6 Memory Care Facilities near Peoria, IL
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 $5,123 per month. This is higher than the national median of $4,650. Cheaper nearby regions include Morton with an average starting cost of $4,675.
To help you with your search, browse the 19 reviews below for memory care facilities in Peoria. On average, consumers rate memory care in Peoria 4.2 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 Peoria, call (855) 863-8283.
3 Memory Care Facilities in Peoria, IL
Bickford of Peoria
Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care C...
Heartis Village of Peoria
3 Memory Care Facilities near Peoria, IL
Serenity Assisted Living & Royce Elli...
Reflections Memory Care - Washington
Morton Reflections Memory Care
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Peoria
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Review of Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Grand View is THE BEST choice for care in Peoria. The building is beautiful, and food excellent but the management and staff sets them apart from others. They did a great job with finding the uniqu... Read more
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Review of Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center
I went in with a balloon for another resident's birthday and her daughter was playing the piano beautifully. That party was fun and then my mom and I had such a lovely time alone together in one of... Read more
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Review of Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center
I first want to say what a delicious meal they did for Thanksgiving! The food was great and I couldn't have had better company. Being able to share a holiday meal with my mom, dad, and sisters wa... Read more
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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
Cities in Illinois
Memory Care costs in Peoria start around $5,123 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $4,798 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 an assisted living 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 Assisted Living in Illinois page.
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Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Peoria
Peoria-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Illinois page for more information about these laws.
