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Memory care in Bellwood 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 Bellwood is about $6,055 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 57 communities, read 2355 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Magnolia Senior Living
11 Video available
1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
2.0
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2.0
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51 reviews
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The food is great. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have a lot of great activities. They offer; crafts, movie night, art, workout facilities, trainers, happy hour, and religious opportunities. I...
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.
We, at Magnolia Assisted Living, are committed to providing a highly personalized assisted living experience, complete with a full range of services to maintain your mother’s lifestyle preferences. We recognize that striking a balance between community and individuality is as unique as each...
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77 Photos available
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My mother who recently passed away spent about 7 years as a resident of Central Baptist Village. First in the Terrace for those with mid stage Alzheimer’s and then in the Skilled Nursing Pavilion for those...
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.
We invite you to join us at Central Baptist Village, where we are inspired by faith, family, and friendship. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel at home at this community that's been at the heart of Chicago's near north suburbs for more than a century. Here, friends await you, ready to chat...
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My mother suffered a very severe stroke and was unable, to talk, communicate in any way, move, eat or do anything for herself at all. The level of care she received at K-B was extraordinary. She was fed,...
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.
King-Bruwaert House (KBH) continues its tradition of providing unsurpassed care and residential lifestyle options to seniors aged 60 or better for over 90 years. As a private, non-profit community, KBH offers a year-round active setting for those seeking independent living, assisted living,...
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22 Floor plans available
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I am very happy and pleased with this facility so far. All of the staff members have been so helpful and very accommodating. I really like the director and she was amazing in getting my cousin set up and...
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.
The Montclare Supportive Living Community is the choice for an affordable assisted lifestyle community in the Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. Welcome to a gracious, affordable assisted lifestyle in your community. At the Montclare, you’ll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life...
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2929 Floor plans available
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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.
Presence Resurrection Retirement Community is primarily independent living with a 36 room assisted living nestled into 16 acres of walking paths and a garden-like setting in the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois. Our property is the perfect place for those looking to have the beauty of nature...
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16%
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My parents are living here and I believe my family is very happy so far. I think the staff at the facility is very attentive; they’ve had the nurses coming to the room, and have done a pretty good job with...
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.
Norwood Crossing, a not-for-profit community located on the Northwest side of Chicago, has been serving older adults since 1896. Each day, Norwood Crossing holds true to their mission of enhancing the independence and well-being of older adults. Norwood Crossing offers several levels of service...
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The community at The Montclare is good, they have rides to the stores they have food plates at a low price and my mother managed to get a helper there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Montclare Senior Residences would like to invite you to visit our upscale Senior Apartment community for qualified residents ages 55 or better. Located two blocks east of Oak Park Avenue and two blocks south of Fullerton/Grand Avenue in Chicago. The Montclare Senior Residences will change...
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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.
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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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1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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.
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...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Bellwood, IL

The average cost of senior living in Bellwood is $6,055 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Grange, IL with an average of $5,954 per month.

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

Bellwood, IL
$6,055/mo

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

Bellwood, IL
$6,055/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,055/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,187/mo
Studio
$6,031/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,950/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,880/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,875/mo

Senior living costs in Bellwood 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: Bellwood, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBellwood, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$6,055/mo$5,390/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$6,029/mo$5,370/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$5,981/mo$4,453/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Bellwood, IL:$6,055/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Bellwood, IL:$6,029/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Bellwood, IL:$5,981/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Bellwood, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Bellwood 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
Bellwood, IL$7,623/mo$6,956/mo+9.6%
Illinois$7,168/mo$6,812/mo+5.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Bellwood, IL
2024 average cost:$7,623/mo
2023 average cost:$6,956/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
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 Bellwood

Recent reviews for memory care in Bellwood

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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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

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities, creating a homelike environment for residents. For example, at Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, the staff greets families by name and goes above and beyond to ensure residents are well-groomed and clean.
Secure and safe environment. The importance of safety and security is highlighted in several reviews, including at Clarendale of Addison, where residents are kept safe through locked memory care units and outdoor patios, preventing wandering.
Personalized care and attention. Residents and their families appreciate the individualized care and attention they receive, such as customized meal plans and personalized activities tailored to each resident's unique needs. At Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community, staff made food specifically for a resident who ha ...
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Thoughtful communication and updates. Families value clear and open communication from the staff, including regular updates on their loved ones' care and progress. At Belmont Village Oak Park, the team kept a family informed about their loved one's hourly and daily activities through the Caremerge app.
Engaging activities and events. Engaging activities and events for residents are a key feature in many reviews. For instance, at Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, residents participate in bingo, painting, exercise sessions, and music performances.
Professional and experienced staff. Families trust the professional and experienced staff to provide quality care for their loved ones, ensuring peace of mind. At Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community, the team's dedication, commitment, and friendliness stand out as strengths.
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Bellwood review score based on 478 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 478 reviews of 54 Bellwood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bellwood 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

Bellwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Bellwood, IL54 facilities
8.2
Stone Park, IL60 facilities
8.1
Melrose Park, IL55 facilities

Review subcategories for Bellwood 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 478 reviews of 54 Bellwood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bellwood 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.
Bellwood, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
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
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Bellwood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bellwood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bellwood, 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 Bellwood 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 Bellwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bellwood, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
74.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bellwood 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 Bellwood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bellwood, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bellwood 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 Bellwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bellwood, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
63%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
68.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.9%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bellwood 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 Bellwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bellwood, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
68.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
81.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
68.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bellwood 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 Bellwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bellwood, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
87%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
68.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
64.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
77.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
79.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
87%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
64.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
68.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Bellwood

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Inspirations of Northbrook, Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC and Discovery Village Des Plaines are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bellwood, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 57 memory care facilities near Bellwood, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Bellwood, Illinois are Inspirations of Northbrook, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Mercy Circle Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 57 memory care facilities near you in Bellwood, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Bellwood, 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 Bellwood, 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 Bellwood, Illinois ranges from $600 to $20350. The average Memory Care cost in Bellwood, Illinois is $6,055. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Bellwood, Illinois typically starts at $600. 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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