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Freeburg Memory Care at a Glance
Patriot Angels Memory Care Partners in Freeburg
The community below is a Patriot Angels memory care partner in Freeburg.
Other Options for Veterans Near Freeburg
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Freeburg.
Paying for Memory Care in Freeburg
Memory care in Illinois costs about $7,495 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Freeburg-only figure is published. Ask each Freeburg community what its memory care rate includes, since some price care levels separately. Recurring memory care bills count as medical expenses; how VA counts medical expenses explains the math.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois memory care | $7,495 | $3,650 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| Illinois assisted living | $6,219 | $2,374 |
Check Memory Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Freeburg
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Freeburg veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Freeburg Veterans Who May Need Memory Care
Freeburg is home to about 260 veterans, 136 of them 65 or older. Across St. Clair County the count is 21,939, with 9,029 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Freeburg Communities
Assisted living on the same campus
This Freeburg partner also runs assisted living, which can keep a couple on one campus.
Secure but not confining
Ask how a Freeburg community keeps residents safe without locking them in their rooms, and look for an enclosed garden or walking path.
Daily routine
Ask to see a Freeburg community’s activity calendar and watch one activity in person.
Visiting
A Freeburg community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Freeburg
Widen the search beyond Freeburg with these nearby Illinois cities.
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Freeburg Memory Care Questions
Can a Freeburg veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Freeburg who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Freeburg?
About $7,495 a month is typical across Illinois. Ask each Freeburg community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Freeburg?
Just one, in Freeburg, plus 79 across Illinois.
Can we apply after a move to memory care in Freeburg?
Yes. Many Freeburg families file after move-in, and the monthly cost can help show financial need.
Other Care Options in Freeburg Besides Memory Care
Assisted living in Freeburg
Personal care and meals in Freeburg, for needs that stop short of dementia care.
Independent living in Freeburg
Active retirement in Freeburg, with care nearby if needs change.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Freeburg? See Memory Care in Illinois or the national guide.
