Page 7 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
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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: 80The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Arbor Rose of Robinson
MC
ADC
RC
Robinson
21
Facility 21
IL AVG 80
Rank #355 / 379
No
39
Facility 39
IL AVG 51
Rank #394 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
-Arbor Rose Management, LLC Of Robinson4
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Private / Shared Rooms
Adams Pointe Senior Living
MC
ADC
AL
HOS
RC
Quincy
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 80
Rank #343 / 379
Yes
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 51
Rank #345 / 585
--Quincy I, LLC1
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
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed
GreenFields of Geneva
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Geneva
77
Facility 77
IL AVG 80
Rank #154 / 379
Yes
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 51
Rank #563 / 585
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 15
Rank #89 / 189
A+Nfp Friendship Village Of Mill Creek6
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 7
Rank #248 / 276
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 1.4
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
Montgomery Place
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Chicago (East Hyde Park)
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 80
Rank #303 / 379
Yes
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 51
Rank #86 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
A+-8
35
Facility 35
IL AVG 7
Rank #262 / 276
4.4
Facility 4.4
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #257 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
1 Bed / 1 Bed
American House Oak Park
MC
AL
IL
Oak Park
100
Facility 100
IL AVG 80
Rank #94 / 379
Yes
88
Facility 88
IL AVG 51
Rank #44 / 585
-CAh Oak Park LLC7
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 7
Rank #237 / 276
2.4
Facility 2.4
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #197 / 276
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 3
Rank #300 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Randall Residence of Decatur
MC
AL
IL
Decatur
55
Facility 55
IL AVG 80
Rank #237 / 379
No
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 51
Rank #535 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
-Rr Decatur Holdings, LLC2
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 7
Rank #203 / 276
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #246 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Grand View Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
MC
RC
Peoria (Lake University)
38
Facility 38
IL AVG 80
Rank #310 / 379
Yes
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 51
Rank #477 / 585
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 15
Rank #89 / 189
A+Sh1 Peoria Illinois Opco LLC7
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #120 / 276
0.4
Facility 0.4
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #82 / 276
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 3
Rank #287 / 315
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #258 / 315
Studio
Arbor Terrace Naperville
MC
AL
Naperville (Naperville Park District)
95
Facility 95
IL AVG 80
Rank #108 / 379
Yes
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 51
Rank #142 / 585
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 15
Rank #106 / 189
-Inspired Senior Living Of Naperville Mt, LLC2
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 7
Rank #213 / 276
4.5
Facility 4.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #259 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #258 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Crystal Lake
MC
AL
IL
Crystal Lake
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 80
Rank #226 / 379
Yes
35
Facility 35
IL AVG 51
Rank #420 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
-Sunrise Of Crystal Lake (Land) Sl, LLC1
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 276
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #165 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #292 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bickford of Peoria
MC
AL
IL
Peoria
-Yes
53
Facility 53
IL AVG 51
Rank #271 / 585
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 15
Rank #40 / 189
B-Peoria Bickford House, L.l.c6
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #67 / 276
0.2
Facility 0.2
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #67 / 276
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 3
Rank #308 / 315
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #258 / 315
Private Rooms

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Overview of Arbor Rose of Robinson

Arbor Rose of Robinson provides memory care, Adult Day Care, and Respite Care in Robinson, IL. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The Adult Day Care and Respite Program gives families daytime support or a short-term stay option, so Arbor Rose of Robinson may be a good fit for a person with dementia whose family needs either type of care.

Arbor Rose of Robinson has 21 beds, creating a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private and shared rooms are available, giving a resident the choice of having a room alone or sharing with a companion. A Walk Score of 39 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and Arbor Rose Management Of Robinson operates the community.

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Overview of Adams Pointe Senior Living

Set in the quiet neighborhood of North 48th Street, Quincy, IL, is the distinguished senior living community of Adams Pointe Senior Living by Americare that features a wide array of living options including assisted living, memory care, respite, adult day club, hospice, home health care, and rehabilitation. Have a relaxing time with the beautiful and safe accommodations of Adams Pointe in various private and semi-private studio and one-bedroom floor plans. With 24-hour care and support from a respectful and highly skilled team, seniors let go of their worries and enjoy every moment of their best years.

Committed to enhancing residents’ well-being, the community provides opportunities for seniors to engage in enjoyable classes and participate in exciting trips. Moreover, the community serves delightful and healthy dining options to ensure residents meet their dietary needs and satisfy their cravings. Adams Pointe is ideal for seniors seeking to experience the retirement of their dreams while receiving the utmost assistance for their ever-changing needs.

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Overview of GreenFields of Geneva

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.

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Montgomery Place

5550 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
Overview of Montgomery Place

For over thirty years, Montgomery Place is a retirement community and has been one of the best independent living communities in Chicago. Their vision has always been to prioritize each senior’s comfort and safety while they live an enriching life for the residents of independent living and assisted living services. The well-trained staff are encouraged to compassionately care for the residents so there would be an in-depth connection– to build memories, friendships, and experiences. Montgomery Place Retirement Community strives to provide connection within the community while encouraging an enriching quality of life.

Montgomery Place promotes a lifestyle that is stress free. Their list of amenities and services are built into the community so as to practice a vibrant social life; they have designed the features in the community that has reimagined retirement living. Their essential amenities and services included: 24-hour security, wellness programs, transportation, room service, and housekeeping with laundry– as they try to ensure that residents are able to live with easy accessibility. The facility has a lot more to offer that awaits endless possibilities.

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American House Oak Park

703 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302
Overview of American House Oak Park

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.

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Overview of Randall Residence of Decatur

Age without worries at Randall Residence of Decatur, a dedicated community in Decatur, IL, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Alongside beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, exceptional care is also provided, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Weekly housekeeping, laundry, and round-the-clock assistance are also available, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging programs and exciting events is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Three delicious and healthy dining options are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also available for residents’ convenience. The community’s comprehensive services and extensive amenities create the ideal setting for residents to flourish in retirement.

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Overview of Grand View Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Peacefully located in Peoria, IL, Grand View Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is an exceptional memory care community that offers specialized programming through their Meaningful Moments program. Residents comfortably live in carefully built studios and two-bedroom apartments designed to provide a safe and secure living environment. Specifically designed to help meet the needs of residents with memory loss, the community incorporates residents’ past routines into their care plans for more effective programming.

Ensuring its residents can continue living the life they’ve always wanted, the community features an array of regularly scheduled social events and fully supervised activities program inspired by residents’ interests and strengths. Cozy and elegantly decorated living rooms, activity rooms and private conversation areas provide an inviting space for socializing and making new connections. Additionally, a beautifully landscaped secured courtyard with walking areas offers a serene space for enjoying outdoor views, warm weather, and fresh air.

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Overview of Arbor Terrace Naperville

An elegant and luxurious community that steeps excellence, Arbor Terrace Naperville has raised the standard of senior living. Their dedicated team of professional staff strives to provide care that is nothing short of extraordinary. The community practices a results-driven lifestyle that aims to provide quality service for its assisted living and memory care residences. Seniors can thrive at Arbor Terrace.

They offer an array of opportunities to be discovered–through its activities and programs, allowing for a mentally and physically stimulating environment for residents. Assisted living and memory care residents each receive specific care in terms of assisting with daily living and memory care– that is, assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing; medication management; activities for physical and mental stimulation activities.

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Overview of Sunrise of Crystal Lake

Nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of East Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL, Sunrise of Crystal Lake is a paradisal senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, short-term stay, hospice coordination. Featuring a variety of cozy and homey floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and companion suites, residents live in comfort and style.

With a highly-tenured and compassionate team tending to maintenance and housekeeping, residents maximize their independence and live life to the fullest. Sunrise of Crystal Lake values the individuality of each resident, collaborating with them to create a care plan customized to their specific needs and preferences. Live life to the fullest with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and learning opportunities. Satisfy your dietary needs and cravings with freshly prepared delicious and healthy meals. The community is a great place for seniors to spend their retirement like a vacation for a lifetime.

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Overview of Bickford of Peoria

Bickford of Peoria is an outstanding community in Peoria, Illinois, offering a range of services, including assisted living, independent living, and memory care, ensuring residents’ safety and security. This premier community provides ample opportunities for socialization, featuring high ceilings, spacious interiors, and posh décor with a warm and senior-friendly character. The campus boasts numerous common spaces, creating a close-knit community that encourages various activities.

The classic furniture, piano, and resort-like interior contribute to the welcoming atmosphere, making the dining area and private dining room truly exceptional. Residents can engage in activities such as playing billiards, visiting the beauty salon or barbershop, creating an environment where everything is thoughtfully designed for their enjoyment and comfort. It’s truly a community that prioritizes assisted living facilities and caters to those seeking assisted living with memory care, providing an exceptional and vibrant living experience.

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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 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.