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Compare Memory Care around Illinois
The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
| Sunrise of Schaumburg | MC AL HC | Schaumburg | 82
Facility
82
IL AVG
86
Rank
#171 / 426 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
51
Rank
#310 / 648 | 25
Facility
25
IL AVG
20
Rank
#50 / 145 | A+ | Sunrise Schaumburg Assisted Living, LLC | 6 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 308 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#257 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Naperville | MC AL HC | Naperville (Naperville Park District) | 76
Facility
76
IL AVG
86
Rank
#195 / 426 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
IL AVG
51
Rank
#470 / 648 | 45
Facility
45
IL AVG
20
Rank
#9 / 145 | A- | Al I/Naperville Senior Housing Opco, LLC | 12 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#207 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Vernon Hills | MC AL IL NH | Vernon Hills (North Milwaukee Avenue) | 90
Facility
90
IL AVG
86
Rank
#151 / 426 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
IL AVG
51
Rank
#529 / 648 | 48
Facility
48
IL AVG
20
Rank
#2 / 145 | A+ | S-H Opco Park At Vernon Hills, LLC | 10 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#95 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| GreenFields of Geneva | MC AL IL NH | Geneva | 77
Facility
77
IL AVG
86
Rank
#193 / 426 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
IL AVG
51
Rank
#610 / 648 | 14
Facility
14
IL AVG
20
Rank
#93 / 145 | A+ | Nfp Friendship Village Of Mill Creek | 9 | 24
Facility
24
IL AVG
7
Rank
#282 / 308 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#292 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Orland Park | MC AL | Orland Park (Orland Township) | 104
Facility
104
IL AVG
86
Rank
#118 / 426 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
IL AVG
51
Rank
#356 / 648 | 48
Facility
48
IL AVG
20
Rank
#2 / 145 | A+ | Emeritus Corporation | 12 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
7
Rank
#99 / 308 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#99 / 308 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#261 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Clarendale of Algonquin | MC AL IL RC | Algonquin (West Algonquin Road) | 110
Facility
110
IL AVG
86
Rank
#101 / 426 | No |
49
Facility
49
IL AVG
51
Rank
#344 / 648 | 11
Facility
11
IL AVG
20
Rank
#101 / 145 | A+ | Algonquin Operations LLC | 8 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
7
Rank
#221 / 308 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#215 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 5
Facility
5
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#257 / 308 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Encore Village of Schaumburg | MC AL IL NH | Schaumburg | 109
Facility
109
IL AVG
86
Rank
#108 / 426 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
IL AVG
51
Rank
#253 / 648 | 52
Facility
52
IL AVG
20
Rank
#1 / 145 | A+ | Il Ccrc, LLC | 11 | 122
Facility
122
IL AVG
7
Rank
#308 / 308 | 11.1
Facility
11.1
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#229 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#307 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#307 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brighton Gardens of St. Charles | MC AL RC | St. Charles (Surrey Woods) | 104
Facility
104
IL AVG
86
Rank
#118 / 426 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
IL AVG
51
Rank
#187 / 648 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
20
Rank
#75 / 145 | A+ | Sjv 1 St. Charles Opco LLC | 14 | 5
Facility
5
IL AVG
7
Rank
#200 / 308 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#292 / 308 | 1 Bed |
| Sunrise of Park Ridge | MC AL HC | Park Ridge (Ballard Road) | 110
Facility
110
IL AVG
86
Rank
#101 / 426 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
IL AVG
51
Rank
#142 / 648 | 27
Facility
27
IL AVG
20
Rank
#37 / 145 | A+ | Karrington Of Park Ridge Opco, LLC | 8 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
7
Rank
#152 / 308 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Trustwell Living Cherryvale Place | MC AL RC | Rockford (Cherry Valley) | 98
Facility
98
IL AVG
86
Rank
#129 / 426 | No |
30
Facility
30
IL AVG
51
Rank
#495 / 648 | 9
Facility
9
IL AVG
20
Rank
#108 / 145 | A+ | Rockford Al/Mc, LLC | 8 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 308 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Harvester Place | MC | Burr Ridge | 66
Facility
66
IL AVG
86
Rank
#222 / 426 | No |
37
Facility
37
IL AVG
51
Rank
#440 / 648 | 11
Facility
11
IL AVG
20
Rank
#101 / 145 | A+ | Anthem Burr Ridge Mangement, LLC | 13 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
7
Rank
#99 / 308 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#99 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#95 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#257 / 308 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite |
| Brighton Gardens of Wheaton | MC AL | Wheaton | 116
Facility
116
IL AVG
86
Rank
#90 / 426 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
IL AVG
51
Rank
#247 / 648 | 27
Facility
27
IL AVG
20
Rank
#37 / 145 | A+ | Sjv 1 Wheaton Opco LLC | 14 | 12
Facility
12
IL AVG
7
Rank
#261 / 308 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#199 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#292 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Church Creek | MC AL IL RC | Arlington Heights | 69
Facility
69
IL AVG
86
Rank
#217 / 426 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
IL AVG
51
Rank
#418 / 648 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
20
Rank
#33 / 145 | A+ | Sptmrt Properties Trust | 5 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#199 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| New Perspective Senior Living | Long Grove | MC AL | Long Grove | 104
Facility
104
IL AVG
86
Rank
#118 / 426 | No |
1
Facility
1
IL AVG
51
Rank
#634 / 648 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
20
Rank
#75 / 145 | A+ | Well Npsl Tenant LLC | 7 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#177 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Carrington at Lincolnwood | MC AL IL | Lincolnwood (Northeast Parkway) | 132
Facility
132
IL AVG
86
Rank
#68 / 426 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
IL AVG
51
Rank
#253 / 648 | 8
Facility
8
IL AVG
20
Rank
#113 / 145 | A+ | The Carrington At Lincolnwood LLC | 11 | 11
Facility
11
IL AVG
7
Rank
#258 / 308 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#215 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#95 / 308 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#207 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Nestled in the neighborhood of Park Ridge, IL, Ascension Living Resurrection Place is a trusted senior care provider, offering excellent skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Designed to help its residents regain strength, flexibility and mobility, and their independence, the community offers access to physical, occupational and speech-language therapies. Residents are offered their semi-private or private room with plenty of space for visiting families and friends while fostering a home-like atmosphere.
The community’s care team helps residents to reach their recovery and care goals by collaborating closely with them and their healthcare team in creating personalized care plans tailored to their needs. Delicious meals and vibrant activities, events, and clubs are also available for a complete living experience. Here, residents have the opportunities and tools they need to enjoy their recovery journey and live their lives fully.
Bask in the sunlight of Illinois, Rte 59, Bartlett, IL with the astounding senior living community of The Indigo at Bartlett that focuses on memory care and respite care. Featuring cozy and beautifully designed accommodations in various studio and one-bedroom floor plans, the community promises seniors a comfortable and convenient retirement. Let go of your woes and enjoy every moment of your best years with the unwavering dedication to care and assistance of a compassionate and highly trained team.
Have a fun time with yourself and participate in engaging activities for an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Mingle with friends and indulge in delicious and healthy meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The Indigo at Bartlett strives to provide a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years doing the things they love with a reliable community giving the utmost attention to their needs.
Just a few minutes away from Lake Michigan, Sunrise of Lincoln Park provides customized care for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a branch of Sunrise Senior Living, Lincoln Park has been recognized as the Best Memory Care by the U.S. News and as the Best Senior Living ratings for 2022 – 2023; a testament to their top-ranked service. Residents of both living options receive compassionate care from the staff and nurses. At Sunrise of Lincoln Park, residents are tailored to an enriching life that is convenient for their wellness.
Sunrise of Lincoln Park pride themselves on the active lifestyle they promote for the seniors. There’s a range of activities scheduled for residents to join and engage. The close-knit community mainly enjoy physical stimulation brought by singing, dancing, and memory to excite the mind– a good practice for a healthy well-being. Through their theater rooms, dining areas, terraces– and many more of the all-inclusive amenities– allow residents to feel like they’re home.
Tucked away in the serene neighborhood of La Grange, IL, Aspired Living of La Grange is a state-of-the-art senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term care. Accommodations are purposefully designed to provide residents with utmost comfort and security, with a wide selection of floor plans to choose from, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A dedicated care team is available 24/7 support and care, including assistance with daily living activities.
Giving residents more time to relax and enjoy the community’s wide range of delightful amenities, Aspired Living of La Grange offers various services, such as on-site maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry services. Residents experience a relaxed lifestyle with a variety of amenities, such as a well-curated library, fitness center, cozy bistro, massage suite, salon & spa, and refreshing outdoor courtyards with walking paths, gazebo, and gardens.
Cedarhurst of Springfield is a 66-bed assisted living community in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Operated by Maple Wood Management Mo, LLC with Marda Sayles as administrator, the facility provides rehabilitation services and respite care alongside 24-hour staffing and emergency call systems.
The community offers comprehensive amenities including full-service all-day dining with meals tailored to individual dietary requirements, daily social events, weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation, personalized wellness plans, on-site therapy, landscaped courtyards, salon services, and a movie theater. Activities are structured to match resident interests. The facility allows pets and includes utilities.
Pricing by care level is independent living at $5,250 per month, assisted living at $6,400 per month, and memory care at $7,900 per month.
The facility is wheelchair accessible and located in downtown Springfield with a walk score of 94, indicating a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure, conducts inspections for all long-term care providers in Missouri. Families should ask about care transition protocols between independent living and assisted living levels, and dementia care training and programming.
Heartis Village Orland Park Assisted Living, located in the heart of Orland Park, IL, offers a peaceful retirement retreat in a quiet residential neighborhood. The community provides a range of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, catering to different preferences and budgets. With assisted living and memory care services, this community creates a warm and enriching environment for residents to call home. Ideally situated near restaurants and shopping, it combines serene surroundings with convenient access to local amenities.
A standout feature of this exceptional community is its wide variety of wellness programs, designed to support the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of residents. These programs offer personalized care in a nurturing setting. With top-quality services, residents at Heartis Village Orland Park Assisted Living can enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.
Set in the calm environment of Foxworth Boulevard, Lombard, IL, is the astounding senior living community of Lexington Square Retirement Plan Living offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features a wide array of cozy and elegant floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. With round-the-clock care and assistance from a competent and highly trained team, seniors enjoy every moment of their best years.
Enjoyable activities and engaging programs accompany seniors as they go about their day. With its dedication to seniors’ well-being, Lexington Square Retirement Plan Living works hard to meet their needs and aspirations. Catering to nutritional needs and cravings, the community serves healthy and tasty meals for a delightful dining experience. Lexington Square Retirement Plan Living strives to provide a haven for seniors to optimize their freedom and live their best lives.
Nestled in the quiet residential grounds of North Weber Road, Bolingbrook, IL, is the idyllic senior living community of Storypoint Bolingbrook (Formerly Atria River Trail) that offers assisted living and memory care. Seniors let go of their worries with a team of reliable and highly skilled professionals attending to their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. With its cozy and elegant accommodations, the community ensures seniors are comfortable and happy.
There are also plenty of things to do within the community with its state-of-the-art amenities and a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs that aim to keep residents active and socially connected. With diverse dining options freshly prepared, residents have hassle-free mealtimes that cater to dietary needs and tastes. Storypoint Bolingbrook is an enticing choice for seniors who need assistance in their golden years.
Labeled as “Chicago’s Premier Assisted Living and Memory Care”, Artis Senior Living is ranked as the prime nursing facility for personalized care. Their well-trained care staff approaches exceptional care for residents adhering to their unique tailored care. Categorized as a boutique senior living community, the facility is designed with beautiful and modern decor, which relatively promotes a welcoming environment. Independence is highly encouraged by the staff even while getting assistance and management in their daily living. At Artis Senior Living, residents will discover the grandeur care and priority they get to receive.
Artis has designed a lifestyle for seniors that allows them to live independently; so they’ve created amenities and services that cater to that goal. To name a few of these would be their essential services: three meals served daily, room service, housekeeping and daily trash disposal, and weekly; with caretakers doing round the clock services, and having resident ambassadors that are available to welcome new residents. Seniors mention that their favorite so far is the activity of having North Shore Symphony to play for them every month; as well as chair yoga activities; and recreational activities.
Overlooking the tranquil community of Crystal Lake, IL, the Bickford of Crystal Lake is a peculiar senior living community providing assisted living and memory care services. A wide range of cozy and well-appointed accommodations with different floor plans are available for its residents based on their preferences. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions like dementia receive round-the-clock professional care, specialized programming, and a thoughtfully designed Mary B’s Neighborhood.
Explore its top-notch amenities and services to maximize the living experience in this beautiful place. Experience restaurant-style dining with healthy meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Avail of their HigherPart Care Coordination, medication management, and transportation services. Meet new companions and create unforgetabble memories together through its various social activities and community events coordinated by a professional team. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are assured of an wondrous retirement with the Bickford of Crystal Lake.
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 354 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.



















