Page 21 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. 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. 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.
The Mather
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Evanston
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 87
Rank #291 / 307
Yes
95
Facility 95
IL AVG 50
Rank #6 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
-The Mather Evanston5--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 250
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #169 / 250
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Willow Falls Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Crest Hill
113
Facility 113
IL AVG 87
Rank #68 / 307
Yes
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 50
Rank #131 / 357
--Willow Falls Al Operations, LLC4
13
Facility 13
IL AVG 7
Rank #187 / 225
3.3
Facility 3.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #183 / 225
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #148 / 250
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #169 / 250
-
Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Rochester
MC
AL
HOS
IL
Rochester
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 87
Rank #187 / 307
Yes
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 50
Rank #353 / 357
-A-Carriage Crossing Senior Living Rochester, LLC5
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 225
0.8
Facility 0.8
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #84 / 225
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #183 / 250
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #199 / 250
-
Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
IL
Lake In The Hills
88
Facility 88
IL AVG 87
Rank #113 / 307
Yes
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 50
Rank #282 / 357
--Al-Mc Lake In Hills Associates, LLC4
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 7
Rank #172 / 225
2.5
Facility 2.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #163 / 225
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #100 / 250
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #237 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
Cary
87
Facility 87
IL AVG 87
Rank #115 / 307
Yes
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 50
Rank #142 / 357
--Cary Senior Living, LLC5
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #148 / 225
1.4
Facility 1.4
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #114 / 225
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #100 / 250
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #237 / 250
-
Sunrise of Prospect Heights
MC
AL
Prospect Heights
101
Facility 101
IL AVG 87
Rank #89 / 307
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 50
Rank #164 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
-Aspired Living Prospect Heights Opco LLC10--
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 3
Rank #206 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
Ciel at Plainfield
MC
AL
Plainfield
110
Facility 110
IL AVG 87
Rank #70 / 307
Yes
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 50
Rank #318 / 357
--Chp Park At Plainfield Il Owner, LLC3
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 225
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #103 / 225
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #100 / 250
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #199 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Volante of Arlington Heights
MC
Arlington Heights (Wheeling Township)
42
Facility 42
IL AVG 87
Rank #246 / 307
No
46
Facility 46
IL AVG 50
Rank #199 / 357
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2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #64 / 225
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #130 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #42 / 250
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #124 / 250
-
Oak Trace
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Downers Grove (Oak Trace)
94
Facility 94
IL AVG 87
Rank #104 / 307
Yes
35
Facility 35
IL AVG 50
Rank #260 / 357
--Lifespace Communities, Inc8
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 7
Rank #205 / 225
3.5
Facility 3.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #189 / 225
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 250
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #124 / 250
-
The Indigo at Elmhurst
MC
Elmhurst (Yorkfield)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 87
Rank #154 / 307
Yes
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 50
Rank #291 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
A-Jaybird Senior Living Inc6--
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #148 / 250
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #169 / 250
Studio

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Overview of The Mather

The Mather is undoubtedly the premier Life Plan Community just north of Chicago. The beautiful condominium-style building offers resort-like hospitality, ensuring residents a sense of belonging with a forward-thinking approach to senior living. The luxurious 62+ retirement community has learned year after year the right direction to a quality standard of living and, for years, has promoted and lived by its goal of enhancing the quality of life for every senior who has chosen its approach to senior living.

A luxury community that guarantees cozy apartments where residents can feel comfortable after a day of doing activities. Their amenities and facilities are convenient: a hair salon and barbershop, a library, a recreational studio, a business center, and breathtaking views, to name a few of the community highlights. Their housekeeping and linen services, concierge, and maintenance services are all provided so residents can live a hassle-free lifestyle.

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Willow Falls Senior Living

1681 Willow Cir Dr, Crest Hill, IL 60403
Overview of Willow Falls Senior Living

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.

Contact Willow Falls Senior Living

Overview of Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Rochester

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.

Contact Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Rochester

Overview of 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.

Contact Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care

Overview of Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care

Residing in the quiet residential street of Silver Lake Road, Cary, IL, is the astounding senior living community of Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, which provides assisted living and memory care. Experience the finest comfort and convenience with the cozy and elegant residences of the community with varied floor plans ranging from studio to one-bedroom floor plans. Ease your worries with round-the-clock care and support from a compassionate and highly skilled team.

Enrich your retirement with interactive programs and fun events to maintain a well-engaged lifestyle. Interact with friends over healthy and tasty meals and satisfy your dietary needs and preferences. With its serene spaces and wonderful amenities, Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care is a good place for seniors to keep their dignity while doing the things they love.

Contact Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care

Overview of Sunrise of Prospect Heights

Surround yourself with the good things with the blissful senior living community of Sunrise of Prospect Heights in North Elmhurst Road, Prospect Heights, IL, providing assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. With its naturally lit and cozy residences, seniors enjoy unparalleled comfort and convenience. A team of reliable and highly trained professionals also cares for seniors’ needs and aspirations, ensuring they have more time to focus on the things they love.

Promoting a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, the community conducts a carefully curated calendar of activities to keep residents happy and well-engaged. Here, residents enjoy hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. Sunrise of Prospect Heights strives to create a haven for seniors to experience the finest retirement and works hard to retain their independence with its dedicated care and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Ciel at Plainfield

12446 S Van Dyke Rd, Plainfield, IL 60585
Overview of Ciel at Plainfield

Located in Plainfield, IL, Ciel at Plainfield is a welcoming senior living community that offers a comfortable environment for assisted living and memory care. Enjoy the finer things in life at the comfort of carefully designed apartments, ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents experience enrichment through personalized services and thoughtful care, provided by the community’s supportive and dedicated team trained to attend to various needs.

At Ciel at Plainfield, every aspect has been carefully designed to give residents a nurturing and comfortable environment where they can feel confident and in control. The community conducts an array of interesting and stimulating activities, social events, and programs inspired on residents’ interests and strengths. Residents have plenty of time to engage in these activities with the help of an attentive team that handles housekeeping and laundry. Access to various therapies, including physical, occupational and speech therapy services, ensures residents have the tools they need to continue leading the life they want.

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Volante of Arlington Heights

1625 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Overview of Volante of Arlington Heights

Volante of Arlington Heights provides memory care in Arlington Heights, Illinois. With a secured setting, the community can accommodate those living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care is also available for those seeking temporary stays, particularly older adults whose primary caregiver needs time away.

This 42-bed community also offers a variety of studio apartments and allows pets. Restaurant dining with freshly prepared meals is also available, along with secure outdoor courtyards and a garden area. Moreover, a salon or barber, transportation services, rehabilitation services, and a movie theater offer options for grooming, travel, therapy, and recreation without relying solely on activities outside the community.

The area has a Walk Score of 46, placing it in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, suggesting that a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for most errands. Licensed nurses and CNAs, along with 24-hour staffing, also ensure residents receive care whenever needed.

Contact Volante of Arlington Heights

Oak Trace

270 Village Dr, Downers Grove, IL 60516
Overview of Oak Trace

Fostering a bright and friendly environment, Oak Trace settling in the quiet grounds of Village Drive, Downers, Grove, IL, is a trusted continuing care retirement community that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Keep your peace of mind with a kind and compassionate team helping you with your daily activities and needs. Live in comfort and convenience with various care options available in Oak Trace.

Stay active and well-connected with a jam-packed calendar of carefully curated fun activities that focus on residents’ interests and strengths. Oak Trace strives to provide a safe place for seniors to feel a sense of belonging within its premises. Amenities include an art studio, a library, a fitness center, and serene walking paths.

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Overview of The Indigo at Elmhurst

The Indigo at Elmhurst is a compassionate community in Elmhurst, IL designed to accommodate those who need memory care. The community helps its residents make the most of their life while managing their conditions with the support of care experts trained on the best practices of memory care. They take on a Montessori approach to care that fosters wellness and independence through nurturing guidance and support.

There’s an array of engaging activities for residents to enjoy, which help stimulate their memory and foster socialization. Residents gather around the cozy dining area to enjoy fresh, hearty meals over meaningful conversations. Age gracefully in a supportive environment surrounded by stunning surroundings and local amenities in The Indigo at Elmhurst.

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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.