Best Memory Care in Mount Prospect, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 memory care providers in Mount Prospect, 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Citadel of Northbrook
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Northbrook
158
Facility 158
IL AVG 95
Rank #45 / 307
A+No
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 50
Rank #142 / 357
-Private/Semi-Private Rooms
Alden Des Plaines Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Des Plaines
110
Facility 110
IL AVG 95
Rank #90 / 307
A+Yes
42
Facility 42
IL AVG 50
Rank #219 / 357
-Private/Semi-Private Rooms
Mount Prospect Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Mt Prospect
--Yes
59
Facility 59
IL AVG 50
Rank #127 / 357
A+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 3 analyzed for Mount Prospect. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Citadel of Northbrook

Citadel of Northbrook provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, along with hospice care, palliative care, memory care, and respite care in Northbrook, IL. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports comfort near the end of life, palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief during serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. The range of services may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may change from short-term respite or memory support to skilled nursing without leaving the community.

Citadel of Northbrook has 158 beds, giving the community capacity for more residents, staff, and programming than a smaller home. Private rooms provide an individual living space, while semi-private rooms accommodate two residents. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated across each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, allowing families to use the coverage or funds that apply to their circumstances. A Walk Score of 56 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete those outings independently.

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Overview of Alden Des Plaines Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Alden Des Plaines Rehabilitation & Health Care Center provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Des Plaines, IL. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication.

Independent living offers 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, and the range of care types can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 110 beds, with private and semi-private rooms available. A private room gives one resident an individual room, while a semi-private room means sharing a room with another resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help cover a long stay when savings do not, and private pay means paying directly.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across an average day. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to live with them, while a Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride for someone who no longer drives.

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Overview of Mount Prospect Senior Living

Mount Prospect Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Mt Prospect, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Respite care is a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and the combination of care levels may suit someone whose needs change over time or a family needing temporary support.

Housing includes studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. A two-bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Residents have an outdoor courtyard, bistro, and open-air dining area where they can spend time and eat outside their apartments. Regular outings, educational seminars, social clubs, movement classes, music programs, and art programs offer structured ways to participate, while the pet-friendly policy allows a resident to live with a pet. A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain destinations independently. Mount Prospect Senior Living is owned by American House Senior Living.

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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 Mount Prospect at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 52/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Mount Prospect, IL. 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: 134The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Mount Prospect, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Mount Prospect, IL

What is the average cost of memory care in Mount Prospect, IL?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Mount Prospect, IL is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Mount Prospect, IL?

Memory care in Mount Prospect, IL typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Mount Prospect, IL?

Memory care communities in Mount Prospect, IL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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 3 memory care communities in Mount Prospect, IL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.