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Compare Memory Care around Illinois
The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
| Sunrise of Schaumburg | MC AL HC | Schaumburg | 82
Facility
82
IL AVG
86
Rank
#171 / 426 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
51
Rank
#310 / 648 | 25
Facility
25
IL AVG
20
Rank
#50 / 145 | A+ | Sunrise Schaumburg Assisted Living, LLC | 6 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 308 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#257 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Naperville | MC AL HC | Naperville (Naperville Park District) | 76
Facility
76
IL AVG
86
Rank
#195 / 426 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
IL AVG
51
Rank
#470 / 648 | 45
Facility
45
IL AVG
20
Rank
#9 / 145 | A- | Al I/Naperville Senior Housing Opco, LLC | 12 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#207 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Vernon Hills | MC AL IL NH | Vernon Hills (North Milwaukee Avenue) | 90
Facility
90
IL AVG
86
Rank
#151 / 426 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
IL AVG
51
Rank
#529 / 648 | 48
Facility
48
IL AVG
20
Rank
#2 / 145 | A+ | S-H Opco Park At Vernon Hills, LLC | 10 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#95 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| GreenFields of Geneva | MC AL IL NH | Geneva | 77
Facility
77
IL AVG
86
Rank
#193 / 426 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
IL AVG
51
Rank
#610 / 648 | 14
Facility
14
IL AVG
20
Rank
#93 / 145 | A+ | Nfp Friendship Village Of Mill Creek | 9 | 24
Facility
24
IL AVG
7
Rank
#282 / 308 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#292 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Orland Park | MC AL | Orland Park (Orland Township) | 104
Facility
104
IL AVG
86
Rank
#118 / 426 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
IL AVG
51
Rank
#356 / 648 | 48
Facility
48
IL AVG
20
Rank
#2 / 145 | A+ | Emeritus Corporation | 12 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
7
Rank
#99 / 308 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#99 / 308 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#261 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Clarendale of Algonquin | MC AL IL RC | Algonquin (West Algonquin Road) | 110
Facility
110
IL AVG
86
Rank
#101 / 426 | No |
49
Facility
49
IL AVG
51
Rank
#344 / 648 | 11
Facility
11
IL AVG
20
Rank
#101 / 145 | A+ | Algonquin Operations LLC | 8 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
7
Rank
#221 / 308 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#215 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 5
Facility
5
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#257 / 308 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Encore Village of Schaumburg | MC AL IL NH | Schaumburg | 109
Facility
109
IL AVG
86
Rank
#108 / 426 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
IL AVG
51
Rank
#253 / 648 | 52
Facility
52
IL AVG
20
Rank
#1 / 145 | A+ | Il Ccrc, LLC | 11 | 122
Facility
122
IL AVG
7
Rank
#308 / 308 | 11.1
Facility
11.1
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#229 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#307 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#307 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brighton Gardens of St. Charles | MC AL RC | St. Charles (Surrey Woods) | 104
Facility
104
IL AVG
86
Rank
#118 / 426 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
IL AVG
51
Rank
#187 / 648 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
20
Rank
#75 / 145 | A+ | Sjv 1 St. Charles Opco LLC | 14 | 5
Facility
5
IL AVG
7
Rank
#200 / 308 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#292 / 308 | 1 Bed |
| Sunrise of Park Ridge | MC AL HC | Park Ridge (Ballard Road) | 110
Facility
110
IL AVG
86
Rank
#101 / 426 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
IL AVG
51
Rank
#142 / 648 | 27
Facility
27
IL AVG
20
Rank
#37 / 145 | A+ | Karrington Of Park Ridge Opco, LLC | 8 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
7
Rank
#152 / 308 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Trustwell Living Cherryvale Place | MC AL RC | Rockford (Cherry Valley) | 98
Facility
98
IL AVG
86
Rank
#129 / 426 | No |
30
Facility
30
IL AVG
51
Rank
#495 / 648 | 9
Facility
9
IL AVG
20
Rank
#108 / 145 | A+ | Rockford Al/Mc, LLC | 8 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 308 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Harvester Place | MC | Burr Ridge | 66
Facility
66
IL AVG
86
Rank
#222 / 426 | No |
37
Facility
37
IL AVG
51
Rank
#440 / 648 | 11
Facility
11
IL AVG
20
Rank
#101 / 145 | A+ | Anthem Burr Ridge Mangement, LLC | 13 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
7
Rank
#99 / 308 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#99 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#95 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#257 / 308 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite |
| Brighton Gardens of Wheaton | MC AL | Wheaton | 116
Facility
116
IL AVG
86
Rank
#90 / 426 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
IL AVG
51
Rank
#247 / 648 | 27
Facility
27
IL AVG
20
Rank
#37 / 145 | A+ | Sjv 1 Wheaton Opco LLC | 14 | 12
Facility
12
IL AVG
7
Rank
#261 / 308 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#199 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#292 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Church Creek | MC AL IL RC | Arlington Heights | 69
Facility
69
IL AVG
86
Rank
#217 / 426 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
IL AVG
51
Rank
#418 / 648 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
20
Rank
#33 / 145 | A+ | Sptmrt Properties Trust | 5 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#199 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| New Perspective Senior Living | Long Grove | MC AL | Long Grove | 104
Facility
104
IL AVG
86
Rank
#118 / 426 | No |
1
Facility
1
IL AVG
51
Rank
#634 / 648 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
20
Rank
#75 / 145 | A+ | Well Npsl Tenant LLC | 7 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#177 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Carrington at Lincolnwood | MC AL IL | Lincolnwood (Northeast Parkway) | 132
Facility
132
IL AVG
86
Rank
#68 / 426 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
IL AVG
51
Rank
#253 / 648 | 8
Facility
8
IL AVG
20
Rank
#113 / 145 | A+ | The Carrington At Lincolnwood LLC | 11 | 11
Facility
11
IL AVG
7
Rank
#258 / 308 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#215 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#95 / 308 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#207 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Situated in the welcoming neighborhood of West Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, IL, is the idyllic senior living community of White Oaks at Mchenry that provides assisted living and memory care. Enjoy every moment of your best years surrounded by beautifully designed and sophisticated accommodations including studio, one-bedroom apartments, and companion suites. The community ensures seniors’ happiness and safety with top-tier care and assistance from a kind and compassionate team.
There is always something to look forward to with a variety of engaging activities and enrichment programs for seniors to explore new hobbies and rediscover old interests. Have a meaningful interaction with friends over delightful and nutritious meals served to cater to dietary needs and tastes. White Oaks at Mchenry is an incredible community that strives to provide seniors with a safe place to live their best years without worries.
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.
Situated in the heart of Glen Carbon, IL, the Keystone Place at Magnolia Commons is a welcoming senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Having a goal to let its residents live life to the fullest, this community provides an inspiring and enabling environment. Spacious and well-appointed accommodations from one-bedroom to two-bedroom are available following the needs of its residents. As for memory care, a cutting-edge program called Holistic Harbors is thoroughly designed to cater to the needs of those with cognitive conditions.
Experience elegant dining with delightful and nutritious meals with your friends and loved ones. Avail of weekly housekeeping and linen service and on-site wellness resources. Engage in a full calendar of social activities and community events with scheduled transportation provided. Meet new people and create meaningful memories within the beautiful spaces of this community. With the Keystone Place at Magnolia Commons, seniors are guaranteed a worry-free retirement.
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.
Located in Champaign, Illinois, Evergreen Place offers assisted senior living designed to enhance elderly loved ones’ well-being and quality of life. Residents enjoy stylish private apartments with customizable floor plans, creating a comfortable and familiar environment.
Their professional and compassionate staff provides a helping hand with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, ensuring residents receive the support they deserve while maintaining their autonomy. Evergreen Place boasts a bustling community atmosphere with social events, fitness programs, and on-site amenities like a beautifully landscaped courtyard and bistro. This combination of personalized care, engaging activities, and a comfortable setting in this assisted living home allows residents to flourish in their golden years.
Facing the challenges of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be daunting, to say the least. That’s why you need a memory care assisted living community that you can place your complete confidence in, and that’s exactly what The Whitley, has to offer. Utilizing an evidence-based approach to their memory care community, The Whitley promotes resident activity and socialization through neurocognitive stimulation programs that also include music and art. Activities are conducted in both small and reasonably large groups, while also allotting time for individual growth and consultations, all under the caring guidance of registered nurses and certified support staff.
Comfort is king at The Whitley, and with facilities designed to reduce stress, confusion and agitation, your loved ones will feel right at home. Enrolling in their Courtyard memory care program entails a comprehensive history assessment to ensure that care is tailored to promote the fullest experience.
A one-of-a-kind memory care community located on Main Street, St. Charles, IL, Silverado St. Charles provides memory care, respite care, and its signature brain health program, Nexus. Set within a peaceful neighborhood, seniors experience luxurious and spacious accommodations, carefully designed to cater to their unique needs. Seniors receive top-tier care and support with a team of reliable, compassionate, and extremely talented dementia care professionals giving the utmost attention and care necessary.
Silverado St. Charles fosters a blissful environment, conducting fun social events and interactive activities for seniors’ leisure and well-being. To cater to nutritional needs and preferences, the community serves healthy and delicious meals. With its stunning amenities and welcoming community, Silverado St. Charles promises a comfortable stay, free of worry and full of inspiration.
Warm and inviting, Carriage Crossing of Rochester is an excellent senior living community in Rochester, IL, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and hospice care. The community features thoughtfully designed apartments and a wealth of amenities designed to help residents live a socially active lifestyle all year round. With a compassionate care team available to provide care and assistance 24/7, residents are guaranteed to live a well-supported life. Moreover, the community’s INSPYRE memory care program helps residents dealing with memory loss to live a fulfilling life with comprehensive care and gentle daily programming.
At Carriage Crossing of Rochester, residents are provided a nurturing environment with plenty of opportunities to stay active, engaged, and holistically healthy. From a variety of on-site and social activities to convenient services like housekeeping and laundry, and chauffeured transportation, residents have everything they need to live a convenient life. Residents also enjoy delicious meals and snacks daily and access to amenities such as salon & spa services, a game room, a library, a cafe, and a beautiful outdoor courtyard for relaxing and hanging out.
Set in the peaceful neighborhood of Taylorville, IL, Carriage Crossing Taylorville is a welcoming senior living community that offers comprehensive memory care services. The community offers studio and suite apartments with 24 hour care and assistance, ensuring residents receive individualized care and attention in a secure and cozy environment. Carriage Crossing’s INSPYRE Memory Care program offers a highly individualized approach to caring for those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
The community collaborates closely with seniors in creating a care plan that suits their individual preferences and abilities. Here, residents have access to various services, including physical therapy, housekeeping & laundry services, chauffeured transportation, nutritional support and assistance with activities of daily living. The community also provides an array of amenities designed for residents’ welfare and convenience, such as a media room, delicious snacks & meals, engaging activities, and a pet-friendly community so residents could live with their furry best friends.
Experience care and support like no other with Bickford of Oswego, an astounding senior living community in Grove Road, Oswego, IL, providing assisted living and memory care. With cozy and elegant amenities designed to optimize comfort and convenience, residents can rest assured of enjoying a worry-free lifestyle. A compassionate and well-trained team also helps with daily living activities and keeping the surroundings clean for seniors to flourish and live their lives to the fullest.
Featuring a robust calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, residents always have something to do with their time to keep an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Bickford of Oswego strives to foster a bright and welcoming environment, ensuring seniors age gracefully while experiencing the best of what the community has to offer.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 354 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.



















