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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, Inc | 3 | 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 Evanston | 5 | - | - | 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) LLC | 4 | 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) LLC | 3 | -
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 Circle | 5 | -
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 Creek | 9 | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 Park | 7 | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 Nevitt | 3 | -
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, LLC | 5 | - | - | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Private Rooms |
Covenant Living at Windsor Park is a trusted continuing care community in Carol Stream, IL, offering various levels of care. With independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation available under one campus, residents enjoy a seamless transition between care levels for their ever-changing needs. Those seeking temporary stays to give their family and other caregivers a much-deserved break from caregiving can opt for respite care with access to main services, amenities, and activities.
The community also offers an array of engaging activities and convenient access to local shopping, entertainment, and outdoor spaces to help residents maintain an active and vibrant lifestyle. They also boast a well-equipped wellness center and carefully curated menu of healthy meals to ensure residents can easily maintain their overall well-being. At Covenant Living at Windsor Park, they always strive to deliver excellent care services in a comforting and nurturing environment tailored for residents’ comfort and happiness.
Located in the beautiful setting of Euclid Avenue, Prospect Heights, IL, Eden Vista Prospect Heights is an astounding senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community works closely with seniors to carefully devise a care plan that best suits their needs and preferences. With a well-trained and reliable care team attending to seniors’ daily living activities, families can keep their peace of mind knowing their loved ones are well-cared for.
Enrich retirement with a variety of engaging activities and exciting events that aims to keep residents happy and well-engaged. Meals are also freshly-prepared to ensure residents enjoy hassle-free dining. Eden Vista Prospect Heights goes above and beyond to provide a safe place for seniors to make the most of their best years blissfully.
Green Leaf Senior Living is a nurse-founded memory care community in Peoria, IL, that offers 24-hour care for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Here, older adults can keep their peace of mind, as high-quality care is provided in a stress-free and home-like environment. Three healthy meals, recreational activities, and assistance with activities of daily living are also offered to maintain residents’ independence without hassles. The community doubles its efforts to provide high-quality care to ensure older adults are safe and comfortable in their later years.
Focusing on enhancing residents’ cognition, meaningful activities and social events are conducted. A library, an exercise room, and a craft room are just some of the community’s cozy amenities that aim to provide residents with a place for leisure and relaxation. With its ideal setting in the tree-lined neighborhood of Peoria, residents will surely have a relaxing and worry-free retirement. As one of the trusted memory care communities in Illinois, the community continuously adheres to exceptional standards of care.
Settled in the beautiful grounds of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Northbrook Inn is an inviting senior living community that provides an engaging environment for memory care. Residents dealing with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss experience exceptional care and support at the comfort of their well-designed apartments. Each residences are built with safety features like window sensors, motion sensors, and long pull cords for a safe and secure living. A dedicated and well-trained team is available to care for residents quickly whenever needed.
Enriching all aspects of residents’ well-being, the community conducts an array of activities, events and special projects that focuses on the mind, body, and spirit. Residents are free to unleash and improve their creativity with various arts classes, maintain their strength with unique exercise classes, or enhance their cognitive skills with personalized musical experiences. The community ensures residents’ nutritional and dietary needs are met with restaurant-style service and made from scratch meals. With exceptional care, services, and wonderful activities, the community warrants a comfortable and rewarding living experience.
Ascension Living Nazarethville Place is a highly regarded nursing home in Des Plaines, IL, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community has a comfortable and welcoming environment. A maintenance-free lifestyle is also guaranteed, as 24-hour care, housekeeping, and nutritious meals are provided. Through personalized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care to recover and return to their routines with ease.
Fun gatherings, light exercises, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and have fun. Spacious outdoors and cozy lounges also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Holy Family Medical Center and public transportation are also available in the area, providing residents with quick access to their necessities. This nursing home is a trusted choice for senior living in Illinois, especially with its high-quality services and well-maintained amenities.
Victorian Village Health and Wellness Center is a nursing home in Homer Glen, IL, offering assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With an intimate and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind during their stay. Restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and 24-hour care are among the exceptional services dedicated to enriching residents’ quality of life. The community also strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences through personalized care plans.
Live entertainment, exercises, and gardening are just some of the activities that aim to keep residents active and encourage interactions. Walking paths and lively gathering areas also ensure residents can focus on their recovery and wellness. Restaurants and shops are also available in the area, providing residents with easy access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a good option for senior living in Illinois.
Central Baptist Village is a non-profit, 97-resident senior living community in Norridge, Illinois, that operates at full capacity. Founded in 1896, the facility is owned by Anna-Liisa Lacroix, led by Executive Director Dawn Mondschein, and functions as both an assisted living and skilled nursing home. They accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Since the average length of stay is 424 days, the population is a mix of people finishing up short-term rehabilitation and residents there for permanent long-term care.
The nursing staff provides an average of 4 hours and 33 minutes of direct care to each resident every day. That daily hands-on time breaks down to 1 hour and 6 minutes from registered nurses, 33 minutes from licensed practical nurses, and 2 hours and 49 minutes from certified nurse aides. This 24-hour clinical support covers physical rehabilitation services alongside three distinct tiers of memory support, including the Bridge Care and Campus programs.
For day-to-day life, the community hosts general spiritual activities to serve seniors of all faiths. The surrounding urban neighborhood is highly walkable, scoring an 87 out of 100, which makes it easy for visitors to access public transit and nearby services on foot.
Older adults exploring care options can contact the main desk to ask about the different memory care programs, check on room openings, or schedule a tour of the property. The business office is also available to explain how Medicare and Medicaid coverages apply to the monthly billing.
River Glen of St. Charles is an exceptional senior living community in Kane County, St. Charles, IL, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care. A considerate and capable team of caregivers are always on standby to provide care and assistance anytime the residents need it. Those needing support with daily routine are offered with compassionate assistance with personal care, mobility, and medication administration.
The community doubles their effort in supporting residents with their needs so they can focus on enjoying their days their way without the hassles of cleaning, commuting, maintenance, or doing the laundry. With most of the chores handled, residents can focus on exploring the community amenities or engaging in the vibrant calendar of activities. Residents can treat themselves to a new look at the salon, breathe in the fresh air in beautifully landscaped lawns, or settle in with friends in the cozy movie room for a special movie screening. Whatever your heart desires, River Glen of St. Charles will help you make it come true.
Prairieview at The Garlands is a 50-bed assisted living and rehabilitation community at 6000 Garlands Lane in Barrington, Illinois. Owned by Barrington Venture Holding Company LLC, the facility is part of an expansive 31-acre continuing care retirement community (CCRC) serving Lake County with a full continuum of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The campus maintains a Walk Score of 89, providing high pedestrian access to Barrington’s central shops and services.
Adherence to state-licensed residential standards ensures 24-hour medical supervision and campus-wide clinical coordination. While state-licensed facilities 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 single administrative deficiency regarding emergency drill documentation was noted in early 2025 but was addressed through a formal plan of correction. Occupancy remains robust at 88%, significantly outpacing the Illinois state average.
Nursing availability is a key differentiator, with RN hours per resident per day trending 164% above the Illinois state average. Professional medical support is available 24/7 through a team of licensed nurses and personal care assistants who manage medication administration, diabetic monitoring, and activities of daily living. The clinical model integrates on-site physical and occupational therapy, alongside specialized respite and hospice care coordination. Staffing levels are significantly higher than regional norms, providing a high degree of clinical oversight for medically complex residents.
Residences include luxury one- and two-bedroom floor plans featuring gourmet kitchens, oversized windows, and high-end finishes. The all-inclusive monthly model, with rates starting at approximately $5,300 for assisted living, covers housekeeping, personal laundry, and diverse dining options across four unique on-site restaurants.
Prairieview at The Garlands’ amenities are composed of a full fitness and aquatic center, a woodshop, an open art studio, and the Teddie Kossof Salonspa. The social calendar is managed by on-site staff to provide daily cultural, educational, and recreational programming tailored to resident abilities. For off-site needs, the community provides scheduled transportation for shopping and medical visits throughout the Barrington area.
Older adults seeking a resort-caliber environment with high staffing ratios and a full clinical spectrum may find this campus appropriate. Prospective residents and their representatives should visit the community to assess the 2026 quality standards and review current availability for their preferred floor plans.
A one-of-a-kind community nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of Curtis Road, Savoy, IL, Savoy Place focuses on memory care. Dedicated to improving the cognition of those with dementia and Alzheimer’s, the community provides specialized care from a compassionate and specially trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Keep peace of mind with the community’s technology-based tools, utilized for residents’ wellness.
With a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially connected. The community also accommodates special diets and serves healthy and delicious meals that satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Therapeutic activities, medication management, and clinical services are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Spend your golden years without worries with the community’s dedicated and personalized care.
Ranking Methodology
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
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.



















