Page 17 of Best Memory Care in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 368 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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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: 80The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake
MC
RC
Crystal Lake
38
Facility 38
IL AVG 80
Rank #310 / 379
No
47
Facility 47
IL AVG 51
Rank #325 / 585
-41 Management, LLC1
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 276
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #165 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
-
Brookdale at Home® Lake View
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Chicago (Lake View East)
41
Facility 41
IL AVG 80
Rank #297 / 379
Yes
90
Facility 90
IL AVG 51
Rank #34 / 585
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 15
Rank #3 / 189
Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View, LLC2
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
-
Lincolnwood Place
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Lincolnwood
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 80
Rank #275 / 379
No
51
Facility 51
IL AVG 51
Rank #296 / 585
-Ga Hc Reit II Lincolnwood Trs Sub, LLC8
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 7
Rank #219 / 276
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #134 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Emerald Place
MC
AL
Glenview
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 80
Rank #180 / 379
Yes
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 51
Rank #229 / 585
-Anthem Glenview Management LLC6
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 7
Rank #245 / 276
3.7
Facility 3.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #237 / 276
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 3
Rank #293 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed Suite
Sunrise of Willowbrook
MC
AL
HOS
Willowbrook
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 80
Rank #135 / 379
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 51
Rank #281 / 585
-Szr Willowbrook Opco, LLC4
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #136 / 276
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #117 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #242 / 315
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #302 / 315
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Gurnee
MC
AL
HOS
Gurnee
59
Facility 59
IL AVG 80
Rank #222 / 379
Yes
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 51
Rank #561 / 585
1Welltower Opco Group LLC6
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #136 / 276
0.7
Facility 0.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #96 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Flats by Clark Lindsey (Expansion)
MC
ADC
AL
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Urbana
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 80
Rank #192 / 379
Yes
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 51
Rank #549 / 585
-Clark-Lindsey Village, Inc3
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 7
Rank #213 / 276
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #213 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Park Vista – North Hill
MC
AL
IL
East Moline (Park Vista)
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 80
Rank #335 / 379
Yes
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 51
Rank #345 / 585
-Gbinvestmentss 1, LLC3
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 276
0.7
Facility 0.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #96 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
-
Brookdale Hoffman Estates
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Hoffman Estates
-Yes
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 51
Rank #382 / 585
-Blc-Devonshire Of Hoffman Estates, LLC2
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #67 / 276
0.5
Facility 0.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #86 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Springs at Monarch Landing
MC
CCRC
NH
RC
SNF
Naperville (Naperville Park District)
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 80
Rank #343 / 379
Yes
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 51
Rank #477 / 585
-Monarch Landing Opco (Sl-Vii) LLC5
12
Facility 12
IL AVG 7
Rank #229 / 276
2.4
Facility 2.4
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #197 / 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

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Overview of Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake

Encore Memory Care, located in Crystal Lake, IL, is a senior living community specializing in caring for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. As part of their memory care services, they provide their residents with custom care plans coordinated with health care providers to ensure that all their medical care needs are met. Additionally, the community provides 24/7 on-site support and emergency call response, licensed nursing and visiting physicians, as well as assistance with medical appointment coordination.

The staff also ensures that the residents are safe when doing daily activities, providing assistance with tasks such as bathing and dressing. Furthermore, residents are also provided three meals per day with menu selections approved by a certified dietician, and housekeeping and laundry services, for convenience, as well as maintenance of the living environment.

Contact Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake

Overview of Brookdale at Home® Lake View

Enjoy our independence for as long as possible with Brookdale at Home Lake View, a dedicated home care provider based in Chicago, IL that offers a range of in-home care services. This includes companion care, personal care, and respite care. Brookdale’s team of professional caregivers is experienced in serving people who want to enjoy their independence for as long as possible while receiving the support they require.

Brookdale at Home Lake View’s dedicated team can help with a wide variety of tasks and services, ranging from meal preparation and housekeeping to pet care and medication assistance, so seniors can spend more time doing the things they truly love. Understanding that their caregivers are vital to their endeavor, Brookdale at Home conducts thorough background checks and screenings to select highly qualified caregivers seniors can feel comfortable around.

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Lincolnwood Place

7000 N Mccormick Blvd, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Overview of Lincolnwood Place

Overlooking the vibrant community of Lincolnwood, IL, Lincolnwood Place is an upscale senior living community that offers a variety of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term care, and skilled nursing. As a Continuous Care Retirement Community, the community ensures residents a seamless transition should their needs change. Featuring a range of floor plans, including a studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures residents a comfortable living space.

Residents feel safe, secure, and attended to in the community with a team of compassionate team members available to provide care 24/7. The community ensures plenty of enjoyable opportunities with a broad range of activities and amenities, such as a barbershop, fitness center, a theater, rehabilitation gym, a library, courtyard, and spacious community rooms. Residents feel appreciated through carefully curated meals and menus tailored to their needs and preferences.

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Overview of Emerald Place

Thrive in a setting tailored to your needs in Emerald Place, a reliable community in Glenview, IL designed for residents needing memory care. Here, residents receive compassionate care and support in a calming setting that nurtures their physical, mental, and social needs. From having daily living assistance, access to clinical services, and extensive safety programs and features, residents here are bound to experience the utmost comfort in a very secure environment.

The community fosters an enriched and fulfilling lifestyle through its therapeutic activities tailored to various levels of ability. Residents also maintain proper nutrition with healthy and tasty meals prepared to accommodate their unique dietary needs and preferences. At Emerald Place, they continuously strive to give residents top-notch care and excellent support to help them lead fulfilling lives despite their challenges.

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Sunrise of Willowbrook

6300 Clarendon Hills Rd, Willowbrook, IL 60527
Overview of Sunrise of Willowbrook

Nestled in the harmonious community of Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, IL, Sunrise of Willowbrook is a distinguished senior living community providing assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. The community features a spectrum of elegant and pet-friendly floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and companion suites. With a compassionate and well-trained team available round-the-clock, the community promises a comfortable and safe residence.

Sunrise of Willowbrook values its residents’ individuality, collaborating with them and their loved ones to craft care plans tailored to their specific needs and aspirations. Reignite your passion and explore new interests with engaging activities. Delight with healthy and delicious meals prepared based on seniors’ tastes and dietary needs. Proving its exceptional quality, the community was awarded by AHCA/NCAL with the Bronze National Quality Award.

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Overview of Sunrise of Gurnee

Situated in the friendly neighborhood of North Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL, Sunrise of Gurnee is an astounding senior living community providing a variety of living options including assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. With elegant and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and companion suites, the community ensures comfort and safety. Experience a worry-free lifestyle with an experienced, compassionate, and well-trained team handling the cleaning and other mundane activities for you.

Sunrise of Gurnee collaborates with seniors and their loved ones to devise a care plan that best matches their needs and aspirations. From activities to dining, the community focuses on the interests and strengths of its residents. With an innovative approach, the community strives to satisfy seniors’ nutritional requirements and cravings. The community proves its exceptional quality with several recognitions on its belt including AHCA/NCAL’s Gold National Quality Award in 2018 and US News and World Report’s Best Assisted Living in 2024, among others.

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Overview of The Flats by Clark Lindsey (expansion)

ClarkLindsey, East Central Illinois’ first and only nonprofit Life Plan Community, offers a retirement living experience on a stunning 27-acre campus bordering Urbana’s Meadowbrook Park and the University of Illinois at Champaign. The community’s extensive services and amenities make retirement living easy and carefree, allowing residents to spend their time doing the things they want to do, not the things they have to do. ClarkLindsey strives to foster a culture of excellence centered around well-being and encompassing its four core values: meaningful life, engaged staff, inclusive community, and excellence.

As a Life Plan Community, ClarkLindsey provides multiple levels of care on its campus, ensuring that residents have a place to live for the rest of their lives, even as their health needs change over time. The community offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services, with the new MeadowLark expansion set to include catered assisted living and memory care assisted living apartments. Residents have access to many amenities, services, and activities on the ClarkLindsey campus, including social gatherings, fitness activities, award-winning gardens, and picturesque views of the prairie. The community is excited to expand the possibilities with a new building project, including a modern three-story apartment building with catered assisted living and memory care assisted living apartments, and another three-story apartment building with independent living apartments.

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Overview of Park Vista – North Hill

Located in East Moline, IL, Park Vista North Hill is a distinguished assisted living community that prioritizes the well-being and comfort of its residents. The compassionate staff understands the significance of family and strives to make a positive difference in the lives of each individual. With a focus on personalized care, Park Vista North Hill creates a warm and inviting senior living community that feels like home. 
Residents at Park Vista North Hill can enjoy the security and convenience of a senior retirement community while experiencing the comforts of home. Their memory care facility offers private rooms, along with a common area, dining area, lounge, and outdoor patio, providing ample space for relaxation and socialization. Each room is thoughtfully designed with abundant lighting and spaciousness, ensuring a comfortable and secure living environment. Park Vista North Hill offers a dedicated and supportive community where residents can thrive and receive the specialized care they deserve.

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Overview of Brookdale Hoffman Estates

Burrowed in the peaceful neighborhood of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Brookdale Hoffman Estates is an excellent senior living community that offers a lifestyle that combines comfort and care within a hotel-style community. Catering to both independent living and assisted living residents, this community ensures that seniors can enjoy the lifestyle they desire while having access to the care they may need as their needs change. With a focus on individualized care, Brookdale Hoffman Estates provides personalized service plans that are flexible and tailored to meet each resident’s specific requirements.

Brookdale Hoffman Estates features a range of amenities designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. From a fitness center to a library and arts and crafts studio, there are plenty of activities to keep residents engaged and active. The community also features a fishing pond, golf course, gardening/greenhouse area, and clinic. Full-service dining, concierge services, and pet-friendly apartments with utilities and maintenance included ensure a worry-free lifestyle. Additionally, a highly skilled team is available 24/7 to respond to any emergencies, providing peace of mind for residents and their families.

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Overview of The Springs at Monarch Landing

The Springs at Monarch Landing ensures that every aspect of residential wellness is stimulated to create the best version of themselves. They promote an engaging and enriching lifestyle for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The vibrant community offers a home-like atmosphere that can elevate the senior living experience. The Springs at Grand Park is where seniors nurture their holistic needs.

The residential independent and assisted living housing offers private apartments with full kitchens and private bathrooms. The memory care unit has more services given to residents regarding specifically designed programs that stimulate cognitive retention. All residents are encouraged to live a worry-free lifestyle by assisting seniors with daily activities.

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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 368 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.