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Memory care in Barrington Hills 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 Barrington Hills is about $6,402 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 30 communities, read 1831 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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8.1
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8.1
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The caregivers were wonderful, my dad enjoyed the dining. A wide variety of activities were offered, and they always had time to answer my questions. When hospice care was required they were very helpful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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8.0
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13%
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I don't have any negative feedback whatsoever . The facility has been a good fit for my mother in law. As I have recently toured facilities for my mother, I've noticed some are newer, brighter, and have...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Part of the magic of retirement is that it's time to relax and enjoy all you've worked for through the years. It's time to dream. Time to socialize. Time to take up a new hobby. Because we are a rental community, there is no long term financial commitment or ownership through an endowment fee....
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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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Very happy with this facility. It's next over to their assisted living facility so I am next door to my husband who is there. Their programs are wonderful.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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My mother had Alzheimer's. She stayed at The Vines. First I should say that the owners are personal friends of mine for over 40 years. But don't write off my review. The owners are not some big...
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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Cost of memory care in Barrington Hills, IL

The average cost of senior living in Barrington Hills is $6,402 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoffman Estates, IL with an average of $6,275 per month.

Memory care costs in Barrington Hills, IL, vs. nearby cities

Barrington Hills, IL
$6,402/mo

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

Barrington Hills, IL
$6,402/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,402/mo

Memory care costs in Barrington Hills, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,789/mo
Studio
$5,736/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,096/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,790/mo

Senior living costs in Barrington Hills 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: Barrington Hills, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarrington Hills, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$6,402/mo$5,390/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$6,348/mo$5,370/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$6,603/mo$4,453/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Barrington Hills, IL:$6,402/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Barrington Hills, IL:$6,348/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Barrington Hills, IL:$6,603/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Barrington Hills, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Barrington Hills 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 Barrington Hills, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Barrington Hills 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Barrington Hills, IL$7,190/mo$6,674/mo+7.7%
Illinois$7,168/mo$6,812/mo+5.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Barrington Hills, IL
2024 average cost:$7,190/mo
2023 average cost:$6,674/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,168/mo
2023 average cost:$6,812/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Barrington Hills

Recent reviews for memory care in Barrington Hills

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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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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Emerald Place in Glenview, IL

5.0
Their activities director [name removed] was outstanding, as well as their custodial and support staff team. Truly, but the cost at the time seemed high

Barrington Hills review score based on 454 family reviews

9.2
Review score29 facilities454 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 454 reviews of 29 Barrington Hills memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Barrington Hills 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

Barrington Hills review score compared against nearby cities

9.2
Barrington Hills, IL29 facilities
9.0
Fox River Grove, IL25 facilities
8.9
Barrington, IL29 facilities

Review subcategories for Barrington Hills 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 454 reviews of 29 Barrington Hills memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Barrington Hills 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.
Barrington Hills, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.8
Activities
4.2
3.7
Value for cost*
4.2
3.8
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Barrington Hills memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barrington Hills memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barrington Hills, 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 Barrington Hills 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 Barrington Hills 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
79.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
89.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.4%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Barrington Hills 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 Barrington Hills Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barrington Hills, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
72.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barrington Hills 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 Barrington Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barrington Hills, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
65.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
79.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
75.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
82.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
51.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Barrington Hills 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 Barrington Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barrington Hills, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
82.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
82.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
65.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barrington Hills 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 Barrington Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barrington Hills, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
86.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
65.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
75.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
89.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
82.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
89.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
79.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
82.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
82.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
82.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
65.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
82.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Barrington Hills

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