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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Saint Clair County, IL for 2024

The average cost of memory care in Saint Clair County is $5,759 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include ...

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Saint Clair County

The oldest county in Illinois, St. Clair, is home to over 260,000 residents, 15.2 percent of whom are 65 years of age and older. With approximately 220,000 Illinois seniors currently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the state has developed an Alzheimer's Disease State Plan to ensure those living with dementia have access to the necessary care.

Memory care facilities, known in St. Clair County and the rest of Illinois as Alzheimer's special care units, are available to provide specialized treatment and can be found in five locations across the county.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • The cost of living in St. Clair County is 86.2. This rating is based on the U.S. national average of 100, with the largest contributing factor in this difference being low housing costs, though groceries and utilities are also below national averages. This may make St. Clair County an appealing option for seniors looking to save on daily living expenses, so they can put more of their funds toward the cost of memory care.
  • While winters in St. Clair County are milder than they are on average in Illinois, summers can be incredibly hot and humid, with highs climbing to nearly 90 degrees. Families may wish to check that a facility has precautionary measures in place to keep seniors safe when conditions get extreme.
  • Seniors in Illinois are not taxed on Social Security benefits, pension and income from retirement savings accounts, which may allow more money to be put toward the costs associated with memory care services.
  • On a scale out of 100, with 100 being high crime, St. Clair County scores a 50.7 for violent crime and a 46.7 for property crime. These rates are higher than the national averages of 31.1 and 38.1 in the same categories, respectively, as well as averages seen across the state. Families may wish to ask about any policies and procedures that are in place to ensure senior residents are kept out of harm's way.

Paying for Memory Care in Saint Clair County

Memory Care costs in Saint Clair County start around $5,759 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

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

Counties in Illinois

Monroe County

$6,295

Saint Louis City

$5,904

Saint Clair County

$5,759

US

$5,694

Madison County

$5,633

Saint Louis County

$5,114

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Saint Clair 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 Saint Clair County

Saint Clair 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 Saint Clair County, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Saint Clair County

Saint Clair 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.

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