Page 8 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.
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.
Radford Green at Sedgebrook
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Lincolnshire
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 87
Rank #266 / 307
No
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 50
Rank #252 / 357
--Sedgebrook Opco (Sl-Vii) LLC1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 225
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 225
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
1 Bed / 2 Bed
American House Oak Park
MC
AL
IL
Oak Park
100
Facility 100
IL AVG 87
Rank #90 / 307
Yes
88
Facility 88
IL AVG 50
Rank #27 / 357
-CAh Oak Park LLC7
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 7
Rank #190 / 225
2.4
Facility 2.4
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #157 / 225
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 2
Rank #236 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Randall Residence of Decatur
MC
AL
IL
Decatur
55
Facility 55
IL AVG 87
Rank #210 / 307
No
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 50
Rank #330 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
-Rr Decatur Holdings, LLC2
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 7
Rank #158 / 225
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #199 / 225
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #148 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Grand View Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
MC
RC
Peoria (Lake University)
38
Facility 38
IL AVG 87
Rank #260 / 307
Yes
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 50
Rank #295 / 357
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 13
Rank #53 / 139
A+Sh1 Peoria Illinois Opco LLC7
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 225
0.4
Facility 0.4
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #61 / 225
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 2
Rank #224 / 250
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #199 / 250
Studio
The Gardens at Park Pointe
MC
AL
Morris
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 87
Rank #187 / 307
No
87
Facility 87
IL AVG 50
Rank #29 / 357
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 13
Rank #61 / 139
A+-1
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 225
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #199 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #42 / 250
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #169 / 250
-
Arbor Terrace Naperville
MC
AL
Naperville (Naperville Park District)
95
Facility 95
IL AVG 87
Rank #102 / 307
Yes
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 50
Rank #74 / 357
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 13
Rank #66 / 139
-Inspired Senior Living Of Naperville Mt, LLC2
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 7
Rank #166 / 225
4.5
Facility 4.5
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #211 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #42 / 250
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #199 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Crystal Lake
MC
AL
IL
Crystal Lake
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 87
Rank #200 / 307
Yes
35
Facility 35
IL AVG 50
Rank #260 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
-Sunrise Of Crystal Lake (Land) Sl, LLC1
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #64 / 225
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #130 / 225
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 250
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #228 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Avonlea Cottage-Sterling
MC
AL
NH
Sterling
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 87
Rank #278 / 307
No
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 50
Rank #47 / 357
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 13
Rank #74 / 139
--2
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 225
1.5
Facility 1.5
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #118 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #42 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
-
Lincolnshire Place
MC
Vellagio Sycamore (Sycamore Township)
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 87
Rank #254 / 307
No
84
Facility 84
IL AVG 50
Rank #38 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
--2
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #48 / 225
0.5
Facility 0.5
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #64 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #42 / 250
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #124 / 250
-
The Sheridan at River Forest
MC
AL
River Forest
125
Facility 125
IL AVG 87
Rank #53 / 307
Yes
85
Facility 85
IL AVG 50
Rank #33 / 357
--Srf Opco Trs, LLC1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 225
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 225
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #183 / 250
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #169 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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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Radford Green at Sedgebrook

960 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Overview of Radford Green at Sedgebrook

Radford Green at Sedgebrook offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Lincolnshire, IL. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels are available here. That can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. With 37 beds, the home is smaller, giving staff and residents the opportunity to get to know each other. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom options, with a two bedroom layout suitable for a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 10 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted. A Walk Score of 36 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. The community is operated by Sedgebrook Opco (Sl Vii).

Contact Radford Green at Sedgebrook

American House Oak Park

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

American House Oak Park offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Oak Park, IL. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living is for residents who want community services without daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.

The three care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 100 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments available. A starting price of $3,000 per month gives families an initial figure for budgeting, although that rate is not assigned to a specific care level.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time away to travel or recover. Restaurant-style dining, a fitness center, a salon, green roof terraces, a rooftop lounge, and a landscaped outdoor terrace with a walking path give residents places to dine, exercise, receive salon services, and spend time outdoors. Art studio workshops, live music, movie nights, book and garden clubs, and activities tailored to cognitive health provide structured ways to take part in creative, cultural, and cognitive-focused programs.

Scheduled transportation is available, and pets are allowed. Ah Oak Park operates the community. With a Walk Score of 88, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently.

Starting Price $3,000/Month

Contact American House Oak Park

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.

Contact Grand View Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Overview of The Gardens at Park Pointe

The Gardens at Park Pointe provides assisted living and memory care in Morris, IL. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they maintain their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, so the community may be a good fit for someone who needs structured support because of cognitive impairment.

The community has 60 beds. Residents can use enclosed courtyards and walking paths for outdoor time within the community, and a salon and spa are available for personal care. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy provide rehabilitation services, while transportation assistance can help residents manage transportation needs.

A Walk Score of 87 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. The Gardens Of Park Pointe operates the community.

Contact The Gardens at Park Pointe

Overview of Arbor Terrace Naperville

Arbor Terrace Naperville offers assisted living and memory care in Naperville, Illinois, in the Naperville Park District neighborhood. The community has 95 beds, with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences. A studio gives one resident a private living space, while the larger layouts provide more room for a resident who needs it or for a couple moving together.

Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private residence. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while rehabilitation services and short-term rehab offer temporary, recovery-focused options.

Starting monthly prices are $7,295 for the Bridges neighborhood and $8,130 for memory care. The memory care rate corresponds to a secured, supervised setting. A fitness center gives residents a place to exercise on site, and the salon provides salon services within the community. Scheduled transportation is available, and pets are allowed.

A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby errands independently. Inspired Senior Living Of Naperville Mt operates the community.

$4,270/Month

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Overview of Sunrise of Crystal Lake

Sunrise of Crystal Lake offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Crystal Lake, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private apartment, 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. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 58 beds, so it is a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments, with the two bedroom layout also suiting a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a setting dependent on cars, meaning most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need that transportation to run errands independently.

Contact Sunrise of Crystal Lake

Overview of Avonlea Cottage-Sterling

Avonlea Cottage-Sterling provides assisted living, memory care, and nursing care in Sterling, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains personal independence; memory care offers supervision in a setting supported by monitored security systems; and nursing care is backed by 24-hour nursing on site.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Having assisted living, memory care, and nursing care on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care levels does not require leaving the community. Jessica Martinez serves as director, and Avonlea Cottage Of Sterling operates the community.

The community has 30 beds, making it a smaller setting that may suit someone who prefers regular familiarity with staff and other residents. An outdoor patio gives residents a designated space to spend time outside. A Walk Score of 80 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Avonlea Cottage-Sterling

Overview of Lincolnshire Place

Specializing in memory care, Lincolnshire Place is a 40-bed community in Sycamore, Illinois. The community provides a 24-hour monitored and secured setting to ensure the safety of those with memory-related conditions. Licensed nurses and CNAs are also available to provide care for residents’ needs.

Located in the Sycamore Township neighborhood, the community has a Walk Score of 84, which means most errands can be handled on foot. This also suggests that a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops or a pharmacy independently. MCCI of Sycamore operates Lincolnshire Place.

Contact Lincolnshire Place

Overview of The Sheridan at River Forest

Burrowed in River Forest, IL, The Sheridan at River Forest is a vibrant senior living community that offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short Term Care, making it an ideal place for seniors seeking a fulfilling lifestyle. The community features an array of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, offering a comfortable residence. Residents can enjoy the charming local area and have access to tailored care that meets their individual needs, allowing them to embrace life with friends and exciting opportunities.

The community is designed for comfort and convenience, featuring a beauty and barber shop, fitness equipment, and an art center. Seniors can also enjoy planned social activities, a rehabilitation gym, and outdoor patio areas. With 24-hour emergency call response, dedicated maintenance, and accessible transportation, The Sheridan at River Forest ensures a hassle-free, engaging, and supportive environment for all residents.

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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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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.