Page 15 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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.
Park Place Christian Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Elmhurst (Addison Township)
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 87
Rank #165 / 307
No
94
Facility 94
IL AVG 50
Rank #8 / 357
--7
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 7
Rank #158 / 225
1.1
Facility 1.1
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #100 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #42 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
-
Avantara Long Grove
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Long Grove (Edgebrook Downs)
195
Facility 195
IL AVG 87
Rank #24 / 307
No
34
Facility 34
IL AVG 50
Rank #264 / 357
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 13
Rank #40 / 139
-9
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 7
Rank #205 / 225
3.1
Facility 3.1
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #180 / 225
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #183 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
-
Good Samaritan Home
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Quincy
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 87
Rank #290 / 307
Yes
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 50
Rank #325 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
The Good Samaritian Home Of Quincy2
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #129 / 225
2.5
Facility 2.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #163 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #42 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
-
ADDOLORATA VILLA (Assisted Lvg)
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Wheeling (Wheeling Township)
61
Facility 61
IL AVG 87
Rank #184 / 307
No
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 50
Rank #252 / 357
--1
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #64 / 225
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #130 / 225
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
-
Norwood Crossing
MC
AL
HC
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Norwood Park)
55
Facility 55
IL AVG 87
Rank #210 / 307
Yes
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 50
Rank #42 / 357
-Norwood Crossing Association10
31
Facility 31
IL AVG 7
Rank #210 / 225
3.1
Facility 3.1
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #180 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #42 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Lamoine Retirement Living
MC
AL
Macomb
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 87
Rank #241 / 307
Yes
90
Facility 90
IL AVG 50
Rank #20 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
-4
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 7
Rank #172 / 225
2.5
Facility 2.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #163 / 225
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 3
Rank #206 / 250
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #124 / 250
-
Villas of Holly Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care: Bloomington Towanda Barnes
MC
AL
RC
Bloomington
103
Facility 103
IL AVG 87
Rank #88 / 307
Yes
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 50
Rank #313 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
Rhp Investments LLC Bloomington Towanda Operations Series9
12
Facility 12
IL AVG 7
Rank #182 / 225
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #103 / 225
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 3
Rank #230 / 250
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #245 / 250
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
StoryPoint Bolingbrook
MC
AL
Bolingbrook
128
Facility 128
IL AVG 87
Rank #52 / 307
Yes
54
Facility 54
IL AVG 50
Rank #155 / 357
-370 N Weber Rd Opco LLC3
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 7
Rank #172 / 225
3.3
Facility 3.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #183 / 225
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #183 / 250
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #221 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Trustwell Living of Springfield
MC
AL
IL
RC
Springfield (Koke Mill East)
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 87
Rank #163 / 307
Yes
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 50
Rank #98 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
Trustwell Living Springfield12
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 7
Rank #194 / 225
1.5
Facility 1.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #118 / 225
15
Facility 15
IL AVG 3
Rank #249 / 250
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #199 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Urbana
MC
AL
Urbana (The Highlands)
93
Facility 93
IL AVG 87
Rank #106 / 307
Yes
47
Facility 47
IL AVG 50
Rank #193 / 357
-Emeritus Corporation6
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 225
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 225
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #183 / 250
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #169 / 250
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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 The Village at Mercy Creek

The Village at Mercy Creek offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Normal, IL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

With all three care levels on one campus, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community or starting over socially. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The community has 62 beds.

A dining room serves meals made with locally sourced ingredients and described as nutritious, giving residents an on-site setting for prepared meals. Clubs and programs address social, physical, intellectual, and spiritual wellness, while the beauty salon and barbershop provide on-site grooming services. The Village at Mercy Creek is operated by Franciscan Ministries.

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Overview of Brookdale Urbana

Brookdale Urbana provides an exceptional assisted living and memory care experience. The home strives to enhance the quality of life of seniors needing quality assistance. They offer options that cater to each individual’s needs. As a Brookdale Senior Living Group member, Urbana guarantees a resident-centered atmosphere for seniors, promoting a comfortable living situation.

The lifestyle at Brookdale is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. Its all-inclusive amenities and services include fully furnished assisted living apartments, spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, transportation, and specialized memory care training services. Management prides itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, which is unparalleled thanks to its remarkable care staff that never fails to offer compassionate care.

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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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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 Addolorata Villa (assisted Lvg)

Addolorata Villa (assisted Lvg) in Wheeling, IL provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level can happen within the same community. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services support recovery without requiring a resident to arrange transportation elsewhere.

Activities address social, physical, intellectual, and spiritual wellness. The community garden offers an outdoor setting for gardening. With 61 beds, Addolorata Villa falls in the mid sized range, although the available information does not provide a basis for characterizing the community by size.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 12 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Franciscan Communities operates the community. A Walk Score of 36 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for those trips. Dining uses fresh and local ingredients, giving residents meals prepared with those ingredients in the community’s dining setting.

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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 The Lamoine Retirement Living

The Lamoine Retirement Living offers assisted living and memory care in Macomb, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Having both care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, and memory care may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a supervised setting.

The community has 44 beds. Residents can use the salon, spa, pool, and movie theater for personal care, recreation, and leisure on site. Restaurant-style dining accommodates dietary restrictions and allergies, while arts and crafts, fitness classes, and group outings give residents structured ways to spend time and participate in activities.

A Walk Score of 90 / 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car; a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. Wellness offerings include health education, screenings, vaccination programs, and lifestyle counseling, and religious services are available. Lamoine Group operates the community.

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Overview of Trustwell Living of Springfield

Trustwell Living of Springfield is an assisted living community situated in Springfield, Illinois, dedicated to providing compassionate and resident-centered care. Offering both Assisted Living and soon-to-be-introduced Memory Care services, this community takes pride in their on-site therapy options as well as their calendar of activities. Senior residents can relish restaurant-style dining, receive medication assistance, and benefit from personalized care plans tailored to their individual needs.

Recognizing that the search for the perfect senior living community has its own sets of challenges, Trustwell Living of Springfield ensures a seamless transition, allowing residents to leave their worries behind and embrace a fulfilling and worry-free lifestyle in a warm and supportive environment. 

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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.

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

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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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.