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The Best Memory Care Facilities in Champaign, IL

Dementia, and specifically Alzheimer’s, is a serious, growing problem. In fact, 1 out of every 10 adults over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s dementia. As Champaign's senior population continues to grow (21.07% growth between 2014 and 2019), so does the concern about aging and the risk of cognitive impairment.

In Champaign, the number of deaths for those 65 and older caused or partly caused by Alzheimer’s disease increased by a staggering 122.72% between 2014 and 2019. To put that into perspective, the number of deaths from all causes for that same age group only increased by 8.29%, showing that Alzheimer's is a growing concern in the region. Overall, the percentage of seniors’ deaths related to Alzheimer’s is higher than the rest of the nation (9.5% in Champaign vs. 6.46% in the U.S.).

To help families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of cognitive impairment find the support and care their loved ones need, we applied our unique methodology and spent dozens of hours researching senior living communities in Champaign. In addition to an overview of the communities’ best features, this guide highlights the best memory care facilities in the city, and gives information about pricing, types of care provided, residents’ reviews, and more.

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The Best Memory Care Facilities in Champaign, IL

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How Memory Care Facilities Can Help

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 83% of all caregivers are unpaid family members, relatives, or other friends, and nearly half of all care is for older adults with some form of dementia. Caregiving, especially when it involves Alzheimer’s or dementia, is extremely exhausting and time consuming, leading many caregivers to feel isolated and overwhelmed.

As a loved one continues to progress through the stages of dementia and his or her cognitive abilities continue to decline, behavioral problems, safety, and general care often become more than one caregiver can handle. This is when it’s important to find extra help, and residential facilities that have specialized memory care programs are often the best solution.

In addition to providing a safe environment, memory care programs seek to delay or halt cognitive decline while providing the opportunity for a social, independent lifestyle.

Overview of what memory care facilities provide

Our Selection Process

To choose the best memory care facilities in Champaign, our team of researchers started by using our unique methodology to develop a list of contenders. We further refined the list in the next phase of our process by completing hands-on research for each one of the companies that we developed. Finally, we compiled online reviews from residents and families and wrote summaries of each facility that made it through our selection process.

Overall, our team:

  • Spent over 27 hours researching memory care facilities in Champaign
  • Read more than 95 reviews written by residents and their loved ones
  • Interviewed 7 representatives from local communities
Overview of our methodology

Reviews of the 12 Best Memory Care Facilities in Champaign, IL

Memory care in Champaign, IL

Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Champaign

  • Resident Capacity:60
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments, Companion Suites
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Hospice, Respite
  • Base Pricing:$5,675 for Memory Care, $3,700 for Assisted Living

Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Champaign is located in a quiet, picturesque area in southern Champaign, close to Willard Airport and Care Foundation Hospital. The staff provides 24/7 specialized memory care and takes care of services such as housekeeping and medication management so residents can focus on doing what they love. Residents can take part in daily activities, such as art and music therapy, cognitive-based programming and exercise classes. Nature lovers can relax in the secure outdoor courtyards, and bookworms can enjoy a nice book in the library. The culinary team prepares three nutritious meals per day for residents to enjoy together in the dining room or cafe. The community is pet-friendly, and there is chauffeured transportation available.

What Residents Are Saying

Visitors praise the attentive staff, with one reviewer saying, "I thought that Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Champaign was really nice. They were doing an exercise class when I was there. The staff was great and they showed me everything, including the cafeteria, the private cafeteria, and the common rooms. Their rooms were nice, they were clean, and pretty. I haven't tasted the food, but their menu looked good."

Bickford of Champaign

  • Resident Capacity:44
  • Room Types:1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Memory Care
  • Base Pricing:$3,954

Bickford of Champaign focuses memory care around residents' core needs, providing around-the-clock support for the body, mind and soul. Staff receives advanced dementia care training to address the unique challenges of the disease. Through individualized service plans, they help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility and medication 24 hours a day; the community even has its own 24-hour pharmacy. Physician-ordered treatments are also provided, including TED hose, breathing treatments and dressing changes. Programming is designed to bolster cognitive engagement and sociability. Lifesong Stations feature items that match each senior's interests and hobbies; these are used for exciting leisure activities. Moments of Happiness includes specialized small-group activities tailored for dementia residents, including art, music, exercise classes, brain games and shopping trips. Companion Care involves one-on-one activities to encourage engagement. Pull cords, pendants and personal monitoring devices help keep seniors safe.

What Residents Are Saying

Visitors like the inviting ambiance and meals. "It was very homey, and they were having cocktail hour in when I went there," says one reviewer. "Everyone seemed to get along well there. The dining room was very nice, and they had coffee and juice available at all times. It seemed like a very nice [community]."

Bridle Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care Community

  • Resident Capacity:78
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:$5,200 for Memory Care, $3,200 for Assisted Living

Tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood in Mahomet, Bridle Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care Community is close to shops, restaurants, forest preserves and medical facilities, including Christie Clinic and OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center. The highly trained staff creates an individualized care plan for each resident after a comprehensive assessment of their health and preferences. The caregivers, including registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, are available 24/7 to help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and dressing, based on each senior's needs. Maintenance and on-site therapy services are available, while the culinary team serves three nutritious meals every day using fresh ingredients. Residents can participate in social, educational and recreational activities, and community transportation is available for off-site appointments. Amenities include a beauty salon and landscaped courtyard.

What Residents Are Saying

People rave about the devoted staff, diverse activities and delicious meals. A reviewer writes, "Highly recommend Bridle Brook to everyone! The employees are wonderful and treat the residents like family. The nursing staff is efficient and friendly. The activities director is amazing, always coming up with fun things to do. The food is delicious."

Brookdale Urbana

  • Resident Capacity:91
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments, Companion Suites
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Memory Care
  • Base Pricing:N/A

Brookdale Urbana provides assisted living and memory care with a person-centered approach. The secure Clare Bridge neighborhood, for those with Alzheimer's and related dementias, is closely monitored, so caregivers can keep an eye on the residents. All caregivers receive ongoing training to stay up to date on dementia care, and they're available around the clock for support with daily activities, such as bathing, medication and eating. Dementia-friendly menus feature diverse flavor profiles that meet nutritional needs, with personalized assistance during meals. Through consistent care assignments, residents receive relationship-based support. Since seniors in the early stages of dementia tend to withdraw from social activities, Clare Bridge gets them involved through engaging art and dance classes, excursions to museums, journaling and sharing stories. Solace, for seniors in advanced stages of memory loss, includes more time for grooming, plus aromatherapy, music and programs to stimulate the senses.

What Residents Are Saying

Visiting relatives like the ambiance, amenities and meals. "The [community] has a bright and cheerful ambiance, is exceptionally well maintained, and has conveniences such as therapy availability, a beauty-barber shop, and skilled-care nurses onsite," says one family member. "My uncle, a very picky eater, enjoys the food and the array of menu choices."

Autumn Leaves of Savoy

  • Resident Capacity:36
  • Room Types:Studios
  • Care Provided: Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:N/A

Autumn Leaves of Savoy is a complex of three residences offering memory care. Each residence features 12 studio apartments surrounding a central common living area. The community's research-based, life engagement memory care program includes targeted recreational activities, spiritual support, artistic activities and physical activity. The center builds community connections by encouraging residents to serve each other. Continuing education programs stimulate residents' brains and help them improve their cognitive skills. Family and friends are encouraged to attend community events and engage with their loved ones. Nursing staff have dementia training and are available 24/7.

What Residents Are Saying

Family members of Autumn Leave residents are positive. They say the community is like home, the staff are caring and all go the extra mile. A daughter says, "I love that my father is being well taken care of by caregivers, nurses and cooks. Of course, there's no place like home, but Autumn Leaves is a close second."

Amber Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center

  • Resident Capacity:66
  • Room Types:Companion Suites, Private Rooms
  • Care Provided: Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:$5,575 for memory care

Amber Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center is a memory care community that offers memory care and respite services to seniors aged 62 and over. Memory care residents can benefit from support groups, individualized care plans, and medication management services, as well as the Meaningful Moments program. This program, which adapts to changing memory care needs, includes wellness activities, arts and crafts and family education. The community features a monitored security system to ensure the safety of residents. Additional services include housekeeping, laundry and three snacks and three meals each day. Amenities include a beauty salon, barbershop, TV room for socialization and outdoor courtyard with a comfortable seating area.

What Residents Are Saying

Loved ones of those living at Amber Glen appreciate the community's caring staff, homelike atmosphere and cleanliness. One says, "I selected Amber Glen because of the atmosphere and cleanliness. I have not been disappointed. I have met the nursing staff and a lot of the caregivers. During my visits, I notice the attentiveness and immediate response to the resident's needs."

Reflections Memory Care: Savoy

  • Resident Capacity:32
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments, Shared Rooms
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:$4,250 for Memory Care

Reflections Memory Care: Savoy is a senior living facility specially designed for those dealing with memory loss. Memory care residents receive 24/7 personalized care from highly qualified medical staff, including individual care plans, medication management, Snoezelen Sensory Room and family and friend support groups. Additional services include dietitian-approved meal plans, home-cooked meals, housekeeping, laundry and transportation. All residents can also enjoy a life-enriching activity program. On-site facilities includes a barbershop, beauty salon, spa and fitness space. The community also boasts lush communal gardens with water features and comfortable seating areas to encourage socialization between residents.

What Residents Are Saying

Family members praise the community's focus on great food and engaging activities. One says, "Our loved one seems to be very well taken care. Our loved one absolutely loves the meals, he has gained weight, and there are ample snacks. The activities are great, we do know they have quite a bit going on."

Villas of Holly Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care: Rantoul, IL

  • Resident Capacity:74
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments, Companion Suites
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:$4,375 for Memory Care, $3,000 for Assisted Living

Located in a quiet agricultural community, Villas of Holly Brook Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rantoul, IL, provides memory care tailored around individual needs. Well-trained team members are available around the clock, supervising seniors and supporting them with personal care and medication management. Family and friend support groups help loved ones stay involved in their care. The daily enrichment schedule includes memory-centered activities, fitness strength and balance activities and off-site outings. Snoezelen sensory room therapy uses relaxing spaces to help reduce agitation and anxiety symptoms associated with dementia, using music, sounds, smells and textures to stimulate residents. The memory care neighborhood is secure with a homelike setting and spacious common areas; a spa, courtyard and garden are also available on-site. Seniors can enjoy home-cooked meals served family-style, with dietitian-approved meal plans, nutritious snacks at any time and homemade desserts.

What Residents Are Saying

Reviewers appreciate the welcoming atmosphere. One resident's loved one says, "She's loving it there. She's a very shy, keep to yourself kind of person, but she's out watching movies and doing tai chi; it's wonderful. It's very clean and the food is wonderful. I was very impressed, people were sweet, and I liked it a lot."

Eagle's View Supportive Living and Memory Care

  • Resident Capacity:166
  • Room Types:1-Bedroom Apartments
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Memory Care
  • Base Pricing:$3,950 for memory care, $2,950 for assisted living

Eagle's View Supportive Living and Memory Care is a senior living community based in Rantoul, IL. Certified nursing aides are available 24/7 to assist with personal grooming needs, including bathing, escorting and medication management. Memory care services include pet therapy, cognitive stimulation activities and music therapy. Amenities include a library, activity room, beauty parlor, country store and on-site chapel. Residents can schedule transportation to family events and medical appointments when necessary. The community boasts an outdoor patio and lush gardens to encourage socialization.

What Residents Are Saying

Seniors living at Eagle's View Supportive Living and Memory Care appreciate the community's dedication to providing a balanced diet, the safe and secure environment the staff provide and the high quality housekeeping services offered. One resident says, "I like three meals a day, having my laundry done for me, and I feel safe."

  • Reviews:4.11 out of 5 stars; 27 reviews
  • Phone:(217) 892-2800
  • Address:200 W. International Ave., Rantoul, IL 61866
  • Web:www.ev-slf.com/

Carriage Crossing of Arcola

  • Resident Capacity:58
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, Companion Suites
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Hospice, Adult Day Services, Respite
  • Base Pricing:$3,000 for Assisted Living; $4,000 for Memory Care

Carriage Crossing of Arcola is a senior living community that provides assisted living, respite and memory care in a quiet, country setting just outside the small city of Arcola, Illinois. Memory care residents have 24-hour access to a dedicated team of nurses, therapists and caregivers who help with everything from medication administration, cleaning/laundry chores and personal care needs such as continence management, transferring and nutritional support. The community offers cognitive-based activities and therapeutic options that include music and art therapy to keep seniors physically and mentally engaged. A specially trained dining staff provides three healthy, farm-to-table meals each day to meet the dietary needs of residents and modified as needed for those with swallowing difficulties.

What Residents Are Saying

Family members of Carriage Crossing of Arcola residents appreciate the homelike atmosphere and well-designed layout of the community. One family member shares his sister's experience, saying "After a time living alone, she now enjoys the companionship of others, and the daily activities keep her busy and her mind active. The place is very well-managed and has the best interest of each of its residents at heart."

Clark-Lindsey Village

  • Resident Capacity:15
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments, Private Rooms
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite, Skilled Nursing
  • Base Pricing:N/A

Clark-Lindsey Village is a premium senior living community that offers a continuum of care. The memory care section is made up of separate cottages that each house 12 residents, with a private bedroom and bathroom for each senior. The cottages are designed to feel homely and feature dining rooms, kitchens, secure outdoor courtyards and spacious communal lounges. The small size of the homes helps to reduce confusion and ensures that the seniors feel safe and at home. A team of caregivers is always on hand to support residents and to assist with reminders and cueing. Each resident has a personalized care plan that is designed around their life history, interests and care preferences. Daily life enrichment activities are tailored to the abilities of seniors and may include art classes, supervised outings, musical entertainment and cognitive games.

What Residents Are Saying

Family members praise the care provided by the staff, "the staff here is very sweet and understanding. My grandmother has no idea how to function on a daily basis anymore for the most part and the staff here make it easy for her to get around and remember the small things that she should still try to remember. "

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care

  • Resident Capacity:Not Listed
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments, Private Rooms, Shared Rooms
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:Not Listed

The Villas of Holly Brook provides assisted living and memory care in the heart of Danville, Illinois. The community's memory care neighborhood, Reflections, takes care of residents in a home-like setting. Seniors can choose to live by themselves in a studio or share a room with fellow residents. Reflections memory care offers cognitive programs such as the Snoezelen sensory room. Compassionate staff members are available at all hours and each resident receives a personalized care plan. The community provides three nutritious meals a day, transportation and cleaning services. Seniors have access to many amenities such as a spa and both an indoor and outdoor courtyard.

What Residents Are Saying

Online reviewers praise the community's environment and caregivers. One notes, "This is a wonderful community and atmosphere to be around. Staff are very friendly, caring, and very hard working. The food is very well prepared." Another remarks, "Very clean and inviting atmosphere. Compassionate and caring staff. Excellent meals."

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