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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 $6,519 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 31 communities, read 1518 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Eden Vista Hoffman Estates
1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.3
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49 reviews
8.3
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49 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
31%
3 star
16%
2 star
6%
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2%
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It seems like they are adding more residents to existing staff. In the afternoons it seems like they just mostly sit in the tv area. I think they are going through some changes right now
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.
At Eden Vista Hoffman Estates you get to redefine your independence with new friendships and the chance to explore new hobbies, like art and music. Here are just a few examples of fun ways you could spend your day:•Shopping•Fitness classes•Craft projects•Live music performances•Java music...
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Photo of The Pointe at Eastgate
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8.2
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32 reviews
8.2
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32 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
28%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
9%
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My mother has moved into The Point at Eastgate. Our overall experience I would say is good. The staff is very nice. They have abundant activities. The cleanliness of the building and rooms are excellent. The...
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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1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.2
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89 reviews
8.2
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89 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
34%
3 star
8%
2 star
3%
1 star
6%
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Our experience at Belmont Village was exceptional. My Dad was there for 5 months in the memory care unit. The staff was very responsive, respectful and kind. Vitas hospice was truly the best in providing...
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.
Belmont Village Buffalo Grove is home to the perfect blend of comfort, personalized care and active living. Our beautifully landscaped senior living community is nestled in the heart of the attractive residential suburb of northwest Chicago, surrounded by premier dining, shopping and...
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7.0
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4 reviews
7.0
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4 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
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0%
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My mom said "I don't have to cook or clean." Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Lutheran Home to other families
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.
Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights was established in 1892 and continues to be a respected not-for-profit mission driven organization in the Chicagoland area. Lutheran Home offers assisted living; a tired memory support continuum; residential nursing; short term rehabilitation; adult day...
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5 star
56%
4 star
13%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
19%
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I have been here 5 years and I am very happy. Staff does it's best to help, keep us safe. Stuff happens but I am very grateful and blessed. It's always works out.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Plum Creek Supportive Living Community is located in beautiful Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Rolling Meadows is a quiet, relaxing community in Cook County in Northern Illinois. The Rolling Meadows Park District maintains several parks in the area where your grandchildren can play when they come to...
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11 Photo available
6.0
Review score
34 reviews
6.0
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34 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
35%
3 star
3%
2 star
6%
1 star
3%
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The people from the director to the staff are wonderful- you get the feeling money is an issue- things could be nicer/ better maintained but the needs, people and food are nice enough. For accuracy the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Harbor House in Wheeling, IL, is dedicated to serving individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. It is our mission to provide a residence in the least-restrictive, safe environment that affords a quality of care beyond all industry standards. It is our philosophy to show respect...
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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.
Photo of Harbor House
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Barrington, IL

The average cost of senior living in Barrington is $6,519 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Indian Creek, IL with an average of $6,268 per month.

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

Barrington, IL
$6,538/mo
$6,484/mo
$6,446/mo

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

Barrington, IL
$6,538/mo
U.S. national average
$5,013/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,538/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,992/mo
Studio
$7,774/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,439/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,398/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$6,538/mo$5,488/mo$5,013/mo
Assisted Living$6,484/mo$5,464/mo$4,743/mo
Independent Living$6,489/mo$4,504/mo$4,204/mo
Memory Care
Barrington, IL:$6,538/mo
Illinois:$5,488/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Assisted Living
Barrington, IL:$6,484/mo
Illinois:$5,464/mo
U.S.:$4,743/mo
Independent Living
Barrington, IL:$6,489/mo
Illinois:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,204/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.

Barrington, ILIL stateNational

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 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, IL$8,045/mo$7,412/mo+8.5%
Illinois$7,174/mo$6,808/mo+5.4%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Barrington, IL
2024 average cost:$8,045/mo
2023 average cost:$7,412/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,174/mo
2023 average cost:$6,808/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,493/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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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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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

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 Ciel 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 395 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 395 reviews of 30 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

8.8
Barrington, IL30 facilities
8.8
Deer Park, IL40 facilities
8.7
Inverness, IL40 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 395 reviews of 30 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
4.4
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
4.1
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
4.1
3.6
Value for cost*
4.1
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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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.
Barrington, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
63.3%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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.
Barrington, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
25.8%
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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
66.7%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
76.7%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
76.7%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
21.2%
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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.
Barrington, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
80%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.7%
22.6%
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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.
Barrington, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
90%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
70%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
86.7%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
86.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
86.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
86.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
56.7%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
45.6%
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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.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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