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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alden, IL

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Memory care in Alden offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Alden is about $5,506 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 16 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Crystal Lake, Lake Geneva and Huntley.

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The staff has been fantastic since my grandmother moved in six months ago. The building is beautiful and well kept. As difficult as this process has been, this part of it has been very pleasant. I'm happy if...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
This 160 year old, 7,700 square foot Victorian home is one of the oldest buildings in Harvard, and after a beautiful renovation by the Shepherd team it now houses area seniors with Shepherd's award-winning care team.At Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard your loved one will receive 24...
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They have had problems keeping a decent cook, so meals are not the best some days. Although the facility is nice, many of the apartments lack outside facing windows, which really impacts their mental health...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Inspiration Ministries is an assisted living community for people with disability. Located in Walworth, WI, the village of Walworth is in Walworth County and home to about 2,800 people. Walworth is a small town that's on Lake Geneva with 40-acres of beautiful trails and paths. Residents can go...
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Words are powerless to express my feelings about Arbor Village of Geneva Crossing. The facility is beautiful inside and out with a court yard, beautiful dining room, party room and much more. There are many...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of memory care in Alden, IL

The average cost of senior living in Alden is $5,506 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Caledonia, IL with an average of $4,277 per month.

Memory care costs in Alden, IL, vs. nearby cities

Alden, IL
$5,506/mo
$5,525/mo
$5,434/mo

Memory care costs in Alden, IL, vs. state and national averages

Alden, IL
$5,506/mo
U.S. national average
$5,057/mo

Memory care costs in Alden, IL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,506/mo

Memory care costs in Alden, IL, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Alden vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alden, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlden, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,506/mo$5,531/mo$5,057/mo
Assisted Living$5,485/mo$5,509/mo$4,788/mo
Independent Living$4,263/mo$4,533/mo$4,245/mo
Memory Care
Alden, IL:$5,506/mo
Illinois:$5,531/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
Assisted Living
Alden, IL:$5,485/mo
Illinois:$5,509/mo
U.S.:$4,788/mo
Independent Living
Alden, IL:$4,263/mo
Illinois:$4,533/mo
U.S.:$4,245/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Alden

Recent reviews for memory care in Alden

Melody Living Lake in the Hills

5.0
After my father's death we wanted my mother to be closer to us. She suffered from progressive dementia and needed care on virtually every level. We heard about Melody Living and decided to investigate. We wanted to be sure that her care would be good as her former residence. We visited the ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Arbor View in Burlington, WI

5.0
They didn’t teach me anything about this in school would have been nice. Life is tuff staff at AV know that and have done great with my mom. And we made a bunch of new friends in the same boat. 3 months in still very new to us mom looks great.

Alden memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alden memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alden, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Alden memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Alden that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alden, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
47.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alden memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alden Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alden, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
72%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
45.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
67.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alden memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alden, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Alden memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alden, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alden memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Alden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alden, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
33%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
53%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
50.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
59.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
22.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for memory care in Alden

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Alden protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard, Sherwood Lodge Assisted Living and Inspiration Ministries are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alden, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Alden, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Alden, Illinois are Clarendale of Algonquin and Archwood East. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Alden, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alden, Illinois, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Alden, Illinois, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Alden, Illinois ranges from $670 to $15938. The average Memory Care cost in Alden, Illinois is $5,506. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Alden, Illinois typically starts at $670. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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