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Memory care in De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County is about $5,866 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 274 communities, read 10202 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Willow Falls
1010 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.8
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We are very happy with Willow Falls. They are taking good care of her. We love the atmosphere and the fact that her room looks like a little apartment with her furniture in there. We are there every other...
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.
Nestled in the heart of Crest Hill, Willow Falls Senior Living has been serving seniors of Will County for 25 years. The campus was designed with consideration for every facet of a secure and enriching senior lifestyle; from a choice of meticulously designed apartments to a complete program of...
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Photo of Sunrise of Willowbrook
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44 Floor plans available
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Staff is friendly and attentive. When Mom first moved in they helped her get accustomed to living in a new home. She hasn't participated in activities yet. Food I'd good with many options at each meal. Mom...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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5 for all....im very happy with quality of care. Open sunny areas...rooms. Residents are looked after. Activities and movies daily. Bright atmosphere
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 of Oak Park is located in the heart of historic Oak Park, a western suburb of Chicago. Our senior living residents don't have to go far to enjoy all the 'Windy City' has to offer. Close to the facility are shops, galleries, places of worship, and RUSH Oak Park Hospital. And when...
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8.8
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Right now it is under construction. So it is messy right now. But when complete it should be very nice and updated. I would recommend
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.
The Roosevelt at Salt Creek is a new premier Senior Living community nestled in the heart of Elmhurst, IL. Formerly Lexington Square, the community was recently acquired by a Chicago-based real estate investment and asset management firm who will begin a multi-faceted, 25+ million dollar...
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You can use my name and post the review. It is the best place to make your loved one feel safe and comfortable just like home. The staff inspires confidence, creativity and love of self and others. Mom went...
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.
The Woodlands at Canterfield is managed by Franciscan Advisory Services, Inc., a division of Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, a Midwest leader in senior living market.The Woodlands at Canterfield has been open since August of 2023. Located in charming...
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Photo of The Laurel at Vernon Hills
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They took very good care of my father and treated him well. My only concern is fall safety, and I hope they make some adjustments to help prevent future incidents.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Springs of Vernon Hills Vernon Hills Memory Care The Springs of Vernon Hills is located in northeast Illinois, near Chicago. We are proud to be a member of the JEA Senior Living family with communities across the United States and into Canada. JEA has over 30 years of experience caring for...
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Photo of Deer Park Village
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1212 Floor plans available
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Staff works hard to maintain interesting variety of activities. Also very communicative with residents through use of floor meetings and town halls and newsletters.
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.
Purposefully designed to offer the benefits of a simpler, more flexible lifestyle, Deer Park Village is a new senior living community for active older adults. Located in a scenic setting near Deer Grove Forest Preserve, this thoughtfully designed residence offers discreet, 24-hour assistance with...
Photo of Cedarhurst of McHenry
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I really like the people. They are all very kind and the nurses are super and hard working. It's just I feel that family takes better care of them. No facility can match home care with the ratios they have....
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 Cedarhurst of McHenry, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in McHenry, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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Photo of The Reserve at Oswego
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The staff was always patient and loving with our father, even though he had periods of anxiety and aggression with his dementia. They always seemed to be able to get him calmed down and relaxed during these...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At The Reserve at Oswego, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Oswego area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Woodstock
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We chose Cedarhurst of Woodstock because of the facility's close proximity to me and very clean facility and responsive staff. They have a really great activities director there. My uncle is very happy...
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 Cedarhurst of Woodstock, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Woodstock, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
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Photo of Heritage Woods of Yorkville
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8.6
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What I like the most about Heritage Woods of Yorkville is the staff. The staff members there are very friendly and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so...
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.
The first of its type in Kendall County, Heritage Woods of Yorkville is a wonderful assisted living community that is nestled into the woods of Yorkville, IL close to Fox River. The Chicago suburb offers the proximity of the city to senior residents but the care and affordable living of the...
Photo of Atrium at Oak Crest Residence
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My mom is very happy and it is a small place which we all like. Yes, I would recommend Atrium at Oak Crest Residence to other families based on the experience so far .
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.
Founded in 1904 offering a unique person centered approach to care Oak Crest provides the most intimate, individualized care available. Private spaces complimented with warm and welcoming common areas gives way to a style and character that can only be found in an elite setting. Staff members are...
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Photo of Anam Care of Rockford
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It's a small place, 2 buildings and communal living spaces. They share living room areas. It's on the higher end cost wise and we may move my dad because of that. He's happy there and has good care. They...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Anam Care, which is part of the Anam Campus in Rockford, is designed to meet, in the most loving way possible, the specialized needs of all who are affected with a dementia, including Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Parkinson's and Frontal-temporal dementias, memory loss and cognitive impairment. ...
Photo of Burr Oak Manor
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They did a good job with my husband. I'd select them again. Nice staff. Small so more care. Needed something close by. Caretakers were nice
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.
Burr Oak Manor in Genoa City, WI is a 33 bed State Licensed Assisted Living Home with a very comfortable environment. We have a unique license to care for independent individuals as well as those requiring total care at an affordable cost. We provide escorted transportation to and from physician...
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We are quite pleased with them so far. The paperwork is fairly intimidating, but their intake manager,[name removed], guided me step by step through it. She was patient and kind and explained every step....
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 Belvidere is the only Assisted Lifestyle Community in Boone County, Illinois. Our emphasis is on maintaining health, wellness, dignity and independence. We encourage our residents to be as independent as possible but provide assistance in areas that are needed. We opened on...
Photo of The Heathers Senior Homes
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The staff of the Heathers are very kind and attentive to the residents Heathers feels like a home It's feels very cozy Glad I put my wife in there.
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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What our family likes the most about Villa St. Benedict is the staff members, they are so friendly. We also really like the welcoming atmosphere it has. Based on the experience we have had so far, we have...
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.
Villa St. Benedict is located in Lisle, IL just minutes from Naperville and the surrounding western suburbs of Chicago. Our 47 acre, park-like campus offers 58 independent, two bedroom villas and 138 independent apartments. Benedale Center for Assisted Living and Memory Care offers 65 studios and...
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high turnover prevents staff from getting to know each resident and understand unique needs. when it comes to the activities they don't "direct" residents to join. They let them opt out. However, we would...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace is changing the view on Alzheimer's care. We have recognized that a diagnosis of dementia for a loved one is a diagnosis for the whole family. We believe that keeping a family connected is imperative to not only providing the best possible, personalized care to the...
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Photo of The Heathers at Ringwood
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Excellent care of loved ones. Experienced, respectful, competent staff. Patient, understanding, and kind towards patients and families. If I could give them 10 I would.
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.
WELCOME TO THE HEATHERS SENIOR HOMES IN RINGWOOD, ILLINOISThe Personalized and Personal Care we provide in the beautiful 7 bedroom ranch home is the new Assisted Living and Memory Care of serving the residents with dedication and love. Your can choose Private or Shared setting at affordable...
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A large population of independent living households which have provided me with many of my favorite activities and friends including visiting the Chicago symphony orchestra, the Lyric Opera, discussion...
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.
A La Grange Park landmark, Plymouth Place is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that provides independent living, assisted living, memory support and skilled care.Plymouth Place's 20-acre campus offers the beauty of private, tree-lined lanes, plus the convenience of being located...
Photo of Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care
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We chose Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care because of the continued fund care if needed. They offer personalized care for their residents.
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.
Caledonia Senior Living is a small, private home providing both assisted living and 24-hour nursing care in a beautiful, intimate setting. Our home is nestled on five wooded acres, and offers a wide range of services and activities to meet all of your needs. We are a non-profit organization,...
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Photo of Belmont Village Buffalo Grove
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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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We have found the indigo staff to be friendly and it has been a good place for my mom. They have a new activities coordinator that has been doing a nice job with more activities including some that involve...
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.
At Chapters Living of Elmhurst, we recognize it’s a privilege to serve as a dedicated support system for our residents. With a deep commitment to personalized care, our compassionate teams strive to create tailored experiences for our residents, ensuring their individual needs are met. Through...
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Really easy to work with. we picked this community because of the availability, proximity and reasonable price. I'd recommend, but they have to fix the front door latch. My mom escaped a couple of times.
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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I like the staff very much. They are warm, friendly, and very good at caring for the residents. I understand that it can be hard, but the food is a bit tasteless and not very warm. They could spend a little...
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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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Cost of memory care in De Kalb County, IL

The average cost of senior living in De Kalb County is $5,866 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monroe Center, IL with an average of $4,447 per month.

Memory care costs in De Kalb County, IL, vs. nearby counties

De Kalb County, IL
$5,870/mo
$5,829/mo
$5,884/mo

Memory care costs in De Kalb County, IL, vs. state and national averages

De Kalb County, IL
$5,870/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

Memory care costs in De Kalb County, IL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,870/mo

Memory care costs in De Kalb County, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,786/mo
Studio
$6,037/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,207/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,600/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,690/mo

Senior living costs in De Kalb County 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: De Kalb County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDe Kalb County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,870/mo$5,403/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$5,810/mo$5,383/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$3,854/mo$4,462/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
De Kalb County, IL:$5,870/mo
Illinois:$5,403/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
De Kalb County, IL:$5,810/mo
Illinois:$5,383/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
De Kalb County, IL:$3,854/mo
Illinois:$4,462/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in De Kalb County, IL, over time

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

De Kalb County, ILIL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in De Kalb County, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in De Kalb County 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
De Kalb County, IL$7,340/mo$7,003/mo+4.8%
Illinois$7,168/mo$6,812/mo+5.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
De Kalb County, IL
2024 average cost:$7,340/mo
2023 average cost:$7,003/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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 De Kalb County

Recent reviews for memory care in De Kalb County

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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Wesley Willows a CCRC in Rockford, IL

5.0
Wesley Willows was great to work with. My mom was there for rehab, respite, and assisted living. We were very happy with the care. The nurse and CNAs took great care of my mom and always keep updated regarding her care. She was very happy with the food. We chose the community because my mom ...
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De Kalb County review score based on 2,249 family reviews

8.5
Review score260 facilities2249 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 2249 reviews of 260 De Kalb County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The De Kalb County 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

De Kalb County review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for De Kalb County 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 2,249 reviews of 260 De Kalb County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare De Kalb County 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.
De Kalb County, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

De Kalb County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Kalb County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Kalb County, 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 De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
De Kalb County, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
De Kalb County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
De Kalb County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
De Kalb County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
52.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
De Kalb County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
75.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
82.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
77.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in De Kalb County

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