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Page 4 of Best Memory Care in Illinois

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 Artis Senior Living of Wilmette

Based in the serene neighborhood of Wilmette, IL, the Artis Senior Living of Wilmette is an idyllic community that provides assisted living and memory care services. Cozy and furnished suites are available with several floor plans tailored to the preferences of its residents. A wide array of features and services including a 24-hour on-site licensed nurse, 10, 000+ sq. ft. of secure indoor space, dementia-specific community design, and a quiet residential neighborhood are unique for this community. In terms of memory care, this community offers an intentional and assessment-based plan of care for those with cognitive conditions through a trained and compassionate team.

Visit a beautifully appointed art studio. Go to a barbershop or a beauty salon for self-care services. Indulge in tasty and healthy chef-prepared meals based on dietary needs. Join a full-packed schedule of social activities and meet new companions. With the Artis Senior Living of Wilmette, seniors are assured of an empowering retirement.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Buffalo Grove

Situated in the tranquil neighborhood of McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, Belmont Village Buffalo Grove is an exceptional senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care. The community exceeds expectations in ensuring seniors’ comfort and safety featuring cozy and purposely built accommodations including studio and one-bedroom apartments. Belmont Village Buffalo Grove fuses clinical excellence and top-notch care and support from a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals to provide seniors with an experience like no other.

The community strives to provide a warm and welcoming environment for seniors to reach their full potential. With a wide range of engaging activities and wellness programs, seniors are empowered to create meaningful moments and cherish every moment. Delight in exquisite meals and meet new friends at the community’s exclusive Josephine’s Kitchen. Belmont Village Buffalo Grove is committed to providing a safe place for seniors to live gracefully.

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The Clare

55 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
Overview of The Clare

The Clare sits at 55 E Pearson St in Chicago’s Rush & Division neighborhood, a high-rise run by The Clare Partners LLC with 49 units split across one, two, and three-bedroom layouts. Sizes run from 774 square feet up to 1,709.

A Walk Score of 100 means groceries, pharmacies, and most daily errands are a walk away, not a drive. Occupancy sits at 84.4 percent, which tells you the building is mostly full but not maxed out. This is a place that covers a lot of ground on the care spectrum: independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all under one roof, with staff specifically trained in dementia care for residents who need it.

Beauty services, transportation, housekeeping, organized social and recreational activities, exercise and wellness programming, and parking are all part of daily life, and residents also get 24-hour security, an on-site concierge, and access to a full-time exercise physiologist. Dining is flexible and chef-prepared, not a fixed cafeteria schedule. Pets are welcome, too.

The Clare takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families aren’t boxed into one funding path. For residents needing nursing-level support, the staffing data shows about 3 hours and 41 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day.

The Clare is a high-rise community built to handle a resident’s care needs as they change, independent living now, memory care later if it comes to that, without forcing a move somewhere new.

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Overview of Adams Pointe

Adams Pointe, located in Quincy, IL, is a senior living community which offers a rich array of living options ranging from assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite and hospice care. Their assisted living program provides residents with 24/7 staff availability to supervise as well as assist residents with daily living activities, as well as medication management. Additionally, the staff is also available for companionship, to reduce the feeling of loneliness among residents.

The amenities of Adams Pointe also vary and are tailored to fit the residents preferences. Their dining experience offers fresh made to order meals, and their health and wellness programs cater to the seven dimensions of wellness; social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, occupational, intellectual, and physical.

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Overview of Hickory Estates Memory Care of Greenville

Hickory Estates Memory Care is a dedicated memory care community in Greenville, IL, that offers personalized care for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The community fosters a stress-free atmosphere, ensuring older adults can maintain their dignity while receiving high-quality care. Three nutritious meals daily, weekly housekeeping, and a 24/7 in-house nurse five days a week are offered, so residents can maintain their independence without hassles. Through its person-centered approach, the community doubles its efforts to meet residents’ healthcare needs and help them live comfortably despite their conditions.

Mind-stimulating programs and therapeutic activities also accompany residents to improve their cognition and promote social engagement. The community also offers medication reminders, wellness checks, and an individual emergency response service, ensuring residents’ utmost safety. With its beautiful setting in a quiet residential area of Pana, the community guarantees a laid-back retirement. As one of Illinois’ trusted memory care communities, Hickory Estates provides the highest quality of care to enrich older adults’ living experiences.

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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.

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Overview of Brookdale Lake View

Considerably one of the trusted independent living and assisted living in Chicago, IL; its ideal location sits right near Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan, and seniors are able to enjoy the natural scenery the city has to offer. The residents and their families entrust the caring staff at Brookdale Lake View to help them live a life of ease during their senior years. The senior living community promotes a lifestyle that only one can imagine; they want residents to have the time of their lives– having a worry-free daily living that allows them to pursue more of their interests. They ensure that residents are also able to create a vibrant social life, so they provide engaging activities for them to take part in, as a chance to create meaningful relationships among staff and residents. Brookdale Lake View is an assisted living Chicago community that explores all possibilities ever imagined.

The community has staff available 24/7 with all-around-the-clock activities ready for seniors to sign up for. Their essential services like their personal care assistance, medication management, housekeeping, and laundry services– are helpful in making day-to-day activities easier for residents. On the other hand, their featured amenities include their emergency alert system, fitness center library, cafe and bistro– among others– help in maintaining an active lifestyle for their residents. 

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Overview of StoryPoint Libertyville

StoryPoint Libertyville is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community provides high-quality senior care that allows residents to stay active and maintain a level of individuality; they ensure that residents live their best life possible by creating an environment that cultivates personal growth and blossoming friendships. StoryPoint Libertyville is the ideal place for an elderly who seeks to find a community that is accepting and inviting with programs and services that celebrate each individual.

As a proud member of the StoryPoint group, Libertyville ensures that its services are flexible for comfort and stability. They provide a range of services such as 24-hour licensed support by a team of professional and compassionate care staff, beautiful and thoughtfully designed interiors, and specialized programming for holistic wellness.

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Overview of Friendship Manor

Friendship Manor packs a lot into one Rock Island, Illinois address: nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing, all under one roof at 1209 21st Ave. Thirty-four of its 98 beds are set aside specifically for memory care, which tells you this isn’t an afterthought service tacked onto a general community. 73 of those 98 beds are filled, a 74% occupancy rate. The neighborhood scores 36 on walkability, somewhat walkable, so a few errands are doable on foot but most trips still call for a car.

Registered nurses put in about 42 minutes per resident each day. Licensed practical nurses add roughly 59 minutes on top of that. Nurse aides, who handle the bulk of hands-on daily care, contribute about two hours and 35 minutes. Add it up and residents are getting close to four and a half hours of nursing attention a day, backed by round-the-clock staffing and 24-hour security.

What sets the campus apart is the sheer range of named spaces built into it: Bistro 1209, Ruth’s Country Store, Lounge ’42, and the Sapphire Dining Room aren’t generic amenity checkboxes, they’re distinct venues. There’s also a chapel, a wellness and therapy center, a beauty salon and barber shop, an activity center, and a patio, plus spiritual care for residents who want it. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are available too.

Coverage-wise, Friendship Manor takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which opens up several paths for families sorting out how to fund care. On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on staffing credentials, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention, the same handful of areas regulators watch across nursing homes generally.

Trinity Rock Island Hospital sits under a mile from the campus, which matters if quick hospital access factors into the decision. What Friendship Manor offers is depth: a full range of care levels, real nursing hours behind the numbers, and a campus built more like a small town than a single building.

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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.

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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.