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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 |
Tucked in the beautiful neighborhood of North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL, Brookdale Vernon Hills is an idyllic senior living community providing a wide range of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Offering warm and cozy floor plans ranging from studio to one-bedroom apartments, the community promises a relaxing and secure residence. With around-the-clock care and assistance from a compassionate, and well-trained team of professionals, residents live a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Brookdale Vernon Hills focuses on the wellbeing of its residents, paving the way for them to explore and learn. Enjoy healthy and delicious chef-prepared meals with friends at the community dining room. Amenities include a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, an indoor, therapy, and whirlpool, computers, a fireside living room, a cafe, a library, a greenhouse, an arts and crafts studio, and walking paths.
Atria Park of Glen Ellyn emerges as a senior living community, offering a haven that encompasses both memory care facilities and assisted living apartments. The picturesque surroundings extend to outdoor spaces, harmoniously blending with a comforting, residential design. Situated within a tranquil neighborhood, this progressive and secure environment ensures a relaxing retreat for older adults, adhering to the highest assisted living guidelines.
Within Atria Park of Glen Ellyn, a comprehensive array of services thrives, including medication management, incontinence care, and specialized diabetic care. Its thoughtfully designed handicap accessibility, paired with complimentary transportation and pet-friendly policies, conjure an atmosphere of ease. Beyond the living quarters, the community flourishes with common areas of beauty, complemented by a salon, barbershop, theater room, raised garden beds, and a resonant piano. The diverse linguistic tapestry, including German, Filipino, Armenian, and English, highlights a rich cultural backdrop that resonates throughout this enriching living environment.
Quietly set in the convenient residential area of West Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL, The Landing on Dundee is a one-of-a-kind community that offers assisted living and memory care. There’s no need to worry about day-to-day activities with a kind and highly trained team attending to your needs and preferences. For those with dementia and other memory-related needs, the community also provides specialized memory care programs to improve their cognition. Additionally, cozy and well-designed accommodations are available at a reasonable cost to maximize comfort and safety.
Have fun with stimulating programs and engaging activities tailored to your leisure and wellness. Here, residents can look forward to mealtimes with healthy and delicious meals served to satisfy dietary needs and tastes. With the community’s hands-on care and dedicated services, residents will surely enjoy every moment of their golden years.
Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Geneva, IL, Greenfields of Geneva is an enticing community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom are available for its residents. Each memory care resident resides in private accommodations that are just steps away from meals, activities, and expert assistance.
With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy chef-prepared delightful and nutritious meals, weekly housekeeping services, round-the-clock nursing and certified nursing assistance, fitness director, and many more. Engage in activities that promote your total well-being (body, mind, and spirit) and step into a bright future by pursuing what makes you happy. At Greenfields of Geneva, you can pursue your passions and find new purpose among friends.
Located in the harmonious residential area of Charles J Miller Road, McHenry, IL, is the extraordinary senior living community of The Courtyard at Mchenry that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Have a safe place for your intimate moments with the beautifully designed and snug residences of the community. With seniors’ well-being in mind, The Courtyard at Mchenry goes above and beyond to provide the help and support they need to continue their daily lives at ease.
There is always something to look forward to with engaging activities and fun programs conducted for enjoyment and wellness. Mingle with friends over delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. With its pet-friendly spaces and wonderful amenities, The Courtyard at Mchenry strives to provide a haven for seniors seeking to maximize their independence while receiving the proper care for their ever-changing needs.
Located in the charming urban setting of Park Ridge, IL, The Sheridan at Park Ridge is a leading senior living community that offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Care. The community provides a modern, sophisticated environment where seniors can enjoy top-tier services and amenities. Residents experience a relaxed and fulfilling quality of life with attentive, personal care. From the stylish accommodations to the vibrant atmosphere, The Sheridan at Park Ridge ensures a rewarding and enjoyable living experience for its residents.
The community at The Sheridan at Park Ridge features an array of amenities and programs designed to cater to every resident’s needs. Seniors can enjoy the creative art studio, fireside patio, enclosed memory garden, entertainment room, and bistro and bar. The restaurant-style dining room with a pizza oven offers delightful meals, while the beauty salon and barber shop ensure residents look and feel their best. Additional conveniences include on-site maintenance personnel, accessible transportation, a friendly concierge, and fitness facilities such as the exercise gym and Be Fit Fitness Studio.
Experience senior living at its finest with American House Oak Park, a luxurious senior living community in Oak Park, IL, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services. Featuring private apartments, ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, the community guarantees a plush and secure residence. Residents in assisted living enjoy added assistance with meals, laundry, medication reminders, physical therapy, the activities of daily living and more, while memory care residents are guaranteed a secure environment with 24-hour medical assistance and various life-enrichment programs.
At American House, residents live a vibrant, luxurious, maintenance-free lifestyle with all the amenities and services they love. Residents can enjoy delicious meals in elegant dining spaces, indulge in the beautiful city views at the green roof terraces or rooftop lounge, try a new hairstyle in the dedicated salon, and stay fit at the fitness center. At American House Oak Park, golden years shine brighter with resort-style living and a welcoming environment that fosters relaxation and wellness.
Brookdale Orland Park is a vibrant senior living community in the charming city of Orland Park, Illinois. The community offers assisted living and memory care in an environment where they receive the quality care they need without sacrificing the independence and freedom they deserve. Residents are guaranteed a comfortable residence with a range of floor plans, from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The community also offers 24-hour assistance by a dedicated team and an emergency alert system to guarantee residents’ safety and comfort, knowing they can get the support they need anytime.
With Brookdale’s Clare Bridge memory care residence, residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia experience a gentle structure of six planned programs per day that help support their current abilities and help preserve their remaining skills. Residents enjoy delicious, chef-prepared meals in an elegant dining room and participate in various activities inspired by their interests and passions. Amenities include a vibrant cafe, a well-curated library, a snack shop, spacious community rooms, and beautifully landscaped grounds where they can bask in the sun and appreciate nature.
Dedicated to meeting the needs of those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, The Laurel at Vernon Hills is an exceptional senior living community in Cook County, Vernon Hills, IL, that offers specialized memory care services. Their dedicated team is committed to creating a nurturing environment that fosters dignity, respect, and a high quality of life for all residents. The community partners with trusted care providers and industry leaders to deliver outstanding care that enables seniors dealing with memory loss to continue living a fulfilling life despite their afflictions.
At The Laurel at Vernon Hills, residents feel valued and prioritized with personalized care plans, engaging activities, and a strong sense of community. The Laurel at Vernon Hills continuously goes above and beyond in helping residents stay active, engaged, and comfortable. They constantly curate creative activities and events inspired by residents’ current abilities and interests. A team of talented chefs and cooks prepare delicious, well-balanced meals that cater to residents’ special dietary restrictions, promoting a healthy and enjoyable dining experience.
Villas of Holly Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care: Bloomington Towanda Barnes
Peacefully located in the neighborhood of Bloomington, IL, Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections – Bloomington East is a dependable senior living community offering excellent assisted living and memory care options. The community features an array of modern and carefully designed accommodations and vibrant living spaces that encourages meaningful social interactions and connections. A compassionate care team is always available to cater to residents’ needs, concerns, and emergencies, ensuring they are always comfortable and well-cared for.
Committed to giving residents a vibrant and dynamic living experience, the community carefully curates an array of fun and engaging activities and events with something for everyone to enjoy. A competent in-house chef prepares delicious meals and snacks daily to keep residents nourished and healthy. Apart from its compassionate care services, friendly residents, and vibrant programming, residents also enjoy the comfort and convenience of the community’s thoughtful amenities.
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.



















