Willow Falls, located in Crest Hill, IL, is an exemplary senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community offers a worry-free retirement experience by providing quality services and amenities in the comfort of a secure environment surrounded by trees and beautifully landscaped lawns. As part of the independent living setup, utilities are already included in the monthly rent, taking away the mental load of balancing finances for home bills.
Additionally, the community also offers chef-prepared meals, and bi-weekly housekeeping services for better convenience. Transportation for outside appointments such as getting medical services, going on shopping trips or outings, are also offered. Furthermore, the community’s calendar is packed with planned activities, events, and entertainment, providing residents with new experiences as well as opportunities to live their life to the fullest.
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Willow Falls Senior Living | MC AL IL | Crest Hill | 113
Facility
113
IL AVG
80
Rank
#71 / 379 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
IL AVG
51
Rank
#229 / 585 | - | Willow Falls Al Operations, LLC | 4 | 13
Facility
13
IL AVG
7
Rank
#234 / 276 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#228 / 276 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
3
Rank
#202 / 315 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#222 / 315 | - |
| Trustwell Living Cherryvale Place | MC AL RC | Rockford (Cherry Valley) | 98
Facility
98
IL AVG
80
Rank
#97 / 379 | No |
30
Facility
30
IL AVG
51
Rank
#455 / 585 | A+ | Rockford Al/Mc, LLC | 8 | - | - | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
3
Rank
#202 / 315 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#222 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Rochester | MC AL HOS IL | Rochester | 60
Facility
60
IL AVG
80
Rank
#211 / 379 | Yes |
3
Facility
3
IL AVG
51
Rank
#577 / 585 | A- | Carriage Crossing Senior Living Rochester, LLC | 5 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#136 / 276 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#109 / 276 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
3
Rank
#242 / 315 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#258 / 315 | - |
| Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care | MC AL IL | Lake In The Hills | 88
Facility
88
IL AVG
80
Rank
#121 / 379 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
IL AVG
51
Rank
#455 / 585 | - | Al-Mc Lake In Hills Associates, LLC | 4 | 10
Facility
10
IL AVG
7
Rank
#219 / 276 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#203 / 276 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
3
Rank
#142 / 315 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#302 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Encore Memory Care at Bolingbrook | MC RC | Bolingbrook | 42
Facility
42
IL AVG
80
Rank
#293 / 379 | No |
55
Facility
55
IL AVG
51
Rank
#257 / 585 | - | Encore Illinois, LLC | 1 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
7
Rank
#88 / 276 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#165 / 276 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
3
Rank
#142 / 315 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#165 / 315 | - |
| Bickford of Moline | MC AL | Moline | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
80
Rank
#343 / 379 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
IL AVG
51
Rank
#302 / 585 | - | Moline Bickford Cottage, LLC | 5 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
7
Rank
#88 / 276 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#82 / 276 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
3
Rank
#142 / 315 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#222 / 315 | - |
| Charter Memory Care of Moline | MC AL RC | Moline (Villa Park) | 41
Facility
41
IL AVG
80
Rank
#297 / 379 | No |
60
Facility
60
IL AVG
51
Rank
#210 / 585 | - | - | 4 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
7
Rank
#88 / 276 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#86 / 276 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
3
Rank
#142 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | - |
| Stillwater Senior Living, LLC | MC AL NH | Edwardsville | 80
Facility
80
IL AVG
80
Rank
#140 / 379 | No |
85
Facility
85
IL AVG
51
Rank
#64 / 585 | - | - | 6 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#136 / 276 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#96 / 276 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
3
Rank
#62 / 315 | 11
Facility
11
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#314 / 315 | - |
| Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center | MC RC | Normal | 38
Facility
38
IL AVG
80
Rank
#310 / 379 | No |
32
Facility
32
IL AVG
51
Rank
#441 / 585 | - | Normal Senior Housing I Opco, LLC | 5 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 276 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#67 / 276 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
3
Rank
#293 / 315 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#292 / 315 | Companion / Private Studio |
| Assisted Living at Franciscan Village | MC AL IL NH SNF | Lemont | 34
Facility
34
IL AVG
80
Rank
#329 / 379 | No |
4
Facility
4
IL AVG
51
Rank
#572 / 585 | - | - | 1 | 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 | - |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 368 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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.
Warm and inviting, Carriage Crossing of Rochester is an excellent senior living community in Rochester, IL, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and hospice care. The community features thoughtfully designed apartments and a wealth of amenities designed to help residents live a socially active lifestyle all year round. With a compassionate care team available to provide care and assistance 24/7, residents are guaranteed to live a well-supported life. Moreover, the community’s INSPYRE memory care program helps residents dealing with memory loss to live a fulfilling life with comprehensive care and gentle daily programming.
At Carriage Crossing of Rochester, residents are provided a nurturing environment with plenty of opportunities to stay active, engaged, and holistically healthy. From a variety of on-site and social activities to convenient services like housekeeping and laundry, and chauffeured transportation, residents have everything they need to live a convenient life. Residents also enjoy delicious meals and snacks daily and access to amenities such as salon & spa services, a game room, a library, a cafe, and a beautiful outdoor courtyard for relaxing and hanging out.
Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care
Melody Living boasts a luxurious and professional memory care and assisted living environment that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. The renowned reputation of the community has gained its trusted, loyal customers on the fantastic customer service received from its other sister communities in Illinois. The up-and-coming branch in Lake in the Hills will undoubtedly exceed expectations. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options, seniors can expect a lifestyle built on luxury and dedication when it comes to what the community has to offer.
Melody Living has built a community centered on residents living the best life they can. The retirement home provides convenient services such as transportation, enrichment activities, engaging programs, and recreational activities; community amenities include private apartments with sweeping views, a game room, outdoor playgrounds, and beautifully designed common areas.
Cherish every moment of your golden years with Encore Memory Care at Bolingbrook, a distinct senior living community in Lily Cache Lane, Bolingbrook, IL, that focuses on memory care. With different levels of care, as well as respite care, the community goes above and beyond to provide the highest quality of care and assistance for individuals with dementia and other memory-related needs to ensure they are well-cared for. Moreover, personalized care is provided around the clock for seniors to thrive and live their lives to the fullest.
The community promotes a stress-free and welcoming environment to enhance residents’ cognition better and allow them to enjoy their golden years wholly. Residents also seek comfort in food and satisfy their cravings with healthy and delicious meals. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes and a serene environment, Encore Memory Care at Bolingbrook is ideal for seniors aiming to make every moment of their retirement count.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assisted Living at Franciscan Village is a 34-bed senior living community situated at 11400 Theresa Drive in Lemont, Illinois. Managed by Franciscan Communities, Inc., this nonprofit, faith-based organization serves Cook County within a larger continuing care campus that integrates independent living and skilled nursing. The community operates under a mission-driven model, offering residents a full spectrum of care levels to support aging in place.
Adherence to Illinois’s Assisted Living and Shared Housing Establishment Act ensures the community provides 24-hour medical supervision and specialized care coordination. While assisted living components do not receive federal CMS star ratings, current 2026 filings show the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on its most recent standard licensure surveys. A December 2025 complaint investigation found the facility in full compliance, with no recorded fines or enforcement actions in the current cycle. Monthly costs for studio apartments start at approximately $3,410, though the facility does not explicitly list Medicaid acceptance in available 2026 data.
Professional medical teams, including licensed nurses and certified assistants, are on-site 24/7 to manage medication protocols, diabetic monitoring, and activities of daily living. The clinical model incorporates “Franciscan Care Solutions,” which provides personalized rehabilitation and short-term respite care tailored to individual functional goals. Residents in the memory care neighborhood benefit from specialized engagement programs and secure environments designed to promote safety and cognitive health. The community also coordinates with visiting physicians and psychiatric partners to ensure a comprehensive healthcare continuum.
The campus features a variety of floor plans, including private studios and one-bedroom units equipped with emergency response systems and safety-focused bathrooms. All-inclusive monthly fees cover restaurant-style dining with locally sourced meals, weekly housekeeping, and personal laundry services.
A wellness center, a library, an on-site chapel for daily Mass, and a full-service beauty salon. Residents enjoy secure landscaped courtyards and walking paths, while the social calendar is anchored by the “Wellbeing” and “Engagement” program pillars, featuring daily exercise classes and cultural outings. For local medical visits and shopping, the facility provides scheduled transportation to ensure residents remain connected to the Lemont area.
Older adults seeking a mission-driven, faith-based environment with a clean regulatory record and tiered care levels may find this campus appropriate. To assess the current atmosphere and quality performance, prospective residents should contact the administrator directly to request staffing disclosures and schedule a tour of the residential neighborhoods.
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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
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
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
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
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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.




















