Page 5 of Best Memory Care in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 369 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
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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Overlook Village
MC
AL
IL
Moline (Floreciente)
70
Facility 70
IL AVG 87
Rank #159 / 307
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 50
Rank #164 / 357
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 13
Rank #68 / 139
-Sabra Illinois Operations II, LLC4
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 225
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 225
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #100 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
-
Highview In the Woodlands
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Rockton
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 87
Rank #269 / 307
No
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 50
Rank #355 / 357
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 13
Rank #37 / 139
A+Highview Retirement Home Association1
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 7
Rank #139 / 225
6.0
Facility 6.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #220 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #42 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Naperville
MC
AL
HOS
Naperville (Naperville Park District)
76
Facility 76
IL AVG 87
Rank #146 / 307
Yes
33
Facility 33
IL AVG 50
Rank #269 / 357
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 13
Rank #7 / 139
A-Al I/Naperville Senior Housing Opco, LLC1
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 225
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #199 / 225
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #148 / 250
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #199 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Cottages of Fox Lake
MC
AL
Fox Lake
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 87
Rank #175 / 307
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 50
Rank #164 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
-Vs Paradise Park, LLC4
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 225
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 225
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #100 / 250
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #221 / 250
Studio
Waverly Inn Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Arlington Heights
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 87
Rank #187 / 307
No
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 50
Rank #74 / 357
-A-Arlington Heights Memory Care, LLC4
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #64 / 225
0.5
Facility 0.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #64 / 225
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #100 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
Suite / Cottage
New Perspective Senior Living | Long Grove
MC
AL
Long Grove
104
Facility 104
IL AVG 87
Rank #85 / 307
Yes-
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 13
Rank #43 / 139
A+Well Npsl Tenant LLC2
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 225
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #130 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #42 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed
Artis Senior Living of Lakeview
MC
AL
Chicago (Lake View)
136
Facility 136
IL AVG 87
Rank #45 / 307
No
95
Facility 95
IL AVG 50
Rank #6 / 357
13
Facility 13
IL AVG 13
Rank #55 / 139
A+Artis Senior Living Of Lakeview, LLC5
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 7
Rank #190 / 225
3.4
Facility 3.4
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #188 / 225
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 3
Rank #224 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
-
Sunrise of Naperville North
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Naperville (Naperville Park District)
77
Facility 77
IL AVG 87
Rank #144 / 307
Yes
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 50
Rank #187 / 357
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 13
Rank #45 / 139
-Welltower Opco Group LLC1
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #129 / 225
5.0
Facility 5.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #214 / 225
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Palos Park
MC
AL
HOS
Palos Park
85
Facility 85
IL AVG 87
Rank #119 / 307
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 50
Rank #164 / 357
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 13
Rank #32 / 139
-Szr Palos Park Opco, LLC3
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #64 / 225
0.7
Facility 0.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #72 / 225
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 3
Rank #236 / 250
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #124 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
CENTRAL BAPTIST VILLAGE (Assisted Living)
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Norridge (Norwood Park Township)
97
Facility 97
IL AVG 87
Rank #95 / 307
No
87
Facility 87
IL AVG 50
Rank #29 / 357
-A+-6
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 7
Rank #202 / 225
4.2
Facility 4.2
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #207 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #42 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other IL memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 369 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Overlook Village

Overlook Village offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Moline, IL. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having several care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since they can move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

Overlook Village has 70 beds and is in the Floreciente neighborhood. Sabra Illinois Operations II operates the community, and pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

A Walk Score of 52 out of 100 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Highview in the Woodlands

Explore a luxurious stay with Highview in the Woodlands located in the peaceful neighborhood of Rockton, IL, offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from 36 one-bedroom and two-bedroom private apartments with several floor plans. The community provides round-the-clock care and services catering to the immediate needs and concerns of its residents. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can receive specialized care through an expert and empathetic team.

The community is dedicated to providing dignified living and competent care wherein residents can enjoy excellent amenities and services. These include 3 delicious and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team, in-house salon services, and transportation assistance. Engage in a robust calendar of social activities and community events. With Highview in the Woodlands, seniors can truly make the most out of their retirement.

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Overview of Sunrise of Naperville

Conveniently situated just moments away from downtown Naperville, Sunrise of Naperville presents a charming haven that seamlessly blends with the local landscape. This award-winning establishment caters to diverse needs, offering a holistic approach that includes assisted living for seniors and memory care services. The exterior exudes an air of sophistication, graced with meticulously maintained surroundings and an inviting fire pit, setting the stage for an exceptional living experience.

Embracing the unique needs of its residents, the community extends a pet-friendly environment and showcases inviting social areas, creating an atmosphere of warmth and engagement. Alongside services like housekeeping, personal laundry, and scheduled transportation, Sunrise of Naperville takes pride in its commitment to offering assisted living homes.

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Overview of The Cottages of Fox Lake

Tucked away in the serene neighborhood of Fox Lake, IL, The Cottages of Fox Lake is an intimate senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents are welcomed into spacious and comfortable apartments with modern amenities like, kitchenettes, private full bathrooms, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and emergency call systems. Licensed nurses are available on site 24 hours a day to provide immediate care and assistance when residents need it.

Fostering a convenient living experience for its residents, the community provides an array of convenient services, including housekeeping, laundry, bus transportation, and on-site maintenance. Residents enjoy delicious and health-conscious meals tailored to cater to their unique dietary needs and preferences. The community also features an array of engaging activities and amenities that encourages residents to live an active and fulfilling life.

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Overview of Waverly Inn Memory Care Community

Get the compassionate care and support you deserve at Waverly Inn, a welcoming senior living community in Arlington Heights, Illinois that offers specialized memory care services. The community uses a relationship-centered and compassionate care approach in providing memory care to residents, ensuring they enjoy abundant attention and recognition. Residents comfortably reside in well-designed one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments that are equipped with excellent safety features, such as motion and window sensors and lengthy pull-cords for conveniently notifying their caregivers whenever they need assistance.

As a family owned and operated community for over 60 years, the community delivers compassionate care and support in a family-like environment that’s enriched with years of knowledge and experience. Here, residents enjoy plenty of personalized experiences that fosters joy and connections with the help of activities, such as crafting projects, religious services, exercise classes, excursions, and events. A culinary team takes care of residents’ nutritional needs by preparing healthy and delicious meals that cater to their needs and tastes, fostering an enjoyable dining experience.

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Overview of New Perspective Senior Living | Long Grove

Set in the heart of Long Grove, IL, the New Perspective of Long Grove is an esteemed senior living community that provides assisted living, and memory care services. Warming and spacious accommodations are available based on residents’ preferences. Known for its motto of “Good times with good friends”, this community offers an environment wherein residents can find peace of mind. With its round-the-clock on-site and on-call nurse, along with a trained and dedicated team, the community is committed to delivering quality care and support. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions are provided with an on-site care team, daily nutritional support, and immediate care.

The community is dedicated to fostering a lively and vibrant environment wherein residents can enjoy delightful and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team, housekeeping and laundry, and on-site OT/PT services. Have fun watching in a movie theater or working out in the fitness center. Participate in diverse social activities and community outings with provided transportation. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can enjoy a classic retirement with the New Perspective of Long Grove.

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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 Sunrise of Naperville North

Sunrise of Naperville North is not just an assisted living building. It’s assisted living, memory care, hospice coordination, and respite care, all under one roof, in Naperville, Illinois. If your parent starts in assisted living and later needs memory care, they don’t have to pack up and move somewhere new. They just… move down the hall, basically.

The building is three stories, 77 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Eighteen years in operation. A place that’s been running that long has usually figured out its systems.

Because memory care lives here too, the staff get specialized training for it, and someone’s on that team 24/7. Not “business hours.” Actually around the clock. There’s also hospice coordination and respite care, so if a family needs short-term coverage, or end-of-life support, that’s built into what this place already does, not something they’d have to go find elsewhere.

Small, practical stuff: you can bring your pet. There’s transportation service and recreation and fitness options on-site. I know that sounds minor next to “memory care training,” but ask anyone who’s actually moved a parent into assisted living, the small stuff is what makes the first few weeks bearable or miserable.

Walk Score here is 49; somewhat walkable. You could walk to a few things nearby, but you’re mostly going to need a car, or lean on that transportation service. Naperville’s city center is a few miles out.

On the regulatory side: Illinois inspects assisted living communities on things like care planning, documentation, and fall or injury prevention.
What you get is a community built for continuity: one address that can carry a resident from assisted living through memory care, hospice, or respite, without a change in zip code.

Contact Sunrise of Naperville North

Overview of Sunrise of Palos Park

Sunrise of Palos Park is a blissful senior living community settling in the serene neighborhood of South LaGrange Road, Palos Park, IL, that offers assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. With the seniors’ comfort and safety in mind, the community provides various pet-friendly floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and companion suites. Keep worries at bay and enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with a compassionate and skilled team lending support 24 hours a day.

The community promotes an innovative environment, providing seniors and their families with a diversity of applications to enhance their quality of life. Fun-filled activities and several learning opportunities are conducted for seniors to remain actively engaged with their surroundings. Enjoy delectable, healthy meals served to satisfy residents’ tastes and dietary needs. Sunrise of Palos Park is an ideal place to live your golden years in comfort and style with its ethereal campus brimming with fabulous amenities including a sun porch and serene courtyard.

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Overview of Central Baptist Village (assisted Living)

Central Baptist Village provides assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing services in Norridge, Illinois. Daily assistance ranges from help with dressing, bathing, and medication management in assisted living to structured supervision inside a secured memory care wing. Rehabilitation programs support residents recovering after a hospital stay or illness.

Established in 1896, this 97-bed community in Norwood Park Township operates under executive director Jon Ragsdale. Total nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 8 minutes per resident daily. Campus programs cover specialized initiatives like Bridge Care and Spiritual Life, with scheduled transportation available for off-site trips.

Interested individuals and their representatives can get in touch with Central Baptist Village to tour the campus, review specific care programs, and discuss financial options, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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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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: 87The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 369 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.