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Best Memory Care in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 359 memory care communities in Illinois 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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Jul 2026
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359 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 51/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Illinois. 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: 86The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Illinois

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

Vi at The Glen
MC
NH
AL
IL
Glenview
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 86
Rank #370 / 424
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 51
Rank #310 / 648
39
Facility 39
IL AVG 18
Rank #19 / 165
A+Cc-Lake, Inc3
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 7
Rank #180 / 276
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #236 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa
Westminster Place
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Evanston (Grant Street)
105
Facility 105
IL AVG 86
Rank #115 / 424
Yes
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #392 / 648
--------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Mather
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Evanston (Davis Street)
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 86
Rank #399 / 424
Yes
95
Facility 95
IL AVG 51
Rank #18 / 648
--The Mather Evanston5--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Springs at Monarch Landing
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Naperville (Naperville Park District)
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 86
Rank #388 / 424
Yes
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 51
Rank #517 / 648
--Monarch Landing Opco (Sl-Vii) LLC4
12
Facility 12
IL AVG 7
Rank #229 / 276
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #251 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Radford Green at Sedgebrook
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Lincolnshire
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 86
Rank #364 / 424
No
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 51
Rank #448 / 648
--Sedgebrook Opco (Sl-Vii) LLC3
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mercy Circle Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Chicago (Mount Greenwood)
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 86
Rank #335 / 424
Yes
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #392 / 648
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 18
Rank #125 / 165
-Mercy Circle5
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
GreenFields of Geneva
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Geneva
77
Facility 77
IL AVG 86
Rank #192 / 424
Yes
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 51
Rank #610 / 648
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 18
Rank #93 / 165
A+Nfp Friendship Village Of Mill Creek9
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 7
Rank #248 / 276
2.7
Facility 2.7
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #246 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #242 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Wesley Village Retirement Center
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Macomb
73
Facility 73
IL AVG 86
Rank #202 / 424
No
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 51
Rank #618 / 648
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Bella Terra Streamwood
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Streamwood
214
Facility 214
IL AVG 86
Rank #21 / 424
No
74
Facility 74
IL AVG 51
Rank #135 / 648
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Avantara Long Grove
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Long Grove (Edgebrook Downs)
195
Facility 195
IL AVG 86
Rank #32 / 424
No
34
Facility 34
IL AVG 51
Rank #465 / 648
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 18
Rank #67 / 165
--9
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 7
Rank #253 / 276
3.1
Facility 3.1
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #253 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #242 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
-
Covenant Living at Windsor Park
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Carol Stream
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 86
Rank #208 / 424
No
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 51
Rank #523 / 648
--Covenant Living At Windsor Park7
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #136 / 276
0.6
Facility 0.6
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #161 / 276
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 3
Rank #268 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Eden Vista Prospect Heights
MC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Prospect Heights
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 86
Rank #380 / 424
No
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 51
Rank #380 / 648
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Green Leaf Senior Living
MC
RC
Peoria
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 86
Rank #404 / 424
No
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 51
Rank #440 / 648
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 18
Rank #125 / 165
-Erin Taylor Nevitt3
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Private Rooms
Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Northbrook
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 86
Rank #299 / 424
No
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 51
Rank #535 / 648
-A-Northbrook Memory Care, LLC5--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Suite
Ascension Living Nazarethville Place
MC
ADC
AL
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Des Plaines
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 86
Rank #218 / 424
Yes
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 51
Rank #509 / 648
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Overview of VI at the Glen

Nestled in the serene lands of Indigo Lane, Glenview, IL, VI at the Glen is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Relax within the beautifully crafted and spacious floor plans including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments. A kind and highly skilled team strives to deliver round-the-clock care and support for seniors to flourish and maximize their independence.

VI at the Glen promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring seniors experience meaningful interactions and gain new friends in the community. Revel in delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. With its state-of-the-art amenities and lush grasslands, VI at the Glen is a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Westminster Place

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.

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Overview of The Mather

The Mather is undoubtedly the premier Life Plan Community just north of Chicago. The beautiful condominium-style building offers resort-like hospitality, ensuring residents a sense of belonging with a forward-thinking approach to senior living. The luxurious 62+ retirement community has learned year after year the right direction to a quality standard of living and, for years, has promoted and lived by its goal of enhancing the quality of life for every senior who has chosen its approach to senior living.

A luxury community that guarantees cozy apartments where residents can feel comfortable after a day of doing activities. Their amenities and facilities are convenient: a hair salon and barbershop, a library, a recreational studio, a business center, and breathtaking views, to name a few of the community highlights. Their housekeeping and linen services, concierge, and maintenance services are all provided so residents can live a hassle-free lifestyle.

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Overview of The Springs at Monarch Landing

The Springs at Monarch Landing ensures that every aspect of residential wellness is stimulated to create the best version of themselves. They promote an engaging and enriching lifestyle for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The vibrant community offers a home-like atmosphere that can elevate the senior living experience. The Springs at Grand Park is where seniors nurture their holistic needs.

The residential independent and assisted living housing offers private apartments with full kitchens and private bathrooms. The memory care unit has more services given to residents regarding specifically designed programs that stimulate cognitive retention. All residents are encouraged to live a worry-free lifestyle by assisting seniors with daily activities.

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Radford Green at Sedgebrook

960 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Overview of Radford Green at Sedgebrook

Overlooking the scenic Audubon Way Lincolnshire, IL, Radford Green at Sedgebrook is a distinguished senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. With cozy and elegant one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences, seniors experience unmatched comfort and security. The community takes pride in a kind and highly trained team handling maintenance, housekeeping, medical needs, and residents’ daily living activities to ensure they live their days without hassles.

Relive old interests and discover new hobbies through a full calendar of enjoyable activities and engaging programs. Featuring extensive amenities including a library, a creative arts studio, a hobby shop, a game room, and an aquatics center, residents have more avenues to maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Moreover, nutritious and tasty meals are served for dietary satisfaction. Radford Green at Sedgebrook is great for seniors looking to make the most out of their golden years knowing a trusted community has their backs.

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Overview of Mercy Circle Senior Living

Mercy Circle is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care facility that promotes independence regardless of living options. Mercy Circle emphasizes the importance of each individual; that is why they want to ensure that residents are able to grow in a community that gives them exceptional care while being able to do what they want freely. From watching a movie at their very own movie room to relaxing at their beautiful courtyard, Mercy Circle has ensured that their community will be built with the idea that every detail in the facility is able to provide each residence with comfort and care.

Mercy Circle prides itself on being a community that is an ideal place for residents to find feasibility– residents are available to do things whenever and wherever they need. 

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Overview of GreenFields of Geneva

Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Geneva, IL, GreenFields of Geneva is an enticing community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom are available for its residents. Each memory care resident resides in private accommodations that are just steps away from meals, activities, and expert assistance.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy chef-prepared delightful and nutritious meals, weekly housekeeping services, round-the-clock nursing and certified nursing assistance, fitness director, and many more. Engage in activities that promote your total well-being (body, mind, and spirit) and step into a bright future by pursuing what makes you happy. At GreenFields of Geneva, you can pursue your passions and find new purpose among friends.

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Overview of Wesley Village Retirement Center

Nestled in the heart of Macomb, IL, Wesley Village Retirement Center offers a warm and vibrant community for seniors, encompassing independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized care services. As the area’s only continuing care retirement community, the community provides a range of accommodations designed to meet evolving needs, with spacious independent homes and apartments that foster independence and comfort.

With a commitment to enhancing residents’ lives, the community prides itself on offering engaging amenities and services, such as a community center perfect for social gatherings and a welcoming dining area for shared meals. A robust lineup of activities encourages active, meaningful lifestyles, from group exercise to Bible study and entertainment. Wesley Village is dedicated to a mission of compassionate care, fostering a homelike atmosphere where residents can enjoy life fully and worry-free.

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Overview of Bella Terra Streamwood

Bella Terra Streamwood is a place where families can have peace of mind knowing their loved ones are receiving exceptional care. With an array of on-site medical services provided with passion and commitment, Bella Terra goes above and beyond to exceed expectations. Their post-hospital care and rehabilitation services are trusted by families, thanks to an attentive staff and a beautiful campus dedicated to recovery. Stylishly appointed rooms provide a comfortable and therapeutic setting for post-hospital rehabilitation, with dedicated spaces for physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Bella Terra’s advanced clinical care also caters to seniors with various conditions such as pulmonary, oncology, cardiac, stroke, and neurological care. Seniors can enjoy their stay with high-speed Wi-Fi and inviting family lounges, complete with wall-mounted flat screen TVs with a cable every Monday. With elevated experiences and smiling faces, Bella Terra Streamwood is the perfect place for seniors to recover.

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Overview of Avantara Long Grove

Avantara Long Grove is a place where the beauty of nature meets exceptional care. They provide top-notch post-hospital services in Lake County, along with luxurious amenities that offer residents an unmatched level of comfort. Their advanced rehabilitation services are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, full-time therapists, and highly skilled caregivers, ensuring that residents receive the best care possible. In addition to their specialized care, they offer oncology services, wound care, post-surgical rehabilitation, and more. 
Residents can enjoy an active or laid-back lifestyle, with sound-proofed homes that reduce outside noise and promote quality rest. On-site salon services are available for pampering and helping residents to look and feel their best, while high-speed Wi-Fi and private and semi-private suites add to the exceptional experience. The food at Avantara Long Grove is not only nourishing but also inspiring, with fresh ingredients prepared throughout the day. It’s a place where residents can appreciate the attention to detail and genuine care that goes into everything they do.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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 Illinois

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 359 memory care communities in Illinois. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Illinois?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Illinois, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Illinois?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.