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Memory Care in Peoria by the Numbers
Patriot Angels Memory Care Partners in Peoria
All 2 communities below are a Patriot Angels memory care partner in Peoria.
Other Options for Veterans Near Peoria
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Peoria.
What Memory Care Costs in Peoria
Memory care in Illinois costs about $7,495 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Peoria-only figure is published. Get each Peoria community’s rate sheet in writing; VA asks for it with the claim. Recurring memory care bills count as medical expenses; how medical expenses work for Aid & Attendance 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 Peoria
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Peoria veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Our Aid & Attendance application tips cover what VA looks for in a memory care claim.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in Peoria and the Need for Memory Care
Peoria is home to about 4,415 veterans, 2,163 of them 65 or older. Across Peoria County the count is 8,047, with 4,162 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Choosing Memory Care in Peoria
Assisted living on the same campus
1 of the 2 Peoria partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Secure but not confining
Ask how a Peoria community keeps residents safe without locking them in their rooms, and look for an enclosed garden or walking path.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Peoria staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
A Peoria community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Peoria
Widen the search beyond Peoria with these nearby Illinois cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Peoria Memory Care Questions
Can a Peoria veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Peoria who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Peoria?
About $7,495 a month is typical across Illinois. Ask each Peoria community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Peoria?
2 in Peoria, plus 79 across Illinois.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in Peoria?
No. Peoria families do not need a specific diagnosis. VA looks at the need for help or supervision, and a doctor’s statement about memory loss supports that.
Other Care Options in Peoria Besides Memory Care
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Peoria? See Memory Care in Illinois or the national guide.
