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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Hampshire, IL

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Memory care in Hampshire 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 Hampshire is about $6,168 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 124 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Clarendale of AlgonquinCommunity card badge
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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Photo of Sunrise of Crystal Lake
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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74 reviews
9.9
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74 reviews
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Everyone there is nice and caring. Although sometimes not all on the same page. Sometimes we get different answers from different people regarding my mother and how she is doing. The room is small but nice....
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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Photo of Heritage Woods of Huntley
1818 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.7
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30 reviews
9.7
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30 reviews
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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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Photo of The Oaks at Algonquin
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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51 reviews
9.0
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51 reviews
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I've been here nearly eight months in independent living. I have a one bedroom + den with a full kitchen, bath, and my own laundry facilities. If anything is not working, the maintenance staff is right...
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 Algonquin, Illinois, this senior living community is close enough to the city to indulge in the urban lifestyle while still living in a quiet village. Make a day of it by walking the shoreline of Lake Michigan, or get takeout from your favorite downtown pizza spot. But there’s no need...
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99 Photos available
8.5
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7 reviews
8.5
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The staff of the Heathers are very kind and attentive to the residents Heathers feels like a home It's feels very cozy Glad I put my wife in there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of White Oaks at Heritage Woods of Huntley
1313 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.8
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32 reviews
7.8
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32 reviews
5 star
53%
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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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1.0
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1.0
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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.
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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Very happy with this facility. It's next over to their assisted living facility so I am next door to my husband who is there. Their programs are wonderful.
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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Cost of memory care in Hampshire, IL

The average cost of senior living in Hampshire is $6,168 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marengo, IL with an average of $5,634 per month.

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

Hampshire, IL
$6,168/mo
$6,277/mo

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

Hampshire, IL
$6,168/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,168/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,867/mo
Studio
$5,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,851/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,965/mo

Senior living costs in Hampshire 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: Hampshire, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHampshire, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$6,168/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$6,111/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,465/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Hampshire, IL:$6,168/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Hampshire, IL:$6,111/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Hampshire, IL:$4,465/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Hampshire, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Hampshire 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
Hampshire, IL$6,890/mo$5,424/mo+27.0%
Illinois$6,173/mo$6,043/mo+2.2%
National$5,713/mo$5,494/mo+4.0%
Hampshire, IL
2024 average cost:$6,890/mo
2023 average cost:$5,424/mo
Percent change:+27.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,173/mo
2023 average cost:$6,043/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,713/mo
2023 average cost:$5,494/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Hampshire

Recent reviews for memory care in Hampshire

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.

The Garlands of Barrington a CCRC

5.0
I couldn't be happier with The Garlands of Barrington! The whole process went impeccably smoothly -- from (short) waiting list, to admission paperwork, to move-in. I can't believe how kind, attentive, and caring the personnel are! Now, after just a couple of weeks, my loved one looks and sounds ...
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Hampshire review score based on 49 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 7 Hampshire memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hampshire 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

Hampshire review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Hampshire, IL7 facilities
8.2
Pingree Grove, IL21 facilities
8.3
Huntley, IL16 facilities

Review subcategories for Hampshire 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 49 reviews of 7 Hampshire memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Hampshire 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.
Hampshire, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Hampshire memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hampshire memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hampshire, 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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hampshire, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hampshire, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hampshire 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 Hampshire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hampshire, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
57.1%
20.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Hampshire 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 Hampshire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hampshire, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hampshire 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 Hampshire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hampshire, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Hampshire

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Clarendale of Algonquin, Sunrise of Crystal Lake and Heritage Woods of Huntley are the top-rated memory care facilities near Hampshire, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Hampshire, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Hampshire, Illinois are Clarendale of Algonquin, Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community and Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Hampshire, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Hampshire, 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 Hampshire, 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 Hampshire, Illinois ranges from $670 to $20350. The average Memory Care cost in Hampshire, Illinois is $6,168. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Hampshire, Illinois typically starts at $670. 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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