Page 16 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. 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.
St. James Villas Wellness, Rehab Villas
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Crete
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 87
Rank #187 / 307
No-
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 13
Rank #74 / 139
-10
38
Facility 38
IL AVG 7
Rank #214 / 225
3.8
Facility 3.8
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #194 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #42 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
-
Elevate Care Windsor Park
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (South Shore)
240
Facility 240
IL AVG 87
Rank #10 / 307
No
77
Facility 77
IL AVG 50
Rank #53 / 357
--18
84
Facility 84
IL AVG 7
Rank #224 / 225
4.7
Facility 4.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #213 / 225
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 3
Rank #224 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
Private / Shared Rooms
Auberge at Naperville
MC
Naperville (Naperville Park District)
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 87
Rank #218 / 307
Yes
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 50
Rank #119 / 357
-Welltower Tenant Group, LLC3
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #148 / 225
2.3
Facility 2.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #151 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #42 / 250
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #124 / 250
1 Bed
Morningside of Sterling
MC
AL
RC
Sterling
87
Facility 87
IL AVG 87
Rank #115 / 307
Yes
33
Facility 33
IL AVG 50
Rank #269 / 357
-Fve Managers, Inc1
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 225
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #170 / 225
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #100 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed
Bickford of St. Charles
MC
AL
St. Charles
76
Facility 76
IL AVG 87
Rank #146 / 307
Yes
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 50
Rank #181 / 357
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 13
Rank #28 / 139
St. Charles Bickford Cottage, LLC3
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 7
Rank #189 / 225
5.3
Facility 5.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #217 / 225
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #183 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
-
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 1.4
Rank #72 / 225
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #183 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
American House Cedarlake
MC
AL
IL
RC
Plainfield
41
Facility 41
IL AVG 87
Rank #249 / 307
Yes
15
Facility 15
IL AVG 50
Rank #328 / 357
-American House Cedarlake, LLC1
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 225
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #170 / 225
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Alto Wheaton
MC
AL
Wheaton
88
Facility 88
IL AVG 87
Rank #113 / 307
Yes
53
Facility 53
IL AVG 50
Rank #159 / 357
-Allegro Management Company3
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #148 / 225
2.3
Facility 2.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #151 / 225
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 250
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #199 / 250
Private / Companion Suites
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 1.4
Rank #92 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #42 / 250
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #199 / 250
Private Rooms
Voyage Senior Living – Murphysboro East
MC
AL
IL
Murphysboro
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 87
Rank #218 / 307
No
62
Facility 62
IL AVG 50
Rank #107 / 357
--3
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 225
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 225
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #148 / 250
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #124 / 250
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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 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 Morningside of Sterling

A worry-free haven awaits at Morningside of Sterling, a compassionate senior living community in Sterling, IL that offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and short-term stays. The community features a wide range of studio and one-bed apartments with modern amenities like walk-in closets, kitchenettes and private balconies, offering a vibrant and convenient residence with access to an array of amenities and services. Offering various therapies, personalized medical resources, housekeeping, linen services, and nursing team, the community provides residents with all the support they need to live comfortably.

Dedicated to helping residents create meaningful experiences, the community conducts a variety of activities tailored to residents’ passion, interests, and current capabilities. An exceptional culinary team serves delicious and nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences. At Morningside of Sterling, residents are well-supported to live a carefree lifestyle with plenty of time to explore and continue doing what they desire.

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Overview of Bickford of St. Charles

Bickford of St. Charles is an assisted living and memory care community in St. Charles, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community. The community has 76 beds. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet.

A salon or spa supports personal grooming on site, while the dining room serves homestyle food made from scratch. Bickford of St. Charles offers Montessori Memory Care as a named memory care program. Its Walk Score is 50 / 100, rated somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some outings independently. Gina Novello serves as director, and St. Charles Bickford Cottage operates the community.

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American House Cedarlake

14800 S Van Dyke Rd, Plainfield, IL 60544
Overview of American House Cedarlake

Set in the peaceful and serene setting of Plainfield, IL, American House Cedarlake is a charming senior living community that offers an array of senior living options and services, including independent living, assisted living, respite stays, and coordination of hospice care. Residents can choose from a range of floor plans for a comfortable residence that matches their needs, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. With a dedicated care team that offers assistance with daily living activities, residents are sure to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.

Indulge in fun and entertainment with a broad range of engaging and stimulating activities and events inspired by residents’ current skills and interests. An excellent culinary team provides an exquisite dining experience with thoughtfully prepared menus that considers’ residents’ diverse dietary requirements and preferences. Most of the daily chores are handled so residents can freely enjoy amenities like a wellness center, salon, fitness center, and a country store.

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Overview of Alto Wheaton

Have a peaceful retirement with Alto Wheaton, an astounding senior living community in Parkway Drive, Wheaton, IL, offering assisted living and memory care. A team of responsive and highly trained professionals helps seniors with their daily living activities and personal needs to ensure a worry-free retirement. With its purposely built and snug accommodations, seniors can rest assured of experiencing comfort and convenience like no other.

A full slate of enjoyable activities and engaging programs accompanies residents as they make every moment of their best years count. Here, residents do not have to worry about meal preparations, with delicious and healthy meals served to cater to their dietary needs and tastes. Alto Wheaton is filled with incredible amenities that seniors will surely enjoy.

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Overview of Auberge at Naperville

Auberge at Naperville provides memory care and respite care in Naperville, IL. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care or a temporary stay while a caregiver is away or recovering.

Auberge at Naperville has 50 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents can get to know each other. Its one-bed housing option is suited to a resident living alone.

A Walk Score of 60 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently. Pets are allowed, and Welltower Tenant Group operates the community.

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Overview of Voyage Senior Living – Murphysboro East

Voyage Senior Living, Murphysboro East provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Murphysboro, IL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

With three care levels available, the community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The home has 50 beds, placing it among smaller communities where staff and residents can get to know one another.

A Walk Score of 62 means some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently. The Voyage Senior Living operates the community.

Contact Voyage Senior Living – Murphysboro East

Overview of St. James Villas Wellness, Rehab Villas

St. James Villas Wellness – Rehab Villas provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and specialized services in Crete, Illinois. The community provides ongoing clinical support with nursing services. Rehabilitation services also provide recovery support to improve residents’ ability to function. Moreover, specialized services include palliative care, pain management, cardiac care, respiratory therapy, and wound care.

The community has 60 beds, a size that falls between a small and large setting without indicating a particular living experience. Notably, it is currently fully occupied, with an average length of stay of 151 days. Residents also receive a total of 2 hours and 26 minutes of nursing care daily. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care costs.

Moreover, an outdoor patio provides a place for residents to spend time outside, while the ice cream parlor offers an on-site setting for a casual treat. A salon and barber shop also provide grooming services at the community, and religious programs offer organized faith based activities.

Contact St. James Villas Wellness, Rehab Villas

Overview of Elevate Care Windsor Park

Conveniently nestled in Chicago, IL, Elevate Care Windsor Park offers a safe and convenient setting for those needing short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Residents here recover from their hospitalization, injury, or illness in spacious and welcoming accommodations tailored to their needs. An excellent care team is always available to assist residents and oversee their individualized care plans to guarantee the proper delivery of care.

The community is fully equipped to provide the services, therapies, and support residents need to successfully recover or maintain their functionality. With an all-around team of care professionals, residents here typically don’t have to move into another community for their needs. Here, everyone is met with genuine care that allows them to recover with ease.

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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.