. "

"Friendship Village Sunset Hills was very nice. I met the woman who walked us around, but I did not see anybody else. The rooms were newly remodeled. They have a salon, a pool, a library, and a movie theater. The dining area was more like a restaurant than a cafeteria, so there's more choices. They had church, bingo, outings, schedules to go to movies and shopping, and they had doctors on-site. "

"It's been about two years since I visited Friendship Village Chesterfield, and the layout was very good. It's very attractive housing. I was there for my rehab about three or four years ago after my back surgery. The people that worked in the rehab did an excellent job. They were very caring, and they were all very, very nice and helpful. The food was terrific. I was looking for independent living and a total life care experience."

"Everyone was very good at Stillwater. We like it there, but it was just too expensive. It was more money than what our budget would allow. Everybody we met was very pleasant. They didn't offer us food, but we did look over the menu. They had the menu posted where you could look at it. It looked like it was a nice selection of food. The facility was all on one level, which I really liked, but my mom thought that that would be a little too much walking."

"I feel incredibly lucky to have found San Gabriel in Glen Carbon. The staff have been amazing in caring for my mom and making the transition as easy as it could be for us both. Communication has been very good and The small size of the community means that the staff gets to know each resident and there is a lot of 1 on 1 time. No one is getting lost in the shuffle. We were able to decorate mom's room with familiar things and she thought her apartment was beautiful which helped a lot. Activities that have continued during quarantine include manicures, art and craft projects, and visiting musicians. My mom really enjoyed supervising the holiday decorations as they went up. Before my mom moved in, the head cook asked what her favorite foods were and made an effort to incorporate some of them in the menus. My mom is very fussy but says the food is good and the dining room is clean and bright. I'm very glad my mom is safe and well taken care of at San Gabriel. "

Addington Place of Edwardsville is home to 54 Memory Care apartments. This location is specifically designed to meet the needs of people living with Alzheimer's and related memory loss. Addington Place of Edwardsville is staffed with a friendly and expertly-trained team dedicated to the preservation of the dignity and independence of our residents. We offer a wide range of services designed to foster comfort and love, all set on a beautiful location with both private and shared suites. Addington Place of Edwardsville is more than just a place to live – it is a community. Our community features include activities and an enrichment program designed to stimulate memories and abilities, allowing our residents to truly thrive. Addington Place of Edwardsville is filled with warmth, family, friends and a sense of pride. Memory Care A completely customized experience for those who may be suffering from memory loss. From daily individual therapy and support to group activities and exercises, we have specifically designated memory care apartment spaces to meet your unique needs. Addington Place of Edwardsville honors the importance of family members being a part of developing a care plan. In addition, all of our activities throughout the day are open to family members and friends. We welcome the feedback from a resident's personal support network about what experiences would be most valuable for an individual and we are happy to partner with a family caregiver for certain services when it benefits our residents.To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation

"I toured Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections for my mother. It was very nice, brand new, and had larger rooms than most places. It looked like a state-of-the-art facility to be quite honest. The only downfall was the size. It's a very large facility, but if you don't have any mobility issues, it would be fantastic, but she has mobility issues. It's still new, so it doesn't look like they need any maintenance or upkeep at this time. The staff was very pleasant and knowledgeable of the place. They got more activities than any place I've seen. They got pool tables; they got more than I've seen anywhere. They also got a massive courtyard. It's just, it's a huge place. The dining was very clean and nice, too."

"I found it to be very accommodating and pleasing. I was excited that we could go there. However, my husband went on oxygen last January, and that's when I really kind of decided no. His tank is huge and it would have confined him to a very small space in the living room or the bedroom, and I did not want to confine him more than what he was confined to. The staff were very friendly. I thought the food was wonderful. The staff that brought up the dinner were very friendly, and said 'How are you today?' They serviced you very well. Like 'If you don't like these, is there something else we can substitute that for? Something else you prefer?' and they would do that. With regards to activities, they bring in birds from the wild bird sanctuary. They have weekly bingo there onsite. If you're a bingo player, at least you get that once a week. You could probably get other residents to join in for a card game. There was a member of the card club that was in there a few years back, and they were able to accommodate him once a week for the club to go there and play cards. And the fact that you could get snacks throughout the day and kind of roam the grounds and that you aren't confined to your little place, I found that to be very pleasing."

"I love Cedarhurst of Bethalto. It's newer than the other place we saw, but they did not have a room that opened up into the common areas. My mom would have to go down a hall, make a left and go down; with her memory issues, I didn't think that would be appropriate. The facility was beautiful. I really didn't have any interaction with the staff. I just saw one person. She was very good. She gave us all kinds of information and followed up with me. They did what they could to try to get my mother into a different room. They just didn't have availability at that time. It's a beautiful facility with nice furnishings. They had a piano they use and a happy hour for their guests. It was very clean. It is almost in the country. They had a lake and a dock, and you could fish. You can get to restaurants within a couple of miles; right there by the facility there really wasn't anything."