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Best Memory Care in Springfield, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 memory care communities in Springfield, IL using Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in IL
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Jun 2026
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Avg Walk Score: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Springfield, IL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 59The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Springfield, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Springfield (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

Villas of Holly Brook & Reflections Springfield
MC
NH
AL
Springfield
97
Facility 97
IL AVG 86
Rank #132 / 426
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 51
Rank #310 / 648
-Phillips Investments LLC-Springfield Facility Series18
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #120 / 308
0.1
Facility 0.1
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #99 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #95 / 308
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #307 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Trustwell Living of Springfield
MC
AL
IL
RC
Springfield (Koke Mill East)
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 86
Rank #219 / 426
Yes
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 51
Rank #201 / 648
1Trustwell Living Springfield22
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 7
Rank #275 / 308
0.8
Facility 0.8
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #212 / 308
15
Facility 15
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #304 / 308
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #257 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Taylorville
MC
NH
AL
HC
IL
RC
Taylorville
46
Facility 46
IL AVG 86
Rank #313 / 426
Yes
13
Facility 13
IL AVG 51
Rank #581 / 648
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 20
Rank #125 / 145
Carriage Crossing Senior Living Taylorville, LLC8
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #99 / 308
0.1
Facility 0.1
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #99 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #95 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #257 / 308
-
Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center
MC
AL
RC
Springfield
38
Facility 38
IL AVG 86
Rank #357 / 426
No
57
Facility 57
IL AVG 51
Rank #266 / 648
-Springfield Senior Housing I Opco, LLC16
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #221 / 308
0.4
Facility 0.4
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #152 / 308
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #261 / 308
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #292 / 308
Private / Companion Suite
Centennial Pointe Senior Living
MC
ADC
AL
HC
RC
Springfield
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 86
Rank #390 / 426
Yes
42
Facility 42
IL AVG 51
Rank #403 / 648
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 20
Rank #67 / 145
Springfield I, LLC9
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #99 / 308
0.1
Facility 0.1
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #99 / 308
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #95 / 308
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #207 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed
Brenden Gardens
MC
AL
IL
RC
Springfield
-Yes
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 51
Rank #561 / 648
-------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cedarhurst of Springfield
MC
AL
IL
Springfield
79
Facility 79
IL AVG 86
Rank #185 / 426
No
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 51
Rank #595 / 648
-Cedarhurst Of Springfield Operator, LLC19
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 308
0.2
Facility 0.2
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #122 / 308
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #289 / 308
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
-
Regency Care
MC
AL
IL
RC
Springfield
-No
54
Facility 54
IL AVG 51
Rank #290 / 648
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Cedarhurst of Springfield IL
MC
AL
IL
Springfield
-No
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 51
Rank #595 / 648
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Centennial Pointe
MC
ADC
AL
HC
RC
Springfield
-No
42
Facility 42
IL AVG 51
Rank #403 / 648
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Reflections Memory Care – Chatham
MC
Springfield
-No
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 51
Rank #440 / 648
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River Birch Senior Living #1
MC
AL
Springfield
-No
46
Facility 46
IL AVG 51
Rank #365 / 648
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Overview of Villas of Holly Brook & Reflections Springfield

The Sister community of the Reflections in Chatham, Villas of Holly Brook also encourages its residential assisted living and memory care residents to find independence amid the quality service they receive. The continuum of care provides a stimulating environment where their compassionate and professional care staff meets their holistic needs. It’s a home-like environment that ensures residents experience the acclaimed resort-like hospitality that makes them feel like they are home away from home. Reflections is a person-centered community that guarantees seniors live life at ease. 

As a proud new member of the Premier Senior Living community, Villas of Holly Brook created a lifestyle filled with endless possibilities that interest them with the amenities and services that cater to their day-to-day living: social and cultural events, recreational activities, and enriching programs. 

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Overview of Trustwell Living of Springfield

Trustwell Living of Springfield is an assisted living community situated in Springfield, Illinois, dedicated to providing compassionate and resident-centered care. Offering both Assisted Living and soon-to-be-introduced Memory Care services, this community takes pride in their on-site therapy options as well as their calendar of activities. Senior residents can relish restaurant-style dining, receive medication assistance, and benefit from personalized care plans tailored to their individual needs.

Recognizing that the search for the perfect senior living community has its own sets of challenges, Trustwell Living of Springfield ensures a seamless transition, allowing residents to leave their worries behind and embrace a fulfilling and worry-free lifestyle in a warm and supportive environment. 

Contact Trustwell Living of Springfield

Overview of Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Taylorville

Set in the peaceful neighborhood of Taylorville, IL, Carriage Crossing Taylorville is a welcoming senior living community that offers comprehensive memory care services. The community offers studio and suite apartments with 24 hour care and assistance, ensuring residents receive individualized care and attention in a secure and cozy environment. Carriage Crossing’s INSPYRE Memory Care program offers a highly individualized approach to caring for those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

The community collaborates closely with seniors in creating a care plan that suits their individual preferences and abilities. Here, residents have access to various services, including physical therapy, housekeeping & laundry services, chauffeured transportation, nutritional support and assistance with activities of daily living. The community also provides an array of amenities designed for residents’ welfare and convenience, such as a media room, delicious snacks & meals, engaging activities, and a pet-friendly community so residents could live with their furry best friends.

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Overview of Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center

Mill Creek Alzheimer’s Special Center provides genuine care for memory care residents in Springfield. The community is designed to be bright and beautiful, a place residents can call home for memory care living.  They strive to provide options that cater to each individual. Mill Creek offers a unique experience for its residents, personalized care catered to their needs.

Its unique environment fosters independence while ensuring the safety of each resident. Their memory care unit includes free access to a beautiful outdoor area that allows residents to escape the clinical care setting.

Contact Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center

Overview of Centennial Pointe Senior Living

Come and experience the Americare difference. Centennial Pointe is an assisted living community by Americare, conveniently located in Springfield, Illinois. Their goal is to provide a gracious and comfortable lifestyle for area seniors seeking care outside their homes. Nestled in a serene setting, this community is just minutes away from healthcare facilities and shopping centers.

The Centennial Pointe team understands the importance of offering the right level of care, companionship, and comfort to the residents. They take care of the daily responsibilities, allowing the residents to cherish each day to the fullest. When living at home becomes challenging, residents will find a warm and welcoming home. Centennial Pointe’s approach is to provide just the right touch of care, one that is more felt than seen. They believe in creating an environment where residents feel valued and supported.

Contact Centennial Pointe Senior Living

Overview of Brenden Gardens

Tutera Senior Living operates Brenden Gardens as an independent living community at 900 Southwind Rd in Springfield, Illinois. The 3-story building is firmly car-dependent, posting a Walk Score of 19, so reliable transportation matters here. One-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments are available, pets are welcome, and Carolyn Balota leads the community as Assistant Executive Director.

The monthly starting price is $2,800. Brenden Gardens operates outside the Medicare and Medicaid system, which means families are planning private pay from the outset. What that price covers includes chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, transportation services, beauty services, exercise programs, and recreational activities. Rehabilitation services and respite stays are also on offer, with 24-hour staffing in place.

At $2,800 per month to start, Brenden Gardens is a private-pay independent living community with a full services package and Tutera Senior Living’s operational backing. It fits older adults in Springfield who want included amenities, transportation, and dining without the complexity of navigating Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

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Overview of Cedarhurst of Springfield

Cedarhurst of Springfield is a 66-bed assisted living community in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Operated by Maple Wood Management Mo, LLC with Marda Sayles as administrator, the facility provides rehabilitation services and respite care alongside 24-hour staffing and emergency call systems.

The community offers comprehensive amenities including full-service all-day dining with meals tailored to individual dietary requirements, daily social events, weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation, personalized wellness plans, on-site therapy, landscaped courtyards, salon services, and a movie theater. Activities are structured to match resident interests. The facility allows pets and includes utilities.

Pricing by care level is independent living at $5,250 per month, assisted living at $6,400 per month, and memory care at $7,900 per month.

The facility is wheelchair accessible and located in downtown Springfield with a walk score of 94, indicating a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure, conducts inspections for all long-term care providers in Missouri. Families should ask about care transition protocols between independent living and assisted living levels, and dementia care training and programming.

Contact Cedarhurst of Springfield

Overview of Regency Care

Regency Care is a healthcare provider delivering top-quality comprehensive care in the Springfield area. The luxurious and newly redecorated nursing care facility offers a serene environment with courtyards and patios, providing a perfect backdrop for residents. Their commitment to excellence extends to all levels of care, with a dedicated team of trained and experienced nursing and support staff available 24/7, supervised by Registered and Licensed Professional Nurses.
Regency Care prioritizes residents’ relaxation and entertainment, offering spacious public areas like the lobby, solarium, private dining room, chapel, beauty shop, television lounges, fitness center, and inviting common areas. This community ensures a secure environment with a state-of-the-art access control system, and residents enjoy top-notch amenities like all-electric beds, an integrated nurses’ call system, complimentary cable television, and free wireless internet, enhancing comfort and convenience. They also have a Registered Dietitian who collaborates with residents and their physician to create a nutritious diet plan. The full-service staff gladly assists with various activities, including doctor’s appointments, shopping, dining out, visiting theaters, museums, and other desired activities. Experience exceptional care and living at Regency Care, where residents’ well-being is the top priority.

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Overview of River Birch Senior Living #1

Springfield, Illinois, has River Birch Senior Living #1 positioned as an assisted living and memory care option in a somewhat walkable neighborhood Walk Score 46, where most errands still require a car. The facility operates on a private-pay basis; Medicare and Medicaid are not accepted.

Memory care and assisted living are both confirmed care types here, making it a dual-track option for families navigating different stages of cognitive or functional decline. The profile is sparse on operational detail beyond those fundamentals.

River Birch Senior Living #1 is a private-pay assisted living and memory care community in Springfield. Families whose primary concern is securing a memory care placement without a Medicare or Medicaid coverage requirement will find the basics confirmed here; deeper service and pricing detail warrants a direct inquiry.

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Overview of Reflections Memory Care – Chatham

Reflections Memory Care – Chatham, located in Springfield’s Chatham neighborhood, offers dedicated memory care paired with residential assisted living for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The facility operates as a non-Medicare/Medicaid-certified community, which means state inspection records, staffing data, and quality metrics are not publicly available through federal databases.

Respite care is available to families seeking temporary placement.

The facility provides therapy and rehabilitation services. Communal gathering spaces and activity areas support resident engagement and socialization. Residents may keep pets.

The community organizes programming under names like “Start Your Adventure” and “Living Options.” Activity calendars guide residents through monthly recreational and social offerings. Respite care is structured as a short-term service option for transitional needs.

The physical plant includes multiple floor plan options viewable online through 52 facility photographs. These allow prospective residents and families to assess the residential layout and environment before admission. Common areas and gathering spaces are designated for communal use.

Springfield’s Chatham area carries a Walk Score of 37, meaning most daily tasks and services require vehicular transportation rather than walking. Nearby amenities are limited to foot traffic.

Families interested in placement must initiate direct contact for enrollment details, current census, pricing structure, and service specifics.

Reflections Memory Care – Chatham serves private-pay residents with dementia seeking residential placement in a non-certified community setting where federal oversight data is not available.

Contact Reflections Memory Care – Chatham

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Springfield, IL

What is the average cost of memory care in Springfield, IL?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Springfield, IL is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Springfield, IL?

Memory care in Springfield, IL typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Springfield, IL?

Memory care communities in Springfield, IL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

How many licensed memory care communities are there in Springfield, IL?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 1+ (Mill Creek) licensed memory care communities in Springfield, IL.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Illinois?

Assisted living in Illinois supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Illinois Medicaid cover memory care?

Illinois Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Illinois) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.