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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Wilmington, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in South Wilmington, A Place for Mom can help. With 160 memory care facilities in South Wilmington, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in South Wilmington incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. South Wilmington memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in South Wilmington, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Eileen and West Kankakee.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Joliet, Kankakee and Morris.

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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: 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
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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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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, 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.
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.
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
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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.
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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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.
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
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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.
The Brant at Oswego is located in Oswego, IL and our community offers the feeling we all desire in a home. It’s welcoming, caring, and beautifully kept all within a luxury setting. Nestled in Kendall County, you’ll find attractions such as Keller’s Farm Stand, Fox Valley Winery, Hudson Crossing...
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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.
The Brant at Oswego is located in Oswego, IL and our community offers the feeling we all desire in a home. It’s welcoming, caring, and beautifully kept all within a luxury setting. Nestled in Kendall County, you’ll find attractions such as Keller’s Farm Stand, Fox Valley Winery, Hudson Crossing...
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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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When you first enter the building you are greeted by a friendly person who can answer any question you may have. Everywhere you go everything is pristine throughout the building. The nurses are very helpful...
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.
Alvernia Manor sits atop 80 beautiful acres in Lemont,Il, just southwest of Chicago. We first opened our doors in l971 as a nonprofit private pay home for seniors. We are operated by the School Sisters of St.Francis of Christ the King and we welcome seniors of all races and religions. Alvernia...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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
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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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My loved one was previously a resident at Tabor Hills and overall her experience at this facility was good. She had a large living area and the cost was less than several other facilities in the area.
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Robbins Supportive Living Center invites you to come and tour a unique living environment designed to enrich the lives of Seniors 65 and over. This can be the ideal environment for the senior that can no longer be safe at home but does not require a skilled nursing center.
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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.
Rest Haven Christian Services, a non-profit organization, has been committed to promoting independence and providing services to those entrusted to our care for 90 years. Not only is our staff inspired, but also committed to complementing Great Lives with great living! We will be busy handling...
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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.
Rest Haven Christian Services, a non-profit organization, has been committed to promoting independence and providing services to those entrusted to our care for 90 years. Not only is our staff inspired, but also committed to complementing Great Lives with great living! We will be busy handling...
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.
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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.
Symphony of Dyer is located in Dyer, IN. This licensed assisted living community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Dyer is a part of Lake County, and it is beautiful in setting. Dyer offers the opportunity for residents and guests to spend time outdoors at one of the town’s parks....

Cost of memory care in South Wilmington, IL

The average cost of senior living in South Wilmington is $5,243 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Emington, IL with an average of $4,318 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Wilmington, IL vs. nearby cities

South Wilmington, IL
$5,243/mo
$5,347/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Wilmington, IL vs. the state and national average

South Wilmington, IL
$5,243/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,243/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in South Wilmington, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,339/mo
Studio
$5,524/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,603/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,884/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,945/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in South Wilmington

Recent reviews for memory care in South Wilmington

Cedarhurst of Naperville in Woodridge, IL

4.8
Our loved one was on the memory care side and the staff members were extremely hands on and gave our loved one great personal attention. The permanent staff at Cedarhurst are outstanding, very attentive and we could ask them questions at any time and they were always there and just have been ...
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Arbor Terrace Naperville

4.6
The staff are very good and they all know my mother in law and address her by name. In fact, when I visit, they greet me by my name as well. Since COVId-19, they have keep us up to date with how they are handling things , such as, delivering meals to the residents rooms and offering hallway ...
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Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL

5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.

South Wilmington review score based on 1,080 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1080 reviews of 149 South Wilmington memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Wilmington 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

South Wilmington review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
South Wilmington, IL149 facilities
7.7
East Brooklyn, IL5 facilities
8.3
Gardner, IL164 facilities

Review subcategories for South Wilmington 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 1,080 reviews of 149 South Wilmington memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Wilmington 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.
South Wilmington, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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South Wilmington memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Wilmington memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Wilmington, 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 South Wilmington 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 South Wilmington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Wilmington, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.1%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.2%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.8%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.4%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.1%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Wilmington 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 South Wilmington Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Wilmington, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.4%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.4%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Wilmington 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 South Wilmington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Wilmington, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.8%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.5%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
47.1%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.5%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Wilmington 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 South Wilmington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Wilmington, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.5%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
42.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.2%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Wilmington 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 South Wilmington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Wilmington, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.7%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.8%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.8%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.5%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.4%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.7%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.7%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
72.3%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
47.1%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.5%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Naperville North, Mercy Circle Senior Living and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Wilmington, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 160 memory care facilities near South Wilmington, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in South Wilmington, Illinois are Sunrise of Naperville North, Mercy Circle Senior Living and The Timbers of Shorewood. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 160 memory care facilities near you in South Wilmington, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Wilmington, 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 South Wilmington, 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 South Wilmington, Illinois ranges from $600 to $28400. The average Memory Care cost in South Wilmington, Illinois is $5,243. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in South Wilmington, Illinois 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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