Located at 1911 18th Street, Shepherd Premier Memory Care of Charleston is the premier boutique memory care home serving Charleston, Illinois and the surrounding Coles County area. Formerly known as Arbor Rose, this beautiful 20-bed residence offers a personalized, family-like living experience for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Nestled in the heart of Charleston, IL, our home combines compassionate, faith-inspired care with the warmth and familiarity of a true neighborhood setting.
Most memory care facilities house 80–200 residents. We believe that’s too many. Our Charleston home keeps just 20 residents — which means your loved one isn’t a number. They’re known by name, cared for individually, and genuinely valued every single day.
Our care partners are trained specifically in Alzheimer’s and dementia support, using evidence-based communication techniques and patient, compassionate approaches that make a measurable difference in daily quality of life.
Personalized Dementia & Alzheimer’s Support Each resident receives a customized care plan designed around their individual cognitive and physical needs. Our caregivers provide 24/7 support with daily routines, medication, meals, and emotional well-being.
Safe, Secure, and Familiar Environment Our Charleston home is designed to reduce confusion and promote safety. Residents enjoy the freedom to move comfortably in a secure, welcoming environment while families gain peace of mind knowing their loved one is protected.
Engaging Activities and Life Enrichment We offer meaningful, memory-focused activities every day — from art, music, and sensory therapy to light exercise and reminiscence programs — that help residents stay active, social, and fulfilled.
A True Family-Like Atmosphere With a low resident-to-caregiver ratio, every senior receives highly personalized attention. The cozy small-home setting encourages friendship, socialization, and genuine connection — a difference families feel from the very first visit.
Each resident receives a customized care plan designed to meet their individual cognitive and physical needs. Our caregivers provide 24/7 support with daily routines, medication, meals, and emotional well-being.
Our Charleston home is built to reduce confusion and promote safety. Residents enjoy the freedom to move around comfortably in a secure, welcoming environment, while families gain peace of mind knowing their loved one is safe.
We offer meaningful, memory-focused activities every day—from art, music, and sensory therapy to light exercise and reminiscence programs—that help residents stay active, social, and fulfilled.
With a low resident-to-caregiver ratio, every senior receives highly personalized attention. The cozy, small-home setting encourages friendship, socialization, and genuine connection—a true difference families can feel.
Our Charleston memory care home provides all the essentials of comfort, safety, and dignity that help residents thrive each day.
Private or Shared Rooms
Emergency Call Response System in Each Room & Bathroom
Daily Housekeeping Services
Personal Laundry and Linen Service
Full-Service Beauty and Barber Salon (Separate Fee)
Meals and Snacks Provided Daily
24-Hour Help with Activities of Daily Living
Medication Management
Internet Services Provided
Transportation Services (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle when available)
Care Partners Trained in Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support
Intimate, Small Home Atmosphere to Encourage Friendships and Socialization
Our compassionate caregivers are trained in specialized dementia care techniques, focusing on communication, patience, and emotional support.
Shepherd Premier Memory Care of Charleston proudly serves families throughout Coles County and the surrounding region, including Charleston, Mattoon, Ashmore, Oakland, Lerna, Windsor, and communities across east-central Illinois. If you’re searching for memory care near Mattoon or anywhere in Coles County, we’d love to connect with your family.
We know dementia affects more than just one person—it touches entire families. That’s why we provide ongoing family communication, education, and emotional support throughout the journey. You’ll never feel alone in caring for your loved one.
Shepherd Premier Senior Living operates boutique-style assisted living and memory care homes across Illinois. Our mission is to deliver faith-inspired, family-style care in intimate settings where residents truly feel at home.
By reimagining traditional senior living, we provide more connection, more compassion, and more comfort—right in your community.
If you’re looking for memory care in Charleston, Illinois, or exploring dementia and Alzheimer’s support for a loved one, we invite you to experience the difference at Shepherd Premier Memory Care (formerly Arbor Rose).
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