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Springfield Memory Care at a Glance
Veteran-Approved Memory Care in Springfield
This Springfield community offers a secure memory care setting and works with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Springfield
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Springfield.
What Memory Care Costs in Springfield
Memory care in Illinois costs about $7,495 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Springfield-only figure is published. Get each Springfield community’s rate sheet in writing; VA asks for it with the claim. Springfield families can find the benefit amounts and filing rules in our Aid & Attendance fact sheet.
| 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 |
Find Out What a Springfield Veteran Could Receive Toward Memory Care
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Springfield veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. See which types of care qualify for Aid & Attendance, including memory care.
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Veterans in Springfield and the Need for Memory Care
Springfield is home to about 5,792 veterans, 3,010 of them 65 or older. Across Sangamon County the count is 9,968, with 5,067 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Choosing Memory Care in Springfield
Staff training
Ask Springfield communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Springfield staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
A Springfield community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Springfield
Other Illinois memory care pages within driving distance of Springfield.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Springfield Memory Care Questions
Can a Springfield veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Springfield who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Springfield?
About $7,495 a month is typical across Illinois. Ask each Springfield community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Springfield?
Just one, in Springfield, plus 68 across Illinois.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in Springfield?
No. Springfield 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 Springfield Besides Memory Care
Assisted living in Springfield
Personal care and meals in Springfield, for needs that stop short of dementia care.
In-home care in Springfield
Help at home in Springfield for a veteran who wants to stay put a while longer.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Springfield? See Memory Care in Illinois or the national guide.
