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Memory care in Thayer 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 Thayer is about $5,557 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 62 communities, read 2186 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I highly recommend, [name removed], our fitness instructor at Victorian Village. I came here in a wheelchair and now I am mobile to walk the stairs from the first and second floor instead of using the...
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.
Victorian Village is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living,...
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We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry and...
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.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Making a decision to place a loved one is one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make. At Beverly LivingCenters we encourage you to Tour, Talk, Question and Compare. We are a place to find peace in pressured times. Our doors are always open for you to tour with or without an...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation is a customer focused senior health care and rehabilitation center.Our Mission To compassionately serve each resident with quality care and excellence through housing and health solutions that foster independence and self-esteem. And, to provide a continuum of...
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The staff are wonderful, caring and knowledgeable about how to care for a resident with dementia. My loved one is in the memory care unit and I do not feel they offer enough activities. Most of the...
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.
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Cost of memory care in Thayer, IN

The average cost of senior living in Thayer is $5,557 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kouts, IN with an average of $4,871 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Thayer, IN vs. nearby cities

Thayer, IN
$5,557/mo
$5,000/mo
$5,580/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Thayer, IN vs. the state and national average

Thayer, IN
$5,557/mo
$5,019/mo
U.S. national average
$5,485/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Thayer vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,557/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Thayer, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$5,370/mo
Studio
$5,739/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,410/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,730/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,643/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Thayer over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Thayer

Recent reviews for memory care in Thayer

St James Manor and Villas in Crete, IL

5.0
Things are going great since moving my mother-in-law in to this community. It has taken some time for her to adjust but she is getting there. She is happy there. The staff is wonderful and very caring, they work with the residents very well.

Brentwood at Hobart

5.0
The community is nice. The services they provide are for a reasonable price. I find the staff to be helpful. They have done a good job. I was able to eat food with my loved one the first day. I believe my loved one enjoys the food, and would like to request specifically what they ...
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Bickford of Bourbonnais

4.6
The facility is very clean and well maintained. The staff and residents are quite friendly. Friends and outside medical personnel I have talked with speak highly of Bickford of Bourbonnais. The apartment size is actually larger than my mom needs. My mom has pretty late-stage dementia and ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various communities. At Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in South Holland, the staff members are described as 'warm and welcoming' and 'truly invested in the daily needs of the residents'. In another community, ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Several reviews mention the variety of activities offered to residents to encourage socializing and engagement. At Palos Heights Senior Living, for example, residents have the choice of two selections for lunch and most of the time for dinner, and there is a shower in their rooms. The memory c ...
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Thorough communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is important to many residents and their loved ones. At Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park, the staff is described as 'very responsive and helpful'. Families at Aviva Merrillville appreciate the 'excellent communication' and 'q ...
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Welcoming and clean environment. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and appeal of the communities. At Charter Senior Living of Orland Park, the facility is described as 'beautiful', with 'well-maintained' common areas and 'spacious' apartments. Families at Waterford Estates Senior Living appreciate the 'friendly' ...
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Specialized memory care services. Residents and families value the specialized care and attention given to those with memory care needs. At Porter Place Memory Care, the staff is described as 'dementia specialists' who 'understand the disease thoroughly' and 'treat loved ones with respect'. The small size of the memory care un ...
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Customized care plans. Tailored care plans are important to many residents and their families. At Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park, the caregivers try to 'take a little more time' to make the bed neatly and engage residents in conversation instead of just asking if they're okay. Families at Palos Heights Senio ...
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Thayer review score based on 509 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 509 reviews of 56 Thayer memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thayer 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

Thayer review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Thayer, IN56 facilities
8.5
Schneider, IN9 facilities
8.5
De Motte, IN59 facilities

Review subcategories for Thayer 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 509 reviews of 56 Thayer memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Thayer 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Thayer memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thayer memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thayer, 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 Thayer 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 Thayer 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
87.5%
65.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
73.2%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
92.9%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
28.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
61.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thayer 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 Thayer Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
89.3%
74.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
73.2%
46.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
70.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.4%
26.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thayer 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 Thayer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
45.2%
No sugar
No sugar
60.7%
42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.1%
50.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
20%
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Availability of select dining options in Thayer 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 Thayer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
64.3%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.9%
40.5%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thayer 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 Thayer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
46.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.6%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
54.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
94.6%
61.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
40%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
73.2%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
64.3%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.4%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
82.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Circle Senior Living, Residences at Coffee Creek and Palos Heights Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Thayer, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 62 memory care facilities near Thayer, Indiana. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Thayer, Indiana are Mercy Circle Senior Living, Residences at Coffee Creek and Palos Heights Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 62 memory care facilities near you in Thayer, Indiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Thayer, Indiana, 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 Thayer, Indiana, 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 Thayer, Indiana ranges from $600 to $10080. The average Memory Care cost in Thayer, Indiana is $5,557. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Thayer, Indiana typically starts at $600. 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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