The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Peoria, IL for 2023
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There are 6 Memory Care Facilities in the Peoria area, with 3 in Peoria and 3 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Peoria is $5,281 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,495. Cheaper nearby regions include Morton with an average starting cost of $4,675.
To help you with your search, browse the 41 reviews below for memory care facilities in Peoria. On average, consumers rate memory care in Peoria 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Morton with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 11 families in Peoria find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Peoria, call (855) 863-8283.
Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Peoria, IL
Bickford of Peoria
Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care C...
Heartis Village Peoria
Morton Reflections Memory Care
Reflections Memory Care - Washington
Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care
What to Consider About Memory Care in Peoria
Statewide, there are approximately 220,000 people with Alzheimer’s disease, and in Peoria senior citizens make up around 13.7 percent of the city’s population. When these individuals and those with other dementia-related conditions need to find residential care, they will find three memory care facilities in Peoria. The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Services Act determines the care regulations in these facilities, called Memory Care Units (MCU).
Residents MCUs might appreciate the relatively low cost of living in the city. Peoria’s cost of living index is only 79.3, which is considerably less than the national index of 100. Unfortunately, the health cost index is 104, which means that health care needs are a little more expensive in Peoria than the national average.
- Senior citizens can enjoy spending time outdoors during the summers thanks to mild heat. In July, the highs reach around 85 degrees. The winters here are frigid with an average of 23 inches of snow per year and January lows around 16 degrees.
- Memory care patients who have respiratory conditions or illnesses might enjoy the crisp air here. Nationally, the air quality rate is 58, but Peoria’s is 66, which means there are fewer hazardous air pollutants here than the average city.
- Crime rates in Peoria might turn some memory care patients away. Property crime and violent crime are more common here than the average city. Peoria’s property crime rate is 55.6 and the violent crime rate is 63.7. The U.S. averages for these are 38.1 and 31.1, respectively.
- The Peoria area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Unity Point Health, and Kindred Hospital Peoria in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Memory Care in Peoria
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Peoria start around $5,281 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,670 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Peoria 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 Peoria
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 Peoria
Peoria 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 Peoria, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Peoria
Peoria-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 Peoria
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Review of Bickford of Peoria
I toured Bickford of Peoria. The part that we saw looked homey and inviting. The people that we met were friendly and courteous. Our first impression was that it looked nice, and it had a nice appe... Read more
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Review of Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center
My mom was at Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center and then she passed away. They had activities. They tried to encourage her to participate. She did very little, but they tried. She would no... Read more
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Review of Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center
I like that Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center has 24-hour care and mom would get 24-hour care and she'd be very well taken care of. I really like the facility, how clean it was, and how re... Read more
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