Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Springfield, IL

Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Springfield, IL

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.

Bed community size
38-bed community Rank #357 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 357th out of 426 homes in Illinois. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 57 / 100 Rank #266 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 266th out of 648 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 31, 2025
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
CountySangamon
License Number5104119

Ownership & Operating Entity

Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center is legally operated by Springfield Senior Housing I Opco, Llc.

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
38 units
Total beds
38 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Companion Living

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$7,840 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThree nutritious meals served daily, with snacks available throughout the day.

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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 2024 · 2 years of data 7 deficiencies 16 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2024 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Total inspections (100% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (at IL avg)
• Deficiencies per year (at IL avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (56% below)
Latest Inspection May 18, 2026 Complaint Original Investigation Inspection

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 77 This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Illinois average (7 vs. IL avg 7).— At avg
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2024. 3.53.5 This facility has deficiencies per year in line with the Illinois average (3.5 vs. IL avg 3.5).— At avg
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.40.9 This facility has 56% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0.4 vs. IL avg 0.9).↓ 56% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 168 This facility has 100% more total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (16 vs. IL avg 8).↑ 100% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • September 30, 2025 complaint investigation found failure to implement fall prevention for one resident, causing injuries including skin tears and fractures.
  • April 3, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failure to prevent elopement due to inadequate staffing and lack of alarms or training.
  • August 7, 2025 annual inspection cited two deficiencies for missing physician assessments and tuberculosis screenings in most residents reviewed.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Companion Suite

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center

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Companion Shared Bath Studio
Companion Shared Bath Studio
Private Private Bath Studio
Private Private Bath Studio

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Address 5.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Springfield's city center to Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois

Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center is located in Springfield, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center

Who is the owner of Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center?

The legal owner and operator of Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center is Springfield Senior Housing I Opco, Llc.

Is Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center in a walkable area?

Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center?

According to IL state health department records, Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center's license number is 5104119.

When does Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center's license expire?

According to IL state health department records, Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center's license expires on August 31, 2026.

Does Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center on this page.

How many beds does Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center have?

Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center has 38 beds.

Are there photos of Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center?

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