6 Memory Care Facilities in Winnebago County, IL

Winnebago County in north-central Illinois has a population of 295,266 residents, over 13 percent of whom are seniors aged 65 or older. There are 220,000 seniors in Illinois who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, a number that’s expected to grow by over 18 percent before 2025. Winnebago County is home to five memory care residents to support these seniors and their needs.

In Winnebago County and the rest of Illinois, memory care facilities are called Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs). The Illinois Department of Health licenses and oversees these facilities.

• Seniors living in Winnebago County enjoy tax savings. The state of Illinois doesn’t tax social security, retirement account income, private pensions or public pensions. These tax exemptions could help seniors and their families have more money to put toward their memory care expenses.
  
• Winnebago County offers its residents a relatively low cost of living, ranking 84.5 on a scale where 100 represents the U.S. national average. Although healthcare ranks higher at 112, groceries and transportation both rank well below the average. Seniors’ families planning to relocate to the area may also appreciate lower than average housing costs.
  
• The crime rate in Winnebago County is higher than the national average. On a scale of one to 100, where one represents the safest areas, Winnebago County ranks 50 for violent crime and 46.6 for property crime, considerably higher than the U.S. national averages of 31.1 and 38.1, respectively. Seniors and their families might want to ensure that prospective facilities have adequate security measures in place.
  
• Winters in Winnebago County are cold and snowy. Temperatures reach July highs of 84 degrees and drop down to 13 in the winter. Although rainfall for the area totals 37 inches, two inches less than the national average of 39 inches, the county receives 35 inches of snow each year, nine inches more than the national average of 26 inches. Seniors with sore joints or arthritis may not enjoy the climate that Winnebago County has to offer.  

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Winnebago 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.

Winnebago 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 Winnebago County, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

Directory of Winners in the Winnebago County Area

Winnebago 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.