The Reserve at Oswego
Memory Care & Respite Care · Oswego, IL

The Reserve at Oswego

Memory Care & Respite Care · Oswego, IL

Overview of The Reserve at Oswego

The Reserve at Oswego offers memory care and respite care in Oswego, IL. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

With 40 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting. Housing options include studios and two-bed layouts. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bed layout can suit a couple or someone who wants a companion.

The area has a Walk Score of 61, meaning it is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some outings independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. The three-story community is operated by Oswego Memory Care.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 40 Rank #254 / 307Bed count — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 254th out of 307 memory care communities we track in Illinois for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #77 / 165Years in operation — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 77th out of 165 memory care communities we track in Illinois for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
1 year
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #110 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 110th out of 357 memory care communities we track in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
61 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$5,335/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
IssuanceOctober 1, 2025
CountyKendall

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Reserve at Oswego is legally operated by Oswego Memory Care, LLC.

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
40 units
Total beds
40 units

Additional Services

6 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
Emergency Call SystemListed as: 24/7 emergency response
Transportation
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Secured Courtyards with Level Walking Paths
Activities
Monthly Family Events (E.g., Senior Prom)

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Studio Floor plans as listed by the community: Private Suite Extra Large · Private Suite Large · Private Suite Floor plans: Suite Extra Large, Suite Large
Private Room
Semi-Private / Shared Room Floor plans as listed by the community: Companion Suite 1 · Companion Suite 2 · Companion Suite 3
In-Room Features
Accessible Bathrooms With Safety Grab Bars Private Closet Space

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Inspection History

In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.

Since 2026 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
0 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2026 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 05.0 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0 vs. IL avg 5).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 14.0 This facility has had 75% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (1 vs. IL avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Reserve at Oswego

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Oswego's city center to The Reserve at Oswego's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around Oswego

Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Pearl at The Tillers
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Il-71 Oswego
105
Facility 105
IL AVG 87
Rank #83 / 307
No
61
Facility 61
IL AVG 50
Rank #110 / 357
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Bickford of Oswego
MC
AL
Oswego
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 87
Rank #205 / 307
Yes
32
Facility 32
IL AVG 50
Rank #275 / 357
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 11
Rank #28 / 165
C+Bsl Oswego LLC5
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 5
Rank #101 / 225
0.6
Facility 0.6
IL AVG 1.3
Rank #92 / 225
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #100 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
-
The Reserve at Oswego
MC
RC
Oswego
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 87
Rank #254 / 307
Yes
61
Facility 61
IL AVG 50
Rank #110 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 11
Rank #77 / 165
-Oswego Memory Care, LLC100.0
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #42 / 250
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #169 / 250
Studio / 2 Bed
The Brant at Oswego Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Oswego-No
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 50
Rank #252 / 357
--------Studio / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other IL memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Illinois

The Reserve at Oswego is located in Oswego, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Reserve at Oswego

Who is the owner of The Reserve at Oswego?

The Reserve at Oswego is legally operated by Oswego Memory Care, LLC.

Is The Reserve at Oswego in a walkable area?

The Reserve at Oswego has a walk score of 61. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

How long has The Reserve at Oswego been in business?

The Reserve at Oswego has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Reserve at Oswego?

Yes, The Reserve at Oswego allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does The Reserve at Oswego have?

The Reserve at Oswego has 40 beds.

How much does The Reserve at Oswego cost per month?

Pricing at The Reserve at Oswego starts at $5,335 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Has The Reserve at Oswego had any deficiencies?

The Reserve at Oswego has no reported deficiencies according to records from Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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