Memory Care Communities in Edwardsville, Illinois

Memory Care costs in Edwardsville start around $7,000 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Edwardsville and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

Currently, 220,000 Illinois seniors are living with Alzheimer's disease. The city of Edwardsville, located in Madison County, has a population of nearly 25,000, 11.2 percent of whom are aged 65 and older and may require daily assistance to manage their dementia.

This is a growing concern across Illinois as outlined in the Department of Public Health's Alzheimer's Disease State Plan, which emphasizes the importance of having Alzheimer's special care units available at assisted living, shared living and supportive living facilities. There is one facility in Edwardsville offering this specialized care and an additional 22 in surrounding communities.

• Edwardsville experiences mild winters, with temperatures dropping to lows around 23 degrees and just 3 inches of snow expected in a season. However, summers are hot and humid, with temperatures climbing as high as 88 degrees. 
  
• Based on the U.S. national average of 100, the cost of living in Edwardsville is rated 100.4. While slightly lower than the state average of 102, health and transportation costs are high. Families may want to keep this in mind when budgeting for memory care services.
  
• Illinois seniors are not taxed on their Social Security benefits, pension income and income from retirement savings accounts, which may leave additional funds available to be put toward memory care.
  
• A low crime rate can offer peace of mind for families of loved ones with dementia. Out of a possible 100, with 100 being high crime, Edwardsville scores a 23.5 in terms of violent crime and a 26.6 for property crime, compared to scores of 31.1 and 38.1 seen on a national level in the same categories, respectively. Despite these low numbers, it's still a good idea to get a full overview of a facility's security policies and procedures.