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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.

$4,503/Month Info Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

$4,500/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Westwood Trails & Fields Assisted Living & Memory Care

Set in the peaceful neighborhood of Kankakee, IL, Westwood Trails & Fields Assisted Living & Memory Care is a respected senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Residents here enjoy an exciting and fulfilling retirement journey with access to extra care and support should they need it. The community designed their living spaces to accommodate residents’ individual needs and preferences, giving them a comfortable living space they can call their own.

Residents also enjoy a vibrant array of activities and programs tailored to their interests and capabilities, giving them endless opportunities for entertainment and interaction. Most of their daily responsibilities are also taken care of, giving them more time to spend on their hobbies and well-being. Other features such as chef-prepared meals, on-site physical therapy, and visiting physicians are also offered to elevate residents’ living experience.

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Overview of Arbor Rose of Charleston

Arbor Rose of Charleston provides memory care, Adult Day Care, and Respite Care in Charleston, IL. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, while Adult Day Care provides daytime support and Respite Care offers short-term stays for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

There are 14 beds. The smaller scale means staff and residents may get to know each other more closely, while private rooms give one resident a room alone and shared rooms provide a room with a companion. A Walk Score of 40 places Arbor Rose of Charleston in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. The community is operated by Arbor Rose Management Of Charleston.

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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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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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Overview of Smith Crossing (assisted Living)

Smith Crossing Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing care in Orland Park, Illinois. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing a move between services without leaving the community. Located in the Orland Township neighborhood, the community opened in 2004.

Assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care has a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Smith Crossing has 62 beds, which gives families the community’s available residential capacity. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation provide therapy during recovery, including after a hospital stay, without requiring a separate rehabilitation setting. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 24 minutes per resident each day, representing the amount of nursing staff time allocated per resident across a day. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay allows a family to pay directly for services. Washington And Jane Smith Community Orland Park operates the community.

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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