Lincolnshire Place – Decatur
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Decatur, IL
Lincolnshire Place – Decatur
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Decatur, IL
Lincolnshire Place – Decatur is a 40-bed specialized memory care community located at 1215 West Arbor Drive in Decatur, Illinois. Operated by Memory Care Communities Illinois-Decatur, LLC, the facility serves Macon County under a license active through March 2027. The campus focuses exclusively on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, integrating physical, emotional, and spiritual support within a secure residential environment.
The community operates under a state-licensed residential model, providing 24-hour medical oversight and localized care coordination. While the facility does not hold a federal CMS star rating, current 2026 data indicates the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on its most recent compliance monitoring. Regulatory records from early 2025 noted past challenges regarding residency requirements for high-acuity medical needs and service plan documentation. Most significantly, a November 2025 finding highlighted a past elopement incident involving a resident who exited through an unsecured window, which was cited as a Type 1 violation. No fines or license suspensions are currently on record, and the facility has since implemented corrected safety protocols.
Direct bedside support is coordinated 24/7 by a team of licensed nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). The clinical model integrates rehabilitation services and specialized life-skill programs, with all staff trained specifically in dementia care. Following the 2025 elopement incident, leadership was tasked with developing and implementing a formal elopement prevention policy and completing risk assessments for all residents at admission. Monthly pricing for the community starts at approximately $4,640, which is positioned as a competitive rate for specialized memory care in the Decatur region.
The facility features private residences with 24-hour emergency call systems and security camera monitoring in all areas. All-inclusive monthly services cover three fresh, home-cooked meals daily prepared by nutritionists, alongside housekeeping and personal laundry.
Shared community spaces include a movie theater, a 1950s-style diner, a beauty shop, and an activity kitchen for therapeutic engagement. The social calendar is managed by on-site staff to provide daily musical events, pet therapy, and family social gatherings within a secured outside courtyard. The community holds a Walk Score of 0, reflecting its quiet, car-dependent setting, with scheduled transportation provided for off-site appointments.
Those seeking a dedicated, single-purpose memory care environment should weigh the community’s specialized programming against its recent regulatory history. Interested individuals should contact the administrator directly to discuss current elopement prevention policies and window/door security measures to assess 2026 quality performance firsthand.
40-bed community Rank #342 / 418Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 342nd out of 418 homes we track in Illinois for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 21, 2026
ExpirationMarch 20, 2027
CountyMacon
License Number5104739
Owner NameMemory Care Communities Illinois-Decatur, LLC
Grab Bars
Emergency SystemsEmergency-call systems in all rooms; 24-hour monitoring and safety system via security cameras.
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Movie Theater
Salon
Arts & Crafts
Activities
Courtyard
Community Kitchen
Music Program
Social Events
Diner
Inspection History
In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
7 deficiencies
15 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (at IL avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (at IL avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 7 | This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Illinois average (7 vs. IL avg 7).— At avg |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 15 | 9 | This facility has had 67% more total inspections than the Illinois average (15 vs. IL avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 67% more |
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Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Bella Terra Streamwood | AL MC NH PC SNF | Streamwood | 214
Facility
214
IL AVG
85
Rank
#20 / 418 | No |
74
Facility
74
IL AVG
52
Rank
#135 / 634 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| GreenFields of Geneva | AL IL MC NH SNF | Geneva | 77
Facility
77
IL AVG
85
Rank
#188 / 418 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
IL AVG
52
Rank
#611 / 634 | 14
Facility
14
IL AVG
16
Rank
#93 / 185 | A+ | Nfp Friendship Village Of Mill Creek | 9 | 24
Facility
24
IL AVG
7
Rank
#248 / 276 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
IL AVG
0.8
Rank
#246 / 276 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
3
Rank
#242 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Lincolnwood Place | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Lincolnwood | 45
Facility
45
IL AVG
85
Rank
#314 / 418 | No |
51
Facility
51
IL AVG
52
Rank
#325 / 634 | - | - | Ga Hc Reit II Lincolnwood Trs Sub, LLC | 9 | 10
Facility
10
IL AVG
7
Rank
#219 / 276 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
IL AVG
0.8
Rank
#209 / 276 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
3
Rank
#202 / 315 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#165 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Lincolnshire Place – Decatur | AL MC | Decatur | 40
Facility
40
IL AVG
85
Rank
#342 / 418 | No | - | - | - | - | 15 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
7
Rank
#189 / 276 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
IL AVG
0.8
Rank
#143 / 276 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
3
Rank
#142 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | - |
| Vi at The Glen | AL NH IL MC | Glenview | 36
Facility
36
IL AVG
85
Rank
#364 / 418 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
52
Rank
#310 / 634 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
16
Rank
#33 / 185 | A+ | Cc-Lake, Inc | 3 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
7
Rank
#180 / 276 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IL AVG
0.8
Rank
#236 / 276 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 315 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#1 / 315 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa |
Frequently Asked Questions about Lincolnshire Place – Decatur
Who is the owner of Lincolnshire Place – Decatur?
Lincolnshire Place – Decatur is legally operated by Memory Care Communities Illinois-Decatur, LLC.
What is the license number of Lincolnshire Place – Decatur?
According to IL state health department records, Lincolnshire Place – Decatur's license number is 5104739.
When does Lincolnshire Place – Decatur's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Lincolnshire Place – Decatur's license expires on March 20, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Lincolnshire Place – Decatur?
No, Lincolnshire Place – Decatur has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Lincolnshire Place – Decatur?
The team at Lincolnshire Place – Decatur can be reached at jlawson@lincolnshiremcr.com.
How many beds does Lincolnshire Place – Decatur have?
Lincolnshire Place – Decatur has 40 beds.
Has Lincolnshire Place – Decatur had any deficiencies?
Lincolnshire Place – Decatur has had 7 reported deficiencies since 2025 according to records from Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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