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Memory care in Ponemah 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 Ponemah is about $4,424 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 58 communities, read 305 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The facility is very clean and the staff have been great so far! The facility was also a great fit because it fit our budget and location needs. Courtyard Estates has proven to be the best choice for my...
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The Courtyard Estates of Bushnell is an assisted living community located in the heart of Bushnell, Illinois, just minutes from all that Peoria has to offer. As a modern, home like environment, our assisted living community provides a positive, supportive environment for our residents. We're near...
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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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The staff have been fantastic! Not just in caring for my mother, but in being "part of the family" in guiding us all towards other needed healthcare needs as my mother battles cancer.
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Located in Canton, the largest city in Fulton County, Illinois, the Courtyard Estates is an assisted living community which takes pride in providing the highest quality care without compromising an environment where our residents feel independent, and where their privacy is respected. A large...
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Courtyard Estates of Galva is a beautiful, well-maintained assisted living community located in Galva, Illinois. Our modern community is within minutes of all of Peoria's numerous shopping and entertainment options. Our residents benefit from the impressive landscape, park-like setting, and...
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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.
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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.
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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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My mom is currently residing at Donnellson Health Center in Iowa. She is in their Northbrook memory care and has been for over a year. She is well taken care of and is treated like one of the family. My...
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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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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Ponemah, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ponemah is $4,424 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Galesburg, IL with an average of $3,649 per month.

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

Ponemah, IL
$4,424/mo
$4,518/mo
$4,499/mo

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

Ponemah, IL
$4,424/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,424/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,453/mo
Studio
$4,895/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,806/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,277/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,775/mo

Senior living costs in Ponemah 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: Ponemah, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePonemah, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,424/mo$5,392/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,424/mo$5,372/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,181/mo$4,454/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Ponemah, IL:$4,424/mo
Illinois:$5,392/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Ponemah, IL:$4,424/mo
Illinois:$5,372/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Ponemah, IL:$3,181/mo
Illinois:$4,454/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Ponemah, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ponemah 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 Ponemah, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ponemah 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
Ponemah, IL$6,167/mo$4,750/mo+29.8%
Illinois$6,055/mo$5,862/mo+3.3%
National$5,474/mo$5,473/mo+0.0%
Ponemah, IL
2024 average cost:$6,167/mo
2023 average cost:$4,750/mo
Percent change:+29.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,055/mo
2023 average cost:$5,862/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,474/mo
2023 average cost:$5,473/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ponemah

Recent reviews for memory care in Ponemah

Red Oak Memory Care in Canton, IL

4.4
My mom just spent two weeks at our home for Easter. She told of some things there that is how I rated it. Some workers are excellent but others can't read letters to her and she is blind. One of the nurses gave her friend the wrong medicine. Food good at times and other times bad. We sent her ...
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New Perspective Silvis

4.7
We have been very happy with New Perspectives in Silvis, IL. The facility is very clean and inviting. The staff is very friendly. They have done everything possible to make Mom's transition as easy as possible!

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Ponemah review score based on 109 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 109 reviews of 52 Ponemah memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ponemah 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

Ponemah review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Ponemah, IL52 facilities
8.2
Kirkwood, IL63 facilities
8.5
Roseville, IL40 facilities

Review subcategories for Ponemah 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 109 reviews of 52 Ponemah memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ponemah 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.
Ponemah, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
4.2
Care services
4.3
3.9
Staff
4.7
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
4.3
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
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Ponemah memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponemah memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponemah, 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 Ponemah 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 Ponemah that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
44.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
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
55.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.3%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ponemah 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 Ponemah Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ponemah, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ponemah 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 Ponemah partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponemah, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponemah 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 Ponemah communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ponemah, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponemah 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 Ponemah offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ponemah, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Ponemah

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