Page 3 of Best Memory Care in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 368 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
Reviewed by
Last updated
We analyzed These are the providers in Illinois our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in Illinois. Home health and home care providers may be included if they specialize in memory care services.
368 providers
Other senior care options in Illinois:
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: 80The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Illinois

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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
Alden Courts of Waterford
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Aurora
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 80
Rank #211 / 379
No
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 51
Rank #229 / 585
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 15
Rank #51 / 189
A+-5
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 7
Rank #244 / 276
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #246 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Celebrate Senior Living Niles
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Niles
59
Facility 59
IL AVG 80
Rank #222 / 379
No
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 51
Rank #210 / 585
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 15
Rank #114 / 189
A+Elevate Saint Andrew LLC5
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 7
Rank #203 / 276
1.6
Facility 1.6
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #154 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed
Brighton Gardens of St. Charles
MC
AL
RC
St. Charles (Surrey Woods)
104
Facility 104
IL AVG 80
Rank #89 / 379
Yes
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 51
Rank #166 / 585
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 15
Rank #74 / 189
A+Sjv 1 St. Charles Opco LLC7
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 276
0.7
Facility 0.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #96 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #292 / 315
1 Bed
Aspired Living of La Grange
MC
AL
RC
La Grange
117
Facility 117
IL AVG 80
Rank #62 / 379
Yes
89
Facility 89
IL AVG 51
Rank #39 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
-Pathway La Grange Property Owner, LLC1
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 276
5.0
Facility 5.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #263 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Clarendale of Algonquin
MC
AL
IL
RC
Algonquin
110
Facility 110
IL AVG 80
Rank #74 / 379
No
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 51
Rank #314 / 585
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 15
Rank #98 / 189
A+Algonquin Operations LLC4
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #189 / 276
1.8
Facility 1.8
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #160 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #285 / 315
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
River Glen of St. Charles
MC
AL
IL
RC
St. Charles
78
Facility 78
IL AVG 80
Rank #150 / 379
Yes
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 51
Rank #345 / 585
-A-River Glen Of St. Charles1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Clarendale Six Corners
MC
AL
IL
RC
Chicago (Old Irving Park)
144
Facility 144
IL AVG 80
Rank #41 / 379
Yes
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #23 / 585
-C+Portage Park Operations, LLC1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #242 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brighton Gardens of Wheaton
MC
AL
Wheaton
116
Facility 116
IL AVG 80
Rank #63 / 379
Yes
59
Facility 59
IL AVG 51
Rank #224 / 585
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 15
Rank #35 / 189
A+Sjv 1 Wheaton Opco LLC5
12
Facility 12
IL AVG 7
Rank #229 / 276
2.4
Facility 2.4
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #197 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #292 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed
Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village
MC
AL
IL
Aurora
79
Facility 79
IL AVG 80
Rank #147 / 379
Yes
78
Facility 78
IL AVG 51
Rank #99 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
-Presence Life Connections1
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #136 / 276
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #246 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
1 bed / 2 bed
Bickford of Oswego
MC
AL
Oswego
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 80
Rank #231 / 379
Yes
32
Facility 32
IL AVG 51
Rank #441 / 585
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 15
Rank #40 / 189
FBsl Oswego LLC4
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #136 / 276
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #117 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 368 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Rows per page:
View all Nearby Homes
1234...37
Overview of Alden Courts of Waterford

Prepare for an extraordinary and refined experience at Alden Courts of Waterford. This exceptional home offers innovative services that encompass memory care, assisted living, skilled short-term rehabilitation, and Medicare coverage for individuals with memory care needs. Here, residents can gracefully navigate the challenges of memory impairment, thanks to unique therapy programs and life enrichment initiatives designed to provide support and promote well-being.

Alden Courts of Waterford also recognizes the importance of memory care insurance, ensuring that residents have access to the necessary coverage for their specialized care. With transparent memory care costs, families can have peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are receiving exceptional care without hidden expenses. Immerse yourself in well-maintained and exquisite common spaces that exude a homelike ambiance. Located in the vibrant community of Aurora, Illinois, this is the place to be for those seeking unparalleled care and comfort.

Contact Alden Courts of Waterford

Overview of Celebrate Senior Living Niles

Peacefully located in Niles, IL, Celebrate Senior Living Niles is a vibrant community designed to provide independent living and assisted living options. It supports residents needing support with their daily activities with the help of an excellent care team that is also trained in memory care practices. Those who want to enjoy an independent lifestyle find comfort and convenience in having access to maintenance and housekeeping services.

Residents here have no boring days with an array of daily activities, weekly recreation, and monthly social events held regularly. The community also has a spacious dining room where residents can enjoy three delicious meals daily. Residents’ living experience is further enhanced by amenities like a salon, library, and refreshing outdoor spaces for socialization and relaxation.

Contact Celebrate Senior Living Niles

Overview of Brighton Gardens of St. Charles

With several recognitions under its wing including U.S. News & World Report’s Best Assisted Living in 2024 and one of Fox Valley’s Best Assisted Living Communities, Brighton Gardens of St. Charles located in Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL, offers a variety of living options. These include assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. The community features pet-friendly and spacious suites promising a comfortable and safe residence.

Live life to the fullest and let go of your worries with a compassionate and trained team tending to your needs and maintenance around the clock. The community promotes a vibrant environment, conducting a calendar filled with fun activities and engaging programs that are carefully curated to highlight residents’ strengths and interests. Brighton Gardens of St. Charles goes above and beyond in providing seniors with experience customized to their personal preferences even in meals to ensure they are served with healthy and delicious meals that they want. Brighton Gardens of St. Charles is a great place to spend your retirement with its beautifully landscaped grounds and welcoming community.

Contact Brighton Gardens of St. Charles

Overview of Aspired Living of La Grange

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.

Contact Aspired Living of La Grange

Clarendale of Algonquin

2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
Overview of Clarendale of Algonquin

Experience an unforgettable retirement with the esteemed senior living community of Clarendale of Algonquin located in the harmonious neighborhood of West Algonquin Road, Algonquin. IL, which offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With its elegant and well-designed residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures seniors have a safe place to enjoy their intimate moments. Clarendale of Algonquin delivers exceptional care and assistance for seniors to enjoy every moment of their best years.

Keep the lifestyle you prefer with signature programs from Clarendale of Algonquin that prioritize seniors’ needs and interests. Engaging programs and fun activities are conducted for residents to explore interests and rekindle passions. The community features an award-winning chef who prepares delightful and healthy meals catering not only to dietary needs but also to satisfy cravings and tastes. Clarendale of Algonquin is ideal for seniors aiming to spend their golden years in comfort and style with its serene campus surrounded by lush nature and warmth.

Contact Clarendale of Algonquin

Overview of River Glen of St. Charles

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.

Contact River Glen of St. Charles

Clarendale Six Corners

4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
Overview of Clarendale Six Corners

Clarendale Six Corners offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Chicago’s Old Irving Park neighborhood. Independent living means a resident has a private home with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, and medication without taking away the resident’s apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community opened in 2026 and has 144 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A studio suits one resident seeking a single living space, while a two bedroom can accommodate a couple moving together or a resident who wants a companion. Having several care levels under one roof may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, or a family caregiver who needs a short term arrangement.

Starting monthly prices are $3,800 for independent living, $4,195 for assisted living, and $4,800 for memory care. A Walk Score of 92 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can handle routine errands on foot. Pets are allowed, and the community offers the Health and Wellness Navigation program and the Heartfelt Connections Memory Care Program; it is operated by Portage Park Operations.

Contact Clarendale Six Corners

Overview of Brighton Gardens of Wheaton

Surrounded by lush trees and vast green spaces, Brighton Gardens of Wheaton is a vibrant senior living community set in Wheaton, IL. The community features an array of living options including assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination to ensure residents are able to successfully age in place. Residents can choose their ideal living space from an array of carefully designed studio and one-bedroom apartments with housekeeping and maintenance services for a worry-free lifestyle.

The community’s prime location offers easy access to local shops, restaurants, and entertainment spots, providing residents with opportunities to live a vibrant life, combined with the community’s diverse activities. Delectable meals that are both flavorful and healthy are also available to keep residents energized and nourished. Here, residents are encouraged to enjoy their retirement years however they want without hassles and worries.

Contact Brighton Gardens of Wheaton

Overview of Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village

Operated by Presence Life Connections, Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village is a newly opened mid-rise community at 421 N Lake Street in Aurora, Illinois. The facility opened one year ago and currently serves 21 residents in its 79-bed mid-rise building, offering one- and two-bedroom floor plans.

With a Walk Score of 78, the Aurora location is highly walkable, so it’s easy for visitors and residents to access nearby amenities and services on foot. The home sits in a convenient neighborhood with good access to local resources.

Interested residents and families must know that state inspections have noted concerns with care planning and safety protocols at Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village. Such concerns specifically relate to adequate assessment of resident needs, implementation of interventions to prevent injuries, and documentation of changes in resident condition. Families contemplating this facility should inquire directly about how these themes are being addressed and monitored.

Contact Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village

Overview of Bickford of Oswego

Experience care and support like no other with Bickford of Oswego, an astounding senior living community in Grove Road, Oswego, IL, providing assisted living and memory care. With cozy and elegant amenities designed to optimize comfort and convenience, residents can rest assured of enjoying a worry-free lifestyle. A compassionate and well-trained team also helps with daily living activities and keeping the surroundings clean for seniors to flourish and live their lives to the fullest.

Featuring a robust calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, residents always have something to do with their time to keep an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Bickford of Oswego strives to foster a bright and welcoming environment, ensuring seniors age gracefully while experiencing the best of what the community has to offer.

Contact Bickford of Oswego

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
No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
How we're paid: If we help you find a community and you move in, that community may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
Submit a correction
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

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 368 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.