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Memory care in Genoa 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 Genoa is about $5,824 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 94 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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2020 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.9
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284 reviews
9.9
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284 reviews
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Clarendale is absolutely beautiful and has tons to offer. They do a great job with social events and activities. The staff is extremely friendly and they're always asking for feedback on how 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.
At Clarendale of Algonquin, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Indoor and Outdoor parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized...
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1818 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.7
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30 reviews
9.7
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30 reviews
5 star
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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
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 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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1313 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.4
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21 reviews
9.4
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21 reviews
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The friendliness and helpfulness of staff. My Mom loves the outdoor courtyard area that has plenty of chairs, tables, small path for walking & veggie/flower gardens. She also loves the Bistro that has an...
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 Grand Victorian of Sycamore is located in the county seat of DeKalb County, an ideal community in the heart of some of America's most productive farmland. Tree-lined streets and stately 19th century architecture offer picturesque small-town surroundings and a comfortable lifestyle....
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22 Floor plans available
7.8
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32 reviews
7.8
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32 reviews
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The Director is EXCEPTIONAL, a rare gem! This facility is the ONLY place that my mom has been that treats her with TLC and as a VALUED person!
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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11 Floor plan available
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Mom was doing well at Heritage Woods before her fall. She is hoping to return to the community once she is done with rehab. There are plenty of activities for the residents to enjoy. The food is good and...
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.
An inviting, beautiful assisted living community located in DeKalb, Illinois, Heritage Woods of DeKalb is a welcoming place to call home. Located conveniently off 1-88 and Highway 64, it is an ideal choice for those who want to be close to family and friends. We're located near Northern Illinois...
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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.
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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Genoa, IL

The average cost of senior living in Genoa is $5,824 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monroe Center, IL with an average of $4,447 per month.

Memory care costs in Genoa, IL, vs. nearby cities

Genoa, IL
$5,824/mo
$5,775/mo
$5,848/mo

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

Genoa, IL
$5,824/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,824/mo

Memory care costs in Genoa, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,200/mo
Studio
$5,319/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,725/mo

Senior living costs in Genoa 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: Genoa, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGenoa, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,824/mo$5,390/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,737/mo$5,370/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,287/mo$4,453/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Genoa, IL:$5,824/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Genoa, IL:$5,737/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Genoa, IL:$4,287/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Genoa

Recent reviews for memory care in Genoa

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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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Shepherd of Harvard

5.0
Great facility! Cozy and clean. Nurses keep family up date

Genoa review score based on 28 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 9 Genoa memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Genoa 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

Genoa review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Genoa, IL9 facilities
8.4
Kingston, IL311 facilities
8.4
Sycamore, IL325 facilities

Review subcategories for Genoa 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 28 reviews of 9 Genoa memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Genoa 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.
Genoa, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.1
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Genoa memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Genoa memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Genoa, 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 Genoa 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 Genoa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Genoa, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Genoa 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 Genoa Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Genoa, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
44.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Genoa 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 Genoa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Genoa, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Genoa 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 Genoa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Genoa, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Genoa 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 Genoa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Genoa, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Genoa

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