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Memory care in Scarboro offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Scarboro is about $4,826 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 37 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Grand Victorian of Sycamore
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Mom was busy from the time she left her apartment for breakfast until she returned after dinner. I FaceTimed my mom after dinner every day so I got to speak with the nurse on duty when mom received her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Grand Victorian of Sycamore is located in the county seat of DeKalb County, an ideal community in the heart of some of America's most productive farmland. Tree-lined streets and stately 19th century architecture offer picturesque small-town surroundings and a comfortable lifestyle....
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It felt very homey. Everyone was friendly. Dad and I were invited to have lunch there. Everything is on one floor. Always care givers around. Other places were nice but felt like I was in a hotel. He...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Experience Award Winning Senior Living with 5-Star Resort Hospitality at the Areas Most Affordable Prices. Liberty Court of Dixon provides all these with a warm and personal touch. Be our guest at one of the Illinois finest Assisted Living communities and enjoy quality food, friends, and...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to San Gabriel Assisted Living, Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois. San Gabriel continues the near 20-year Goldenoak tradition of providing outstanding assisted living services in an elegant, yet home-like environment. Our 46-unit apartment facility will offer the ideal senior living setting...
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Mom was doing well at Heritage Woods before her fall. She is hoping to return to the community once she is done with rehab. There are plenty of activities for the residents to enjoy. The food is good and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
An inviting, beautiful assisted living community located in DeKalb, Illinois, Heritage Woods of DeKalb is a welcoming place to call home. Located conveniently off 1-88 and Highway 64, it is an ideal choice for those who want to be close to family and friends. We're located near Northern Illinois...
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Our mother has flourished under the care she has received at Avonlea. Mom has a lot of needs—loss of memory, breathing difficulties, broken hip—but has received patient and always loving care from the staff...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Shepherd Premier Senior Living is a loving home for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Residents serving up to 20 people in a home-like setting. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are all open to each other, just like home, and the sounds of cooking and cleaning, and smells of supper in the oven and...
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I’ve lived here since October 2016, on the Indepent side I moved from Missouri to be near my daughter in Mendota. The majority of residents ate from LaSalle and Lee counties in Illinois, andthey all are very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mendota Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Mendota, Illinois. Located minutes from the center of town, our assisted and independent living community provides easy access for families while providing a peaceful setting for our residents. You'll enjoy our beautiful...
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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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Cost of memory care in Scarboro, IL

The average cost of senior living in Scarboro is $4,826 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monroe Center, IL with an average of $4,396 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Scarboro, IL vs. nearby cities

Scarboro, IL
$4,826/mo
$5,441/mo
$4,620/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Scarboro, IL vs. the state and national average

Scarboro, IL
$4,826/mo
U.S. national average
$4,862/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Scarboro vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,826/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Scarboro, IL by room type

Studio
$4,794/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,599/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Scarboro

Recent reviews for memory care in Scarboro

Grand Victorian of Sycamore

4.6
They are SUPER accommodating. My father had only two challenges in his entire time there: when the nursing staff was short staffed (fixed but it did take some time), and showers were freezing (as in literally no hot or even warm water). I strongly recommend this place--but I also strongly ...
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Liberty Court in Dixon, IL

5.0
It felt very homey. Everyone was friendly. Dad and I were invited to have lunch there. Everything is on one floor. Always care givers around. Other places were nice but felt like I was in a hotel. He would have been on the 2nd floor with the dining room on the first floor. I saw very few ...
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Stonecroft Village Retirement Community in Mendota, IL

5.0
I like the care for my mom. The staff are wonderful and so very caring to my mom's needs. This is a beautiful and clean community. We like the healthy meals that are very good and she likes the nice variety. They have great activies for her to participate and I like knowing that she is active. ...
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Scarboro memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scarboro memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scarboro, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Scarboro memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Scarboro that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scarboro, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scarboro memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Scarboro Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scarboro, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scarboro memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Scarboro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scarboro, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Scarboro memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Scarboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scarboro, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scarboro memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Scarboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scarboro, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Victorian of Sycamore, Liberty Court and Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle are the top-rated memory care facilities near Scarboro, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 9 memory care facilities near Scarboro, Illinois. See the full list.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Scarboro, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Scarboro, Illinois, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Scarboro, Illinois, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Scarboro, Illinois ranges from $900 to $28400. The average Memory Care cost in Scarboro, Illinois is $4,826. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Scarboro, Illinois typically starts at $900. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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