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Memory care in Barrington 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 is about $7,913 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 392 communities, read 15080 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Arlington Heights, Evanston and Elgin.

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My grandma has been here for just over a year now. She is still moderately independent and able to clearly speak her mind. She enjoys the staff, feels safe and comfortable, loves the view from her room, and...
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.
At Vintage on the Ponds, we pride ourselves in giving the best care possible to our senior citizens. Located in Delavan, Wisconsin, this assisted living facility offers it's residents the independence they crave, with the support that they need. Our trained staff is always available to offer...
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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.
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.
St. Monica's Senior Citizens Home, founded in 1971, sits on 40 wooded acres bordering the Root River in Racine, WI. In the spirit of our foundreses the Sisters of St. Rita, we provide a compassionate, safe loving family home environment that respects the dignity of all residents. We meet the...
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My mother was a resident at Lincolnshire for three months . The facility has a terrific director that is active in all phases of operation. She insures a safe, clean & loving environment for your loved one....
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois is a multi-faceted assisted living community with a complete love of sports. Loves Park is a wonderful small town with a family oriented atmosphere. It is a typical suburb but still a very quaint place to settle down...
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They really care for their residents and know them all on a first name basis. They are clean and friendly and have good communication with the family and between themselves. There isn't really anything that...
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Brolen Park Senior Care facility is dedicated to providing cost effective, quality care while respecting the personal integrity of each individual to participate in activities or services provided. Our mission is to provide a unique environment where older adults are offered the opportunity to...
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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.
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, 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.
The name says it all. Just Like Home IV is a place where you or your loved one can live with as much or as little help as is needed. We are located in the beautiful community of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, near lakes and only about 1 hour from Great Lake Michigan, just to the west between Milwaukee and...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Rest Haven Christian Services, a non-profit organization, has been committed to promoting independence and providing services to those entrusted to our care for 90 years. Not only is our staff inspired, but also committed to complementing Great Lives with great living! We will be busy handling...
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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.
Prairie Crossing Supportive Living offers an innovative approach to assisted living housing for seniors ages 65 and older of all income levels. Our community combines apartment-style home with personal care, and the availability of 24 hour support staff. We understand how important it is for our...
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Oaks community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...
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Silver Birch is a fun place to live. You can meet new people, enjoy activities, play games, and have quiet time. You are treated with respect and your opinion is valued. The receptionist is the best,...
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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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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 Barrington, IL

The average cost of senior living in Barrington is $7,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crystal Lake, IL with an average of $7,420 per month.

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

Barrington, IL
$7,913/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,913/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,711/mo
Studio
$8,094/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,167/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,469/mo

Senior living costs in Barrington 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, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarrington, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$7,913/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Barrington, IL:$7,913/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Barrington, IL:$6,613/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Barrington, IL:$3,395/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Barrington, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Barrington 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 average 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, IL$7,411/mo$7,127/mo+4.0%
Illinois$7,236/mo$6,979/mo+3.7%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Barrington, IL
2024 average cost:$7,411/mo
2023 average cost:$7,127/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,236/mo
2023 average cost:$6,979/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Barrington

Recent reviews for memory care in Barrington

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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Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Thoughtful adjustments to meet residents' changing needs. Many reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers, including quick and thoughtful adjustments made by staff to help make daily tasks easier and safer for residents and their families at various communities, such as Encore at South Barrington, Deer Park Village, and Eden Vista Hoff ...
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Community events that bring joy and engagement. Residents and their families appreciate the various community events that facilitate engagement and joy, such as luaus, singing, and themed parties, as mentioned in reviews for Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community, Westbrook Senior Living, and The Bridgemoore of Long Grove.
Warm, friendly, and caring staff. Several reviews praise the kindness and compassion of the staff members, with residents and their families feeling welcomed and at ease, as expressed in reviews for communities like Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community, Clarendale of Algonquin, and Encore at South Barrington.
Individualized approach to care and activities. Reviews highlight the unique approach taken by staff to cater to each resident's individual needs and preferences, from modified activities and menu options to personalized care plans, as mentioned in reviews for Encore at South Barrington, Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community, an ...
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Delicious meals and exceptional dining experiences. Quality food is a notable factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, with residents and their families looking forward to mealtimes every day due to the tasty and nutritious options provided, as mentioned in reviews for communities such as Eden Vista Hoffman Estates, The ...
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Secure and safe environment for peace of mind. Families express their appreciation for the secure environment that keeps their loved ones safe and protected while allowing them the freedom to socialize, as expressed in reviews for communities like Westbrook Senior Living, Deer Park Village, and Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Comm ...
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Barrington review score based on 2,808 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 2808 reviews of 392 Barrington memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Barrington 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 review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Barrington, IL392 facilities
8.7
Crystal Lake, IL108 facilities
8.5
Naperville, IL343 facilities

Review subcategories for Barrington 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 2,808 reviews of 392 Barrington memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Barrington 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, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.7
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.4
3.5
Staff
3.6
3.6
Meals & dining
3.4
3.3
Activities
3.4
3.3
Value for cost*
3.4
3.4
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Barrington memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barrington memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barrington, 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 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 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
74%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.2%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.4%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.3%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Barrington 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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.2%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.1%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.3%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barrington 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barrington, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.8%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.5%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
56.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.6%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.1%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Barrington 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.8%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
48.2%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barrington 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
72.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.6%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.6%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.1%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.2%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
74.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
48%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.6%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Barrington

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 protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Barrington Woods, Eden Vista Barrington and Encore at South Barrington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Barrington, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 392 memory care facilities near Barrington, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Barrington, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, The Timbers of Shorewood and Clarendale of Algonquin. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 392 memory care facilities near you in Barrington, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Barrington, 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 Barrington, 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 Barrington, Illinois ranges from $$2,766 to $$15,775. The average Memory Care cost in Barrington, Illinois is $7,913. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Barrington, Illinois typically starts at $$2,766. 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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