Residential Living Center Inc. in Mount Vernon, Illinois, is a dedicated Memory Care community equipped to manage routine cognitive loss as well as advanced dementia conditions. Clinical protocols are in place for residents who wander during the day or night, attempt elopement, present behavioral challenges, require wound care, use oxygen, need special diets, or live with diabetes managed by oral medication, injections, or sliding scale. The team is also able to accept adults under 60 who need Memory Care services, ensuring continuity of support for younger residents.
Around-the-clock safety and clinical monitoring back up that medical scope. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is on site, with a nurse on call 24 hours a day. Background-checked employees staff an awake night shift, and all exterior doors are alarmed; residents also have in-room pull cords and optional personal emergency response systems that alert staff. On-site podiatry, a therapy room, routine labs and basic X-rays reduce the need for outside appointments, and the community accepts residents with psychiatric issues when clinically appropriate. Bathing and dressing receive hands-on help when needed, while eating is supported with standby supervision. Toileting support matches the partial-assist approach, and transfers can be completed with a walker, wheelchair, standby aid, or a single-person lift.
Accommodation choices range from suites with private bathrooms and kitchenettes to more traditional rooms; independent temperature controls, cable, and the option to paint or decorate are available in many—but not all—units. Housekeeping and scheduled laundry are provided, and independent living residents on campus can opt for medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry, and a monthly meal plan without having to change apartments.
Meals can be ordered from a rotating menu three times a day, with snacks available between service times and an in-room dining option for those who prefer privacy or need isolation. A separate private dining room can be booked for family events. The kitchen supports physician-ordered diets, mechanical soft, puréed textures, thickened liquids, vegetarian selections, and other modifications. Independent living participants may buy into the same meal program on a monthly basis, ensuring a seamless progression of support if care needs increase.
Residents have access to on-site parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty salon, exercise room, internet connectivity, a library, communal gardens, special-interest clubs, and scheduled religious services. Smoking is allowed outdoors, pets are welcome, and it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Transportation is provided for appointments and shopping, and the campus is near public transit. No lease is required, a landline can be added for an extra charge, and families can rent the Hospitality Room for overnight stays at $80 per day. Countryside Manor, located on the same property, offers additional living options as needs evolve.
