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Memory care in De Kalb 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 is about $5,816 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 297 communities, read 10792 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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We cannot comment on the activities, our loved one has not participated in them yet. What we like the most about the community is the staff and the smaller community where they seem to know all the...
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood only minutes from Wheaton, Atria Park of Glen Ellyn offers all the benefits of living in a vibrant, supportive community, with the discreet support of a care staff close at hand. Without the worries of chores and home maintenance, residents are free to pursue...
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All 8 are 5's. Have been very happy and impressed with our experience at Sunrise. The facility has a warm honey feeling. The staff has been very helpful and responsive to the changing needs of our aunt and...
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.
Sunrise Senior Living introduces Fountain Square, a beautiful environment designed to fit your lifestyle...today and tomorrow! Located in Lombard, Illinois, about 20 miles west of downtown Chicago and offers assisted living, independent living, and 2 levels of memory care - Reminiscence and...
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Residents and staff appreciate each other. Room sizes range according to the desire of the resident type of care needed. It ranges from duplex living to 1 room apartments. Of course the larger the living...
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.
Fairhaven's mission statement is to provide a comfortable lifestyle and exceptional care which enhances quality of life in a manner that glorifies God. Fairhaven is a faith-based, non-for-profit continuum of care, that offer maintenance free living through independent options and also...
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Heritage Wods - Huntley is a 5. The people are extremely nice and helpful. They take excellent care of their residents. I have received positive comments on the food from my dad. The apartment is large and...
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 Huntley provides you with the opportunity to enjoy apartment home living in a residential community while obtaining the personal services you may need to continue a life of purpose and individuality. Imagine a life without household chores, yard work or home maintenance. Invite...
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We recently were happy to place my father-in-law at Arden Courts. The home like atmosphere and warm greeting draws you in. The activities room was overflowing with residents who were easily engaged in...
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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mom got a fair sized cut on her leg and nobody seems to know how she got it. have not tried the activities but looks fine. Staff is friendly, they always greet you. They learn who belongs to you very...
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.
OPENING IN SPRING 2020!We’d love to show you what a Life in Harmony is like at Melody Living’s Lake in the Hills community by inviting you to schedule a private tour of our assisted living and memory support neighborhoods! Discover our commitment to care, warm and welcoming hospitality, explore...
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No place is perfect. The positives are the people are nice, willing to work with you and meet your needs, the aesthetics of the facility are very nice and it's a new building, the food offering is a better...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Naperville, 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 Naperville, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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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.
When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our community, located next door to a golf course and across the street from Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, has both independent living and assisted living so you’ll have care options if you need more care later.When something needs to be fixed,...
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Staff is really friendly, the food is really good, amenities are great for my parents and the hair salon my mom loves. Dad really likes the veterans rooms.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Naperville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, memory care and respite care....
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All the staff quickly learned our family's names .They are constantly cleaning the common areas to keep it sanitized and tidy. They really embrace a team effort at Encore. ALL the staff are there to assist...
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.
Building on a tradition of excellence, Encore at Crystal Lake features the highest quality of care, but also an outstanding quality of life.At Encore at Crystal Lake the joy of life is plain to see. For all those in our care, we are dedicated to creating a sensitive, nurturing and comfortable...
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The Independent Living community is small, very friendly and clean. More like a home, than a facility. People who work there seem to care and always address Mom by name. The care service is a La carte and...
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.
Situated on 17 rolling acres in the northwest suburbs, our community features carefully appointed apartments offering many modern conveniences combined with the everyday comforts of home. Picture a lifestyle where you receive unequaled services and amenities while having a whole new world of...
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I think its benefits and I feel cared for. Socialization is good for me. It a really good experience. I like that doctors are on-site.
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.
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes is a pet-friendly assisted living community located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. We are located near Big and Little Bear Lakes, both are favorite picnic destinations for our residents and their families. Our attentive staff members are available 24 hours a day to provide...
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They are wonderful. My parents are very happy there. [name removed] is amazing. Patient and supportive, willing to work with you and no question or concern is too big or too small. All the staff is friendly...
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.
At Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. All...
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I think room size is adequate, and very clean. Staff are friendly and helpful. They coordinate activities for residents and encourage participation. Are also respective of those who aren't as social as...
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 HarborChase of Naperville Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Here, you’ll discover stimulating activities, customized programs, innovative health services and generous amenities, along with a welcome abundance of Midwestern charm. We offer a large variety of spacious and...
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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.
Three Oaks is the premier assisted living community in Cary, Illinois just north of the Fox River. We offer Assisted Living and Dementia/Memory Care. This newly built retirement community will begin welcoming residents in Spring 2012.We know how difficult change can be, especially for seniors, so...
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The size of the community is nice for seniors as it's not too big or overwhelming. The care is good from the staff. They are good with making sure the patrons get any PT/OT needed. Good activities. Food is...
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.
From personalized assisted senior living to day care services, we offer expansive services, inspirational programs and tasteful environments where seniors thrive. Prairie Pointe leads the way in meeting the changing needs of senior adults and their families. We are dedicated to providing world-...
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They were very responsive, good communicators, patient during the long process, staff were very professional, kind, engaging, and had a cute sense of humor. Unfortunately my dad ended up refusing to go but...
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.
Clarendale of Addison senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of Addison keeps you connected to the people and places you love most.Our...
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American House Cedar Lake is an excellent facility. The staff is well trained, responsive and very caring. American House has a "neighborhood" feel to it. Residents are active and quite friendly to each...
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.
American House Cedarlake is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors in the greater Chicago area. For those who want to enjoy their retirement in the comfort and privacy of their own one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment without the fuss of home ownership and...
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We visited 4 assisted living communities. All of them were very nice. The biggest difference we observed in the 4 communities was the happiness of the individuals living at Morning Star Village. There were...
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.
Morning Star Village is the friendliest and only locally-owned Assisted Living community in the Rockford area. We offer a wide range of services to residents who are happy to call Morning Star Village home. Presence Life Connections manages our community and they have a long history of serving...
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Everyone's needs are different, but our family is thrilled with Eden Vista after my Grandmother moved in several months ago. All of the staff are incredibly friendly and caring, and they cultivate such a...
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.
Just a short drive from Chicago, Eden Vista Prospect Heights offers spacious accommodations, restaurant-style dining and activities to engage your interests and purpose. Life here means trading the chores, stress and isolation that often comes from living at home for a community full of...
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My mother lived at Lombard Place for almost two years before she passed. It was a great place for her. My mother could be cranky and stubborn at times, but her care never suffered. The caregivers and staff...
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.
The new Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lombard, IL is the perfect alternative for seniors who value their independence but still need some help from time to time. Carefully designed and professionally managed, Lombard Place features beautiful apartments in a home-like setting....
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I would rate almost all a 4-5. What we like the most about the community is that it is very homey, we liked the director and they had good communication. Yes, we would recommend Aspen Woods of Vernon Hills
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.
For the best memory care for your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia in the Vernon Hills, Illinois area, consider Charter Senior Living assisted living community. We focus exclusively on memory care, providing care that's based on the most up-to-date research, for our residents with...
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I felt immediate relief and a sense of peace moving mom and dad into StoryPoint. The daily report from them used to be whatever medical a chest pains they had. It changed quickly to what activities they did....
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 StoryPoint Bolingbrook! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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My father tells me frequently that everyone at the Meadows is so nice to him and that they take good care of him! Clean, organized and well cared for facility. The staff is truly wonderful!!! Concerns are...
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.
The Meadows of Franklin Grove Assisted Living Community understands how important it is for our residents to maintain their independence and identity; while still receiving the assistance, they need. The Meadows is tailored to seniors who would like to continue their independent lifestyle without...
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They could improve on the maintenance requests completion timeline. Apartment cleaning. Mom is fairly new and we are still experiencing the home and their services. I love the structure of the building. The...
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.
Church Creek, ideal for seniors who value their independence and appreciate the good life, is an independent full-service community conveniently located next to Northwest Community Hospital. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...
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Cost of memory care in De Kalb, IL

The average cost of senior living in De Kalb is $5,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monroe Center, IL with an average of $4,447 per month.

Memory care costs in De Kalb, IL, vs. nearby cities

De Kalb, IL
$5,816/mo
$5,872/mo
$5,848/mo

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

De Kalb, IL
$5,816/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,816/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,792/mo
Studio
$5,992/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,158/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,582/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,678/mo

Senior living costs in De Kalb 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, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDe Kalb, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,816/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,761/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,145/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
De Kalb, IL:$5,816/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
De Kalb, IL:$5,761/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
De Kalb, IL:$4,145/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in De Kalb, IL, over time

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

Memory care cost trends in De Kalb, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in De Kalb 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, IL$7,363/mo$7,049/mo+4.5%
Illinois$7,168/mo$6,812/mo+5.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
De Kalb, IL
2024 average cost:$7,363/mo
2023 average cost:$7,049/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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

Recent reviews for memory care in De Kalb

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Many reviews express appreciation for the kind-hearted and attentive nature of the staff in various communities. Families at Aspen Woods of Vernon Hills, Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake, and Anam Care/ Anam Glen share stories of how the staff went above and beyond to make their loved on ...
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Wide range of stimulating activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at senior living communities. For instance, at Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, staff members organize activities like gardening, outings to museums, and regular fitness classes.
Thoughtfully decorated and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of cleanliness and aesthetics in creating a comfortable living environment. At The Laurel at Vernon Hills, residents especially praise the bright and modern design of the memory care unit.
Consistent communication between staff and families. Clear and ongoing communication between staff and families is crucial for ensuring the emotional and physical well-being of residents. Communities like Encore at South Barrington and Aspen Woods of Vernon Hills are commended for their open and transparent approach.
Dietary accommodations and high-quality meals. Meals are an essential aspect of daily life at senior living communities, with many residents expressing satisfaction with the food and dietary accommodations provided. For instance, The Cottages of Fox Lake highlights the customized choices offered to residents and their families.
Secure and engaging memory care units. Memory care units provide a safe and stimulating environment for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory-related conditions. Residents at Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community and The Landings Senior Living appreciate the sense of security and comfort these units offer.
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De Kalb review score based on 2,354 family reviews

8.4
Review score282 facilities2354 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 2354 reviews of 282 De Kalb memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The De Kalb 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 review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
De Kalb, IL282 facilities
8.5
Cortland, IL320 facilities
8.4
Sycamore, IL325 facilities

Review subcategories for De Kalb 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 2,354 reviews of 282 De Kalb memory care communities. This chart helps you compare De Kalb 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, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
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 memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Kalb memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Kalb, 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 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 that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
De Kalb, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.3%
69.2%
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 De Kalb 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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
De Kalb, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in De Kalb 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
De Kalb, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in De Kalb 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
De Kalb, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
51.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Kalb 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
De Kalb, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
74.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
82.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
67.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
75.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
49.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.1%
45.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in De Kalb

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 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 De Kalb, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 297 memory care facilities near De Kalb, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in De Kalb, Illinois are Inspirations of Northbrook, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Clarendale of Algonquin. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 297 memory care facilities near you in De Kalb, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in De Kalb, 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 De Kalb, 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 De Kalb, Illinois ranges from $850 to $15938. The average Memory Care cost in De Kalb, Illinois is $5,816. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in De Kalb, Illinois typically starts at $850. 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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