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Memory care in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines is about $6,373 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 60 communities, read 2636 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The people from the director to the staff are wonderful- you get the feeling money is an issue- things could be nicer/ better maintained but the needs, people and food are nice enough. For accuracy the...
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.
Harbor House in Wheeling, IL, is dedicated to serving individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. It is our mission to provide a residence in the least-restrictive, safe environment that affords a quality of care beyond all industry standards. It is our philosophy to show respect...
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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.
Located minutes from downtown Evanston, IL., and Northwestern University, Westminster Place is renowned not only for the beauty and livability of the campus, but also for our exceptional continuum of care. You’ll find a wide selection of inviting residences, an extraordinary array of programs and...
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The facility is clean and the staff are friendly. There are several nurses who attend to my mom and they are very thorough and attentive. Due to the structure of the facility, the residents do not have...
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 Artis, we help people living with dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life. By “Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today,” we create safer, more connected, more celebrated lives.Our...
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My grandmother is very comfortable in this community. It is very clean i have no complaints about it. My grandmother is known by her name, which is great that she is getting that one on one attention. They...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Galewood community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life and...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Victory Centre of River Woods and overall things have been good for him. I think he's in a good place, not great but good. I do recommend this facility to others.
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Woods community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life...
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Overall I found the staff at Wickshire WIlmette easy to work with it was a nice change of pace and they did a good job for us. They would call us daily and were great with communication. They could manage...
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 Wickshire Wilmette, it’s not about age. It’s about life. Located in a residential neighborhood in the Village of Wilmette, Illinois, our intimate community has a charming elegance with a distinctive bed and breakfast look and feel, featuring a comfortable porch, patio, and garden—perfect for...
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It's a very nice place for my mother. Not sure if there is anything that they need to improve on from what my mom tells me. Most of the staff is very friendly and she seems to be happy 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.
The Highlands Assisted Living at Westminster Place is a community situated within a beautiful 40-acre campus. As a part of Presbyterian Homes' continuum of care, this assisted living community in Evanston offers levels of personalized care based on an individual’s needs. Residents of assisted...
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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.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, Covenant Village is located on 55 park like acres just 25 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement: residential retirement, catered living, assisted living, memory care and skilled...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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We have no real complaints so far. Based on our experiences talking to other facilities, I would say Weinberg is above average as a whole. Like any place, there's room for improvement. But there isn't...
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.
Conveniently located in Deerfield, the Weinberg Community for Senior Living is a beautiful campus surrounded by sculptures and lush landscaping. The Weinberg Community features two distinct residences, Gidwitz Place for Assisted Living and The Friend Center for Early Alzheimer's Care. Gidwitz...

Cost of memory care in Des Plaines, IL

The average cost of senior living in Des Plaines is $6,373 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Skokie, IL with an average of $6,261 per month.

Memory care costs in Des Plaines, IL, vs. nearby cities

Des Plaines, IL
$6,388/mo

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

Des Plaines, IL
$6,388/mo
U.S. national average
$5,013/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,388/mo

Memory care costs in Des Plaines, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,576/mo
Studio
$8,951/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,666/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,292/mo

Senior living costs in Des Plaines 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: Des Plaines, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDes Plaines, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$6,388/mo$5,488/mo$5,013/mo
Assisted Living$6,355/mo$5,464/mo$4,743/mo
Independent Living$5,582/mo$4,504/mo$4,204/mo
Memory Care
Des Plaines, IL:$6,388/mo
Illinois:$5,488/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Assisted Living
Des Plaines, IL:$6,355/mo
Illinois:$5,464/mo
U.S.:$4,743/mo
Independent Living
Des Plaines, IL:$5,582/mo
Illinois:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,204/mo
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Memory care costs in Des Plaines, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Des Plaines and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Des Plaines, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Des Plaines 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
Des Plaines, IL$8,282/mo$8,064/mo+2.7%
Illinois$7,174/mo$6,808/mo+5.4%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Des Plaines, IL
2024 average cost:$8,282/mo
2023 average cost:$8,064/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,174/mo
2023 average cost:$6,808/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,493/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Des Plaines

Recent reviews for memory care in Des Plaines

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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Emerald Place in Glenview, IL

5.0
Their activities director [name removed] was outstanding, as well as their custodial and support staff team. Truly, but the cost at the time seemed high

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and caring staff. Many reviews highlight the excellent care and attention provided by the staff at various communities, such as Terra Vista, where 'they go above and beyond to provide outstanding care and make loved ones feel welcome'. At Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, families praise the long-term relationsh ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Communities like Clarendale Six Corners offer a wide range of activities for residents, ensuring they stay engaged and active. Activities include games, singing, movies, art classes, and more, helping to improve residents' overall well-being and happiness.
Thoughtfully designed spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and attention to detail in the facilities they call home. At Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community, the building is described as 'beautiful and well-kept', while at Mariella of Arlington Heights, the community is praised for its 'tip-top shape' ...
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Communication with families. Families value clear and consistent communication from their loved ones' care teams, allowing them to stay informed and involved. Communities like Encore at South Barrington set regular meetings with senior residents and their families, both in person and virtually.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, residents express satisfaction with the quality of meals and dining experiences at their communities. At Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community, the chef accommodates individual dietary preferences, making mealtimes a highlight for residents.
Specialized memory care. Several communities, such as Artis Wilmette, focus exclusively on memory care, ensuring that residents receive the individualized attention and care they need. Families value the expertise and dedication of the staff in these environments, helping to create a supportive and loving atmosphere.
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Des Plaines review score based on 560 family reviews

8.4
Review score58 facilities560 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 560 reviews of 58 Des Plaines memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Des Plaines 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

Des Plaines review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Des Plaines, IL58 facilities
8.4
Mount Prospect, IL56 facilities
8.3
Park Ridge, IL70 facilities

Review subcategories for Des Plaines 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 560 reviews of 58 Des Plaines memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Des Plaines 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.
Des Plaines, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.6
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Des Plaines memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Des Plaines memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Des Plaines, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
86.2%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
79.3%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
91.4%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
56.9%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Des Plaines, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82.8%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
65.5%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.4%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Des Plaines, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
65.5%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
81%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
79.3%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
74.1%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
48.3%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Des Plaines, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
79.3%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.6%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
62.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.3%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Des Plaines, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
89.7%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
70.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
69%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
79.3%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
91.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
93.1%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
77.6%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
84.5%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
82.8%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
89.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
89.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
65.5%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
63.8%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Des Plaines

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