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Compare Memory Care around Evanston
The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
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| Trulee Evanston |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Evanston | 33
Facility
33
IL AVG
131
Rank
#382 / 430 | Yes |
93
Facility
93
IL AVG
53
Rank
#23 / 647 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
—
Rank
#128 / 251 | - | Trulee Evanston | 14 | 1 | 5 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Three Crowns Park |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Evanston (Mcdaniel Avenue) | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
131
Rank
#408 / 430 | No |
68
Facility
68
IL AVG
53
Rank
#163 / 647 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
—
Rank
#128 / 251 | - | Three Crowns Park | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Westminster Place |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Evanston (Grant Street) | 204
Facility
204
IL AVG
131
Rank
#27 / 430 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
IL AVG
53
Rank
#391 / 647 | -
Facility
-
IL AVG
— | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| McGaw Care Center & Frank Foster Pavilion |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Evanston (Grant Street) | -
Facility
-
IL AVG
131 | No |
64
Facility
64
IL AVG
53
Rank
#201 / 647 | -
Facility
-
IL AVG
— | - | - | - | - | - | Private Rooms |
| Aperion Care Evanston |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Evanston | 57
Facility
57
IL AVG
131
Rank
#279 / 430 | No |
88
Facility
88
IL AVG
53
Rank
#50 / 647 | 19
Facility
19
IL AVG
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Rank
#73 / 251 | - | - | - | - | - | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Dobson Plaza Rehabilitation and Healthcare |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Evanston (Dodge Avenue) | 97
Facility
97
IL AVG
131
Rank
#140 / 430 | No |
74
Facility
74
IL AVG
53
Rank
#135 / 647 | 21
Facility
21
IL AVG
—
Rank
#64 / 251 | A+ | - | - | - | - | Private Rooms |
Trulee Evanston promotes a lifestyle centered on you or your loved one. With their independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities– each home is tailored to your care. The team of compassionate and professional staff tries to create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort where seniors can feel amplified in finding new possibilities in the community. Trulee Evanston practices a person-centered approach for an enhanced lifestyle.
The retirement home designed its services with the thought of independence and personalized care in a comfortable and stable environment. They offer housekeeping, educational activities, outdoor lounge areas, indoor common areas, specialized programs, enriching gatherings, and 24/7 care.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Set in Cook County, Evanston, IL, Three Crowns Park is a renowned senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Choose from a range of beautifully designed, contemporary floor plans, including one- and two-bedroom apartments with convenient access to main services and delightful amenities. Residents needing extra care and support are given just the right amount of assistance to continue living a full and vibrant life. Those in the memory care community are cared for by specialty trained nurses who encourage residents to engage in specialized activities and daily routines tailored to their individual needs.
Scheduled weekly housekeeping and linen service, as well as maintenance services are provided to free residents from the hassles of daily living. Three nutritionally balanced meals a day, plus snacks ensure residents’ cravings and nutritional needs are always satisfied. An array of amenities, including an aquatic Center, Fitness Center, Salon, Spa, and Barber Services, Movie Theater, and Fine Arts Studio provides plenty of spaces for continuing hobbies or learning new ones.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Fitness and Recreation
The sister community of Ten Twenty Grove, Westminster Place, is an active 55+ community that genuinely understands the aging process and is dedicated to providing its residents with the highest care. Specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory support, long-term care, respite care, and short-term rehab services, the community’s specially trained staff is committed to helping seniors achieve maximum independence with ability-centered programming that promotes individuality.
As a Presbyterian senior living home, Westminster Place ensures comfort and flexibility as the focus of all its community features. Residents can immerse themselves in exclusive activities scheduled for them to participate in, such as the exclusive Kimble Fitness Center for health and wellness, immediate access to healthcare at the McGaw Care Center, and exploring the vibrant and engaging social life downtown.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
A member of the Presbyterian Homes, McGaw Care Center & Frank Foster Pavilion has a dedicated team of professionals striving to provide extraordinary care for residents of memory care. The person-centered community aims to provide quality service for its memory care seniors– leading to a purposeful life experienced during their golden years. McGaw Care Center strives to support an individual in a joy-filled approach.
The memory care home provides a specialized memory care program that focuses on the cognitive ability of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Services and amenities, such as ADLs, medication management, chef-prepared meals, scheduled activities, and 24/7 care, are provided full attention.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Aperion Care Evanston is an affordable health and rehabilitation center in the city. A comprehensive community that presents a resort-like lifestyle with world-class hospitality offered to each unique individual with personal needs. The health and rehabilitation center’s nursing approach is focused on specialized therapies that contribute to a speedy recovery.
Aperion Care’s specialization emphasizes skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and memory care services. The dedicated team of caregivers strives to meet and follow a resident’s individualized care plan for a maximum healing journey. Amenities include a library, a courtyard, a family visitation room, daily meals provided, and a hair salon.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Dobson Plaza Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a skilled nursing facility that extends its services to include memory care living, long-term care, and rehabilitative care. This facility is dedicated to fostering patient well-being, making it more likely for seniors to return home as soon as possible. They operate as a close-knit, family-oriented community, creating an intimate and home-like atmosphere for all. Also conveniently located in Evanston, Illinois, Dobson Plaza offers a range of amenities, including an inviting open courtyard and salon and barber services.
As a memory care center, the home ensures specialized care for those with memory-related needs. The facility’s commitment to enhancing residents’ quality of life is reflected in their diverse range of stimulating recreation activities and spacious visiting areas, both indoors and outdoors, designed to strengthen family bonds. Residents can also unwind in comfortable lounges equipped with flat-screen TVs while enjoying a nutritious dining experience. Dobson Plaza Rehabilitation and Healthcare offers seniors a rejuvenating and worthwhile stay, making it a valuable choice for their healthcare requirements.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 Evanston, IL
What is the average cost of memory care in Evanston, IL?
The average monthly cost of memory care in Evanston, IL is approximately $5,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for memory care in Evanston, IL?
Memory care in Evanston, 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 Evanston, IL?
Memory care communities in Evanston, IL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.
How many licensed memory care communities are there in Evanston, IL?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 1+ (The Mather) licensed memory care communities in Evanston, IL.
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.
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