Mill Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center is located in Springfield, Illinois, and offers specialized assisted living services with a focus on memory care. Primarily serving individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, the center provides a secure and accommodating environment tailored to support memory loss. The facility is designed specifically for memory care, featuring indoor and outdoor walking paths that allow for safe exploration and exercise. Additionally, a barber/beauty salon is available on-site, catering to the personal grooming needs of residents. Mill Creek is equipped with a team of dedicated staff who are trained to manage various aspects of elderly care, including medication management, incontinence care, diabetes care, and ambulatory care, ensuring comprehensive medical support tailored to each resident's needs. The facility is memory care only, ensuring an environment that is specialized and focused exclusively on residents with cognitive impairments.

Mill Creek offers a variety of clubs and communities that foster social interaction and engagement among residents. Its "Meaningful Moments" program is central to its care approach, as it integrates residents’ personal histories into daily activities, thereby improving their quality of life. The center promotes health and well-being through fitness programs, and its secured community ensures residents' safety. Reviews by residents and their families indicate a high level of satisfaction with the center's services, mentioning the staff's friendliness, patience, and genuine care for residents. The variety of activities is particularly appreciated for being well-suited to those with cognitive impairments. Management of medications, nutrition, and hydration has led to noticeable health improvements in many residents. While a small number of critiques have been noted, particularly regarding room sharing preferences and occasional inconsistency in care, the majority of feedback points to Mill Creek’s effectiveness in creating a nurturing and responsive care environment. The center’s adaptation to challenges, like maintaining family connections during COVID-19 through technology, reflects its commitment to holistic resident care and family involvement.

Costs at this community start at $1,890 and range up to $5,551. The average price in the community is $3,720, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,291. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.