Page 14 of Best Memory Care in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 368 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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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: 80The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
Good Samaritan Home
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Quincy
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 80
Rank #350 / 379
Yes
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 51
Rank #527 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
-The Good Samaritian Home Of Quincy2
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 276
2.5
Facility 2.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #203 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
-
Franciscan Village of Lemont
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Lemont
47
Facility 47
IL AVG 80
Rank #263 / 379
No
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 51
Rank #572 / 585
29
Facility 29
IL AVG 15
Rank #27 / 189
A+-5
33
Facility 33
IL AVG 7
Rank #259 / 276
6.6
Facility 6.6
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #273 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
-
Norwood Crossing
MC
AL
HC
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Norwood Park)
55
Facility 55
IL AVG 80
Rank #237 / 379
Yes
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 51
Rank #77 / 585
--Norwood Crossing Association10
31
Facility 31
IL AVG 7
Rank #258 / 276
3.1
Facility 3.1
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #225 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Elevate Care Windsor Park
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (South Shore)
240
Facility 240
IL AVG 80
Rank #10 / 379
No
77
Facility 77
IL AVG 51
Rank #105 / 585
-A--18
84
Facility 84
IL AVG 7
Rank #275 / 276
4.7
Facility 4.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #261 / 276
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 3
Rank #287 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Private / Shared Rooms
Three Crowns Park
MC
AL
CCRC
NH
RC
SNF
Evanston
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 80
Rank #358 / 379
No
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 51
Rank #142 / 585
--Three Crowns Park6
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 7
Rank #203 / 276
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #134 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
StoryPoint Bolingbrook
MC
AL
Bolingbrook
128
Facility 128
IL AVG 80
Rank #53 / 379
Yes
54
Facility 54
IL AVG 51
Rank #263 / 585
-A-370 N Weber Rd Opco LLC3
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 7
Rank #219 / 276
3.3
Facility 3.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #228 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #242 / 315
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #285 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Villas of Holly Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care: Bloomington Towanda Barnes
MC
AL
RC
Bloomington
103
Facility 103
IL AVG 80
Rank #92 / 379
Yes
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 51
Rank #503 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
-Rhp Investments LLC Bloomington Towanda Operations Series9
12
Facility 12
IL AVG 7
Rank #229 / 276
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #134 / 276
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 3
Rank #293 / 315
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #310 / 315
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Porter Place
MC
Tinley Park
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 80
Rank #180 / 379
No
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 51
Rank #382 / 585
-A+Anthem Tinley Park Management, LLC3
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 7
Rank #180 / 276
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #165 / 276
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 3
Rank #268 / 315
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #285 / 315
Companion Suite / Private Suite
Morningside of Sterling
MC
AL
RC
Sterling
87
Facility 87
IL AVG 80
Rank #123 / 379
Yes
33
Facility 33
IL AVG 51
Rank #432 / 585
--Fve Managers, Inc1
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #120 / 276
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #213 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed
Bickford of St. Charles
MC
AL
St. Charles
76
Facility 76
IL AVG 80
Rank #156 / 379
Yes
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 51
Rank #302 / 585
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 15
Rank #40 / 189
-St. Charles Bickford Cottage, LLC3
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 7
Rank #236 / 276
5.3
Facility 5.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #267 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #242 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
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Overview of Good Samaritan Home

Good Samaritan Home is a nursing home in Quincy, IL, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community also ensures older adults feel at home in a compassionate and supportive environment. With 24-hour care, three well-balanced meals, housekeeping, and laundry, residents can maintain their independence with ease. Personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences, ensuring their recovery.

Cooking classes, outings, and entertainment programs provide residents with more opportunities to learn new hobbies and gain fun experiences. With an old-time general store and a beauty and barber shop, residents have more spaces for interactions and wellness. Set in the quiet neighborhood of Quincy, near bus stops, the community guarantees accessibility and a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is one of the trusted options for senior living in Illinois, especially with its comprehensive care options.

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Overview of Franciscan Village of Lemont

Franciscan Village of Lemont is a 47-bed nursing home in the Chicago suburb of Lemont, Illinois, about 15 miles southwest of Naperville. It is owned by Gregory Belback, runs under the Franciscan Care Solutions umbrella, and operates at full capacity. They take Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and since stays average about 72 days, most people are there for short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay or intermediate recovery.

The nurses and aides spend about 3 hours and 48 minutes a day working directly with each resident, with registered nurses covering 1 hour and 21 minutes of that time and nurse aides providing 2 hours and 17 minutes. Because a team is on the floor 24/7, they manage therapies, post-surgery recovery, and short-term respite care. Inside, the faith-based community offers chef-prepared meals in a central dining room. The local neighborhood scores a 4 out of 100 for walkability, so visitors will need a car to get around, though the low score keeps the campus quiet and free of heavy traffic.

State inspectors found the facility to be in full compliance during its most recent review. Earlier findings regarding elopement risk management prompted the facility to update its staff training and conduct service plan audits, which have since been put into practice.

Prospective representatives can call the admissions desk to find out how the waiting list works, ask about the daily therapy options, or schedule a walkthrough of the campus.

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Norwood Crossing

6016 N Nina Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Overview of Norwood Crossing

Norwood Crossing is a non-profit nursing home in Chicago, IL, that offers a wide range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. Promoting a home-like atmosphere, the community ensures older adults are treated like family. Nutritious meals, recreational activities, and household services are also offered, ensuring older adults experience maintenance-free living. Through individualized care options, the community strives to help residents thrive in their later years.

Fun games, light exercises, and social events are just some of the activities that residents can participate in for leisure and wellness. Cozy living spaces, accessible hallways, and lively gathering areas make the community an ideal retirement option. With its ideal location along North Avondale Avenue, near public transportation and restaurants, residents gain easy access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the best options for retirement in Illinois, this nursing home has comprehensive care options and extensive amenities dedicated to older adults’ welfare.

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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 Three Crowns Park

Three Crowns Park in Evanston offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving to more intensive care may not require leaving the community. The home has 18 beds. That creates a small setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom residences, with the two bedroom option accommodating a couple moving together.

The area has a Walk Score of 68 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be handled on foot. Shops, a pharmacy, and cafes may be reachable by walking, giving a resident who no longer drives a way to complete some nearby errands independently.

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Overview of StoryPoint Bolingbrook

Nestled in the quiet residential grounds of North Weber Road, Bolingbrook, IL, is the idyllic senior living community of StoryPoint Bolingbrook (Formerly Atria River Trail) that offers assisted living and memory care. Seniors let go of their worries with a team of reliable and highly skilled professionals attending to their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. With its cozy and elegant accommodations, the community ensures seniors are comfortable and happy.

There are also plenty of things to do within the community with its state-of-the-art amenities and a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs that aim to keep residents active and socially connected. With diverse dining options freshly prepared, residents have hassle-free mealtimes that cater to dietary needs and tastes. StoryPoint Bolingbrook is an enticing choice for seniors who need assistance in their golden years.

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Overview of Villas of Holly Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care: Bloomington Towanda Barnes

Peacefully located in the neighborhood of Bloomington, IL, Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections – Bloomington East is a dependable senior living community offering excellent assisted living and memory care options. The community features an array of modern and carefully designed accommodations and vibrant living spaces that encourages meaningful social interactions and connections. A compassionate care team is always available to cater to residents’ needs, concerns, and emergencies, ensuring they are always comfortable and well-cared for.

Committed to giving residents a vibrant and dynamic living experience, the community carefully curates an array of fun and engaging activities and events with something for everyone to enjoy. A competent in-house chef prepares delicious meals and snacks daily to keep residents nourished and healthy. Apart from its compassionate care services, friendly residents, and vibrant programming, residents also enjoy the comfort and convenience of the community’s thoughtful amenities.

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Porter Place

17833 S Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Overview of Porter Place

Embraced by a blanket of green spaces and lush trees in South Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL, Porter Place is a distinct community that specializes in memory care. For those with Alzheimer’s and related-dementia, the community provides top-tier care and assistance centered on their special needs to enhance their cognition. As a 66-suite community, the community strives to provide the utmost attention they deserve for a comfortable and safe retirement.

The community utilizes their exclusive Pathways of Purpose program, empowering residents to live their later years doing the things they love. With technology-based tools and programs, residents are given quick responses for their needs. Aside from care services, fun-filled and engaging programs are also conducted to promote belongingness and an active lifestyle. Live a blissful retirement with the community’s specially designed amenities and committed care.

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Overview of Morningside of Sterling

A worry-free haven awaits at Morningside of Sterling, a compassionate senior living community in Sterling, IL that offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and short-term stays. The community features a wide range of studio and one-bed apartments with modern amenities like walk-in closets, kitchenettes and private balconies, offering a vibrant and convenient residence with access to an array of amenities and services. Offering various therapies, personalized medical resources, housekeeping, linen services, and nursing team, the community provides residents with all the support they need to live comfortably.

Dedicated to helping residents create meaningful experiences, the community conducts a variety of activities tailored to residents’ passion, interests, and current capabilities. An exceptional culinary team serves delicious and nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences. At Morningside of Sterling, residents are well-supported to live a carefree lifestyle with plenty of time to explore and continue doing what they desire.

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Overview of Bickford of St. Charles

Bickford of St. Charles is an assisted living and memory care community in St. Charles, IL. 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 for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community. The community has 76 beds. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet.

A salon or spa supports personal grooming on site, while the dining room serves homestyle food made from scratch. Bickford of St. Charles offers Montessori Memory Care as a named memory care program. Its Walk Score is 50 / 100, rated somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some outings independently. Gina Novello serves as director, and St. Charles Bickford Cottage operates the community.

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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 368 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.