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Memory care in Dwight 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 Dwight is about $4,756 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 23 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like  You may also consider nearby communities such as Morris, Coal City and Eylar.

Dwight Memory Care Facilities | 23 Reviews

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Last Updated: 11/21/25
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Photo of Heritage Woods of Dwight
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22 Floor plans available
8.2
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For the most part it's all been good. Some of the food could be better but overall she likes it. I would recommend it to others.
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.
Heritage Woods of Dwight is an assisted living community located in Dwight, IL. Dwight, which contains a stretch of the original famous U.S. Route 66, lies 80 miles southwest of Chicago. The town boasts a rich history, and is home to numerous landmarks and monuments. With well-preserved...
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Photo of The Gardens at Park Pointe
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We put my grandma here and she really was enjoying it till her health turned and she had to be put in the hospital. But when she was there she enjoyed the activities like bingo and she said the food was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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Photo of The Pointe at Morris
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Staff and help is friendly, happy and call you by name. Food is good and portions are large, you can order small portion portion.
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.
We assist with the activities of daily living and provide lots of amenities and services including fabulous meals, housekeeping, laundry service, medication assistance, a personal response notification system, social activities, community field trips, transportation, and 24 hour staffing seven...
Photo of The Pointe at Pontiac
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What our family likes the most about The Pointe at Pontiac is the great communication, my mother is no longer there-moved to memory care so we were sad to see her move. Based on the experience we have had so...
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 Pointe at Pontiac senior supportive living provides apartment-style housing with personal care and other supportive services to adults age 65 and older. Our living environment enables seniors to maintain an active and independent lifestyle.The Pointe at Pontiac senior supportive living allows...
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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.
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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 Dwight, IL

The average cost of senior living in Dwight is $4,756 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ransom, IL with an average of $4,978 per month.

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

Dwight, IL
$4,756/mo
$5,277/mo
$5,379/mo

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

Dwight, IL
$4,756/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,756/mo

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

Studio
$5,956/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,500/mo

Senior living costs in Dwight 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: Dwight, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDwight, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,756/mo$5,388/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,756/mo$5,368/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$4,271/mo$4,444/mo$4,156/mo
Memory Care
Dwight, IL:$4,756/mo
Illinois:$5,388/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Dwight, IL:$4,756/mo
Illinois:$5,368/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Dwight, IL:$4,271/mo
Illinois:$4,444/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Dwight

Recent reviews for memory care in Dwight

Villas of Holly Brook Streator

5.0
If you have parents who are in need of assisted living, this is the place to go. The staff are very nice and accommodating. To this day, anything I ask of them they will do. All of the people here are just so nice. Everybody always says hi, and many of them know me. The facility is a couple ...
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The Pointe at Pontiac

4.0
It's very clean and a good atmosphere overall. The last 2 months, there have been some staff changes in all departments. I think they're just going through growing pains right now, which is understandable. It's still a great place and the residents' needs are being met. They just have to get ...
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Heritage Woods of Dwight

5.0
5 for all it's a great place and my Dad is doing well there. The staff has always been nice and are always smiling. Always responsive

Dwight memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dwight memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dwight, 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 Dwight 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 Dwight that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dwight, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dwight 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 Dwight Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dwight, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dwight 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 Dwight partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dwight, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dwight 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 Dwight communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dwight, ILNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dwight 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 Dwight offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dwight, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Dwight

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 Dwight protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Woods of Dwight, The Gardens at Park Pointe and The Pointe at Morris are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dwight, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 6 memory care facilities near Dwight, Illinois. See the full list.

The 6 memory care facilities near you in Dwight, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dwight, Illinois, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

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The cost of memory care facilities in Dwight, Illinois ranges from $925 to $13740. The average Memory Care cost in Dwight, Illinois is $4,756. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dwight, Illinois typically starts at $925. 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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