6 Memory Care Facilities near Plainfield, IL
There are 6 Memory Care Facilities in the Plainfield area, with 1 in Plainfield and 5 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Plainfield is $4,995 per month. This is higher than the national median of $4,900.
To help you with your search, browse the 4 reviews below for memory care facilities in Plainfield. On average, consumers rate memory care in Plainfield 3.0 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Romeoville with an average rating of 4.5 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 Plainfield, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 5 Memory Care Facilities in Plainfield, IL
HarborChase of Plainfield
Senior Star at Weber Place
Willow Falls Retirement Community
Atria at River Trail
Alden Courts of Shorewood
Arbor Terrace Naperville
What to Consider About Memory Care in Plainfield
Plainfield is located in the northeastern region of Illinois and is home to a little less than 44,000 people, including about 3,000 seniors. In Will County, where Plainfield is located, a little over 10 percent of the seniors who receive Medicare have Alzheimer's or dementia.
To accommodate local seniors with dementia, the Plainfield region has five memory care facilities. One facility is located in Plainfield, and the other four are in nearby cities like Romeoville and Bolingbrook. Some of these facilities are located in supportive living facilities, which solely provide care for those with dementia, or in assisted living facilities that are licensed to provide dementia care.
- Illinois fully deducts all types of retirement income, meaning that Plainfield seniors hang on to the entirety of their Social Security income, pension income and withdrawals from retirement savings accounts.
- The overall cost of living in Plainfield is about 10 percent higher than the national average, which may increase the cost of memory care, but healthcare costs are on par with what they are in the nation as a whole. This may be a consideration for seniors and families who have restrictive memory care budgets.
- In Will County, where Plainfield is located, the American Lung Association gave the ozone pollution level a B grade. This indicates fairly low ozone pollution, which may benefit seniors who have asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Plainfield is a relatively safe city, which may appeal to safety-minded families researching local memory care options. The city is rated safer than 72 percent of U.S. cities of all sizes and 64 percent of Illinois cities. When compared exclusively to cities with similar population sizes, Plainfield's crime rate is notably lower than average.
Paying for Memory Care in Plainfield
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Illinois
Memory Care costs in Plainfield start around $4,995 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,057 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Plainfield 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 Plainfield
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 Plainfield
Plainfield 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 Plainfield, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.
Directory of Winners in the Plainfield Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Plainfield
Plainfield-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.
Memory Care near Plainfield, IL
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Plainfield
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Review of HarborChase of Plainfield
We visited HarborChase of Plainfield, and it was OK. They have the usual memory care services, round the clock monitoring, meals, and activities. The staff was fine, not outstanding, but competent,... Read more
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