Compare Memory Care around Northbrook
The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
| Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community | MC AL | Northbrook | 49
Facility
49
IL AVG
86
Rank
#301 / 426 | No |
24
Facility
24
IL AVG
51
Rank
#535 / 648 | A- | Northbrook Memory Care, LLC | 5 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 308 | Suite |
| North Shore Place | MC AL RC | Northbrook (Sunset Ridge Road) | 188
Facility
188
IL AVG
86
Rank
#36 / 426 | No |
40
Facility
40
IL AVG
51
Rank
#418 / 648 | - | Bmsh I Northbrook Il LLC | 10 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#239 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#257 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Encore At The Lodge | AL | Northbrook | 8 | — | — | — | The Lodge Of Northbrook, INC | — | — | — | — |
Settled in the beautiful grounds of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Northbrook Inn is an inviting senior living community that provides an engaging environment for memory care. Residents dealing with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss experience exceptional care and support at the comfort of their well-designed apartments. Each residences are built with safety features like window sensors, motion sensors, and long pull cords for a safe and secure living. A dedicated and well-trained team is available to care for residents quickly whenever needed.
Enriching all aspects of residents’ well-being, the community conducts an array of activities, events and special projects that focuses on the mind, body, and spirit. Residents are free to unleash and improve their creativity with various arts classes, maintain their strength with unique exercise classes, or enhance their cognitive skills with personalized musical experiences. The community ensures residents’ nutritional and dietary needs are met with restaurant-style service and made from scratch meals. With exceptional care, services, and wonderful activities, the community warrants a comfortable and rewarding living experience.
Tucked away in Northbrook, IL, North Shore Place is a vibrant senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term care. Residents enjoy a secure living space with well-built accommodations, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The community provides a variety of conveniences, such as on-site maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry services.
A vibrant lifestyle is guaranteed with the community’s diverse variety of activities, including games, cooking, singing, exercise classes, discussions, and outings to local hotspots. Personalized care plans ensure residents’ needs are met accordingly. Services like assistance with activities of daily living, regular health screenings, a massage therapy room, and a dedicated rehabilitation room, ensures residents have access to services that empower them to maintain their holistic well-being.
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 Northbrook, IL
What is the average cost of memory care in Northbrook, IL?
The average monthly cost of memory care in Northbrook, IL is approximately $5,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for memory care in Northbrook, IL?
Memory care in Northbrook, IL typically ranges from $4,500–$7,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Northbrook, IL?
Memory care communities in Northbrook, IL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.
How many licensed memory care communities are there in Northbrook, IL?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 1+ (Brookdale Northbrook) licensed memory care communities in Northbrook, IL.
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.
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