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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Decatur, IL

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Memory care in Decatur offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Decatur is about $4,754 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 107 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Carriages of Decatur
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The facility is clean & beautiful. The staff are amazing, loving & caring. They are so great with mom & she is happy where she is and that’s all I ever wanted for her! I would recommend this place to anyone.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At The Carriages of Decatur we offer beautiful, homelike apartments, secure courtyards, and so much more. Every aspect of our community has been thoughtfully designed to help loved ones feel safe, care for and fulfilled, so they stay connected with life. Our INSPYPRE Program is all about helping...
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Photo of The Glenwood Supportive Living of Mt. Zion
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Make sure if they know their loved one is going to be on Medicare / Medicaid they get all the information from SS before applying .
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Glenwood of Mt. Zion is a supportive living community located in Mt. Zion, IL. The city of Mount Zion is located in Macon County and is home to about 5,800 people. Mt. Zion is a quiet town with relaxing water views from nearby Ama Park. Residents can enjoy going out with friends, going out...
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Photo of Eagle Ridge of Decatur
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22 Floor plans available
7.0
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The apartments are roomy and lots of space in the facility. Opportunities for activities however the doors lock too early and it's hard to get someone to let you in after 4:30 or earlier PM. Spacious...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Eagle Ridge is an affordable assisted living community that is offered to 65 and older adults. The emphasis is on maintaining your health, wellness, and independence at Eagle Ridge.  A full array of amenities and helpfull services will make your days fulfilled and comfortable for you and...
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I've lived here 35 years! My favorite part is the activities. I enjoy the painting class so much! I also love my apartment and the location!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Evergreen Senior Living offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options and unmatched memory support. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish...
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My family is pleased and happy with our mother's care at Lincolnshire Place. No place is perfect but they ALL seem to try their best for the residents that live there.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are a specialty care residence focused on individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia.Lincolnshire Place has mastered the art of making residents feel at home. Every aspect of our memory care community has been designed to meet the individual needs of our residents—mind, body, and soul.Our goal...
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We could not be happier with Keystone Senior Living. All of the staff have been wonderful to my parents. The facility is clean and offers everything they need.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A caring community that promotes health, well-being, and independence. Our community offers two lifestyles side by side on the same campus. Keystone Gardens Independent Living has services and amenities that complement an active lifestyle. When additional care or assistance becomes necessary,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Decatur provide independent living and assisted living senior care. Our buildings feature attached/enclosed garages with direct access to the facility. Our activities and events are shown with Electronic bulletin boards that are available in the apartments and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Decatur, IL

The average cost of senior living in Decatur is $4,754 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Long Creek, IL with an average of $4,488 per month.

Memory care costs in Decatur, IL, vs. nearby cities

Decatur, IL
$4,754/mo
$4,767/mo

Memory care costs in Decatur, IL, vs. state and national averages

Decatur, IL
$4,754/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Decatur, IL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,754/mo

Memory care costs in Decatur, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,549/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,099/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,100/mo

Senior living costs in Decatur vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Decatur, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDecatur, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,754/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,701/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,562/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Decatur, IL:$4,754/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Decatur, IL:$4,701/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Decatur, IL:$3,562/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Decatur, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Decatur and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Decatur, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Decatur have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Decatur, IL$5,393/mo$5,535/mo-2.6%
Illinois$6,173/mo$5,966/mo+3.5%
National$5,720/mo$5,496/mo+4.1%
Decatur, IL
2024 average cost:$5,393/mo
2023 average cost:$5,535/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,173/mo
2023 average cost:$5,966/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,720/mo
2023 average cost:$5,496/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Decatur

Recent reviews for memory care in Decatur

Randall Residence of Decatur

5.0
Everything is wonderful and clean at this community. The staff are very nice and attentive to my aunt and especially in her time of need after losing her dog. My aunt is adjusting well and has gained 10 pounds since staying with the community. My aunt loves the meals provided, she reads me the ...
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Lincolnshire Place in Decatur, IL

4.9
my mom has been a resident for just over a year. The staff is very helpful and caring. Always checking in on our needs and concerns. Mom is very happy here.

Evergreen Senior Living in Decatur, IL

5.0
I have lived at Evergreen for almost 4 years! I love it here. The staff is always wonderful and helpful with any problems I have. We have a great activity program and always get people involved. I love it here!

Decatur review score based on 32 family reviews

5.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 9 Decatur memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Decatur review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Decatur review score compared against nearby cities

5.4
Decatur, IL9 facilities
4.7
Forsyth, IL8 facilities
6.5
Long Creek, IL8 facilities

Review subcategories for Decatur memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 32 reviews of 9 Decatur memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Decatur resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Decatur, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Decatur memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Decatur memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Decatur, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Decatur memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Decatur that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Decatur, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Decatur memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Decatur Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Decatur, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Decatur memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Decatur partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Decatur, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Decatur memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Decatur communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Decatur, ILNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Decatur memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Decatur offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Decatur, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Decatur

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Decatur protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Carriages of Decatur, The Glenwood Supportive Living of Mt. Zion and Eagle Ridge of Decatur are the top-rated memory care facilities near Decatur, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Decatur, Illinois. See the full list.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Decatur, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Decatur, Illinois, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Decatur, Illinois, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Decatur, Illinois ranges from $740 to $10826. The average Memory Care cost in Decatur, Illinois is $4,754. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Decatur, Illinois typically starts at $740. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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