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Page 17 of Best Memory Care in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 359 memory care communities in Illinois using Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in IL
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359 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 51/ 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: 86The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

Vi at The Glen
MC
NH
AL
IL
Glenview
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 86
Rank #370 / 424
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 51
Rank #310 / 648
39
Facility 39
IL AVG 18
Rank #19 / 165
A+Cc-Lake, Inc3
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 7
Rank #180 / 276
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #236 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa
Westminster Place
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Evanston (Grant Street)
105
Facility 105
IL AVG 86
Rank #115 / 424
Yes
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #392 / 648
--------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Mather
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Evanston (Davis Street)
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 86
Rank #399 / 424
Yes
95
Facility 95
IL AVG 51
Rank #18 / 648
--The Mather Evanston5--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Springs at Monarch Landing
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Naperville (Naperville Park District)
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 86
Rank #388 / 424
Yes
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 51
Rank #517 / 648
--Monarch Landing Opco (Sl-Vii) LLC4
12
Facility 12
IL AVG 7
Rank #229 / 276
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #251 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Radford Green at Sedgebrook
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Lincolnshire
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 86
Rank #364 / 424
No
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 51
Rank #448 / 648
--Sedgebrook Opco (Sl-Vii) LLC3
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mercy Circle Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Chicago (Mount Greenwood)
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 86
Rank #335 / 424
Yes
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #392 / 648
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 18
Rank #125 / 165
-Mercy Circle5
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
GreenFields of Geneva
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Geneva
77
Facility 77
IL AVG 86
Rank #192 / 424
Yes
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 51
Rank #610 / 648
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 18
Rank #93 / 165
A+Nfp Friendship Village Of Mill Creek9
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 7
Rank #248 / 276
2.7
Facility 2.7
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #246 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #242 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Wesley Village Retirement Center
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Macomb
73
Facility 73
IL AVG 86
Rank #202 / 424
No
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 51
Rank #618 / 648
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Bella Terra Streamwood
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Streamwood
214
Facility 214
IL AVG 86
Rank #21 / 424
No
74
Facility 74
IL AVG 51
Rank #135 / 648
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Avantara Long Grove
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Long Grove (Edgebrook Downs)
195
Facility 195
IL AVG 86
Rank #32 / 424
No
34
Facility 34
IL AVG 51
Rank #465 / 648
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 18
Rank #67 / 165
--9
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 7
Rank #253 / 276
3.1
Facility 3.1
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #253 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #242 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
-
Covenant Living at Windsor Park
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Carol Stream
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 86
Rank #208 / 424
No
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 51
Rank #523 / 648
--Covenant Living At Windsor Park7
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #136 / 276
0.6
Facility 0.6
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #161 / 276
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 3
Rank #268 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Eden Vista Prospect Heights
MC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Prospect Heights
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 86
Rank #380 / 424
No
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 51
Rank #380 / 648
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Green Leaf Senior Living
MC
RC
Peoria
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 86
Rank #404 / 424
No
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 51
Rank #440 / 648
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 18
Rank #125 / 165
-Erin Taylor Nevitt3
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Private Rooms
Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Northbrook
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 86
Rank #299 / 424
No
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 51
Rank #535 / 648
-A-Northbrook Memory Care, LLC5--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Suite
Ascension Living Nazarethville Place
MC
ADC
AL
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Des Plaines
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 86
Rank #218 / 424
Yes
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 51
Rank #509 / 648
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Overview of Trustwell Living Cherryvale Place

Save yourself the stress and worry of finding the perfect memory care community for your near and dear grappling with the challenges that follow a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or any form of dementia, with Trustwell Living Cherryvale Place. Place your trust in a memory care facility that offers compassionate, senior-centered care programs that fit the needs of each and every resident, while also providing a warm and comfortable living environment.

Your loved one will surely enjoy settling into Trustwell’s family-oriented approach and modern luxury-style amenities that guarantee a safe and relaxing stay for residents. With top-notch medically trained staff on-call at a moment’s notice, assistance with daily living, nutritious and delicious meals, basic needs are accounted for and then some. Residents are given the perks of engaging and stimulating activities, socialization events, secure spaces to rest in, as well as fun, soothing sessions with a canine or feline friend. Feel at ease with one of Rockford’s best memory care communities.

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Overview of The Carrington at Lincolnwood

The Carrington at Lincolnwood is a vibrant senior living community located in the North Chicago suburb bordering Skokie and the neighborhoods of West Ridge and North Park, Lincolnwood, IL. From the urban modern all-masonry exterior, to the warm and inviting interior décor, The Carrington certainly has a fresh and welcoming look. It is a beautiful community in a park-like setting. They also consider themselves as a green-space campus. The community sits on 13 pedestrian-friendly acres for they believe that you can elevate your retirement lifestyle by greening your living space. Spending time in green spaces such as parks, gardens, and forests—whether for a leisurely stroll, a spirited bike ride or a quiet moment on a bench—can fuel vitality and breathe life into your day.

The Carrington at Lincolnwood is located in an ideal location that is close to family, medical and professional offices, shopping and houses of worship. They are offering Assisted Living and Independent living, which makes the place a perfect home base for an active and rewarding lifestyle. In addition, they also offer specialized memory care for some of their residents. They feature open-concept kitchens, roomy bedrooms with walk-in closets, granite countertops, and the security of emergency pull-cord notification system in bathrooms, among others.

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Overview of The Landing on Dundee Senior Living

Quietly set in the convenient residential area of West Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL, The Landing on Dundee is a one-of-a-kind community that offers assisted living and memory care. There’s no need to worry about day-to-day activities with a kind and highly trained team attending to your needs and preferences. For those with dementia and other memory-related needs, the community also provides specialized memory care programs to improve their cognition. Additionally, cozy and well-designed accommodations are available at a reasonable cost to maximize comfort and safety.

Have fun with stimulating programs and engaging activities tailored to your leisure and wellness. Here, residents can look forward to mealtimes with healthy and delicious meals served to satisfy dietary needs and tastes. With the community’s hands-on care and dedicated services, residents will surely enjoy every moment of their golden years.

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Porter Place

17833 S Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Overview of Porter Place

Embraced by a blanket of green spaces and lush trees in South Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL, Porter Place is a distinct community that specializes in memory care. For those with Alzheimer’s and related-dementia, the community provides top-tier care and assistance centered on their special needs to enhance their cognition. As a 66-suite community, the community strives to provide the utmost attention they deserve for a comfortable and safe retirement.

The community utilizes their exclusive Pathways of Purpose program, empowering residents to live their later years doing the things they love. With technology-based tools and programs, residents are given quick responses for their needs. Aside from care services, fun-filled and engaging programs are also conducted to promote belongingness and an active lifestyle. Live a blissful retirement with the community’s specially designed amenities and committed care.

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Overview of Hawthorne Inn of Peru

Hawthorne Inn of Peru is a 52-bed assisted living community at 31st Street in Peru, Illinois, close to downtown. The community supplies spacious private and companion suite options, each with a private bathroom and shower. Residents enjoy daily housekeeping and linen service, with all utilities covered except phone, and meals prepared and served restaurant-style three times a day.

Daily life is anchored by certified nursing staff on-site, with nursing coverage averaging about an hour per resident day, nurse aides providing nearly three hours of attentive care per resident daily, and licensed practical nurses present for additional support. Medication assistance is provided as needed. Offerings span recreational and social activities, scheduled group transportation, complimentary wireless internet and television services, and a free membership to AJ’s Fitness Center for active residents. The location on 31st Street in Peru rates 76 on the Walk Score range, so most everyday errands can be done on foot, with many essentials within a quick walk. This walkability makes it easy for residents and visiting family to explore the neighborhood.

The facility’s state inspections have consistently found it fully complying with all assisted living regulations, with no reported deficiencies or resident complaints. Such a track record mirrors the community’s dedication to upholding care and safety standards.

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Overview of Homestead of Morrison

Homestead of Morrison is a 40-bed senior living community at 403 Scenic Street in Morrison, Illinois. Owned and operated by Homestead of Morrison, LLC, this Whiteside County facility provides both assisted living and memory care under a license active through early 2026. The campus is centrally located with a Walk Score of 71, making it one of the most accessible downtown settings in the region.

State oversight is provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health, as the facility is exempt from the federal CMS star rating system. Current 2026 data shows the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. This record is based on a September 2025 incident investigation that found the facility in full compliance with all state health and safety regulations. No fines, complaint-driven deficiencies, or enforcement actions appear in the current record.

The care model utilizes 24-hour staffing, including licensed nurses and CNAs, to provide personalized physical and cognitive support. Clinical services are designed to maximize resident independence while ensuring specialized oversight for those in the memory care wing. The medical team manages medication administration and daily hygiene assistance, tailoring protocols to each resident’s changing health status.

Residents reside in a purpose-built environment that prioritizes easy access to downtown Morrison’s shops and services.

The all-inclusive monthly model covers essential services such as professional housekeeping and laundry. Specific floor plans and amenities should be verified directly with the community, as current data focuses on the clinical and regulatory aspects of the recent 2025 licensure.

Older adults seeking a walkable, neighborhood-focused setting with a deficiency-free regulatory history may find this setting appropriate. To assess 2026 quality performance firsthand, prospective residents and their representatives should visit the campus to review staffing levels and specific memory care programming.

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Overview of Bickford of Moline

Residing in the vibrant community of Moline, IL, the Bickford of Moline is an vibrant senior living community that provides assisted living services. Large and stunning accommodations with varying floors plans are available for its residents. The community offers a residents’ monitoring system to ensure that residents are well taken care of from time to time by its compete and compassionate team.

Having above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 fresh-cooked delightful meals, weekly housekeeping, home maintenance, access to laundry facilities, and transportation services. Explore its other amenities such as the family room, game room, and library to see how beautiful the community is. Participate in diverse social activities and other life-enrichment programs to boost engagement. At Bickford of Moline, seniors can enjoy a comfortable and empowering retirement.

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Overview of Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Arcola

Experience a vibrant senior lifestyle at Carriage Crossing Arcola, an excellent senior living community in Arcola, IL, offering assisted living, memory care respite care and hospice care. Featuring spacious apartments and a wealth of convenient amenities, the community guarantees a secure and comfortable living space to its residents. With its continuum of care and 24-hour personal care assistance, Carriage Crossing ensures each residents’ needs are met.

Carriage Crossing’s experienced team is committed to delivering a senior living experience that meets the unique needs and desires for seniors at every stage of living. The community achieves this by providing a community environment rich with exceptional dining services, life-enriching opportunities, and maintenance-free living. Residents enjoy access to local dining, shopping and entertainment, complemented with the community amenities, such as beauty salon & spa services, chauffeured transportation, a cafe & soda shop, a game room & library, and beautiful outdoor courtyard for relaxing or catching up with fellow residents.

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Overview of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Relax within the peaceful spaces of the extraordinary senior living community of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center set in the quiet East Vernon Avenue, Normal, IL, providing companion living, memory care, and respite care. Optimize comfort and security with the intricately designed and spacious private and companion suites of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. A team of competent and well-trained professionals exceeds expectations in ensuring seniors receive top-tier care and support.

Committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, the community conducts enjoyable activities and engaging programs for leisure and wellness. Look forward to having a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a safe place for seniors to live a wondrous retirement while keeping their dignity in its well-lit and spacious abode.

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Overview of Silverado St. Charles Memory Care Community

A one-of-a-kind memory care community located on Main Street, St. Charles, IL, Silverado St. Charles provides memory care, respite care, and its signature brain health program, Nexus. Set within a peaceful neighborhood, seniors experience luxurious and spacious accommodations, carefully designed to cater to their unique needs. Seniors receive top-tier care and support with a team of reliable, compassionate, and extremely talented dementia care professionals giving the utmost attention and care necessary.

Silverado St. Charles fosters a blissful environment, conducting fun social events and interactive activities for seniors’ leisure and well-being. To cater to nutritional needs and preferences, the community serves healthy and delicious meals. With its stunning amenities and welcoming community, Silverado St. Charles promises a comfortable stay, free of worry and full of inspiration.

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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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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 359 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.