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. 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.
The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills
MC
AL
RC
Lake In The Hills
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 87
Rank #301 / 307
No
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 50
Rank #164 / 357
-The Heathers Senior Homes, LLC3
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 225
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #103 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #42 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
-
Villas of Holly Brook & Reflections Springfield
MC
AL
Springfield
97
Facility 97
IL AVG 87
Rank #95 / 307
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 50
Rank #164 / 357
-Phillips Investments LLC-Springfield Facility Series6
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #64 / 225
0.3
Facility 0.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #51 / 225
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #148 / 250
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #245 / 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
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 11
Rank #40 / 165
-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
-
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
-
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 11
Rank #77 / 165
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
-
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 1.4
Rank #129 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
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 1.4
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 11
Rank #77 / 165
-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
-
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 11
Rank #77 / 165
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

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 Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills

The Heathers Senior Homes, Lake in the Hills offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Lake in the Hills, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps their own living space, whereas memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 14 beds, the community is small enough for staff and residents to get to know each other, creating a more familiar day to day setting.

Its range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time, since care can continue within the same community. Memory care can suit someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting, while respite care can support a family caregiver during a temporary absence or recovery period.

A Walk Score of 52 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently. The community is operated by The Heathers Senior Homes.

Contact The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills

Overview of Villas of Holly Brook & Reflections Springfield

Villas of Holly Brook & Reflections Springfield offers assisted living and memory care in Springfield, Illinois. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available here. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to change care without leaving the community. Respite care offers a short-term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 97 beds, with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences. A studio suits one person, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents may live with a pet, and activity calendars show the activities available each day. Phillips Investments-Springfield Facility Series operates the community.

A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently.

Contact Villas of Holly Brook & Reflections Springfield

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.

$3,710/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

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Overview of Avantara Long Grove

With over 20 years of care, Avantara Long Grove is a nursing home in Long Grove, IL, offering hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Specialized care is also provided for those with memory-related conditions in a supervised environment. The community also provides continuous clinical support with nursing services, while comfort-focused care is given to those with serious illness.

Additionally, post-hospital care and short-term rehabilitation provide recovery support after a hospital stay. Specialized cardiac and orthopedic rehabilitation therapies are also available in the same setting. Residents also receive a total of 2 hours and 35 minutes of nursing care daily.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families a variety of options to cover care costs. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car-dependent category, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Park Place Christian Community

Park Place Christian Community in Elmhurst, Illinois, provides a spectrum of residential options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and nursing home care. Assisted living services support individuals with daily routines like medication management, dressing, and bathing, while memory care features a secured setting for those experiencing cognitive impairment. Temporary respite admissions give primary caregivers scheduled time to travel or rest. Moving between care levels allows residents to adjust their support as health needs change.

Managed by Christian Healthcare Foundation, the 66-bed location averages 4 hours and 43 minutes of nursing care per resident daily. Physical rehabilitation assists residents during recovery, and meal services feature chef-prepared dining options. Situated in an area rated 94 on the walk score index, the location enables non-driving residents to complete daily tasks on foot. Financial arrangements accept direct private payment and Medicare for post-hospital stays.

Older adults seeking a multi-level care environment can contact Park Place Christian Community to review available housing, discuss payment options, or schedule a tour.

Contact Park Place Christian Community

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. 

$4,295/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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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