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Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Chicago, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 45 memory care communities in Chicago, IL using Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in IL
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Avg Walk Score: 76/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Chicago, IL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 111The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Chicago, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

Mercy Circle Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Chicago (Mount Greenwood)
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 85
Rank #330 / 419
Yes
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #392 / 648
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #70 / 121
-Mercy Circle5
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Clarendale Six Corners
MC
AL
IL
RC
Chicago (Old Irving Park)
144
Facility 144
IL AVG 85
Rank #54 / 419
Yes
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #28 / 648
-C+Portage Park Operations, LLC6
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #242 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Encore Village of Schaumburg
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Schaumburg
109
Facility 109
IL AVG 85
Rank #104 / 419
Yes
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 51
Rank #253 / 648
-A+Il Ccrc, LLC11
122
Facility 122
IL AVG 7
Rank #276 / 276
11.1
Facility 11.1
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #274 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #242 / 315
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Lake View
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Chicago (Lake View East)
41
Facility 41
IL AVG 85
Rank #337 / 419
Yes
90
Facility 90
IL AVG 51
Rank #40 / 648
-A+Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View, LLC5--
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #62 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Clare
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Chicago (Rush & Division)
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 85
Rank #294 / 419
Yes
100
Facility 100
IL AVG 51
Rank #1 / 648
-A+------1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Asbury Gardens
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
North Aurora (Airport Road)
75
Facility 75
IL AVG 85
Rank #193 / 419
Yes
38
Facility 38
IL AVG 51
Rank #434 / 648
39
Facility 39
IL AVG 13
Rank #8 / 121
A+-------
The Grove Elmhurst
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Elmhurst
142
Facility 142
IL AVG 85
Rank #57 / 419
No
63
Facility 63
IL AVG 51
Rank #207 / 648
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 13
Rank #43 / 121
A+-------
Astoria Place
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (West Ridge)
164
Facility 164
IL AVG 85
Rank #40 / 419
No
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #28 / 648
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The Sheridan at River Forest
MC
AL
River Forest (North Harlem Avenue)
125
Facility 125
IL AVG 85
Rank #71 / 419
Yes
85
Facility 85
IL AVG 51
Rank #73 / 648
--Srf Opco Trs, LLC12
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #242 / 315
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Warren Barr North Shore
MC
NH
SNF
Highland Park (Skokie Valley Road)
215
Facility 215
IL AVG 85
Rank #18 / 419
No
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #392 / 648
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Senior Lifestyle
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Chicago Loop)
-No
99
Facility 99
IL AVG 51
Rank #4 / 648
-B-------
Atria on the Lake
MC
AL
IL
RC
Glen Ellyn
85
Facility 85
IL AVG 85
Rank #159 / 419
Yes
75
Facility 75
IL AVG 51
Rank #128 / 648
--Aoc Glen Ellyn Opco, LLC6--
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #62 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / Suite
Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace
MC
AL
Oakbrook Terrace (Villa Park)
106
Facility 106
IL AVG 85
Rank #111 / 419
No
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 51
Rank #163 / 648
-AOakbrook Properties, LLC12
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 276
0.2
Facility 0.2
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #87 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #202 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
-
St. Joseph Village of Chicago
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Belmont Gardens)
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 85
Rank #315 / 419
No
91
Facility 91
IL AVG 51
Rank #36 / 648
--Franciscan Communities, Inc8
23
Facility 23
IL AVG 7
Rank #246 / 276
2.9
Facility 2.9
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #250 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #202 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Amada Senior Care Chicago
MC
HC
HOS
RC
Chicago (Lincoln Park)
-No
93
Facility 93
IL AVG 51
Rank #23 / 648
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Senior Lifestyle

303 E Wacker Dr Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60601
Overview of Senior Lifestyle

Senior Lifestyle is a full-continuum senior living community at 303 East Wacker Drive in the Chicago Loop. It delivers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, nursing home placement, and skilled nursing services. It’s then possible for occupants to transition in the same community as their care needs shift.

The downtown location scores a 99 for walkability, creating a true walker’s paradise where most daily errands and services are walkable. Occupants and visitors enjoy proximity to Chicago’s hospitals, transportation, shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.

Contact Senior Lifestyle directly to learn more about its daily life, specific amenities, services, and pricing.

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Colfax Manor Assisted Living

8200 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Overview of Colfax Manor Assisted Living

Operated by Cnec Employee Benefits & Comp Law Inc, Colfax Manor Assisted Living is a small residential community on South Colfax Avenue in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago. It’s a single-story facility with 4 beds, designed for occupants who value a close-knit, intimate living environment. Private and semi-private room options exist to give families flexibility in choosing their arrangement.

The location scores 71 for walkability. This means most daily errands, groceries, pharmacies, and local services can be done on foot without needing a car. The South Shore area has good transit access and is close to residential neighborhoods and essential services, which can make it convenient for families visiting regularly.

The facility operates under the Illinois Department of Public Health’s oversight and upholds a clean regulatory record. Its small scale and residential character make it a grounded choice for people seeking personalized, home-like care in a quiet Chicago neighborhood.

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Overview of Atria on the Lake

Searching for the finest luxury senior living near me? Atria on the Lake is the perfect choice. Set in peaceful surroundings, this prestigious community enhances every facet of retirement living.

Spacious, elegantly appointed apartments provide a haven of comfort. Savor gourmet meals and personalized wellness programs designed to keep you thriving. A dedicated staff prioritizes your needs, offering personalized care and attention for peace of mind.

Atria on the Lake fosters a vibrant sense of community, with beautifully appointed living spaces and personalized care plans available. Explore and discover a luxurious and fulfilling lifestyle to your desires,  their location details might be helpful in your search for luxury senior living near me

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Overview of Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace

Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace opened its doors in early 2025 as a 106-bed memory care and assisted living community at 1635 Ardmore Avenue in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois (DuPage County). Operated by Oakbrook Properties LLC, the facility specializes in secured memory care units for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, alongside assisted living and respite care services.

As a newly licensed operator, Terra Vista has undergone intensive regulatory review. State inspectors conducted 10 visits within the first nine to ten months of operation; substantially above the state average of 8. During this period, the facility recorded two deficiencies. While this count trails the Illinois average of 7, both identified issues center on fall prevention and incident reporting, suggesting a pattern rather than isolated lapses.

The October 2025 substantiated complaint documented the facility’s failure to maintain timely, updated service plans for residents at high fall risk. Among the residents reviewed, one resident had 33 documented fall incidents; two others had 8 and 5 falls respectively. Despite these documented histories and fall-related injuries, service plans were not revised after falls occurred.

A month earlier, in September, inspectors substantiated a separate complaint: the facility failed to report a resident’s fall that resulted in a right femur fracture to the Illinois Department of Public Health, a regulatory requirement. These findings compound to indicate fall management and compliance reporting are operational challenges.

The facility’s January 2025 annual licensing survey found full compliance, and an earlier complaint investigation regarding COVID-19 showed no establishment failure.

Services include memory care with ADL assistance, medication management, secured units, activity programming, and support services such as transportation and housekeeping.

Walk score is 68, moderately walkable.

Terra Vista fits residents with dementia requiring specialized memory care in a newly established setting with ongoing operational development.

Contact Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace

Overview of St. Joseph Village of Chicago

Delivering the highest quality of care, safety and comfort to seniors in Cook Chicago, IL, St. Joseph Village of Chicago is a distinguished senior living community that offers assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation services and respite care. Rest comfortably in bright and spacious apartments in variations of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents live as autonomously as possible with the support of personalized care services, 24-hour security, and an array of stimulating interactions.

At St. Joseph Village of Chicago, residents truly experience what joyful living is with a wide array of social, recreational and leisure activities inspired by the seven dimensions of wellness. Committed to delivering a dining experience that fosters resident health and well-being, the community provides a team of excellent chefs who use fresh local ingredients to create delicious, resident-inspired meals. Here, residents’ goals, dreams and desires are thoughtfully taken into consideration for every aspect of their care plan, ensuring that all of their needs are met accordingly.

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Overview of Amada Senior Care Chicago

Family-owned and answering phones around the clock: that’s Amada Senior Care Chicago, based at 1030 W North Ave Suite 402 in the city’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The service list covers home care, hospice care, memory care, and respite care, and Ascension Saint Joseph – Chicago hospital sits under two miles away.

Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants handle the clinical side, backed by 24-hour staffing availability. Daily support covers the basics, personal hygiene, meal preparation, dressing, mobility, but extends further into post-surgical recovery, chronic condition management, specialized dementia care, rehabilitation services, and medication management paired with medical alert services. Caregiver matching adds a layer most agencies skip, pairing clients with caregivers chosen for fit rather than availability alone.

Long-Term Care Insurance Assistance and Senior Housing Advising give families a way to navigate paperwork and placement decisions without doing it alone, and both hourly and live-in arrangements are available depending on what a family actually needs.

A+ certification from the Home Care Standards Bureau backs the agency’s standing, and the office itself scores a 93 on Walk Score, though that number describes Lincoln Park more than the actual care, which happens in clients’ homes throughout the area.

Amada Senior Care Chicago works for families who want a family-run agency covering everything from daily hands-on support to dementia-specific and hospice-level care, with help navigating the insurance and placement side along the way.

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Overview of Brookdale at Home® Lake View

Enjoy our independence for as long as possible with Brookdale at Home Lake View, a dedicated home care provider based in Chicago, IL that offers a range of in-home care services. This includes companion care, personal care, and respite care. Brookdale’s team of professional caregivers is experienced in serving people who want to enjoy their independence for as long as possible while receiving the support they require.

Brookdale at Home Lake View’s dedicated team can help with a wide variety of tasks and services, ranging from meal preparation and housekeeping to pet care and medication assistance, so seniors can spend more time doing the things they truly love. Understanding that their caregivers are vital to their endeavor, Brookdale at Home conducts thorough background checks and screenings to select highly qualified caregivers seniors can feel comfortable around.

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Overview of Admiral at the Lake

Overlooking the beautiful Lake Michigan, Admiral at the Lake is a serene and inviting senior living community in the vibrant neighborhood of Chicago, IL, offering luxury independent living. Ensuring residents enjoy a comfortable and convenient lifestyle even as their needs change, the community also offers residents access to assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and skilled nursing services through its Lifecare policy. Residents are provided with spacious, maintenance-free apartments, just steps away from the city’s vibrant neighborhood, natural wonders, and cultural opportunities for a dynamic city life experience.

With its robust programming, including wellness and fitness programs, classes, arts & crafts programs, and more, the community ensures residents are provided with the opportunities they need to live a full, enriching life. Exceptional dining, featuring varied menus and an in-house dietitian that works with the Executive Chef to create healthy and delicious meals, further enhances residents’ lifestyle and health. A fitness & wellness center, swimming pool & jacuzzi, a movie theater, green spaces and other amenities are offered to further enhance residents’ living experience.

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Overview of Ascension Living Resurrection Village

Ascension Living Resurrection Village is a mid-rise, 37-unit community at 7262 W Peterson Ave in Chicago’s Norwood Park neighborhood, operated by Presence Senior Services-Chicagoland. The care levels span memory care, assisted living, and independent living, with units in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations. Resurrection Medical Center is 0.28 miles from the front door, which is among the closer hospital proximities you will find for a community this size.

The facility is rooted in the Catholic faith tradition, and pastoral and spiritual care are part of the service package alongside the practical daily supports: housekeeping, transportation, beauty services, and rehabilitation. Registered dietitian consultations are available. Exercise programming and organized social activities fill out the wellness side. A volunteer program is active.

The amenity footprint is substantive for 37 units. On-site you get a library, salon, spa, patio, fitness center, greenhouse and garden areas, bike paths, and free ground-level parking. That breadth is unusual at this scale and suggests a campus built for longer stays.

The Walk Score is 47, meaning Norwood Park requires a car for most daily tasks. State inspections have tended to center on care planning and documentation and fall and injury prevention.

For families placing a loved one within a Catholic care tradition, or those who want memory care paired with independent and assisted living on the same campus and a hospital within a quarter mile, this community is a specific and coherent fit.

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Overview of Sunrise of Flossmoor

Located on Governors Highway, Sunrise of Flossmoor is an assisted living community in Flossmoor, Illinois, that offers personal care. With accommodations for 63 residents in a two-story setting, it offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites. Situated in a suburban area with a Walk Score of 53, some nearby destinations are accessible on foot, while most errands require a short drive.

On the other hand, state inspections have identified areas requiring continued attention related to resident care practices, documentation, and staff training. Discussing how these findings have been addressed and learning about the community’s quality assurance processes can help families make a more informed decision.

However, publicly available information provides limited details about staffing, dining, amenities, daily activities, or specialized programs. As a result, families are encouraged to ask about care routines, meal services, recreational opportunities, and additional support available when touring the community.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Chicago, IL

What is the average cost of memory care in Chicago, IL?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Chicago, IL is approximately $5,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Chicago, IL?

Memory care in Chicago, IL typically ranges from $4,500–$7,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Chicago, IL?

Memory care communities in Chicago, IL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Illinois?

Assisted living in Illinois supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Illinois Medicaid cover memory care?

Illinois Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Illinois) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 45 memory care communities in Chicago, IL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.