10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Chicago, IL

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The average starting cost of memory care in Chicago, Illinois, is $7,913 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. Based on our ranking methodology, the top-rated memory communities in Chicago are The Clare, a CCRC, Clarendale Six Corners and The Pearl of Montclare.

Chicago memory care communities support people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia through secure settings, structured routines, personal care, and dementia-focused programming. Using our local proprietary data, we created this helpful guide with information about memory care in Chicago, Illinois, reviews from real residents, average senior care costs, and resources for families comparing safe care options across the city.

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Our methodology

How we rank order the Chicago community options above

We developed a proprietary recommendation system that orders Chicago community options based on factors we know are important to seniors and their families:

Proximity to your search location
Availability of recent, high-quality reviews
The amount of detailed community information available

Where we source our information

14,000+ communities

We collect proprietary data from our network of 14,000+ senior living communities in the U.S., with regular refreshes of data and information

350,000+ reviews

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Table of contents

How much does memory care cost in Chicago, IL?
How to pay for memory care in Chicago
What families are saying about memory care in Chicago
What is memory care like in Chicago?
Chicago memory care services and amenities
Explore senior care with confidence
Unfamiliar with Chicago? Highlights for seniors
Memory care laws and regulations in Illinois

How much does memory care cost in Chicago, IL?

In Chicago, the average starting cost of memory care is $7,913 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.^[01] This amount reflects starting base rent and may not include care fees, medication support, upgraded floor plans, optional services, or certain amenities.

Actual costs can vary based on the community’s location, apartment size, pricing structure, level of supervision, mobility support, and your loved one’s care needs. In a large city like Chicago, location can make a meaningful difference. Communities north of downtown may cost more than options in neighborhoods farther south or west.

The average monthly cost of memory care in Chicago is higher than the Illinois average of $7,681 and the national average of $6,999.^[01] Chicago’s higher cost of living probably plays a role. According to the Economic Research Institute, living in Chicago costs about 35% more than the national average and about 30% more than the Illinois average.^[02]

Memory care in Chicago is in the same general pricing range as assisted living and independent living, but the services differ. Memory care often includes added supervision, dementia-focused staff training, secure areas, and activities designed for people living with memory loss.

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

Chicago, IL

$7,913/mo

Illinois state

$7,681/mo

U.S. national average

$6,999/mo

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

Assisted Living

$6,613/mo

Memory Care

$7,913/mo

Independent Living

$3,395/mo

Memory care costs in Chicago, 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 Chicago 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: Chicago, IL

Column state: Illinois

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Chicago, IL	Illinois	U.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

Chicago, IL:$7,913/mo

Illinois:$7,681/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Assisted Living

Chicago, IL:$6,613/mo

Illinois:$6,329/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Independent Living

Chicago, IL:$3,395/mo

Illinois:$3,342/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

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Memory care costs in Chicago, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Chicago 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.

Chicago, ILIL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Chicago, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Chicago 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Chicago, 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%

Chicago, 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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How to pay for memory care in Chicago

Families often use a combination of private funds and public benefits to pay for memory care in Chicago. The best mix depends on your loved one’s income, assets, care needs, military service, and eligibility for Illinois programs.

Private pay options

Common private pay options include:

Social Security benefits
Pension payments
Retirement account distributions (e.g., 401k, 401a and 403b, Roth, and others)
Long-term care insurance
Health saving accounts
Proceeds from selling a home or other real estate
Proceeds from a reverse mortgage
Certain kinds of life insurance policies

VA benefits

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides benefit programs that may help eligible veterans and surviving spouses pay for memory care or related support. These benefits can be especially helpful when your loved one needs a secure setting, help with activities of daily living, and ongoing supervision.

Benefits that may help include:

Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension
Aid and Attendance
Disability Compensation programs.

Because the VA application process can be complex and time-consuming, even small mistakes or missing documents can cause delays or denials. To make the process easier, it’s best to work with a VA-accredited benefits counselor who can confirm eligibility and guide you through each step of the application.

Resources for veterans in Chicago

Chicago is home to more than 57,000 veterans, including many older adults who may qualify for local, state, or federal benefits support.^[03] These organizations can help families find VA benefits information, health services, and application assistance:

Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
820 S. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 312-569-8387

Auburn Gresham VA Clinic
7731 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60620
Phone: 773-962-3700

Chicago VA Clinic
1141 S. California Ave.
Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC)
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 312-569-5750

Lakeside VA Clinic
211 E. Ontario St., Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-469-4850

Chicago Vet Center
8658 S. Sacramento Ave.
Chicago, IL 60652
Phone: 773-962-3740

VA Regional Benefit Office – Chicago
2122 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 800-827-1000

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs – Chicago Downtown
George Dunne County Building
69 W. Washington St. Ste. 1620
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-814-3287

Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs
161 N. Clark St., 2400A
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-603-8384
Email: veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov

Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs
121 N. La Salle St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-744-8510
Email: veteransaffairs@cityofchicago.org

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Phone: 217-782-6641

Medicaid

Medicaid is a federal and state program that helps people with limited income and resources pay for health care and long-term care services. Illinois Medicaid may help eligible residents pay for some care services in memory care, but it does not pay for room and board.

Several Illinois programs may support older adults who need long-term care services. Some are entitlement programs, while waiver or supportive living options may have location limits, availability limits, or waiting lists. Programs that may be relevant include:^{[04,05,06,07]}

Community Care
Illinois Persons who are Elderly waiver
Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD)
Illinois Supportive Living Program (SLP) waiver

All Medicaid programs use a senior’s income and assets to determine eligibility; some also use age, residency, citizenship, disability, or medical needs. Families should confirm eligibility directly with Illinois agencies before making care decisions.

Medicaid resources in Chicago, Illinois

In Illinois, elderly residents can apply for Medicaid in one of four ways:

Online at ABE (Application for Benefits Eligibility)
In person at one of the state’s Family Community Resource Centers
By phone at 800-843-6154
By mail, email, or fax after completing an application.

These resources can help with Medicaid information and applications:

Illinois Healthcare and Family Services Medicaid application information
DHS Family Community Resource Center – Cook County
2650 W. Fulton St.
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 773-638-7373

DHS Family Community Resource Center in Cook County – Northside
6200 N. Hiawatha Ave., 5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60646
Phone: 773-907-4100

DHS Long Term Care Resource Center
401 S. Clinton St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312-793-8000

Medicare

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for adults 65 and older, as well as some younger people with certain disabilities or medical conditions.^[08] Although Medicare doesn’t pay for memory care or other long-term care services, it can help offset medical costs by covering eligible expenses such as prescription medications, medical equipment, and certain health care services.

Medicare resources in Chicago

For free, unbiased Medicare information, Chicago families can contact Illinois SHIP or local aging services:

Illinois Department on Aging Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
Phone: 800-252-8966
Email: aging.ship@illinois.gov

Chicago Department of Family and Support Services – Senior Services
Phone: 312-744-4016
Email: aging@cityofchicago.org

What families are saying about memory care in Chicago

Recent reviews for memory care in Chicago

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 ...

Brookdale Orland Park

4.7

I've had a limited amount of experience with this type of thing, but we did have our loved one at another place, and we like Brookdale better. Brookdale costs a little less, which we appreciate, and they're also friendlier. They're very nice here. I haven't noticed any smells or anything ...

Sunrise of Flossmoor

4.0

Outstanding care and kindness. In particular, the Reminiscence caregivers' care and compassion and love (yes, love) for my mother was beyond wonderful. It's hard to put into words. My mother was in Assisted Living for 4 years and Reminiscence for 6. Sunrise of Flossmoor was truly her home

Chicago review score based on 245 family reviews

8.1

Review score50 facilities245 reviewsWrite a review

This proprietary review score is based on 245 reviews of 50 Chicago memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.

The Chicago 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

Chicago review score compared against nearby cities

8.1

Chicago, IL50 facilities

8.7

Naperville, IL0 facilities

8.5

Joliet, IL0 facilities

Review subcategories for Chicago 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 245 reviews of 50 Chicago memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Chicago 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.

Chicago, IL averageNational average

Cleanliness

3.9

3.8

Friendliness

4.0

3.9

Care services

3.5

Staff

3.9

3.7

Meals & dining

3.5

3.4

Activities

3.4

Value for cost*

3.4

3.5

0.01.02.03.04.05.0

*Learn more about cost details

What is memory care like in Chicago?

Memory care in Chicago includes stand-alone memory care communities, dedicated memory care neighborhoods within assisted living campuses, and larger senior living communities with multiple care levels on one site. This range can help families compare smaller, more focused settings with broader campuses that may also support a spouse or partner who needs a different level of care.

Secure settings with dementia-focused support

Chicago partner communities with reported data commonly include security features that help residents move through the community more safely. These features can be especially important for a loved one who paces, wanders, or becomes disoriented. Local partner communities report:^[01]

Secured community features at all local partner communities
● Enclosed courtyards at nearly 95% of communities
● Specialized memory care training for staff at about 80% of communities
● Indoor and outdoor walking paths at nearly 80% of communities
● Wander management systems at about 70% of communities

Daily routines, health support, and personal care

Memory care staff may help with bathing, dressing, incontinence care, medication management, meals, mobility, and redirection. In A Place for Mom’s Chicago data, all local partner communities report 24-hour awake staff, full medication management, diabetic care, non-ambulatory care, and support for redirection, cueing, disorientation, restlessness, pacing, or wandering. Nearly 95% also report access to visiting health professionals, including podiatrists at all local partner communities and occupational, physical, and speech therapists.^[01]

Activities that support connection

Chicago communities also offer programs meant to make daily life feel familiar, social, and engaging. All local partner communities report on-site activities, while nearly 95% report art classes and stretching classes, almost 90% report off-site activities and intergenerational programs, and more than 80% report gardening clubs and reminiscence programs.^[01] These kinds of routines can help families look beyond the building itself and ask how each community supports a loved one’s interests, culture, and comfort.

Chicago memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chicago memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chicago, 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 Chicago 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 Chicago that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Chicago, ILNational

Full medication management

66%

63.8%

Doctor on call

66%

47.2%

24-Hour awake staff

98%

82.2%

Diabetic care

96%

98.2%

*Visiting health care professionals

86%

69.9%

Home care agency on-site

40%

28.3%

Non-ambulatory care

94%

89.3%

Respite or short term stays

50%

59.1%

Hospice available on-site

80%

69.6%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Chicago 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 Chicago Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Chicago, ILNational

Dementia behaviors care

62%

72.2%

Specialized memory care training for staff

46%

45.5%

Secured community and/or wander guard

46%

68%

Memory care only community

34%

26.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chicago 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 Chicago partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Chicago, ILNational

Nutritionist / dietician

58%

28%

Low / no sodium

64%

44.7%

No sugar

62%

41.4%

Vegetarian

62%

50.3%

Pureed meals

24%

22.7%

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Availability of select dining options in Chicago 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 Chicago communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Chicago, ILNational

Professional chef

58%

32.1%

Restaurant style dining

70%

40%

Room service

54%

37.6%

Anytime dining

22%

23%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Chicago 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 Chicago offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Chicago, ILNational

Activity director

76%

45.4%

Pet-focused programs

56%

33.2%

Community service programs

62%

29%

Devotional activities on-site

78%

53.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

80%

51%

Outings / off-site activities

84%

59.6%

Piano or organ

62%

39.6%

Arts and crafts center

68%

35.8%

Educational speakers / life long learning

72%

36.8%

Clubs / games / karaoke

80%

47%

Live performances

76%

47.2%

Dances

56%

32.1%

Fitness center

58%

22.3%

Fitness classes

78%

46.2%

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Unfamiliar with Chicago? Highlights for seniors

Chicago is a large, diverse city with major medical centers, public transportation options, and many places families can visit with a loved one in memory care. About 14% of Chicago residents are 65+, which represents more than 370,000 older adults living in the city. ^[03]

Top hospitals for seniors in Chicago

Chicago families have access to large academic medical centers and health systems that support older adults with complex health needs.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital provides emergency care, cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and other hospital services in downtown Chicago.

Rush University Medical Center offers hospital care, neurology and neurosurgery, psychiatry, stroke care, rehabilitation services, cancer care, and other specialties that may support older adults with changing care needs.

UChicago Medicine provides hospital and specialty care on the South Side, including neurology and neurosurgery, geriatric medicine, heart and vascular care, cancer care, and rehabilitation services.

Transportation for seniors in Chicago

In Chicago, more than 88% of A Place for Mom’s partner memory care communities offer complimentary transportation and transportation at cost.^[01] Depending on the community, these services may help with medical appointments, pharmacy trips, errands, shopping, and supervised outings.

Families planning appointments or outings can also use public and paratransit options in the Chicago area. A person living with dementia should be accompanied by a family member, caregiver, or community staff member when using public transit or paratransit.

The Chicago Transit Authority operates Chicago’s buses and “L” train system, with reduced-fare programs available to eligible riders.
Pace ADA Paratransit provides shared-ride, origin-to-destination service for eligible riders whose disabilities prevent them from using fixed-route buses or trains.
AC MedTran is a city transportation service for older adults and people with disabilities who need help getting to certain medical appointments.
Metra connects Chicago with surrounding suburbs, which may be useful for relatives visiting from outside the city.

Things to do in Chicago for seniors and their families

Chicago offers many outings that can work well for families visiting a loved one in memory care. The best options are usually flexible, familiar, easy to shorten, and planned around your loved one’s energy level, mobility, and comfort with crowds.

Gardens, parks, and animals

Outdoor and nature-focused outings can offer fresh air, gentle movement, and familiar conversation without needing a packed schedule. Families may want to choose a shorter route, visit during quieter times, and leave room for rest or a meal afterward.

Garfield Park Conservatory offers plant collections and indoor gardens that can make a calm outing in any season. Families can keep the visit short by choosing one or two rooms rather than trying to see the whole conservatory.
Lincoln Park Zoo can be a familiar, multigenerational outing for families who want an animal-focused visit. A shorter route with a planned break may be more comfortable than trying to see every exhibit.
Millennium Park gives families an easy downtown option for public art, gardens, and skyline views. It may be best to avoid peak crowd times and choose a simple meeting point before the visit.

Museums and cultural outings

Museums can be meaningful for reminiscence, art appreciation, and conversation, especially when families focus on one exhibit or gallery. Large museums can be tiring, so it may help to plan a short visit and check parking, entrances, and dining options in advance.

Chicago History Museum can be a good fit for families who want local stories, familiar places, and conversation about Chicago’s past.
Art Institute of Chicago offers well-known works of art and gallery spaces where families can choose a small section to explore together.
Shedd Aquarium offers aquatic exhibits that may appeal to families looking for a visual, slower-paced outing. Choosing a quieter time of day may make the visit more comfortable.

Music and baseball

Music and sports can feel familiar for many older adults, but crowds, stairs, noise, and long events may be difficult for someone living with dementia. Families may want to choose seats near an exit, plan transportation ahead of time, and leave early if the outing becomes tiring.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra can be a meaningful choice for a loved one who enjoys live music. A shorter program or familiar repertoire may be easier than a long evening event.
Wrigley Field can offer a classic Chicago baseball outing for lifelong fans. Families may want to consider day games, weather, parking, and crowd levels before buying tickets.

Dementia support and community connection

Chicago also has organizations that support people living with dementia and their caregivers. These resources may help families find education, support groups, memory cafés, and local programs outside the memory care community.

Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter offers education, support, and a 24/7 helpline for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, caregivers, and families.
South Loop Memory Cafe provides a social gathering space for people living with memory loss and their care partners.

Memory care laws and regulations in Illinois

Memory care communities are generally regulated by state governments. This means that rules and operation requirements vary by state and by the type of care a community provides. Learning about how memory care is regulated can help you make informed care decisions.

Why do licensure and inspection reports matter to families?

State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.

Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in an inspection report and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

The average cost of memory care in Chicago, Illinois, is $7,913 per month. This starting rate may not include care fees, upgraded floor plans, optional services, or certain amenities.

Medicare will not pay for memory care rent, room and board, or long-term nonmedical support in Chicago. It may help pay for approved medical services your loved one receives while living in a memory care community.

Social Security does not provide a memory care-specific benefit, but your loved one can use Social Security income toward memory care costs. Some families combine it with savings, long-term care insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid programs, or other resources.

Illinois Medicaid may help eligible seniors pay for certain care services in memory care or supportive living settings, but it does not cover room and board. Eligibility and availability vary by program.

References

A Place for Mom. (2025). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Economic Research Institute. (2026, May 5). Cost of living data in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Census Reporter. (2024). Chicago, Illinois.
Medicaid.gov. Medicaid.
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Medical programs.
Illinois Department on Aging. Community Care Program.
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Supportive Living Program.
Medicare.gov. Medicare.

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