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Memory care in Waltham 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 Waltham is about $5,433 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 77 communities, read 1754 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I love this place!!!.. This is the second time my mom has been here and the staff is sooo accommodating and they make the process so non stressful.. the rooms are so nice!!... the food is great!!..From the...
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.
The Heritage Woods affordable assisted lifestyle community has compassionately served adults 65 and older of all incomes who may need some help to maintain their independence since the community opened for occupancy in 2003. We provide a wonderful alternative to a nursing home or the lonely...
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I would recommend to others for short term stay if they were mobile. My MIL fell out of bed because they couldn't use the side rail and the bed was high. They were very good with her and took good care of...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Overview of Autumn Leaves of St. Charles, IL At Autumn Leaves of St. Charles, we provide a variety of community amenities. Our purpose-built community offers the benefit of individualized care; every aspect of the community is designed to cater to the particular needs of its residents. Dining...
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Joliet community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else,...
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This community was a life saver for my loved one. They are fantastic at this community. It is expensive but I couldn't rate them any higher. I feel like this place saved my loved one. They were so kind and...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Projected to welcome residents in late 2018, the Silverado St. Charles Memory Care Community will serve will serve 90 residents, fulfilling the care needs of those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-impairing conditions in St. Charles and surrounding communities.The single-story...
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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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.
We assist with the activities of daily living and provide lots of amenities and services including fabulous meals, housekeeping, laundry service, medication assistance, a personal response notification system, social activities, community field trips, transportation, and 24 hour staffing seven...
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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.
Like us on Facebook! Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Bradford, the area's premiere assisted living community. At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for the older adults while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Evenglow Lodge
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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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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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.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My loved one was previously a resident at Tabor Hills and overall her experience at this facility was good. She had a large living area and the cost was less than several other facilities in the area.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of memory care in Waltham, IL

The average cost of senior living in Waltham is $5,433 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granville, IL with an average of $4,572 per month.

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

Waltham, IL
$5,433/mo

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

Waltham, IL
$5,433/mo
U.S. national average
$4,900/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,433/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,260/mo
Studio
$5,576/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,770/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,732/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,625/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Waltham over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Waltham

Recent reviews for memory care in Waltham

Arbor Terrace Naperville

4.6
The staff are very good and they all know my mother in law and address her by name. In fact, when I visit, they greet me by my name as well. Since COVId-19, they have keep us up to date with how they are handling things , such as, delivering meals to the residents rooms and offering hallway ...
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Eden Vista Rock Run in Joliet, IL

3.1
The community and staff have been good all around. It's just the unfortunate that they have changed management/companies multiple times in the past year and a half. Which led to staffing shortages unfortunately. That would be the only issue we have experienced.

Villas of Holly Brook Streator

5.0
If you have parents who are in need of assisted living, this is the place to go. The staff are very nice and accommodating. To this day, anything I ask of them they will do. All of the people here are just so nice. Everybody always says hi, and many of them know me. The facility is a couple ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Personalized care and compassionate staff. Several reviews mention the caring and attentive nature of the staff towards residents at different communities. For instance, at The Reserve at Oswego, families express appreciation for the professional and compassionate caregivers, while at Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care, r ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Reviews highlight the importance of quality meals in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At The Landings Senior Living, for example, families express their satisfaction with the good quality and variety of meals served, while The Reserve at Oswego mentions the tasty and n ...
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Variety of activities and social opportunities. Communities offer different activities to encourage socialization among residents. At Ciel Senior Living at Plainfield, families praise the frequent activities like singing, games, and social events, and at The Reserve at Oswego, residents participate in daily routines and celebrate holidays ...
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Cleanliness and maintained facilities. Residents and their families consistently mention cleanliness as a priority in their communities. At Rock Run Memory Care, for instance, reviews praise the cleanliness of the apartment and interior spaces, while at The Whitley, families appreciate the cleanliness and good ratio of residents ...
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Friendly and helpful frontline staff. Reviews highlight the importance of friendly and helpful frontline staff in residents' satisfaction with their communities. At StoryPoint Bolingbrook, for example, families appreciate the welcoming front desk and the availability of staff to answer questions. At The Landings Senior Living, t ...
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Supportive community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the sense of community and support among residents and their families. At The Landings Senior Living, for instance, the community atmosphere is described as wonderful and supportive, while at The Reserve at Oswego, residents are involved in daily routines and family is a ...
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Waltham review score based on 378 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 378 reviews of 72 Waltham memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waltham review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Waltham review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Waltham memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 378 reviews of 72 Waltham memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Waltham resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Waltham, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
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4.1
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Waltham memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waltham memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waltham, 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 Waltham 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 Waltham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
56.9%
65.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.1%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.2%
28.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.7%
61.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waltham 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 Waltham Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.9%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
46.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.6%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waltham 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 Waltham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waltham, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
45%
No sugar
No sugar
31.9%
41.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.7%
50.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
19.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Waltham 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 Waltham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.7%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
30.6%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waltham 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 Waltham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
65.3%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
33.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.1%
54.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
51.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.2%
61.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48%
Dances
Dances
34.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.7%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Timbers of Shorewood, StoryPoint Naperville and StoryPoint Romeoville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waltham, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 77 memory care facilities near Waltham, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Waltham, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, StoryPoint Naperville and Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 77 memory care facilities near you in Waltham, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waltham, 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 Waltham, 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 Waltham, Illinois ranges from $590 to $28400. The average Memory Care cost in Waltham, Illinois is $5,433. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Waltham, Illinois typically starts at $590. 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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