Page 17 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. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Three Crowns Park
MC
AL
CCRC
NH
RC
SNF
Evanston
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 87
Rank #294 / 307
No
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 50
Rank #74 / 357
--Three Crowns Park6
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 7
Rank #158 / 225
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #103 / 225
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #100 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Porter Place
MC
Tinley Park
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 87
Rank #165 / 307
No
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 50
Rank #231 / 357
-A+Anthem Tinley Park Management, LLC3
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 7
Rank #139 / 225
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #130 / 225
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 3
Rank #206 / 250
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #221 / 250
Companion Suite / Private Suite
Aperion Care Evanston
MC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Evanston
-No
88
Facility 88
IL AVG 50
Rank #27 / 357
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 13
Rank #40 / 139
A+-13
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 7
Rank #205 / 225
2.2
Facility 2.2
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #150 / 225
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 3
Rank #246 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
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
-
The Sheridan at Park Ridge
MC
AL
RC
Park Ridge
100
Facility 100
IL AVG 87
Rank #90 / 307
No
75
Facility 75
IL AVG 50
Rank #56 / 357
--Hsre Park Ridge, LLC2
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 7
Rank #172 / 225
5.0
Facility 5.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #214 / 225
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #148 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Charter Senior Living of Moline
MC
AL
RC
Moline (Autumn Trails)
41
Facility 41
IL AVG 87
Rank #249 / 307
Yes
32
Facility 32
IL AVG 50
Rank #275 / 357
--Snh Al Trs, Inc3
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 225
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #103 / 225
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 250
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #124 / 250
Suite / 1 Bed
The Courtyard at McHenry
MC
AL
IL
Mchenry
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 87
Rank #130 / 307
No
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 50
Rank #282 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
-Encore Mchenry LLC3
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 7
Rank #179 / 225
3.7
Facility 3.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #190 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #42 / 250
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #169 / 250
-
Charter Memory Care of Moline
MC
AL
RC
Moline (Villa Park)
41
Facility 41
IL AVG 87
Rank #249 / 307
No
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 50
Rank #119 / 357
---4
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #64 / 225
0.5
Facility 0.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #64 / 225
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #100 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
-
Stillwater Senior Living, LLC
MC
AL
NH
Edwardsville
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 87
Rank #130 / 307
No
85
Facility 85
IL AVG 50
Rank #33 / 357
---6
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 225
0.7
Facility 0.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #72 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #42 / 250
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #249 / 250
-
Heartis Village Peoria Assisted Living
MC
AL
Peoria
108
Facility 108
IL AVG 87
Rank #78 / 307
Yes
29
Facility 29
IL AVG 50
Rank #287 / 357
--Heartis Peoria Partners, L.p4
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #64 / 225
0.5
Facility 0.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #64 / 225
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #100 / 250
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #169 / 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 Three Crowns Park

Three Crowns Park in Evanston offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving to more intensive care may not require leaving the community. The home has 18 beds. That creates a small setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom residences, with the two bedroom option accommodating a couple moving together.

The area has a Walk Score of 68 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be handled on foot. Shops, a pharmacy, and cafes may be reachable by walking, giving a resident who no longer drives a way to complete some nearby errands independently.

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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 Aperion Care Evanston

Aperion Care Evanston is an affordable health and rehabilitation center in the city. A comprehensive community that presents a resort-like lifestyle with world-class hospitality offered to each unique individual with personal needs. The health and rehabilitation center’s nursing approach is focused on specialized therapies that contribute to a speedy recovery.

Aperion Care’s specialization emphasizes skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and memory care services. The dedicated team of caregivers strives to meet and follow a resident’s individualized care plan for a maximum healing journey. Amenities include a library, a courtyard, a family visitation room, daily meals provided, and a hair salon.

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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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Overview of The Sheridan at Park Ridge

Located in the charming urban setting of Park Ridge, IL, The Sheridan at Park Ridge is a leading senior living community that offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Care. The community provides a modern, sophisticated environment where seniors can enjoy top-tier services and amenities. Residents experience a relaxed and fulfilling quality of life with attentive, personal care. From the stylish accommodations to the vibrant atmosphere, The Sheridan at Park Ridge ensures a rewarding and enjoyable living experience for its residents.

The community at The Sheridan at Park Ridge features an array of amenities and programs designed to cater to every resident’s needs. Seniors can enjoy the creative art studio, fireside patio, enclosed memory garden, entertainment room, and bistro and bar. The restaurant-style dining room with a pizza oven offers delightful meals, while the beauty salon and barber shop ensure residents look and feel their best. Additional conveniences include on-site maintenance personnel, accessible transportation, a friendly concierge, and fitness facilities such as the exercise gym and Be Fit Fitness Studio.

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Moline

Settled in the peaceful community of Moline, IL, Charter Senior Living of Moline is an uplifting senior living community that offers a pleasant environment for assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Residents are guaranteed to receive utmost care and assistance with an experienced team of caregivers available anytime. A range of floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom, two- bedroom apartments, and companion suites are available for residents to choose from.

Residents can continue doing their passions or explore new interests with an array of engaging activities and wonderful amenities available within and nearby the community. The community provides inviting common spaces, such as a cafe & bistro, library, lovely dining areas, spacious community rooms, and gorgeous outdoor areas. With housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance taken care of, residents are free to indulge in the great things the community offers.

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The Courtyard at McHenry

3300 Charles J Miller Memorial Hwy, Mchenry, IL 60050
Overview of The Courtyard at McHenry

The Courtyard at McHenry offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in McHenry, Illinois. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover. The community has 80 beds and is operated by Encore Mchenry. A fitness center provides space for exercise, while the movie theater and library offer on site options for leisure and reading; with a Walk Score of 30, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Charter Memory Care of Moline

Charter Memory Care of Moline provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Moline, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time away or recovery; the combination of assisted living and memory care may also fit a resident whose needs change without requiring a move to a different community.

The community is in the Villa Park neighborhood and has 41 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Snh Al Trs operates Charter Memory Care of Moline.

Programs include Short-Term Stays and Flourish Programming, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care. The area has a Walk Score of 60 out of 100 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Stillwater Senior Living

Stillwater Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care and nursing care in Edwardsville, Illinois. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Nursing care supports residents who need clinical care beyond daily-task assistance, and the combination of care types may suit someone whose needs change over time.

The community has 80 beds. Its Memory Care Lakeside Neighborhood gives memory care residents a designated setting, while Assisted Living Suites provide suite accommodations for assisted living residents. A Walk Score of 85 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Heartis Village Peoria Assisted Living

Heartis Village of Peoria offers luxury assisted living and memory care services. The community screams elegance and luxury; residents are guaranteed to enjoy their stay because of the building’s astonishing, beautifully decorated interiors– adding to the community’s charm. The home strongly presents a warm, welcoming environment with resort-like hospitality that brings a vibrant lifestyle. Heartis Village ensures a life well-spent dedicated to providing compassionate care for their residents, making the elderly and their families feel secure and comfortable knowing that they are in good hands.

Thanks to the community’s accommodations and convenience, the Heartis lifestyle means elevated and enhanced everyday living. Amenities and services include an art studio, a game room, an on-site movie theater called the Village Theatre, the LaSalle Library, the Grand View restaurant, the River City bistro; services include 24/7 emergency call system, scheduled transportation, housekeeping and laundry, nursing care, and stimulating memory care 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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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.