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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 $5,603 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 63 communities, read 2308 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The staff here is great and they really seem to care about the patients and their families. It is always clean here, and everyone seems to be happy and ready to help. They also take excellent care 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.
Arden Courts of Hazel Crest is a one-level, free-standing memory care community that specifically cares for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in a home-like setting.After five years of research by dementia experts, we have developed our unique and innovative design....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Smith Village Continuing Care Retirement Community - Chicago, IL Smith Village, one of two Smith Senior Living communities, located in Chicago, IL, in the Beverly neighborhood, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that’s backed by the strength and experience of Smith Senior Living.Since...
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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
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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.
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
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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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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...
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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 $5,603 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wheatfield, IN with an average of $4,810 per month.

Memory care costs in Thayer, IN, vs. nearby cities

Thayer, IN
$5,603/mo
$5,319/mo
$5,616/mo

Memory care costs in Thayer, IN, vs. state and national averages

Thayer, IN
$5,603/mo
$5,079/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

Memory care costs in Thayer, IN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,603/mo

Memory care costs in Thayer, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,492/mo
Studio
$6,002/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,619/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,877/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,840/mo

Senior living costs in Thayer 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: Thayer, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThayer, INIndianaU.S.
Memory Care$5,603/mo$5,079/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$4,691/mo$4,010/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$3,793/mo$3,197/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Thayer, IN:$5,603/mo
Indiana:$5,079/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Thayer, IN:$4,691/mo
Indiana:$4,010/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Thayer, IN:$3,793/mo
Indiana:$3,197/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Thayer, IN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Thayer 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
Thayer, IN$6,181/mo$5,475/mo+12.9%
Indiana$6,137/mo$5,763/mo+6.5%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Thayer, IN
2024 average cost:$6,181/mo
2023 average cost:$5,475/mo
Percent change:+12.9%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$6,137/mo
2023 average cost:$5,763/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Thayer

Recent reviews for memory care in Thayer

Clarendale of Mokena

5.0
The Memory Care staff was always polite, friendly, and always willing to assist in my mother's needs. My family and I are very satisfied with how my mother was cared for.

High Point Residence Kankakee

4.1
My loved one was welcomed into the community very sweetly. She did not want to be there at all and did not want to move. But they took her by the hand and got her comfortable. And by the next day when I came in to visit her, she already had three friends and was doing great. I've had some ...
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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.

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 South Holland, A Memory Care Community, the staff members are described as 'warm and welcoming' and 'truly invested in the daily needs of the residents'. In another community, Charter Se ...
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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 520 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 520 reviews of 59 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, IN59 facilities
8.9
Schneider, IN11 facilities
8.5
De Motte, IN60 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 520 reviews of 59 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
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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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
84.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
67.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
93.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.7%
69.2%
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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.
Thayer, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
69.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
84.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.5%
25.7%
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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.
Thayer, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
62.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
61%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22%
20.7%
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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.
Thayer, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
57.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39%
22.5%
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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.
Thayer, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
83.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
84.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
93.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
74.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
72.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
79.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
83.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
61%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
79.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Thayer

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 Indiana memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Thayer protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Residences at Coffee Creek, Mercy Circle Senior Living and Palos Heights Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Thayer, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 63 memory care facilities near Thayer, Indiana. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Thayer, Indiana are Residences at Coffee Creek, Mercy Circle Senior Living and Palos Heights Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 63 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 $5,603. 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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