In Illinois, 220,000 seniors are living with Alzheimer's disease, and that number is expected to grow, according to the Alzheimer's Association. More than 2,800 seniors, representing about 17 percent of the population, call Fairview Heights home. Seniors who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease can receive the specialized care they desire in one of the area's eight memory care facilities located in Fairview Heights, Shiloh and Columbia.
Illinois' memory care facilities are one type of assisted living facility in the state. Like other facilities, memory care facilities secure licensing from the Illinois Department of Public Health. These licensing requirements ensure all facilities deliver high-quality care to seniors in need.