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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.

Starting Price $4,650/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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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 Bickford of Oswego

Bickford of Oswego provides assisted living and memory care in Oswego, Illinois. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 56 beds and offers Montessori Memory Care as its named memory care program. Having both assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Residents can use salon services, restaurant-style dining, outdoor spaces, and wellness programs. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet. Those details can shape daily routines and help someone keep familiar parts of life.

Bsl Oswego operates the community, and Patrick Hurts is the director. A Walk Score of 32 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. State inspections have reviewed the community’s routine care and safety standards.

 

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Overview of Revela at O’fallon

Revela at O’fallon provides assisted living and memory care in O’Fallon, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 92 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio provides a single private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. With both care levels, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community, and pets are allowed so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

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Overview of The Carrington at Lincolnwood

The Carrington at Lincolnwood offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Lincolnwood, Illinois. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Together, the three care levels may allow someone’s needs to grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere, and respite care is available for short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 132 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. The different layouts can work for an individual or for a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet along. An indoor pool and spa support exercise and relaxation, while the onsite art studio, cinema, fitness center, and restaurant give residents places for creative activities, entertainment, exercise, and meals on site.

A Walk Score of 58 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. A resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some errands on foot, while other trips may require a car or ride. The community is operated by SRG Senior Living, also known as Senior Resource Group.

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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.

Starting Price $3,040/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

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Overview of Sunshine Gardens

Sunshine Gardens offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Marion, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while residents maintain their own apartments, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is also available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs temporary support while traveling or recovering.

With 55 beds, Sunshine Gardens is a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know one another. Apartment options include basic studios, deluxe studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments; a studio suits one resident seeking a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The community offers rehabilitation services, religious services, a salon, and transportation, giving residents access to these services without arranging each one independently.

Chef-prepared meals use fresh ingredients, offer broad menu choices, and accommodate dietary restrictions, so residents can select from available dishes while receiving meals suited to documented dietary needs. Sunshine Gardens also holds resident and family care plan meetings, creating a scheduled setting to discuss a resident’s care needs with family members. The community is operated by Venus Properties, and its very walkable area, with a Walk Score of 86, places most errands within walking distance for a resident who no longer drives and wants to get out independently.

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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.

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Overview of Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Decatur

Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Decatur provides memory care, hospice care, and respite care in Decatur, IL. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Hospice care serves residents receiving hospice services, while respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination may be a good fit for someone needing supervised memory care, hospice services, or temporary support. The community has 65 beds, with studio and one bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private living space, while a one bedroom layout includes a separate bedroom. The building is single story, and Slf 1031 Operator Decatur operates the community.

The starting price is $5,500. Restaurant style dining, a cafe and soda shop, outdoor courtyards, and salon and spa services give residents places on site for meals, refreshments, outdoor exercise, and personal care. Chauffeured transportation provides community arranged rides, and pets are allowed. A Walk Score of 56 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

Starting Price $5,500/Month Info Pricing updated on February 13th, 2026

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Overview of Sunrise of Highland Park

Sunrise of Highland Park offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Highland Park, IL. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; and hospice care focuses on comfort during a terminal illness.

The range of care types may suit a resident who needs daily support or a supervised setting for dementia-related needs. The community has 75 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes, with layouts that can accommodate someone living alone or a couple moving together. A Walk Score of 78 places the area in the very walkable range, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently. Pets are allowed, which means a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in. Sunrise Highland Park Senior Living operates the community.

Starting Price $4,600/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Memory Care in Illinois at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 50/ 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: 96The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90