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Memory care in Central 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 Central is about $5,740 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 258 communities, read 9640 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
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 is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Robbins Supportive Living Center invites you to come and tour a unique living environment designed to enrich the lives of Seniors 65 and over. This can be the ideal environment for the senior that can no longer be safe at home but does not require a skilled nursing center.
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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.
Photo of Evenglow Lodge
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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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.
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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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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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.
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Photo of Flanagan Sheltered Care
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
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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.
Symphony of Dyer is located in Dyer, IN. This licensed assisted living community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Dyer is a part of Lake County, and it is beautiful in setting. Dyer offers the opportunity for residents and guests to spend time outdoors at one of the town’s parks....
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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,...
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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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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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, 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.

Cost of memory care in Central, IL

The average cost of senior living in Central is $5,740 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marseilles, IL with an average of $5,267 per month.

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

Central, IL
$5,740/mo
$5,726/mo

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

Central, IL
$5,740/mo
U.S. national average
$4,974/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,740/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,909/mo
Studio
$6,051/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,109/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,786/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,940/mo

Senior living costs in Central 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: Central, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCentral, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,740/mo$5,414/mo$4,974/mo
Assisted Living$5,696/mo$5,394/mo$4,719/mo
Independent Living$5,889/mo$4,474/mo$4,177/mo
Memory Care
Central, IL:$5,740/mo
Illinois:$5,414/mo
U.S.:$4,974/mo
Assisted Living
Central, IL:$5,696/mo
Illinois:$5,394/mo
U.S.:$4,719/mo
Independent Living
Central, IL:$5,889/mo
Illinois:$4,474/mo
U.S.:$4,177/mo
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Memory care costs in Central, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Central 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Central, IL$7,031/mo$6,756/mo+4.1%
Illinois$7,175/mo$6,812/mo+5.3%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Central, IL
2024 average cost:$7,031/mo
2023 average cost:$6,756/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,175/mo
2023 average cost:$6,812/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
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 Central

Recent reviews for memory care in Central

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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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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Central review score based on 2,005 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 2005 reviews of 243 Central memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Central 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

Central review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Central, IL243 facilities
8.3
Lisbon, IL253 facilities
8.0
Plattville, IL5 facilities

Review subcategories for Central 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 2,005 reviews of 243 Central memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Central 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.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Central memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Central memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Central, 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 Central 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 Central 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
72.8%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Central 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 Central Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Central, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.7%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Central 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 Central partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Central, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.9%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.7%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.6%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Central 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 Central communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Central, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.1%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
48.1%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Central 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 Central offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Central, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
77%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.2%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.1%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
53.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.1%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Central

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 Central protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Discovery Village Des Plaines, Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated memory care facilities near Central, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 258 memory care facilities near Central, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Central, 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 258 memory care facilities near you in Central, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Central, 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 Central, 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 Central, Illinois ranges from $600 to $15938. The average Memory Care cost in Central, Illinois is $5,740. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Central, 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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