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Memory care in Ballou 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 Ballou is about $5,525 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 226 communities, read 7909 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Making a decision to place a loved one is one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make. At Beverly LivingCenters we encourage you to Tour, Talk, Question and Compare. We are a place to find peace in pressured times. Our doors are always open for you to tour with or without an...
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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Windsor Park Rehab is the best facility by far, staff is so genuinely caring and their team is always available to speak to family at all times, always keeping you updated on your loved ones. Will highly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
A nationally accredited lifecare retirement community set on an impeccably manicured 60-acre campus, Windsor Park Manor offers the tranquility and charm of a country home. We offer the largest variety of retirement lifestyles and services in Chicago’s western suburbs— a residential style for...
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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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.
Pioneer Gardens senior residents in the windy city access to a great assisted living community within the grand city of Chicago, IL. Located just a few blocks from Lake Shore Drive, residents can enjoy the lush green park areas next to the lake during spring and summer days and enjoy the many...
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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.
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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
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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.
Heritage Woods of Chicago is an affordable assisted living community exclusively designed for low income seniors 65 or older. Fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living, Heritage Woods is located on the west side of Chicago. Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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
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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, 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.
Welcome HomeAutumn Trace is a privately-owned company with a history of operation in rural Indiana, specializing in a hands-on approach to catered independent and assisted living. With management close by, no issue is without a quick resolution and flexibility is always an option. We provide an...
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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
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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.

Cost of memory care in Ballou, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ballou is $5,525 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Essex, IL with an average of $5,266 per month.

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

Ballou, IL
$5,529/mo
$5,538/mo

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

Ballou, IL
$5,529/mo
U.S. national average
$4,972/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,529/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,655/mo
Studio
$6,042/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,144/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,574/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,899/mo

Senior living costs in Ballou 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: Ballou, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBallou, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,529/mo$5,426/mo$4,972/mo
Assisted Living$5,484/mo$5,405/mo$4,718/mo
Independent Living$4,807/mo$4,484/mo$4,175/mo
Memory Care
Ballou, IL:$5,529/mo
Illinois:$5,426/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Assisted Living
Ballou, IL:$5,484/mo
Illinois:$5,405/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Independent Living
Ballou, IL:$4,807/mo
Illinois:$4,484/mo
U.S.:$4,175/mo
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Memory care costs in Ballou, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ballou and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Ballou, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ballou have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ballou, IL$6,947/mo$6,731/mo+3.2%
Illinois$7,175/mo$6,812/mo+5.3%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Ballou, IL
2024 average cost:$6,947/mo
2023 average cost:$6,731/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,175/mo
2023 average cost:$6,812/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ballou

Recent reviews for memory care in Ballou

Royal Estates Assistive Living in Dolton, IL

4.9
We were looking for place for our Mother to live near us. After touring a fair amount of facilities in Southern suburbs, we had almost give up. Then my sister and I found Royal Estates. After meeting with the staff there we thought this might be good fit for Mother. We learned that the services ...
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The Sheridan at Oak Brook

5.0
Our Activities Director at the Sheridan of Oak Brook rewards its residents with numerous wonderful activities and events that result in large crowds. One significant activity, a favorite of mine, occurs annually and is identified as “ Show and Tell”. Residents are encouraged to bring to a ...
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Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and well-trained staff. Several reviews mention the kindness, patience, and empathy of the staff at their community towards residents with memory care needs. At Arden Courts Palos Heights, A Memory Care Community, for instance, the staff is described as 'angels' who truly care about the residents, while at Francisca ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents find joy in the various activities offered at memory care communities. For example, at Porter Place Memory Care, activities such as singing, games, and crafts help keep residents engaged and active. At Burr Ridge Senior Living, residents appreciate the opportunity to participate in ...
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Thorough communication between families and staff. Residents' families appreciate clear and ongoing communication with staff about their loved ones' care. At Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, families are encouraged to participate in their loved ones' care, while at Arden Courts Glen Ellyn, A Memory Care Community, communication is described ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews highlight the importance of a clean and well-maintained environment for memory care residents. At Harvester Place, the facility is described as 'gorgeous' and 'spotless', while at The Indigo at Bartlett, cleanliness is noted as a priority for both private rooms and common are ...
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Personalized care for unique needs. Memory care residents have unique needs, and communities that cater to these individual requirements are highly valued. At American House Oak Park, staff members are praised for their ability to accommodate residents' preferences and provide care tailored to their specific needs. At Churchill ...
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Secure and safe living spaces. Security and safety are essential for memory care residents, allowing them to live with peace of mind. At StoryPoint Schererville, the staff is commended for their diligence in ensuring residents' safety, while at The Whitley, the facility is described as having 'nice amenities' and a 'safe ...
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Ballou review score based on 1,599 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1599 reviews of 214 Ballou memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ballou review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ballou review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Ballou, IL214 facilities
8.4
Symerton, IL9 facilities
8.4
Wilmington, IL21 facilities

Review subcategories for Ballou memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,599 reviews of 214 Ballou memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ballou resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ballou, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Ballou memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballou memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballou, 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 Ballou 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 Ballou that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
70.9%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.4%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ballou 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 Ballou Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ballou, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.9%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ballou 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 Ballou partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ballou, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.5%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballou 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 Ballou communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ballou, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.5%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballou 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 Ballou offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ballou, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
74.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
49.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.1%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.7%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.2%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
74.6%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
51.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.1%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Ballou

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 Ballou protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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