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Compare Memory Care around Illinois
The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
| Sunrise of Schaumburg | MC AL HC | Schaumburg | 82
Facility
82
IL AVG
86
Rank
#171 / 426 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
51
Rank
#310 / 648 | 25
Facility
25
IL AVG
20
Rank
#50 / 145 | A+ | Sunrise Schaumburg Assisted Living, LLC | 6 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 308 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#257 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Naperville | MC AL HC | Naperville (Naperville Park District) | 76
Facility
76
IL AVG
86
Rank
#195 / 426 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
IL AVG
51
Rank
#470 / 648 | 45
Facility
45
IL AVG
20
Rank
#9 / 145 | A- | Al I/Naperville Senior Housing Opco, LLC | 12 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#207 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Vernon Hills | MC AL IL NH | Vernon Hills (North Milwaukee Avenue) | 90
Facility
90
IL AVG
86
Rank
#151 / 426 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
IL AVG
51
Rank
#529 / 648 | 48
Facility
48
IL AVG
20
Rank
#2 / 145 | A+ | S-H Opco Park At Vernon Hills, LLC | 10 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#95 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| GreenFields of Geneva | MC AL IL NH | Geneva | 77
Facility
77
IL AVG
86
Rank
#193 / 426 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
IL AVG
51
Rank
#610 / 648 | 14
Facility
14
IL AVG
20
Rank
#93 / 145 | A+ | Nfp Friendship Village Of Mill Creek | 9 | 24
Facility
24
IL AVG
7
Rank
#282 / 308 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#292 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Orland Park | MC AL | Orland Park (Orland Township) | 104
Facility
104
IL AVG
86
Rank
#118 / 426 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
IL AVG
51
Rank
#356 / 648 | 48
Facility
48
IL AVG
20
Rank
#2 / 145 | A+ | Emeritus Corporation | 12 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
7
Rank
#99 / 308 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#99 / 308 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#261 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Clarendale of Algonquin | MC AL IL RC | Algonquin (West Algonquin Road) | 110
Facility
110
IL AVG
86
Rank
#101 / 426 | No |
49
Facility
49
IL AVG
51
Rank
#344 / 648 | 11
Facility
11
IL AVG
20
Rank
#101 / 145 | A+ | Algonquin Operations LLC | 8 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
7
Rank
#221 / 308 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#215 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 5
Facility
5
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#257 / 308 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Encore Village of Schaumburg | MC AL IL NH | Schaumburg | 109
Facility
109
IL AVG
86
Rank
#108 / 426 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
IL AVG
51
Rank
#253 / 648 | 52
Facility
52
IL AVG
20
Rank
#1 / 145 | A+ | Il Ccrc, LLC | 11 | 122
Facility
122
IL AVG
7
Rank
#308 / 308 | 11.1
Facility
11.1
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#229 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#307 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#307 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brighton Gardens of St. Charles | MC AL RC | St. Charles (Surrey Woods) | 104
Facility
104
IL AVG
86
Rank
#118 / 426 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
IL AVG
51
Rank
#187 / 648 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
20
Rank
#75 / 145 | A+ | Sjv 1 St. Charles Opco LLC | 14 | 5
Facility
5
IL AVG
7
Rank
#200 / 308 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#292 / 308 | 1 Bed |
| Sunrise of Park Ridge | MC AL HC | Park Ridge (Ballard Road) | 110
Facility
110
IL AVG
86
Rank
#101 / 426 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
IL AVG
51
Rank
#142 / 648 | 27
Facility
27
IL AVG
20
Rank
#37 / 145 | A+ | Karrington Of Park Ridge Opco, LLC | 8 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
7
Rank
#152 / 308 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Trustwell Living Cherryvale Place | MC AL RC | Rockford (Cherry Valley) | 98
Facility
98
IL AVG
86
Rank
#129 / 426 | No |
30
Facility
30
IL AVG
51
Rank
#495 / 648 | 9
Facility
9
IL AVG
20
Rank
#108 / 145 | A+ | Rockford Al/Mc, LLC | 8 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 308 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Harvester Place | MC | Burr Ridge | 66
Facility
66
IL AVG
86
Rank
#222 / 426 | No |
37
Facility
37
IL AVG
51
Rank
#440 / 648 | 11
Facility
11
IL AVG
20
Rank
#101 / 145 | A+ | Anthem Burr Ridge Mangement, LLC | 13 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
7
Rank
#99 / 308 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#99 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#95 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#257 / 308 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite |
| Brighton Gardens of Wheaton | MC AL | Wheaton | 116
Facility
116
IL AVG
86
Rank
#90 / 426 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
IL AVG
51
Rank
#247 / 648 | 27
Facility
27
IL AVG
20
Rank
#37 / 145 | A+ | Sjv 1 Wheaton Opco LLC | 14 | 12
Facility
12
IL AVG
7
Rank
#261 / 308 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#199 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#292 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Church Creek | MC AL IL RC | Arlington Heights | 69
Facility
69
IL AVG
86
Rank
#217 / 426 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
IL AVG
51
Rank
#418 / 648 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
20
Rank
#33 / 145 | A+ | Sptmrt Properties Trust | 5 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#199 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| New Perspective Senior Living | Long Grove | MC AL | Long Grove | 104
Facility
104
IL AVG
86
Rank
#118 / 426 | No |
1
Facility
1
IL AVG
51
Rank
#634 / 648 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
20
Rank
#75 / 145 | A+ | Well Npsl Tenant LLC | 7 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#177 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Carrington at Lincolnwood | MC AL IL | Lincolnwood (Northeast Parkway) | 132
Facility
132
IL AVG
86
Rank
#68 / 426 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
IL AVG
51
Rank
#253 / 648 | 8
Facility
8
IL AVG
20
Rank
#113 / 145 | A+ | The Carrington At Lincolnwood LLC | 11 | 11
Facility
11
IL AVG
7
Rank
#258 / 308 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#215 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#95 / 308 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#207 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Peacefully located in Niles, IL, Celebrate Senior Living Niles is a vibrant community designed to provide independent living and assisted living options. It supports residents needing support with their daily activities with the help of an excellent care team that is also trained in memory care practices. Those who want to enjoy an independent lifestyle find comfort and convenience in having access to maintenance and housekeeping services.
Residents here have no boring days with an array of daily activities, weekly recreation, and monthly social events held regularly. The community also has a spacious dining room where residents can enjoy three delicious meals daily. Residents’ living experience is further enhanced by amenities like a salon, library, and refreshing outdoor spaces for socialization and relaxation.
Relax within the peaceful spaces of the extraordinary senior living community of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center set in the quiet East Vernon Avenue, Normal, IL, providing companion living, memory care, and respite care. Optimize comfort and security with the intricately designed and spacious private and companion suites of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. A team of competent and well-trained professionals exceeds expectations in ensuring seniors receive top-tier care and support.
Committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, the community conducts enjoyable activities and engaging programs for leisure and wellness. Look forward to having a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a safe place for seniors to live a wondrous retirement while keeping their dignity in its well-lit and spacious abode.
Adams Pointe, located in Quincy, IL, is a senior living community which offers a rich array of living options ranging from assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite and hospice care. Their assisted living program provides residents with 24/7 staff availability to supervise as well as assist residents with daily living activities, as well as medication management. Additionally, the staff is also available for companionship, to reduce the feeling of loneliness among residents.
The amenities of Adams Pointe also vary and are tailored to fit the residents preferences. Their dining experience offers fresh made to order meals, and their health and wellness programs cater to the seven dimensions of wellness; social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, occupational, intellectual, and physical.
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.
Thrive of Fox Valley is a renowned institution that excels in providing exceptional short-term care with an unparalleled focus on hospitality. Within their distinguished premises, residents are greeted with exclusive private suites and a highly trained personal care team dedicated to ensuring their utmost comfort and well-being. Thrive proudly offers the services of licensed therapy specialists and expert dietitians, enabling comprehensive care in specialized areas including cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, oncology, orthopedic, and wound care, among others.
In addition to their exceptional clinical offerings, Thrive presents a host of first-class amenities that enhance the overall experience for residents. Indulge in the culinary delights of restaurant-style dining, meticulously prepared to tantalize the taste buds. The private rooms are thoughtfully designed, encompassing modern amenities such as seamless Wi-Fi connectivity, lavish oversized beds, and state-of-the-art entertainment systems.
Hickory Estates Memory Care is a dedicated memory care community in Greenville, IL, that offers personalized care for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The community fosters a stress-free atmosphere, ensuring older adults can maintain their dignity while receiving high-quality care. Three nutritious meals daily, weekly housekeeping, and a 24/7 in-house nurse five days a week are offered, so residents can maintain their independence without hassles. Through its person-centered approach, the community doubles its efforts to meet residents’ healthcare needs and help them live comfortably despite their conditions.
Mind-stimulating programs and therapeutic activities also accompany residents to improve their cognition and promote social engagement. The community also offers medication reminders, wellness checks, and an individual emergency response service, ensuring residents’ utmost safety. With its beautiful setting in a quiet residential area of Pana, the community guarantees a laid-back retirement. As one of Illinois’ trusted memory care communities, Hickory Estates provides the highest quality of care to enrich older adults’ living experiences.
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.
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.
A one-of-a-kind community nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of Curtis Road, Savoy, IL, Savoy Place focuses on memory care. Dedicated to improving the cognition of those with dementia and Alzheimer’s, the community provides specialized care from a compassionate and specially trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Keep peace of mind with the community’s technology-based tools, utilized for residents’ wellness.
With a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially connected. The community also accommodates special diets and serves healthy and delicious meals that satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Therapeutic activities, medication management, and clinical services are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Spend your golden years without worries with the community’s dedicated and personalized care.
The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills, nestled within the picturesque community of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, offers a welcoming and nurturing sanctuary for seniors seeking a place to call home. This dedicated assisted living and memory support community is committed to providing a secure and inspiring environment where residents can flourish.
At The Heathers, the central focus is on enhancing the quality of life for residents. Expert caregivers deliver round-the-clock care, ensuring daily tasks are handled efficiently and compassionately. Residents indulge in exquisite dining experiences, engage in activities, and enjoy distinctive amenities tailored to their preferences. This community champions the belief that dreams have no age limit. Seniors at the Heathers discover a harmonious living environment, surrounded by caring neighbors and a supportive staff dedicated to their well-being. Comprising two single-story homes, each accommodating 18 residents, it is meticulously designed to cultivate a casual, non-institutional, familial ambiance. Residents are treated to airy, expansive spaces ideal for group gatherings alongside cozy nooks conducive to intimate conversations. The park-like outdoor setting invites exploration with its lush greenery, meandering walking paths, and a serene covered pavilion.
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
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 354 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.



















