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Rod.111

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of PA Peterson at the Citadel

My wife is a resident of PA Peterson at the Citadel. I would not put her there if I didn't believe it was a good situation. They're very good. That's what they do. I communicate with the staff...

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Debbie

I visited this facility

Review of Amberwood Care Center

Amberwood Care Centre had a space for my father, but it was a shared room, and it looked like a hospital room, and I didn't want that for him. The rooms had hospital beds. It didn't look like the...

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Susan

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Wesley Willows

My mom stayed at Wesley Willows. They just didn't treat her very well there. They made her sit in a chair all day. I just feel like if we had kept her there, she would have declined. They did get...

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Cities in Illinois

Huntley

$10,800

Loves Park

$6,150

US

$5,694

Crystal Lake

$5,595

Rockford

$5,068

Clinton

$4,400

Janesville

$3,822

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

Paying for memory care services in Rockford often involves a mix of public and private payment options. Medicaid, Medicare and veterans benefits help many residents reduce their long-term care costs, while personal income and assets cover funding gaps. By using multiple funding sources, seniors and families can ensure memory care remains financially viable long-term.

  • Medicaid: Illinois’s Medicaid program houses two programs with memory care coverage, the Illinois Supportive Living Program and Illinois Medicaid-Medicare Alignment Initiative. Through these programs, qualified individuals receive assistance with services such as personal care services, meals and case management.
  • Medicare: Medicare doesn’t pay for standard nonmedical memory care services. However, it can help individuals pay for durable medical equipment and third-party home health care services they receive in residential care, including skilled nursing and physical therapy.  
  • VA Benefits: The VA helps qualified veterans manage memory care costs through the Geriatrics and Extended Care program, Housebound benefits and Aid and Attendance. These programs help seniors cover housing, personal care, meals and transportation expenses.
  • Private payments: Social Security benefits, pension income, long-term care insurance and personal savings help seniors pay for memory care expenses not covered by health insurance or state or federal programs. Memory care facilities accept this form of payment for all housing, meal and care costs.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Rockford

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Illinois page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Rockford

Rockford and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Rockford, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Rockford

Rockford, Illinois, has a senior citizen population that accounts for around 15.7 percent of the residents, some of whom need specialized memory care. There are three memory care facilities in the city that can help to care for residents who have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related conditions.

In Illinois, there are approximately 220,000 people who have Alzheimer’s, and this is expected to increase by 18.2 percent by 2025. Since these seniors have special needs, Illinois passed the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Services Act, which sets strict guidelines for facilities with memory care units. Increased training for employees who have direct contact with patients and other requirements are all checked by the Illinois Department of Public Health. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Rockford

Benefits

  • Rockford’s memory care residents have high access to medical support through several local hospitals, including Javon Bea Hospital–Rockton, UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. These facilities provide comprehensive medical services and dementia support.
  • Overall, living costs in Rockford track about 5% below the national norm. This, combined with state- and VA-funded financial assistance for long-term care, promotes affordable memory care costs.
  • Rockford seniors don’t pay state income taxes on Social Security benefits, pension income or money they withdraw from their retirement savings accounts. The state’s retiree-friendly tax laws help many seniors budget for residential memory care.
  • The AARP gives Rockford a livability score of 49. This slightly outpaces the national norm of 47 and reflects the city's clean air, public transportation amenities and affordable housing, benefiting memory care residents and their families. 

Drawbacks

  • With daytime temperatures ranging from 29-84 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year, Rockford’s weather may be a drawback from those who prefer milder climates. Fortunately, memory care centers accommodate temperature preferences and encourage an active lifestyle through indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Rockford’s annual crime rate of 38.76 incidents per 1,000 puts the city in the bottom 5% of U.S. communities for safety. To promote security and peace of mind, memory care residences often have alarm systems, surveillance cameras and automatically locking doors.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Rockford

 

Rockford-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Illinois page for more information about these laws.

Rockford Memory Care Services and Amenities

Memory care facilities meet the needs of seniors with dementia through specialized services and amenities. Social and cognitive activities, 24-hour monitoring and evidence-based programming foster a nurturing environment for residents and peace of mind for families. These features ensure each resident receives personalized care according to their needs and abilities.

  • 24-hour supervised care: Awake staff provide around-the-clock monitoring, reassurance and assistance with scheduled and unscheduled care.
  • Medication management: Many facilities provide medication reminders, supervision of self-administered medications and documentation. Our proprietary Caring.com database lists several memory care facilities that provide this service.
  • Specialized recreational programs: Life skills stations, scrapbooking and therapeutic gardening activities encourage cognitive engagement and reminiscence.
  • Nutritious meals and snacks: Communal meal services with dementia-friendly foods, as well as snack and beverage stations, encourage proper nutrition and hydration.
  • Assistance with daily living activities: Specially trained caregivers assist with bathing, dressing and personal grooming.
  • Housekeeping and laundry services: Regular cleaning and laundry services provide a comfortable, sanitary environment.

Speak with a Caring.com Family Advisor for more information on the scope of services and amenities available from Rockford’s memory care centers.

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