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Memory care in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park is about $7,913 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 366 communities, read 15226 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Chicago, Evanston and Arlington Heights.

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Photo of Heritage Woods of Minooka
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We picked Heritage Woods of Minooka, because it was close to our house, and offered financial assistance. I don't need to recommend it or not. Most people that go there don't have a choice because it's the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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[name removed] and the staff at Wyndmoor go above and beyond for my Mom. So very impressed and touched about the care my Mom is receiving there. So very thankful for them! I can rest easy know she is in good...
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 Wyndmoor of Portage is an independent and assisted living community in Portage, Indiana. With the quintessential charm of the Midwest, Portage is a small town just a short drive from Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes. Yet, Portage is also only an hour away from Chicago and all it has to...
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Although Wittenberg Village has experienced some recent changes, the community is a perfect fit for my mom and the other residents. The activities keep her busy, and she really enjoys all of the extra...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Place is beautiful, clean and helpful/friendly staff. Rooms are spacious and very comfortable. Dining (restaurant style) and a lot of various activities. Very community/home atmosphere
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.
As you or a loved one ages, there are certain daily tasks that may become more challenging. We believe there is a balance to be achieved between a need for support and a desire for independence. This is where an Assisted Living option at Charter Senior Living Kenosha can help.At Charter Senior...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Symphony of Crown Point offers seniors a licensed assisted living community in Crown Point, IN that they can call home. This community provides an excellent location to those seniors who are looking for a safe and caring place to call home. Crown Point is a part of Lake County, and it offers much...
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The facility is always clean and the staff is always helpful and pleasant! Always pretty attentive and knowledgeable as well.
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 Addison of Pleasant Prairie, the premier senior living community in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Pleasant Prairie families are always welcome to visit their loved ones at The Addison, which is conveniently located at Prairie Ridge Blvd. and...
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The communication leaves something to be desired. Nursing staff communicates well most of the time, but the business side is not good at all. Also, they have lost 3 deliveries. 2 were replaced, while one ...
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.
Count on Crown Point Christian Village to help you live better and age with grace. On our scenic 70-acre campus in Crown Point, Indiana, you’ll find a welcoming, serene and safe Christian community that feels like home. You’ll make new friends and stay close to family. And with all of your needs...
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Eric and Connie were absolutely wonderful to work with the entire time. They knew everyone who lives there, and their families. My mom passed away while living there, and they made it as easy as possible to...
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.
St. Catherine Commons is Kenosha's most exciting community nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan. We offer the finest options in apartment living for active adults 62 and better, offering many amenities and services wrapped up in one charming place to live. Just imagine awakening each morning...
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My loved one really seems to like it here at Casa Del Mare. The caregivers seem very experienced and knowledgeable, and the staff have been very willing to accommodate us and any concerns we might have,...
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.
Casa del Mare Assisted Living and Memory Care is a wonderful addition to the award winning St. Catherine Commons Campus in Kenosha. Casa del Mare combines all of the comforts of home with the supportive services you request or require to help you remain as independent as possible. With 24 hour...
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It's a small facility and friendly community. They respond quickly to questions and concerns when we contact them. Issues have been minor.
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.
Basic Services for our residents include a Private suite, Health Status Monitoring, Three Home Cooked Meals Daily, Snacks Upon Request, Routine Housekeeping and Laundry Services, 24-hour Security and Staff Availability, Emergency Call System in Each Unit, Health Promotion and Exercise Programs,...
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I have my Mom going to the day care here and have been very pleased with the care and service they’re providing. She seems to be happy and is content with the activities that they provide her. The food is...
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.
Lowell, IN is a close knit community, complete with an abundance of greenspace and full of friendly neighbors. Cedar Creek Health Campus is much the same, and is proud to offer residents of Lowell and the surrounding community a warm and welcoming place to call home. Residents will find many...
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We chose North Point Senior Living because of the size of the facility (it is small and intimate) and when I met the staff before we brought her in, they were so welcoming to her so it was a perfect fit. The...
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.
North Point Senior Living is an assisted living community in Kenosha Wisconsin, we are located just south of University of Wisconsin Parkside Campus and our residents enjoy the educational and cultural activities offered there. Petrifying Springs Park is also nearby and is a popular place for...
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My Grandma lived at Pines Village for 5 years and it could not have been a better experience. She was a social butterfly, so the dining hall, various events, and community spaces contributed greatly to her...
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.
We Celebrate Life. At Pines Village Retirement Communities exceptional housing choices and a host of special amenities let you design your own life. Establish a lifestyle free from household chores, fewer worries and greater security. Discover what we are known for . . . our top notch...
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Sunrise LP has many different size suites. Ours is smaller by choice, but still plenty of room. There are many activities and the staff works really hard to get the residents involved-there are daily movies,...
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
Photo of Heritage Woods of Chicago
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Heritage Woods of Chicago is an affordable assisted living community exclusively designed for low income seniors 65 or older. Fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living, Heritage Woods is located on the west side of Chicago. Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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 Ivy Apartments, nestled in the heart of the Lincoln Park/DePaul University area, provides both independent & supportive living options for its residents. Our 24 hour supportive living staff provides personal care assistance with activities of daily living for our seniors, in the privacy of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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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 Museum Residences on Oak, a signature senior living community located in the heart of Evanston, Illinois. The Museum Residences on Oak prides itself on individualized programming tailored to each resident allowing empowerment through independence. Discover the Museum Residences on...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Tucked away in one of Evanston's quiet residential neighborhoods, Three Crowns Park is a continuing care retirement community on a beautiful 7-acre piece of property.  We are a not-for-profit community whose mission is to provide high quality retirement housing and health care options that...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Elmwood Park, IL

The average cost of senior living in Elmwood Park is $7,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Joliet, IL with an average of $6,983 per month.

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

Elmwood Park, IL
$7,913/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,913/mo

Memory care costs in Elmwood Park, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,711/mo
Studio
$8,094/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,167/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,469/mo

Senior living costs in Elmwood Park 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: Elmwood Park, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmwood Park, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$7,913/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Elmwood Park, IL:$7,913/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Elmwood Park, IL:$6,613/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Elmwood Park, IL:$3,395/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Elmwood Park, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Elmwood Park have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elmwood Park, IL$7,411/mo$7,127/mo+4.0%
Illinois$7,236/mo$6,979/mo+3.7%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Elmwood Park, IL
2024 average cost:$7,411/mo
2023 average cost:$7,127/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,236/mo
2023 average cost:$6,979/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Elmwood Park

Recent reviews for memory care in Elmwood Park

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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Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Personalized care for changing needs. Many reviews mention the staff's ability to adapt to residents' changing needs, whether it's through adjusting meals or care plans, at various communities like Sunrise of Lincoln Park, Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, and Artis Senior Living of Lakeview.
Engaging activities for memory care residents. Residents in memory care enjoy various activities tailored to their abilities, as mentioned in reviews for communities such as Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, Clarendale Six Corners, and Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community. These include musical performances, outdoor events, a ...
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Freshly prepared, delicious meals. Nutritious and delicious meals are a priority at several senior living communities, as highlighted in reviews for Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community, The Sheridan at Oak Brook, and The Indigo at Elmhurst.
Communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is important, as noted in reviews for communities like Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, The Sheridan at Oak Brook, and Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are met.
Small, homelike settings. Some residents appreciate the cozy, homelike atmosphere at their communities, such as Sunrise of Park Ridge, Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, and The Carrington at Lincolnwood, which promote a sense of familiarity and comfort.
Engaging social events. Communities like Artis Senior Living of Lakeview, Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community, and St. Joseph Village of Chicago offer various social events and activities, allowing residents to connect with each other and create meaningful relationships. From luaus and barbecues to bi ...
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Elmwood Park review score based on 2,881 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 2881 reviews of 366 Elmwood Park memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elmwood Park 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

Elmwood Park review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Elmwood Park, IL366 facilities
8.5
Naperville, IL342 facilities
8.4
Joliet, IL320 facilities

Review subcategories for Elmwood Park 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 2,881 reviews of 366 Elmwood Park memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elmwood Park resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.7
3.7
Friendliness
3.8
3.8
Care services
3.4
3.5
Staff
3.6
3.6
Meals & dining
3.4
3.3
Activities
3.4
3.3
Value for cost*
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3.4
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Elmwood Park memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmwood Park memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
76.3%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.2%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.6%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.9%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.9%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.5%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.2%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.8%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elmwood Park, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.8%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.5%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
61.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.9%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.3%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmwood Park, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
72.8%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
53.4%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmwood Park, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
78.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.7%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
79%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.2%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.6%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
67.3%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
69.2%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.5%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
79.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
79.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
52.9%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.7%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Elmwood Park

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Clare, a CCRC, Residences at Coffee Creek and Discovery Village Des Plaines are the top-rated memory care facilities near Elmwood Park, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 366 memory care facilities near Elmwood Park, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Elmwood Park, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, The Timbers of Shorewood and Clarendale of Algonquin. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 366 memory care facilities near you in Elmwood Park, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, Illinois ranges from $$2,766 to $$15,775. The average Memory Care cost in Elmwood Park, Illinois is $7,913. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Elmwood Park, Illinois typically starts at $$2,766. 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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