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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 |
The Mather is undoubtedly the premier Life Plan Community just north of Chicago. The beautiful condominium-style building offers resort-like hospitality, ensuring residents a sense of belonging with a forward-thinking approach to senior living. The luxurious 62+ retirement community has learned year after year the right direction to a quality standard of living and, for years, has promoted and lived by its goal of enhancing the quality of life for every senior who has chosen its approach to senior living.
A luxury community that guarantees cozy apartments where residents can feel comfortable after a day of doing activities. Their amenities and facilities are convenient: a hair salon and barbershop, a library, a recreational studio, a business center, and breathtaking views, to name a few of the community highlights. Their housekeeping and linen services, concierge, and maintenance services are all provided so residents can live a hassle-free lifestyle.
Tucked in a serene and peaceful neighborhood, residents in The Grove Fox Valley will find an exceptional experience here that’s personalized just for them. Their main focus is on post-hospital care and rehabilitation, and they offer the best of both worlds with luxurious amenities and advanced therapy equipment. They specialize in cardiac care, hemodialysis, stroke, oncology, and more, and their full-time therapists are always on hand to provide expert care. And with a state-of-the-art rehab facility that’s second to none, residents will find that their recovery process is fast and effective.
Residents can relax in spacious private suites with all the modern comforts they could want, including high-speed Wi-Fi and wall-mounted flat screen TVs. And when it comes to dining, The Grove Fox Valley delivers nutritionally balanced meals that are also delicious and satisfying. They also provide free transportation for families, as well as round-trip transportation to medical appointments.
atHome is an exceptional home care provider based in Urbana, IL, that offers a wide range of in-home services for older adults. Older adults can keep their peace of mind with compassionate caregivers helping with their unique needs at home. Nursing care, memory care, personal care, and post-surgical care are offered to meet older adults’ healthcare needs. Dedicated to older adults’ welfare, this home care provider creates flexible care plans to ensure they receive the utmost attention and care.
Social activities, playing games, and assisting with hobbies are provided to prevent loneliness and isolation. Household tasks are also taken care of to maintain a clean environment for older adults’ wellness. This home care provider delivers high-quality services to Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, and the entirety of Champaign County, ensuring older adults can live comfortably in their later years without leaving their place of residence.
Circle of Friends Adult Day Center is a lively adult day care community in Champaign, IL, that provides comprehensive services for older adults. With its supportive and safe environment, the community strives to keep older adults comfortable. Meals, recreational activities, therapy services, and other health services are also offered to ensure older adults are well-cared for. Through person-centered care, older adults receive personalized care plans that prioritize their holistic well-being.
Arts and crafts, gardening, and fun excursions to local attractions are just some of the activities that older adults can participate in for leisure and social interactions. A fan cave, a hair salon, and serene walking trails are also available, providing older adults with places to meet people with the same interests and relax. With its convenient location between West Side Park and Spalding Park in Champaign, the community guarantees accessibility while maintaining a laid-back lifestyle. As one of the trusted options for adult day care in Illinois, Circle of Friends Adult Day Center continuously provides compassionate care to help older adults thrive in their later years.
Serenely located in Monticello, IL, Arbor Rose of Monticello creates a safe environment for those who need compassionate memory care. Catering to the unique needs of memory care residents, the community designed their environment to foster familiarity and reminiscing. It features a specially trained care team available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide assistance with daily activities and other things.
Residents maintain an active lifestyle with a wide array of activities and events that make them feel engaged and included. The community also ensures residents are properly nourished by providing carefully prepared meals with accommodations for specific dietary needs. Here, residents can look forward to living their best lives with no chores and tiring responsibilities to worry about.
Burrowed in the peaceful lands of Belmont Lane, Carol Stream, IL, Belmont Village Geneva Road is an eminent senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. With various cozy and pet-friendly floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments, seniors experience comfort and safety like no other. With a reliable, compassionate, and extremely talented team, the community is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care and assistance to meet seniors’ unique needs and aspirations.
Focusing on seniors’ interests and strengths, the community paves the way for inspiring interactions and enjoyable activities. Join fun conversations during mealtime with delicious and healthy meals satisfying seniors’ dietary needs and tastes. Belmont Village Geneva Road is ideal for a comfortable and safe retirement with its beautifully designed amenities and heartwarming community.
Set in Cook County, Evanston, IL, Three Crowns Park is a renowned senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Choose from a range of beautifully designed, contemporary floor plans, including one- and two-bedroom apartments with convenient access to main services and delightful amenities. Residents needing extra care and support are given just the right amount of assistance to continue living a full and vibrant life. Those in the memory care community are cared for by specialty trained nurses who encourage residents to engage in specialized activities and daily routines tailored to their individual needs.
Scheduled weekly housekeeping and linen service, as well as maintenance services are provided to free residents from the hassles of daily living. Three nutritionally balanced meals a day, plus snacks ensure residents’ cravings and nutritional needs are always satisfied. An array of amenities, including an aquatic Center, Fitness Center, Salon, Spa, and Barber Services, Movie Theater, and Fine Arts Studio provides plenty of spaces for continuing hobbies or learning new ones.
A remarkable life plan community located in the serene neighborhood of Audubon Way, Lincolnshire, IL, Sedgebrook provides skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation. Overlooking the scenic gardens, seniors enjoy a cozy and safe residence in various floor plans offered in the community including studio and one-bedroom apartments. The community ensures seniors enjoy a convenient and secure retirement with its meticulously built accommodations that do not require seniors to climb any stairs, as there is none. Live life to the fullest and maximize your autonomy with Sedgebrook.
Sedgebrook strives to provide exceptional care and support with a kind and compassionate team available 24/7. With a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and exciting events, the community encourages residents to live a happy and inspired life. Meals are carefully curated to satisfy seniors’ cravings and dietary requirements. Spend your golden years surrounded by a warm community and utilize wonderful amenities for your leisure and wellness such as a beauty salon and fitness area.
Thorek Retirement Home is a memory care community serving seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in Chicago, located at 4950 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Thorek Retirement Home is operated as a faith-based, non-profit organization with more than 125 years of service to the community and welcomes residents of all faiths. The community is regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation, and is not currently CMS-certified for Medicare or Medicaid.
The facility location maintains a Walk Score of 89, indicating that most errands can be accomplished on foot and many essentials are within a short walk. Thorek Retirement Home is 9.0 miles from Chicago’s city center and 3.12 miles from Ascension Saint Joseph – Chicago hospital.
The community offers studio and one-bedroom apartments ranging from 300 to 700 square feet in a mid-rise building. The community does not accept pets.
Thorek Retirement Home specializes in memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The facility provides a secured environment with enhanced supervision and structured routines designed to support memory and reduce stress for residents experiencing cognitive impairment. The community employs staff specially trained in dementia care and maintains higher caregiver-to-resident ratios appropriate for this population.
The organization emphasizes an active lifestyle complemented by professional support services. Amenities and programming include social events, fitness and recreation activities, on-site security, housekeeping, meals, and community programming. The location provides accessibility to neighborhood shops, restaurants, and transportation options.
Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation, provides state licensing oversight for senior living communities. Families considering Thorek Retirement Home should independently verify with the Illinois Department of Public Health whether the community holds current licensure, what regulatory status applies, whether complaints have been filed, and what compliance issues may exist in state records.
The community’s non-CMS certification status requires clarification regarding which payment and insurance options are available for prospective residents.
Families should verify state licensure and regulatory standing, payment and insurance options, staffing qualifications, dementia care training, and inquire about any pending or resolved complaints.
The Moorings of Arlington Heights is more than just a senior living community—it’s a place where residents discover joy, share wisdom, and find comfort in a supportive environment. As a Life Plan Community located in Cook County, Illinois, The Moorings offers a continuum of care, ensuring residents can maintain their lifestyles without worrying about future needs. With a focus on camaraderie and hospitality, it’s a welcoming space where residents thrive through its assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation and respite care services.
At The Moorings, residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with access to state-of-the-art assisted living amenities and convenient services. Wellness is seamlessly integrated into daily life, from fitness centers to chef-prepared meals. Located in Arlington Heights, residents have easy access to Chicago’s cultural attractions while enjoying the tranquility of suburban living, making it an ideal place to call home.
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.



















