Page 13 of Best Memory Care in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 369 memory care providers in IL using IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in IL
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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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 deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ 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.
Cedarhurst of Bethalto
MC
AL
Bethalto
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 87
Rank #130 / 307
Yes
65
Facility 65
IL AVG 50
Rank #95 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
--8
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 225
0.4
Facility 0.4
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #61 / 225
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #148 / 250
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #249 / 250
-
Encore Memory Care at Bolingbrook
MC
RC
Bolingbrook
42
Facility 42
IL AVG 87
Rank #246 / 307
No
55
Facility 55
IL AVG 50
Rank #152 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
-Encore Illinois, LLC1
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #64 / 225
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #130 / 225
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #100 / 250
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #124 / 250
-
The Cottages of New Lenox
MC
AL
RC
New Lenox
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 87
Rank #295 / 307
Yes
34
Facility 34
IL AVG 50
Rank #264 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
-Hcri Illinois Properties, LLC1
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 225
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #170 / 225
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
-
The Springs at Monarch Landing
MC
CCRC
NH
RC
SNF
Naperville (Naperville Park District)
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 87
Rank #284 / 307
Yes
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 50
Rank #295 / 357
--Monarch Landing Opco (Sl-Vii) LLC5
12
Facility 12
IL AVG 7
Rank #182 / 225
2.4
Facility 2.4
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #157 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #42 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
PLYMOUTH PLACE, INC. (Assisted Living)
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Lagrange Park (Orland Township)
78
Facility 78
IL AVG 87
Rank #140 / 307
No
74
Facility 74
IL AVG 50
Rank #60 / 357
---6
23
Facility 23
IL AVG 7
Rank #199 / 225
3.8
Facility 3.8
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #194 / 225
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #100 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
-
Buckingham Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Chicago (West Ridge)
235
Facility 235
IL AVG 87
Rank #11 / 307
Yes
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 50
Rank #42 / 357
42
Facility 42
IL AVG 13
Rank #10 / 139
--3
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 7
Rank #205 / 225
9.3
Facility 9.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #225 / 225
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
-
Bickford of Gurnee
MC
AL
Gurnee
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 87
Rank #187 / 307
Yes
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 50
Rank #345 / 357
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 13
Rank #66 / 139
B-Bickford Of Gurnee, LLC3
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 7
Rank #190 / 225
5.7
Facility 5.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #219 / 225
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #183 / 250
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #169 / 250
-
Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Bloomington
MC
AL
HOS
Bloomington (Hawthorne Commercial Subdivision)
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 87
Rank #130 / 307
Yes
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 50
Rank #299 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
-Carriage Crossing Senior Living, Bloomington Opco, LLC12
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 7
Rank #166 / 225
0.8
Facility 0.8
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #84 / 225
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 3
Rank #236 / 250
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #169 / 250
-
StoryPoint Romeoville
MC
AL
IL
Romeoville
183
Facility 183
IL AVG 87
Rank #29 / 307
Yes
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 50
Rank #324 / 357
-A-Weber Place Tenant LLC5
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 7
Rank #166 / 225
1.8
Facility 1.8
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #127 / 225
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #148 / 250
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #169 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center
MC
AL
RC
Springfield
38
Facility 38
IL AVG 87
Rank #260 / 307
No
57
Facility 57
IL AVG 50
Rank #139 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
-Springfield Senior Housing I Opco, LLC8
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #148 / 225
0.9
Facility 0.9
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #91 / 225
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 3
Rank #206 / 250
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #228 / 250
Private / Companion Suite

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 369 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Cedarhurst of Bethalto

Cedarhurst of Bethalto offers assisted living and memory care in Bethalto, Illinois. Assisted living, with a $5,100 monthly starting price, provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care, starting at $5,300 per month, provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

With both care levels on one campus, Cedarhurst of Bethalto may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time because care can change without leaving the community. Respite care is available for short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 80 beds and is operated by Cedarhurst of Bethalto Operator.

Full-service, all-day dining includes meal options tailored to individual tastes and dietary requirements, including gluten-free, diabetic-friendly and low-sodium options. On-site therapy allows residents to receive rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere. A salon, landscaped courtyards and walking paths provide access to grooming and outdoor walking areas, and pets are allowed.

A Walk Score of 65 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Cedarhurst of Bethalto

Overview of Encore Memory Care at Bolingbrook

Cherish every moment of your golden years with Encore Memory Care at Bolingbrook, a distinct senior living community in Lily Cache Lane, Bolingbrook, IL, that focuses on memory care. With different levels of care, as well as respite care, the community goes above and beyond to provide the highest quality of care and assistance for individuals with dementia and other memory-related needs to ensure they are well-cared for. Moreover, personalized care is provided around the clock for seniors to thrive and live their lives to the fullest.

The community promotes a stress-free and welcoming environment to enhance residents’ cognition better and allow them to enjoy their golden years wholly. Residents also seek comfort in food and satisfy their cravings with healthy and delicious meals. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes and a serene environment, Encore Memory Care at Bolingbrook is ideal for seniors aiming to make every moment of their retirement count.

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Overview of The Cottages of New Lenox

Located in the scenic neighborhood of New Lenox, IL, The Cottages of New Lenox is an astonishing senior living community that offers excellent assisted living and memory care services. The community features a variety of spacious studio apartments with private kitchenettes and bathrooms. Residents live independently and worry-free thanks to the support of personalized senior care services, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and transportation services.

Committed to providing an engaging environment, the community conducts an array of stimulating activities tailored to residents’ interests and strengths. Residents enjoy access to amenities such as full-service beauty salon, landscaped courtyards and patio areas, a putting green, and community gazebo. Three meals per day and unlimited snacks are provided to ensure residents are energized and nourished to enjoy an active lifestyle.

Contact The Cottages of New Lenox

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.

Contact The Springs at Monarch Landing

Overview of Plymouth Place, Inc. (assisted Living)

Plymouth Place in LaGrange Park, Illinois, delivers a continuum of care featuring independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living supplies private residences with community amenities, while assisted living supports daily routines such as dressing, bathing, and medication administration. Memory care relies on secured environments to ensure resident safety, and short-term respite stays assist families when a primary caregiver needs temporary leave.

Founded in 1944, the 78-bed campus records an average of 4 hours and 48 minutes of daily nursing care per resident. Residents have access to physical rehabilitation services and health amenities like the Center for Healthy Living, an indoor pool, a pickleball court, and a putting green. Outdoor features include community gardens and a greenhouse, while dining settings feature the Bistro and Thirty North.

Located in an area with a 74 walk score, the surrounding neighborhood allows residents to run daily errands on foot. Accepted payment methods encompass Medicare and direct private pay.

Prospective representatives searching for progressive care options or active senior living can reach out to Plymouth Place to discuss room availability, tour the grounds, or evaluate rate structures.

Contact PLYMOUTH PLACE, INC. (Assisted Living)

Overview of Buckingham Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation

Find all the care you need with the extraordinary senior living community of Buckingham Pavilion situated in the charming residential area of West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL, that offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, transitional care, Parkinson’s care, and long-term care. With pet-friendly and fully furnished accommodations, seniors have a peaceful and convenient retirement. A team of compassionate and well-trained professionals delivers top-notch care and assistance around the clock to ensure seniors thrive and live to their potential.

Discover new hobbies and relive old interests with a well-thought-of calendar of exciting events and enjoyable programs. Delight in healthy and delicious meals that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. Buckingham Pavilion features extensive amenities including a library, a movie theater, an ice cream parlor, a beauty parlor, an arts and crafts studio, and a health club, ensuring seniors have more opportunities to enjoy every moment of their golden years.

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Overview of Bickford of Gurnee

Settled in the vibrant neighborhood of Gurnee, IL, the Bickford of Gurnee is an enticing senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. Large and stunning accommodations with varying floors plans are available for its residents. In terms of memory care, the community offers specialized programming, 24/7 professional care, and the purpose-built memory care environment called the Mary B’s Memory Care Neighborhood.

Having above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 fresh-cooked delightful meals, weekly housekeeping, home maintenance, access to laundry facilities, and transportation services. Explore its other amenities such as the family room, game room, and library to see how beautiful the community is. Participate in diverse social activities and other life-enrichment programs to boost engagement. At Bickford of Gurnee, seniors can enjoy a classic retirement.

Contact Bickford of Gurnee

Overview of Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Bloomington

Offering a picturesque senior lifestyle just minutes from the Carle BroMenn and OSF St. Joseph Medical Centers, Carriage Crossing Bloomington is a remarkable senior living community based in Bloomington, IL. The community offers a range of senior living options, including assisted living, memory care, respite care, and hospice care. Residents are guaranteed a comfy and safe living space with thoughtfully designed apartments and round the clock assistance and monitoring by a well-trained and dedicated team.

The community works closely with its residents and their families in creating a personalized care plan which may include assistance with daily living activities, memory care services, or compassionate end-of-life support. Residents also revel in an array of amenities, including restaurant-style dining, salon & spa services, chauffeured transportation and laundry & housekeeping services for a maintenance-free living. Common areas like a fitness center, a cafe, and outdoor courtyard fosters relaxation or socialization.

Contact Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Bloomington

Overview of StoryPoint Romeoville

Based in the tranquil area of Romeoville, IL, StoryPoint Romeoville is a dedicated senior living community that offers premiere independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care services. Residents indulge in the warmth brought by thoughtfully-designed residences, surrounded by friendly neighbors, beautiful amenities, and quick access to care services. A team of experienced and professional employees create a well-curated care plan and provide 24-hour licensed support and assistance.

A lively day to day life is guaranteed with a wide range of daily activities and programs conducted, top-notch amenities, and cozy common areas to enjoy with friends and family. Chef-prepared meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences are offered to make sure residents always eat well and feel good. A well-stocked library, therapy pool, salon, media room, massage room, and fitness center are just some of the many amenities that make residents’ living experience in StoryPoint Romeoville a remarkable experience.

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Overview of Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center

Mill Creek Alzheimer’s Special Center provides genuine care for memory care residents in Springfield. The community is designed to be bright and beautiful, a place residents can call home for memory care living.  They strive to provide options that cater to each individual. Mill Creek offers a unique experience for its residents, personalized care catered to their needs.

Its unique environment fosters independence while ensuring the safety of each resident. Their memory care unit includes free access to a beautiful outdoor area that allows residents to escape the clinical care setting.

Contact Mill Creek Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center

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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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
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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 369 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.