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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 359 memory care communities in Illinois using Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in IL
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Avg Walk Score: 51/ 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: 86The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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, Inc3
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 Evanston5--
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) LLC4
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) LLC3
-
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 Circle5
-
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 Creek9
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
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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
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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 Park7
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
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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 Nevitt3
-
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, LLC5--
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
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Overview of Mount Prospect Senior Living

Located in Mount Prospect, IL, just 20 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, this modern senior living community offers comfortable and spacious assisted living and memory care apartments for older adults who want to stay active and socialize with like-minded peers.

Mount Prospect Senior Living believes in nurturing the minds, bodies, and spirits of its residents by providing personalized and tailored care, uplifting services, and daily delicious meals. The community takes pride in offering the award-winning and industry-leading Vibrant Life program, Generations memory care, and Elevate dining.

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Overview of Cedarhurst of Quincy

Located on South 48th Street in Quincy, Illinois, Cedarhurst of Quincy is an assisted living community with 17 years of experience serving older adults in a residential environment. Open around the clock, the community provides nursing services and respite care for those who need either ongoing assistance or short-term support. Residents live in suite-style apartments with in-unit kitchenettes, allowing them to maintain a sense of independence while keeping essential services within easy reach.

In addition to daily care, residents benefit from emergency response management, appointment scheduling, and handicap-accessible transportation for medical visits and outings. Housekeeping, personal laundry, utilities, and cable are also included, making everyday living more convenient. Studio apartments further support a comfortable and easy-to-manage lifestyle.

Meanwhile, restaurant-style dining accommodates individual dietary needs instead of relying on a standard menu. Wellness and social engagement are encouraged through amenities such as a therapy gym, spa, outdoor courtyards, and a private family dining room for gatherings and special occasions.

Although the surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 19 and is largely car-dependent, its quieter residential setting may appeal to families seeking a more peaceful environment. Visiting the community in person can provide a better understanding of the apartment layouts, dining experience, and daily routines.

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Overview of Galloway Senior Living

Galloway Senior Living is Illinois’s premier choice for Assisted Living and Memory Care. This community serves seniors in the Wadsworth, Gurnee, Libertyville, Pleasant Prairie, and Waukegan areas. Their commitment extends to their highly trained and compassionate staff and the experienced senior leadership team dedicated to the community’s well-being. Providing compassionate care is at the heart of their mission, and it’s the valued community members and families that drive everything they do.

Every aspect of Galloway Senior Living has been meticulously designed and constructed with the modern senior resident in mind. From the generous, well-thought-out layouts to the exceptional array of amenities—every detail has been considered to create a community tailored for every senior resident. Additionally, they offer transparent pricing, and state-of-the-art yet home-like facilities in an outstanding location. It’s a community that aligns with residents when it comes to ideal senior living. Now is the time to become a part of your envisioned senior living community.

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Overview of Wesley Willows

Mitigating the impact that illnesses like Alzheimer’s and dementia have on seniors and their families need not be an uphill battle. With Wesley Willows’ brand of ability-centered memory care living, your loved one’s needs and complete comfort, are provided for. Residents of Kirk’s Place, Wesley’s memory care facility, rest assured that your near and dear are cared for by a highly-trained and compassionate staff that assist with daily living activities kindly and warmly, 24 hours a day.

Fostering a culture of nurturing and engagement, memory care programs utilize stimulating therapies including relaxation, music, and exercise in a serene and secure setting that offers the comfort of home. Family and friends are encouraged to be hands-on with residents’ day-to-day events, to ensure that this new chapter in their lives maintain a higher level of familiarity, for the best possible living experience.

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Overview of Accolade Healthcare of Peoria

Accolade Healthcare of Peoria is a nursing home in Peoria, IL, offering memory care, respite care, hospice care, and skilled nursing. Here, older adults can feel at ease, accompanied by a supportive and homelike environment. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and transportation, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also strives to get to know residents’ unique needs and preferences, ensuring their recovery and wellness.

Sensory-stimulating games, light exercises, and social events help enhance residents’ memory and stay active. A beauty salon, cozy lounges, and spacious courtyards also foster interactions and relaxation. With medical care providers, restaurants, shops, and bus stops in the area, residents have easy access to leisure and necessities. This nursing home has high standards of care dedicated to older adults’ welfare, making it a trusted choice for senior living in Illinois.

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Overview of Alden Estates of Naperville

Alden Estates of Naperville stands as a trusted destination in Naperville, Illinois, providing an exceptional haven for individuals seeking innovative therapies and top-quality care. Within its walls, residents are greeted with not just care, but a luxurious experience defined by thoughtful accommodations and an array of enticing amenities. This is a place where individuals can find both recovery and renewal, backed by a range of specialized programs including orthopedic, cardiac, and neurological rehabilitation.
The home offers a five-star experience that extends beyond just care, embracing the finer aspects of life. Residents can relish in the comforts of an on-site ice cream parlor, a salon for hair and nail services, and a five-star restaurant-style dining experience that caters to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The facility’s commitment to modernity is reflected in its complimentary Wi-Fi and state-of-the-art equipment that power its comprehensive therapy programs.

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Overview of Bella Terra Schaumburg

Bella Terra Schaumburg is a nursing home in Schaumburg, IL, offering memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Featuring thoughtfully furnished private and semi-private rooms in a warm and welcoming setting, the community ensures older adults can feel at home. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and comprehensive therapies, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Social events and light exercises encourage residents to stay active and gain meaningful experiences. Lively family lounges and a salon are also available, ensuring residents can focus on their wellness. Residents also have quick access to necessities and leisure, with the NCH Schaumburg Outpatient Care Center, fast-food chains, convenience stores, and shops nearby. This nursing home has a wide range of care options for older adults’ welfare, making it one of the best options for senior living in Illinois.

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Overview of The Arc at Bradley

The Arc at Bradley is a nursing home in Bradley, IL, offering long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community continuously promotes a nurturing and home-like environment. 24-hour care, beauty services, and well-balanced meals are among the exceptional services that aim to improve residents’ living experiences. Through an individualized approach to care, the community ensures residents can recover with ease.

Celebrations, bingo, and movie days encourage residents to explore new interests and create meaningful memories. Spacious, private rooms and lively gathering areas provide residents with more spaces to rest and interact with their surroundings. Residents also have quick access to their necessities and leisure, as restaurants, shops, and bus stops are available in the area. As one of the great choices for senior living in Illinois, this nursing home continuously provides top-notch care for older adults’ well-being.

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Overview of Artis Senior Living of Lakeview

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.

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Overview of StoryPoint Bolingbrook

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.

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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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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.