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Overview of The Woodlands at Canterfield

The Woodlands at Canterfield offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in West Dundee, IL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and the three care levels can allow a resident whose needs grow to remain within the same community rather than move elsewhere.

The community has 114 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall size without implying a particular staffing level or daily experience. A Walk Score of 87 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Located in the Dundee Township neighborhood, the community allows pets, so a resident may be able to keep a companion animal as part of the move.

On-site amenities include a spa and salon for personal care services, a fitness center for exercise, and a landscaped organic garden with an outdoor pavilion for time outside. Restaurants provide an on-site dining option, while concierge services support day-to-day requests; the community also offers the Lifestyle & Wellbeing program. Westbrook At Canterfield operates The Woodlands at Canterfield, which may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels as needs change.

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Overview of Arbor Terrace Highland Park

Arbor Terrace Highland Park provides assisted living and memory care in Highland Park, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident lives in a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With both care levels available, Arbor Terrace Highland Park may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs could grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 86 beds and offers studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences, giving individuals or couples different layouts for their living arrangements. Respite care provides a short term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet.

Starting prices are $6,795 per month for assisted living and $8,830 per month for memory care, with the rates tied to the selected care level. Restaurant style dining, a salon and spa, a fitness center, landscaped gardens, and walking paths give residents places for meals, personal care, exercise, and outdoor walks. Scheduled transportation supports planned trips beyond the community, while a Walk Score of 74 means most errands can be completed on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently. Christopher Dale serves as director, and Csh Highland Park Lessee operates the community.

Starting Price $5,900/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Ciel of Long Grove

1190 Old Mchenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047
Overview of Ciel of Long Grove

Get lost in comfort and vibrant living moments at Ciel of Long Grove, an encouraging senior living community in Long Grove, IL, that offers assisted living and memory care. The community offers residents a quiet atmosphere combined with the luxury of being close to the exciting atmosphere of the Windy City. Making residents’ lives comfortable and easy, the community provides personalized assistance with daily activities and easy access to support and aid with a 24/7 on-call team.

At Ciel of Long Grove, residents experience rich social connections, daily inspiration and enrichment through dedicated care and an array of carefully curated calendar of activities, events, and programming. Residents dealing with memory loss are provided safe and secure surroundings combined with chef-prepared cuisine and an abundance of thoughtful programming. With delicious meals prepared by a talented culinary team, residents are guaranteed to receive the nourishment they need to live their lives to the fullest.

$4,775/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

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Overview of San Gabriel Memory Care, Highland

San Gabriel Memory Care, Highland provides assisted living and memory care in Highland, IL. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time, because the available care can continue within the community.

The community has 34 beds, a smaller scale where staff and residents can get to know each other. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are available for a resident who needs recovery-focused care for a limited stay. A Walk Score of 68 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of The Grove Fox Valley

What The Grove Fox Valley provides in Aurora, IL, is nursing home care, skilled nursing, and memory care. The combination fits someone whose dementia comes with a need for ongoing nursing as well.

Memory care for dementia with a wandering risk is supervised and secured. A resident needing a nurse in the middle of the night finds a licensed one on duty.

With 158 beds in the building, each resident’s day includes an average of 2 hours and 27 minutes of nursing. At 49 for Walk Score, the location is car-dependent, and most errands call for a ride. Payment can run through Medicaid, Medicare, or the resident’s own funds.

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Overview of Prairieview at the Garlands (assisted Living)

Prairieview at the Garlands in Barrington, Illinois, features assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living members reside in private apartments while receiving help with bathing, dressing, and medication administration. Dedicated memory care units provide a secured environment for individuals experiencing cognitive decline, while respite programs offer temporary stays to give primary caregivers time off.

This 50-bed community allocates an average of 5 hours and 59 minutes of daily nurse staffing per resident. Situated in a highly walkable area with an 89 walk score, the location enables residents to complete many daily errands on foot. On-campus amenities feature a fitness and aquatic center, wellness programs, a movie theater, an open art studio, a woodworking shop, and scheduled local transportation.

Prospective residents can get in touch with Prairieview at the Garlands to review current room availability, tour the grounds, and discuss funding choices through Medicare or private pay.

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Overview of Avantara Elgin

Avantara Elgin is a nursing home in Elgin, Illinois, offering skilled nursing, nursing care, memory care, and respite care. Skilled nursing and nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 112 beds, with total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 47 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Medicare and Medicaid are coverage options, while private pay means paying directly for care. Rehabilitation services include cardiac rehabilitation and orthopedic rehabilitation, and the short-term rehabilitation option supports a temporary stay focused on recovery after a hospital stay. The area has a Walk Score of 45 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives. The combination of nursing, memory care, and respite services may suit a resident needing ongoing nursing support, dementia-related supervision, or a temporary stay while a caregiver travels or recovers.

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Overview of Elevate Care Windsor Park

Conveniently nestled in Chicago, IL, Elevate Care Windsor Park offers a safe and convenient setting for those needing short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Residents here recover from their hospitalization, injury, or illness in spacious and welcoming accommodations tailored to their needs. An excellent care team is always available to assist residents and oversee their individualized care plans to guarantee the proper delivery of care.

The community is fully equipped to provide the services, therapies, and support residents need to successfully recover or maintain their functionality. With an all-around team of care professionals, residents here typically don’t have to move into another community for their needs. Here, everyone is met with genuine care that allows them to recover with ease.

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Overview of Avantara Evergreen Park

Avantara Evergreen Park is a nursing home offering memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Evergreen Park, IL. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. The range of services may suit a resident who needs nursing care alongside memory support, rehabilitation, or palliative services.

The community has 242 beds, accommodating more residents and staff and usually supporting more programming than a smaller home. Private suites give one resident a room, while semi-private suites accommodate shared living. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 43 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident.

On-site dialysis allows residents who need dialysis to receive it at the community rather than arranging transportation elsewhere. Cardiac care, orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke recovery, and rehabilitation services address specific recovery and ongoing-care needs, while on-site salon services give residents access to grooming services within the community.

Avantara Evergreen Park accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families those payment routes to consider for covered or privately funded care. A Walk Score of 67 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Hearthwood Senior Living

Hearthwood Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Bartlett, Illinois. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services but no daily care. Assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care does not require moving to another community.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation provides a temporary setting during recovery, and rehabilitation services give residents access to therapy. The community is pet friendly, so a resident may keep a pet, has 65 beds, and is operated by FFII Carillon Tenant. The area has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100 and is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives will generally need to arrange a ride for errands.

Starting Price $4,410/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Memory Care in Illinois at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 50/ 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: 87The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90