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Memory Care in Illinois

Overview of Memory Care in Illinois

When families search for senior living, Illinois is often at the top of the list — and for good reason.

People often say Illinois is a small version of the United States as a whole, meaning the state has a little bit of everything the country has to offer. With mostly moderate weather, plus plenty of farmland and rural towns to go along with its mid-size industrial cities and Chicago — the third-largest city in the U.S. — Illinois is a uniquely desirable retirement destination. It’s the quintessential Midwestern state, bordering the Mississippi River in the west, the Ohio River in the east, and Lake Michigan in the north. The “Land of Lincoln” also has a rich political history: Other than Honest Abe, several other U.S. presidents have called Illinois home, including Ulysses S. Grant, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 390 senior living communities in Illinois that provide memory care.

The median monthly cost of memory care in Illinois is about $6,100.

Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Illinois

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Carriage Crossing Rochester

1121 Community Dr, Rochester, IL 62563
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29 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Kathy S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom has been at CC for 1 year. She has dementia and when she went she weighed 85 lbs now she eats 3 healthy meals a day and is so happy there. I don't think there is not anything CC would not do for her...

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Brookdale Northbrook

4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
9.9
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85 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Davin G - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My father and I made the decision to move him back to IL after it became apparent that he could no longer live by himself so far away from family. After a very thorough search, we chose Brookdale because of...

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Encore at South Barrington

215 Bartlett Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010
9.9
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74 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Janet K - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Encore knows and understands dementia patients. And when you know things well and hold to high standards, it equals a wonderful place for human beings to be cared for. My father received excellent, truly...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Arlington Heights

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove

1940 Nerge Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
9.9
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58 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Shannon - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

5/5 highly recommend and this was not her first placement. Overall experience was wonderful. Kind and caring place. Low staff turnover so you got to know the staff. Building is very clean and feels more like...

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The Admiral at the Lake, a CCRC

929 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
8.5
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16 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Dave Haeckel - I'm a current/former resident or client

Dinner service at the Admiral at the Lake has successfully made it through the pandemic, staff shortages, and inflation that plague us all. Meals are nutritional and appetizing, and always include meat, fish...

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Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake

495 Alexandra Blvd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
9.5
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79 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Kelly S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My dad moved in about 5 months ago and I am very pleased with the care he has been receiving. The staff genuinely cares for it’s residents and has been incredibly accommodating to dad and very understanding...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Chicago

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The Admiral at the Lake, a CCRC

929 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
8.5
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16 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Dave Haeckel - I'm a current/former resident or client

Dinner service at the Admiral at the Lake has successfully made it through the pandemic, staff shortages, and inflation that plague us all. Meals are nutritional and appetizing, and always include meat, fish...

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Mercy Circle Senior Living

3659 W 99th Pl, Chicago, IL 60655
9.9
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113 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Angeline C - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Very happy with my mother's overall experience. [name removed] you have taken such good care of her. When your loved one becomes ill, it is nic to know there is a place you can trust that will take good care...

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Bridgeway of Bensenville

303 E. Washington Street, Bensenville, IL 60106
9.3
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138 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I would recommend them. The facility offers large living spaces which is uncommon for an assisted living. They are now supportive care.

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Evanston

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Trulee Evanston

1815 Norwood Ct, Evanston, IL 60201
8.2
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7 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a current/former resident or client

It's new and lovely and working very hard to flourish. I certainly would recommend Trulee. Move in was very smooth. They work with a group that regularly moves people from their homes to Trulee and sets up...

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The Highlands Assisted Living at Westminster Place

3131 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201
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$X,XXX/mo
- I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It's a very nice place for my mother. Not sure if there is anything that they need to improve on from what my mom tells me. Most of the staff is very friendly and she seems to be happy there.

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The Admiral at the Lake, a CCRC

929 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
8.5
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16 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Dave Haeckel - I'm a current/former resident or client

Dinner service at the Admiral at the Lake has successfully made it through the pandemic, staff shortages, and inflation that plague us all. Meals are nutritional and appetizing, and always include meat, fish...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Naperville

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StoryPoint Naperville

504 N River Rd, Naperville, IL 60563
9.6
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131 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Evelyn M - I live or lived in this community

It was a very great experience. I will come back if I can. Too many people making the food and even different ingredients. It's never the same.

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Arbor Terrace Naperville

2920 Leverenz Rd, Naperville, IL 60564
8.7
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14 reviews
Wendy D - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The level of care and available PT/OT therapy onsite is excellent. Staff is overall friendly during visits as well as responsive with regards to long term care inquiries and processing. Staff is kind and...

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Sunrise of Naperville

960 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
9.5
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50 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Mary M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom moved into Sunrise of Naperville last year. We looked at the newer, more modern places and decided to move to one of them. I am embarrassed to say it was because it was "prettier" and the salesperson...

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Illinois laws and regulations for memory care facilities

In Illinois, memory care facilities are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). They are licensed the same way as assisted living facilities, therefore they must meet licensure requirements set forth by the IDPH’s Division of Assisted Living.

Illinois assisted living and memory care regulations

Because Illinois licenses both memory care and assisted living facilities the same way, memory care facilities in Illinois must provide residents with the following standard assisted living services:[01]

  • Three meals per day
  • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Housekeeping services
  • Security measures
  • Emergency response systems
  • At least one awake staff member 24 hours per day

Illinois regulations specific to memory care units within assisted living facilities

The Division of Assisted Living also sets forth specific regulations for care provided to residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia types:[02]

  • The administrator and care staff must receive ongoing training in caring for residents with dementia.
  • The facility must have safety measures in place to prevent wandering among residents with dementia
  • The facility must coordinate proper communication with each resident and anyone involved in their care, such as physicians and family members.
  • The facility must create individualized service plans according to residents’ capabilities and medical and social needs.
  • The facility must provide engaging memory-specific activities to support cognitive function.

Illinois Department of Health contact information

Illinois Department of Public Health Chicago Headquarters Offices
122 S. Michigan Ave., 7th and 20th floors
Chicago, IL 60603

Phone: 312-814-2793

69 W. Washington St., 35th floor
Chicago, IL 60602

Phone: 312-814-5278

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Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.

How to find memory care facility inspection reports in Illinois

Generally, Illinois assisted living and memory care facility inspection information can be found using the Illinois Department of Health’s search tool. If the search tool is unavailable, please get in touch with the IDPH directly at 312-814-5278 and request a report for a prospective community by name or address.

If you’d like to report an incident or accident that occurred in an Illinois memory care facility, you can fill out an incident report form and fax it to 217-557-2432.

References

  1. Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, Title 77: Public Health § 295.4020 (2001 & rev. 2023).

  2. Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, Title 77: Public Health § 295.4060 (2001 & rev. 2023).

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