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

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 430 communities, read 14513 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Arlington Heights, Kenosha and Crystal Lake.

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My dad has not had one complaint since he has moved in here. He toured this facility 3 times, he enjoyed that the room sizes were big and the meals were fantastic. I would say the friendliness and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
If you or a loved one are looking for a caring, vibrant senior community, Clement Manor is the perfect choice. With a highly experienced staff, newly remodeled facility and a wide range of amenities, our goal is to provide ongoing care that goes above and beyond. You have options. Our continuum...
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I like the care that my father is getting here. The food is very good. My father is happy doing a lot of the activities with others. We are happy with the cleanliness of the community. The staff are very...
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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That's why all of us at Adava Care of St. Francis are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you'll find that we adapt to you.
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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.
Bright airy apartmentsKitchenettes with microwave and refrigeratorPrivate bathrooms with walk-in showersHeat and electricity includedA beautiful, stained-glass chapel open to all faithsBeauty and barber salonWeekly housekeepingComplimentary laundry service
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My loved one stayed at Villa St. Francis for a 10 day respite stay. They were great with her, but it was just assisted living - not memory care, so she struggled quite a bit. There was no minimum, but a...
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.
Villa St. Francis is nestled in a well-established and well maintained residential area on Milwaukee’s South Side and is sponsored by the Felician Sisters. The hallways are spacious and well lit with built in handrails for your safety and stability. Each private apartment is equipped with a...
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Will you pass on to the staff the following thank you for doing, not only the job you were hired to do, but an additional variety of tasks you never signed on for - delivering hot meals to our doors, taking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Montgomery Place is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with a range of living options. Located in Chicago's historic Hyde Park, with spectacular views of Lake Michigan, there's something for everyone here! Modern apartments support active lifestyles and Independent Living. Assisted Living...
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I am currently a resident at ProHealth Care Regency New Berlin and everything has been great for me, so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, meals and activities are also great. I...
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.
Regency New Berlin's 31 acre campus is ideally situated, midway between Waukesha and Milwaukee, close to many stores, restaurants and entertainment choices.  The campus'  innovative floor plan is interconnected and user friendly with multi levels of care available.You'll find every...
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The staff here is friendly and caring. The building is always neat and clean. The atmosphere is pleasant. Things are going just fine so far and I do not have any complaints about Heritage Woods.
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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.
At Heritage Woods of Bolingbrook, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. Free resident parking available at...
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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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I would really like to thank [name removed] for all her assistance moving my brother into Applewood New Berlin. She went above and beyond making the transition go smooth on moving day. I wasn't able to go...
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.
Robin’s Landing is focused on our residents’ health, wellness, and personal enrichment. Our amenities include a beautiful spa room, spacious activities area, and a multi-media center where residents can enjoy their favorite movies and sporting events. We provide beauty/barber services,...
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Seemed to be a smooth process. My loved one had a lot of the paperwork move in work. We would recommend the facility. The best thing is all residents can walk around the facility, they are not locked in....
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.
This is a beautiful new assisted living facility that specializes in caring for seniors. The facility sits on 6 acres of wooded property that butts right up to the golf course. There are 19 Assisted Living apartments and 24 Memory Care suites. The facility captures all the benefits of a small...
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The senior living side is very nice from what I was able to see. The assisted living seemed nice, more of a hospital setting but still nice. I think that's what it's supposed to be though. It's so...
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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.
Thank you for considering Meadowmere Assisted Living Apartments and Mitchell Manor Senior Living Community in West Allis! We offer a full range of health care services to promote healthy living. Are you tired of being cooped up by the cold winter weather? Ask about Meadowmere's Winter move in...
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Far better care than I thought my mother would receive. Whole family very appreciative of how well they cared for her and the other pts. They were attentive and kind. Also very clean without usual LTC...
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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.
The Courts of Waterford in Aurora, DuPage County, Illinois is an assisted living community specializing in memory care. Our tranquil community offers a nurturing environment and all the comforts of home. From the flowing waters of our fountain to the luxury hotel style setting, our 38-arce...
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I would recommend 100% because of everything they offer. The price is the highest I've seen but since they take Medicaid it ends up working out. We picked this community, because they could get my dad on...
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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.
At Alden of Waterford, you become part of a continuum of care community offering the warmth of a friendly village, the amenities of a lively resort and the skilled medical services of a superb health facility all within pleasant, safe surroundings. Should you ever need rehab therapy or treatment...
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Jackson Park Supportive Living is its own community within itself. The residents acts as family helping each other when possible. The staff works greatly together, providing the best services possible for...
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.
The Jackson Park Supportive Living Facility was created to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive living environment for individuals age 22-64 years old offering the highest level of service and expertise while maintaining the individual's independence.Our apartments are designed to provide...
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We're so thankful we made the move to Discovery Commons Brookfield for our mom. She truly feels at home in her apartment, and seeing her happy brings such peace to our whole family. There have been a few...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At our Heartis Village communities, we celebrate life, individuality, growth, learning, diversity, social prosperity and overall well-being. When you hear the term “Vibrant Life!” from a staff member or a resident, you’ll notice the phrase is encased with excitement and enthusiasm. That’s...
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The ladies there are outstanding. They treat the people like they are their family. Very home like setting. [name removed] really goes the extra mile to help my mom. My mom is getting great care at New...
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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.
Offering: Memory CareNew Perspective’s Brookfield senior living apartment and cottage community is located just South of I-94 on Greenfield Avenue, between Calhoun and Moreland Road. The attractive cottages away from the hustle and bustle of the city create a sense of familiarity and comfort that...
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I recommend Coles Supportive Living to relatives concerned about their loved ones well being. I went there as my last resort when really it should have been my first. One of the staff members by the name of...
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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.
Coles Supportive Living has been selected by the Illinois Department of Aging as one of the few Senior Care Facilities to be included in the State of Illinois Supportive Living Program. Coles Supportive Living Facility strives to promote dignity and independence for Seniors where a state-of-the...
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This is a wonderful care home and we are very pleased with all they have done for us. The home is very well maintained, they keep her room and the home very nice and clean. The cook here is amazing, we know...
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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.
Welcome to Willowick - A vibrant, new assisted living community nestled in the charming town of Clinton, Wisconsin The team at Willowick is dedicated to fulfilling what we like to call 'Everyday Wows.' An everyday wow is that extra something special. Though it is not clearly defined through...
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Willowick has a wonderful nurse! [name removed] really cares about the residents and shares things with the families. Especially during Covid-19, when our visits are limited, it's so nice to have someone...
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.
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Very clean and helpful and friendly people work there prices are are good you can come and visit at any time we think that good all the people there have dementia and they are very good with them that all
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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.
Transforming the Culture of Memory CareProviding compassionate care begins with a secure, warm setting. When people with memory loss feel at home, they respond more positively and interact more with others.Our relationship-based care philosophy called MOSAIC recognizes each person is an...
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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.
Golden View Assisted Living is the one place whee seniors can go that supports interacting with peers and encourages residents to get out and move. Located in beautiful Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this assisted living facility is the place whee elderly individuals can retain their freedom with the...
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The owner is very friendly and very helpful. I think there is an aid or two that could use some improvement - there is one that my mother doesn't really like. I think it is very valuable - I'm getting what I...
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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.
The Bluemound Home is our 20 bed home we accept residents who are both ambulatory and semi-ambulatory. Our residents can use canes, walkers or wheelchairs.The second floor is easily accessible by elevator.  Every room is private,with own bathroom. Families may decorate and bring in...
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Acess to Old Town in Wauwastosa is a 15 minute walk. Traiils to the Country Grounds lead from the Harwood Campus. Garden plots available to all residents. Some apartments have acess to the grounds or...
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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.
Harwood Place Retirement Community is nestled on 15 acres of natural beauty, set back from the main roads and cushioned by woodlands. Located blocks from the heart of Wauwatosa (get directions) we're minutes from fine restaurants, great shopping, entertainment, churches and the regional medical...
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5's across the board. This place is amazing and my mother loves it. I'm so happy with ProHealth Regency in Brookfield. We would wholeheartedly recommend ProHealth Regency Senior Living to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
ProHealth Regency Senior Communities - Brookfield has been serving seniors in Waukesha County for nearly 30 years. Regency – Brookfield senior living apartments and assisted living facility has it all – an incredible 23-acre campus that overlooks a quiet conservancy area with walking trails and...
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They have a catholic mass every Sunday, which is important to my loved ones. They have bridge – so the activities calendar looks really good. . There is enough parking. The staff have all been friendly...
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the woods, Summit Woods is a premier Senior Retirement Community. Summit Woods offers residents a worry free active lifestyle. Summit Woods offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments that include heat and water, generous storage, and all appliances including dishwashers. Summit Woods has a...

Cost of memory care in Idlewild, IL

The average cost of senior living in Idlewild is $7,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crystal Lake, IL with an average of $7,420 per month.

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

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

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

Memory Care
$7,913/mo

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

Semi-Private
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Studio
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedroom
$8,469/mo

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

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Idlewild 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
Idlewild, 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%
Idlewild, 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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about memory care in Idlewild

Recent reviews for memory care in Idlewild

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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Idlewild review score based on 2,681 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 2681 reviews of 430 Idlewild memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Idlewild 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

Idlewild review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Idlewild, IL430 facilities
8.7
Crystal Lake, IL108 facilities
8.5
Naperville, IL343 facilities

Review subcategories for Idlewild 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 2,681 reviews of 430 Idlewild memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Idlewild 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.
Idlewild, IL averageNational average
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*
3.4
3.4
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*Learn more about cost details

Idlewild memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Idlewild memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Idlewild, 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 Idlewild 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 Idlewild that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Idlewild, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.3%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.2%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.9%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.5%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.3%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Idlewild 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 Idlewild Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Idlewild, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.7%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Idlewild 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 Idlewild partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Idlewild, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.9%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.4%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
54.9%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.5%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.9%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Idlewild 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 Idlewild communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Idlewild, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.8%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
47%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Idlewild 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 Idlewild offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Idlewild, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.4%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.9%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.2%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.9%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.5%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.9%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
70.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.1%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Idlewild

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Alto Grayslake, The Clare, a CCRC and Discovery Village Des Plaines are the top-rated memory care facilities near Idlewild, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 430 memory care facilities near Idlewild, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Idlewild, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, Clarendale of Algonquin and Brookdale Glen Ellyn. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 430 memory care facilities near you in Idlewild, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Idlewild, 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 Idlewild, 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 Idlewild, Illinois ranges from $$2,766 to $$15,775. The average Memory Care cost in Idlewild, Illinois is $7,913. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Idlewild, 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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