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. 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.
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 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 1.8
Rank #163 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #42 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
-
Friendship Manor
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Rock Island
98
Facility 98
IL AVG 87
Rank #93 / 307
No
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 50
Rank #252 / 357
-Friendship Manor, Inc9
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 7
Rank #190 / 225
1.9
Facility 1.9
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #129 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #42 / 250
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #124 / 250
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
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 1.8
Rank #180 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
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 1.8
Rank #163 / 225
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 2
Rank #206 / 250
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #124 / 250
-
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 1.8
Rank #118 / 225
15
Facility 15
IL AVG 2
Rank #249 / 250
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #199 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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 1.8
Rank #183 / 225
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #183 / 250
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #221 / 250
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 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 1.8
Rank #103 / 225
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 2
Rank #230 / 250
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #245 / 250
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Ascension Living Resurrection Village
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Chicago (Norwood Park)
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 87
Rank #266 / 307
No
47
Facility 47
IL AVG 50
Rank #193 / 357
-Presence Senior Services-Chicagoland3
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #64 / 225
0.7
Facility 0.7
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #72 / 225
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #183 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bickford of Tinley Park
MC
AL
Tinley Park
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 87
Rank #187 / 307
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 50
Rank #164 / 357
-Bickford Of Tinely Park, LLC2
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #64 / 225
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #92 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #42 / 250
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #199 / 250
Private Rooms
Burr Ridge Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Burr Ridge
84
Facility 84
IL AVG 87
Rank #123 / 307
Yes
51
Facility 51
IL AVG 50
Rank #177 / 357
1Burr Ridge Operator, LLC4
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #129 / 225
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #103 / 225
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 250
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #237 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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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 Friendship Manor

Friendship Manor packs a lot into one Rock Island, Illinois address: nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing, all under one roof at 1209 21st Ave. Thirty-four of its 98 beds are set aside specifically for memory care, which tells you this isn’t an afterthought service tacked onto a general community. 73 of those 98 beds are filled, a 74% occupancy rate. The neighborhood scores 36 on walkability, somewhat walkable, so a few errands are doable on foot but most trips still call for a car.

Registered nurses put in about 42 minutes per resident each day. Licensed practical nurses add roughly 59 minutes on top of that. Nurse aides, who handle the bulk of hands-on daily care, contribute about two hours and 35 minutes. Add it up and residents are getting close to four and a half hours of nursing attention a day, backed by round-the-clock staffing and 24-hour security.

What sets the campus apart is the sheer range of named spaces built into it: Bistro 1209, Ruth’s Country Store, Lounge ’42, and the Sapphire Dining Room aren’t generic amenity checkboxes, they’re distinct venues. There’s also a chapel, a wellness and therapy center, a beauty salon and barber shop, an activity center, and a patio, plus spiritual care for residents who want it. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are available too.

Coverage-wise, Friendship Manor takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which opens up several paths for families sorting out how to fund care. On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on staffing credentials, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention, the same handful of areas regulators watch across nursing homes generally.

Trinity Rock Island Hospital sits under a mile from the campus, which matters if quick hospital access factors into the decision. What Friendship Manor offers is depth: a full range of care levels, real nursing hours behind the numbers, and a campus built more like a small town than a single building.

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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 StoryPoint Bolingbrook

StoryPoint Bolingbrook offers assisted living and memory care in Bolingbrook, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to keep a private living space, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination may suit a resident whose needs grow from daily-task assistance to a secured, supervised setting without leaving the community. StoryPoint Bolingbrook has 128 beds, with studios, one-bedroom units, and two-bedroom units available.

A studio is one private space, while a two-bedroom can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The area has a Walk Score of 54, placing it in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently for certain trips. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community. 370 N Weber Rd Opco operates StoryPoint Bolingbrook.

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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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Overview of Ascension Living Resurrection Village

Ascension Living Resurrection Village is a mid-rise, 37-unit community at 7262 W Peterson Ave in Chicago’s Norwood Park neighborhood, operated by Presence Senior Services-Chicagoland. The care levels span memory care, assisted living, and independent living, with units in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations. Resurrection Medical Center is 0.28 miles from the front door, which is among the closer hospital proximities you will find for a community this size.

The facility is rooted in the Catholic faith tradition, and pastoral and spiritual care are part of the service package alongside the practical daily supports: housekeeping, transportation, beauty services, and rehabilitation. Registered dietitian consultations are available. Exercise programming and organized social activities fill out the wellness side. A volunteer program is active.

The amenity footprint is substantive for 37 units. On-site you get a library, salon, spa, patio, fitness center, greenhouse and garden areas, bike paths, and free ground-level parking. That breadth is unusual at this scale and suggests a campus built for longer stays.

The Walk Score is 47, meaning Norwood Park requires a car for most daily tasks. State inspections have tended to center on care planning and documentation and fall and injury prevention.

For families placing a loved one within a Catholic care tradition, or those who want memory care paired with independent and assisted living on the same campus and a hospital within a quarter mile, this community is a specific and coherent fit.

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Overview of Bickford of Tinley Park

Settled in the beautiful town of Tinley Park, IL, Bickford of Tinley Park offers a welcoming environment for seniors seeking assisted living and memory care services. The community is surrounded by picturesque nature preserves and parks, creating a serene setting for residents. Moreover, it features a modern studio and one-bedroom floor plans, thoughtfully designed for comfort and accessibility.

With a focus on enhancing well-being, the community prides itself on amenities such as beautifully landscaped courtyards and activity rooms equipped with games like air hockey and foosball. Residents can enjoy home-style meals made from scratch, housekeeping services, and a robust Life Enrichment Program filled with engaging activities. At Bickford of Tinley Park, life is nurtured with compassion, connection, and care.

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Overview of Burr Ridge Senior Living

Peacefully nestled in Burr Ridge, IL, Burr Ridge Senior Living provides a serene and nurturing environment for residents seeking a seamless transition between care levels. The community provides access to independent living, assisted living, and memory care to make sure residents are provided with all the care and support they need to thrive. Residents here enjoy a maintenance-free living experience with daily living assistance, medication management services, and personal care support for their convenience.

With 24/7 emergency response systems and team members availability, residents can confidently live their lives without worrying about their safety. Fun and enriching activities are also held regularly to give residents countless opportunities to stay active and live their lives fully. A wellness center, healthy menus, and convenient amenities are provided as well to ensure residents maintain their well-being and enjoy a truly comfortable lifestyle.

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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.