9 Memory Care Facilities near St. Charles, IL
There are 9 Memory Care Facilities in the St. Charles area, with 5 in St. Charles and 4 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in St. Charles is $5,671 per month. This is higher than the national median of $4,650. Cheaper nearby regions include Elgin with an average starting cost of $5,200.
To help you with your search, browse the 13 reviews below for memory care facilities in St. Charles. On average, consumers rate memory care in St. Charles 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Geneva with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 6 families in St. Charles find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in St. Charles, call (855) 863-8283.
5 Memory Care Facilities in St. Charles, IL
Brighton Gardens of St. Charles
Bickford of St. Charles
Autumn Leaves of St. Charles
River Glen of St. Charles
Silverado St. Charles Memory Care Com...
4 Memory Care Facilities near St. Charles, IL
Heritage Woods of South Elgin
White Oaks at Spring Street
GreenFields of Geneva
Arden Courts of Geneva
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in St. Charles
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Review of Autumn Leaves of St. Charles
We visited Autumn Leaves and the staff members there are fine. The rooms were comparable to the other communities we saw. The residents were engaged, and the environment was clean and bright. It wa... Read more
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Review of Autumn Leaves of St. Charles
My mother’s been placed at Autumn Leaves of St. Charles. We liked that it’s a ranch-style place, so it’s all on one level. The way that it’s designed is kind of like spokes on a tire: there are fou... Read more
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Review of Autumn Leaves of St. Charles
I thought Autumn Leaves was very nice. I thought their philosophy was towards how they handled the patients, and I also thought they had the nicest floor plans. They had private, studio, large and ... Read more
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What to Consider About Memory Care in St Charles
Around 16.2 percent of the residents in St. Charles, Illinois are age 65 or older. Some of these seniors are part of the 220,000 Illinois residents who have Alzheimer’s disease, and they have five memory care facilities to choose from in St. Charles, which is a safe city with lower than average crime rates. The Illinois Department of Public Health ensures facilities in St. Charles, and elsewhere in the state, follow the terms in the Alzheimer’s Diseases and Related Dementias Services Act, which sets standards for the care of residents and employee training.
- Located in northeastern Illinois, St. Charles has snowy, cold winters with an average of 30 inches of snow per year and warm summers with highs around 83 degrees in July.
- Based on the National Toxics Assessment, the city of St. Charles has an air quality that is better than the national average. The air quality score here is 66 out of 100 (100 being the best), so there are fewer hazardous air pollutants than the average city in the U.S. A better air quality can benefit people who have lung or respiratory sensitivities and may result in a lower cancer risk.
- The overall cost of living index here is 117.3, which is higher than the national index. One good point for memory care residents is that the cost of health index is 97 here. This means citizens will pay a little less for health-related expenses, so they may have more money to put toward other expenses.
- The St. Charles area has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital specializing in brain health and dementia care located in Geneva.
Paying for Memory Care in St Charles
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in St. Charles start around $5,671 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $4,800 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in St. Charles 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 St Charles
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 St Charles
St Charles 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 St Charles, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
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Memory Care Laws and Regulations in St Charles
St Charles-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.
