Harrisburg Memory Care (Alzheimer's & Dementia)

Unbiased Info On Harrisburg Assisted Living

There are many great places in this country in which to settle down and retire. However, none may be better than Harrisburg, Illinois. A Harrisburg assisted living facility (ALF) may also be a good choice for those seeking a home for parents or elderly relatives.

Harrisburg is a "northern" town with a "southern" touch. Located near the southern tip of Illinois a little more than 100 miles southeast of St. Louis, Missouri, Harrisburg has a population of around 10,000. Because of its smaller size, fewer Harrisburg assisted living facilities are available than in larger cities. However, the town still offers a wide choice of senior facilities geared to different needs. Harrisburg has much to offer its residents, including seniors who are physically able to get out and around. The town is in close proximity the the famed Shawnee National Forest. This preserve is home to more than 500 species of wildlife and also features some 150 miles of streams, with numerous waterfalls, lakes and ponds along them. Back in town, Harrisburg has the only Wal-Mart in Salina County, along with shopping areas, restaurants and other places of commerce. Specific attractions include Saline Creek Pioneer Village and Shawnee Hills Country Club. As one of the largest health care facilities in southeastern Illinois, the Harrisburg Medical Center offers a wide variety of patient services.

Illinois is the home of more than 1.5 million seniors, which puts it above the national average in terms of the percentage of elderly citizens. However, its cost-of-living index is in fact lower than the national average. The relatives of the elderly can take comfort in knowing that the Illinois Department of Public Health has an assisted living division that performs annual inspections on every ALF in the state. The agency makes available information on complaints concerning specific facilities, which can assist families in determining which ALF is best suited for them.

An ALF differs somewhat from a nursing home. It will provide supervision and assistance to its residents, and may offer them various daily activities. Careful monitoring of the residents will assure that their health and safety needs are satisfied. Personal care can include housekeeping and laundry services and assistance in taking medication. Public areas are often available for dining and socializing, although living quarters are usually private. Unlike those living in a nursing home, however, residents of an ALF will experience more independence.

AssistedSeniorLiving offers a review of senior living options in Harrisburg and elsewhere in the country that is not only comprehensive but totally unbiased.

Harrisburg Senior Care: Quick Facts

Assisted living (state avg, monthly)$4,060
Nursing home, semi-private (monthly)$4,970
Nursing home, private room (monthly)$5,780
In-home homemaker (monthly)$3,720
In-home health aide (monthly)$3,810
Adult day care (monthly)$1,410

No memory care communities are listed directly in Harrisburg yet. Here are the closest options within about 120 miles.

GreenTree at Mt. Vernon

GreenTree at Mt. Vernon

208 Zachery Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Set in the rural countryside of western Illinois, just 75 miles east of St. Louis, is GreenTree at Mt. Vernon, located near the popular resort area of Rend Lake.

Barkley Center

Barkley Center

4747 Alben Barkley Drive
Paducah, KY 42001

Paducah Center has recently been renamed to Barkley Center and is now located in a beautifully remodeled building at 4747 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah.

Morningside of Paducah

Morningside of Paducah

1700 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003-5517

Located in the Lone Oak area of Paducah, Kentucky, Morningside of Paducah offers assisted living services in a gracious home-like setting.

Atria Newburgh

Atria Newburgh

5311 Rosebud Lane
Newburgh, IN 47630

Atria Newburgh is a welcoming independent living community located just outside Evansville, Indiana. Residents can enjoy nearby cultural attractions, museums, scenic parks, and a variety of places to shop, all of which...

Good Samaritan Home And Rehabilitation Center

Good Samaritan Home And Rehabilitation Center

231 North Jackson Street
Oakland City, IN 47660

Caring people make the difference at Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center. You can feel it the minute you walk into our community and meet our staff. They are experts at senior healthcare who are not just doing...

Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation

Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation

1205 Leitchfield Road
Owensboro, KY 42303

Owensboro Center is a 162-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Owensboro, KY. The facility also offers a Senior Living. Our on-site, full-time Nurse Practitioner is a huge asset to patient care....

Heartland Villa Center

Heartland Villa Center

8005 U. S. Highway 60 West
Lewisport, KY 42351-7079

Heartland Villa Center is a charming skilled care nursing and rehabilitation facility with the ability to serve 45 clients at a time. In addition to our skilled services, we offer outpatient rehabilitation services to...

Lutheran Care Center

Lutheran Care Center

702 West Cumberland
Altamont, IL 62411

Lutheran Care Center is a Continuum of Care Retirement Community (C.C.R.C.) dedicated to providing living options aimed at promoting good health and interesting fulfilling lifestyles. It is a community based on faith....

Cedarhurst of Shiloh

Cedarhurst of Shiloh

429 South Main Street
Shiloh, IL 62269

Our unique community was designed with the residents in mind, providing an atmosphere that is inviting and comfortable for both your loved one and you. Upon visiting Cedarhurst of Shiloh, you will feel more like you...

Sycamore Village

Sycamore Village

217 Castellano Dr
Swansea, IL 62226-3080

Sycamore Village is an assisted living community specializing in Alzheimerโ€™s Disease as well as other forms of dementia. Personal care is provided to all residents; from early stage memory loss to end of life. We help...

Cedarhurst of Collinsville

Cedarhurst of Collinsville

1207 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234

At Cedarhurst of Collinsville residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities in the community that...

Cedarhurst of Edwardsville

Cedarhurst of Edwardsville

7108 Marine Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025

Cedarhurst of Edwardsville offers 54 Memory Care apartments in a setting specifically designed to meet the needs of people living with Alzheimerโ€™s and related memory loss.

Cedarhurst of Edwardsville Memory Care

Cedarhurst of Edwardsville Memory Care

7108 Marine Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025

105.8 mi

No one should face Alzheimerโ€™s disease or dementia alone. Cedarhurst of Edwardsville offers a residential program specializing in the care and support of individuals in varying stages of Alzheimerโ€™s disease and related...

Walking Horse Meadows

Walking Horse Meadows

207 Uffelman Drive
Clarksville, TN 37043

Walking Horse Meadows is a charming senior living community located in Clarksville, a bustling town in the middle of Tennessee, 40 miles northwest of Nashville. We offer assisted living and Alzheimerโ€™s / memory care.

Fountain View Manor Memory Care

Fountain View Manor Memory Care

3432 Village Lane
Granite City, IL 62040

Fountain View Manor is a memory care community located just minutes from downtown St. Louis. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer โ€™s disease or dementia is never easy. It is a painful and frustrating journey. Fountain...

Brookdale Clarksville

Brookdale Clarksville

2183 Memorial Drive
Clarksville, TN 37043-4442

Brookdale Clarksville, formerly Sterling House of Clarksville is a Clarksville, Tennessee Alzheimerโ€™s Care community for seniors. This Brookdale community is dedicated to serving the special care needs of individuals...

Bluebird Wellness and Rehabilitation

Bluebird Wellness and Rehabilitation

9350 Green Park Road
Saint Louis, MO 63123

Green Park Senior Living Community is a full service community providing skilled nursing care and therapy for your loved ones. We're dedicated to giving the elderly care with the respect they deserve that goes beyond...

Southview Assisted Living

Southview Assisted Living

9712 Tesson Ferry Road
St. Louis, MO 63123

The beauty of living at Southview Assisted Living is that you never have to do it alone. You've spent decades perfecting the art of living, now is your chance to enjoy it. Southview features Assisted Living and Memory...

Bethesda Hawthorne Place

Bethesda Hawthorne Place

1111 South Berry Road
Oakland, MO 63122

Welcome home to Bethesda Hawthorne Place, a new Assisted Living and Memory Support community in the Kirkwood and Webster Groves area. Here, you'll find customized senior care with all the comforts of home. Our...

Sunrise on Clayton

Sunrise on Clayton

7920 Clayton Road
Richmond Heights, MO 63117-1327

Just minutes from the bustle of downtown, Sunrise on Clayton offers one of the finest senior living communities in St. Louis, MO. With a rich and long history of providing exceptional service and impeccable care,...

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