The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Madison County, IL for 2023

Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Madison County, IL

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Stillwater Senior Living

Provides: Memory Care
1111 University Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025
"At Stillwater Senior Living, we don't want to alter your life for our convenience. Our residents won’t have to conform to a regimented schedule. Open dining and personalized assistance plans help..." More

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The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflect...

Provides: Memory Care
121 South Bluff Road, Collinsville, IL 62234
"Villas of Holly Brook Collinsville was very new, and a little more higher end than what I expected. I looked at both assisted living and memory care. The one-bedroom and studio-style apartments..." More

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San Gabriel Memory Care

Provides: Memory Care
813 Lars Hoffman Crossing, Godfrey, IL 62035
"I went to San Gabriel Memory Care. It was way out of our range. However, the facility was nice, and the people were very pleasant. It was very clean and not cluttered with stuff. The rooms were..." More

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Cedarhurst of Bethalto

Provides: Memory Care
903 North Moreland Road, Bethalto, IL 62010
"Cedarhurst of Bethalto was great. I was seriously considering that one. But it's a considerably more distance away from where we live and for me to get back and forth to visit. We liked it. It was..." More

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Caring Star 2022

Addington Place of Collinsville

Provides: Memory Care
1207 Vandalia, Collinsville, IL 62234
"I went to Addington Place of Collinsville. I was impressed with that one. I mean, if I could have afforded it, I probably might have gone there, but the other place was much more affordable. It's..." More

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Cedarhurst of Granite City

Provides: Memory Care
3450 Village Ln, Granite City, IL 62040
"We placed my dad at Cedarhurst of Granite City. It is affordable. It's a nice facility and was just renovated. The facility is clean. The staff is always very friendly. My dad says the food is good..." More

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Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections

Provides: Memory Care
312 Mechanical Drive, East Alton, IL 62024
"We chose Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections for my mom because of the closeness to the family, and also they had a room that opened out to a common area (which I thought was important to her)...." More

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Cedar Creek of Godfrey

Provides: Memory Care
1373 D'Adrian Professional Park, Godfrey, IL 62035
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San Gabriel Memory Care

Provides: Memory Care
2509 Frank Watson Parkway, Highland, IL 62249
"My father-in-law is in San Gabriel Memory Care. I like the friendly staff. The facility is clean. They have lots of activities for their residents. I just feel like it's very welcoming. When we..." More

Faith Countryside

Provides: Memory Care
100 FAITH DRIVE, Highland, IL 62249
"My mother is a resident of Faith Countryside Homes. It has assisted living, nursing home, and memory care, and she's in the memory section. It's all there kind of together, the assisted living is..." More

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Cedarhurst of Highland

Provides: Memory Care
220 Field Crossing Drive, Highland, IL 62249
"As one of the oldest Swiss-German settlements in the United States, Highland honors it’s hometown roots with various celebrations and festivals throughout the year. Now seen as a progressive,..." More

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Addington Place of Edwardsville

Provides: Memory Care
7108 Marine Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025
"We've chosen Addington Place of Edwardsville for my dad because it's a small facility and the rooms were of a very good size. The staff is wonderful, they take good care of him. They seem..." More

Liberty Village of Maryville

Provides: Memory Care
6955 State Route 162, Maryville, IL 62062
"My dad moved to Liberty Village of Maryville, he's in their memory care unit. I have not been in except to sign papers but so far, we've been very pleased. It seems like he's coming around a little..." More

    What to Consider About Memory Care in Madison County

    Madison County, Illinois, is home to 269,282 residents, over 14 percent of whom are seniors aged 65 or older. Some of these seniors may be among the 220,000 Illinois residents who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related impairments. By the year 2025, this number is expected to grow by more than 18 percent, creating a need for more memory care facilities in the area. Madison County currently has 10 memory care facilities to support these seniors.

    In Madison County, as in the rest of Illinois, memory care facilities are referred to as Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) and are regulated and licensed by the Illinois Department of Health.

    • Residents of Madison County enjoy a below average cost of living. On a scale where 100 represents the national median, Madison County ranks 89.3, driven mainly by housing and grocery costs, which may interest family members wanting to move to the area to be closer to a loved one in care.
    • Illinois is a tax-friendly state for seniors. Social security income, pensions, and retirement savings account withdraws are not taxed. These tax savings could result in seniors living on a fixed income having more money to put toward their memory care budgets.   
    • On a scale where 100 represents the most dangerous areas, violent crime in Madison County ranks 40.2 compared to the national average of 31.1, and property crime is on par with the national average of 38.1. Families concerned about the high violent crime rates might want to ask facility staff about safeguards in place to protect their residents.
    • Residents of Madison County enjoy a varying climate with summer highs reaching 82 degrees and winter lows dropping to 22. The area receives 42 inches of rain yearly compared to the national average of 39, and 12 inches of snow annually compared to the national average of 26. Seniors and their families may want to inquire with facility staff about the measures they have to keep their residents warm in the colder seasons.


    Paying for Memory Care in Madison County

    Average Monthly Costs

    Counties in Illinois

    $6,295.00 Monroe County
    $5,904.00 Saint Louis City
    $5,762.00 Saint Charles County
    $5,759.00 Saint Clair County
    $5,663.00 US
    $5,633.00 Madison County
    $5,020.00 Saint Louis County

    Memory Care costs in Madison County start around $5,633 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,663 per month.

    It’s important to note that memory care rates in Madison 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.

    Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Madison County

    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 Madison County

    Madison County 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 Madison County, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

    Directory of Winners in the Madison County Area


    Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Madison County

    Madison 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.

    Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Madison County

    • Review of Cedarhurst of Bethalto

      We have found Cedarhurst of Bethalto for my mom. I like the residents. They seem to be very nice, pleasant, and happy, which was one thing I was looking for. They have a lot of activities and stuff... Read more

      Cindy
    • Review of San Gabriel Memory Care

      I went to San Gabriel Memory Care. It was way out of our range. However, the facility was nice, and the people were very pleasant. It was very clean and not cluttered with stuff. The rooms were big... Read more

      Cindy
    • Review of Cedarhurst of Bethalto

      This facility is very short staffed and it shows. The resident assistant and nurses are very good, but just overwhelmed and over worked. Some days in the afternoon there is only one resident assis... Read more

      LeighA
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