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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Itasca, IL

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Memory care in Itasca 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 Itasca is about $8,084 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 356 communities, read 14819 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Chicago, Arlington Heights and Evanston.

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Photo of Downers Grove Senior Living
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As a guardian I needed a place that would work with Medicaid, [name removed] (manager) has been very nice and easy to work with. No surprises. there is a new ownership but so far it's ok.
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 Downers Grove Senior Living, we believe that independence and support can go hand in hand.Our Assisted Living community is designed for older adults who value their autonomy but appreciate a helping hand with daily activities. Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in a welcoming environment,...
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We are at the beginning of this journey, and Arbor Terrace has been a wonderful start. Because I live many miles and states away, I had to rely on internet research, phone conversations, a virtual tour, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in the Village of Glenview on the North Shore, Arbor Terrace Glenview is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being. For people living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, Arbor Terrace Glenview a...
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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.
Presence Resurrection Retirement Community is primarily independent living with a 36 room assisted living nestled into 16 acres of walking paths and a garden-like setting in the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois. Our property is the perfect place for those looking to have the beauty of nature...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Victory Centre of River Woods and overall things have been good for him. I think he's in a good place, not great but good. I do recommend this facility to others.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Woods community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life...
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My parents are living here and I believe my family is very happy so far. I think the staff at the facility is very attentive; they’ve had the nurses coming to the room, and have done a pretty good job with...
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.
Norwood Crossing, a not-for-profit community located on the Northwest side of Chicago, has been serving older adults since 1896. Each day, Norwood Crossing holds true to their mission of enhancing the independence and well-being of older adults. Norwood Crossing offers several levels of service...
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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.
Maywood Supportive Living is an affordable, caring, all-inclusive assisted living community. It features the adaptive re-use of the former Baptist Retirement Homes. The Maywood community serves low-income older adults, including those on Medicaid or those who receive monthly Social Security...
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I would say that it was a wonderful place for parents on fixed income. And even if you are private pay they provide a ton of activities and access. It is located in a great spot as well within reach of...
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.
Lacey Creek is a highly rated assisted living community in the greater Chicago area for seniors 65 and over. We offer a wide range of amenities and services so our residents feel right at home as they make new friends and engage in social and wellness programs. They can enjoy a maintenance-free...
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My grandmother is very comfortable in this community. It is very clean i have no complaints about it. My grandmother is known by her name, which is great that she is getting that one on one attention. They...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Galewood community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life and...
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The people from the director to the staff are wonderful- you get the feeling money is an issue- things could be nicer/ better maintained but the needs, people and food are nice enough. For accuracy the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Harbor House in Wheeling, IL, is dedicated to serving individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. It is our mission to provide a residence in the least-restrictive, safe environment that affords a quality of care beyond all industry standards. It is our philosophy to show respect...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Joseph House Senior Living's mission is to welcome neighbors and friends who desire to live in a culture that promotes meaningful relationships and provides something different from the typical senior living experience. At Joseph House Senior Living you’ll find that, along with the support of...
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Photo of Magnolia Senior Living
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The food is great. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have a lot of great activities. They offer; crafts, movie night, art, workout facilities, trainers, happy hour, and religious opportunities. I...
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.
We, at Magnolia Assisted Living, are committed to providing a highly personalized assisted living experience, complete with a full range of services to maintain your mother’s lifestyle preferences. We recognize that striking a balance between community and individuality is as unique as each...
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After touring several communities, this was the only community we felt love as we walked through the building. The staff are kind, caring and treat the patients as family. Moving my mom into Northbrook Inn...
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.
Northbrook Inn, part of the Koelsch Senior Communities, and family owned since 1958 is located in the village of Northbrook. The single-story memory care community in the Pointe Drive neighborhood is considered by many to be a retiree's dream neighborhood as it is peaceful and quiet, close to...
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This community was a life saver for my loved one. They are fantastic at this community. It is expensive but I couldn't rate them any higher. I feel like this place saved my loved one. They were so kind and...
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.
Projected to welcome residents in late 2018, the Silverado St. Charles Memory Care Community will serve will serve 90 residents, fulfilling the care needs of those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-impairing conditions in St. Charles and surrounding communities.The single-story...
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My Mothers been there just about 10 Months now, and the facility is wonderful I come in to visit 3 times a week and my mother is always doing something, the activities that are arranged are always going...
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.
White Oaks at Heritage Woods of South Elgin is a memory care community in the greater Chicago area serving seniors with dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Our services are designed to meet the needs of people living with all stages of dementia so we can provide each one the personalized care they...
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We chose Heritage Woods of South Elgin because of the convenient location, they accept Medicaid, and just the overall gut feeling. I toured 7 places and I got the best feeling here. The director of sales is...
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.
Adults 65 or better may qualify for Illinois Supportive Living Program, an assisted lifestyle.Seniors of all income levels are welcome, including those on Medicaid or only Social Security. Carefree Living at its finest include: *  Private Apartments *  Restaurant Style Dining...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located minutes from downtown Evanston, IL., and Northwestern University, Westminster Place is renowned not only for the beauty and livability of the campus, but also for our exceptional continuum of care. You’ll find a wide selection of inviting residences, an extraordinary array of programs and...
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I love this place!!!.. This is the second time my mom has been here and the staff is sooo accommodating and they make the process so non stressful.. the rooms are so nice!!... the food is great!!..From 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.
The Heritage Woods affordable assisted lifestyle community has compassionately served adults 65 and older of all incomes who may need some help to maintain their independence since the community opened for occupancy in 2003. We provide a wonderful alternative to a nursing home or the lonely...
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My mother has being in the facility for over two years, and we can said enough of the great care she has received from all the staff. We look at many facilities before and they were very impersonal and cold...
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.
Let our 24/7 nursing care put your mind at ease at our Wealshire Plus Assisted Living Campus. Our Sheltered Care license allows us to achieve a true Continuum of Care, providing the extra "plus" care for your loved one you won't find at a standard Assisted Living. At the Wealshire, couples can...
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From the first visit a great experience. Friendly, knowledgeable, caring staff. The place was always spotless The food was very good My cousin received excellent care. Would recommend it to everyone...
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.
A gracious 55-unit assisted living residence rebuilt in a great Chicago neighborhood in 1997, Covenant Home brings a new style of assisted living to its urban Chicago neighborhood. Our building wraps a floor-to-ceiling central atrium, making the interior bright and cheerful. Studio, one- and...
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Overall I found the staff at Wickshire WIlmette easy to work with it was a nice change of pace and they did a good job for us. They would call us daily and were great with communication. They could manage...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Wickshire Wilmette, it’s not about age. It’s about life. Located in a residential neighborhood in the Village of Wilmette, Illinois, our intimate community has a charming elegance with a distinctive bed and breakfast look and feel, featuring a comfortable porch, patio, and garden—perfect for...
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I am very happy and pleased with this facility so far. All of the staff members have been so helpful and very accommodating. I really like the director and she was amazing in getting my cousin set up and...
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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 Montclare Supportive Living Community is the choice for an affordable assisted lifestyle community in the Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. Welcome to a gracious, affordable assisted lifestyle in your community. At the Montclare, you’ll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life...
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This is the place to go for a community for your loved one. The meals are gourmet and as much as the residents want, and the meals are served in a beautiful dining room. The community has lots of...
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.
Arbor Terrace Highland Park is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle and experience greater well-being. The community offers spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, most with a kitchenette. Residents enjoy amenities including...
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We looked at other places and we chose The Hartwell because when we walked in it instantly resonated with my brother. They have had the same chef over 30 years and the staff have been there a long time. They...
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.
Assisted living Memory Care for seniors on Chicago's northsideLocated in Andersonville, Hartwell Place is a welcoming, intimate assisted living community specializing in memory care for older adults. With 28 private rooms, Hartwell Place is intentionally small, because we know that familiarity...
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Everyone At Bethany Retirement seems friendly and helpful. The room size and layout of the community is good. My likes the food. They have an outdoor courtyard for residents to use. My mom is happy there.
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.
Andersonville Supportive Living is a faith-based, non-profit serving the vibrant Andersonville and Ravenswood neighborhoods in Chicago for over 126 years! We were founded in the Methodist tradition; however, we are home to a variety of faiths. We are 'Called to Care' and our desire is to provide...
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I would recommend to others for short term stay if they were mobile. My MIL fell out of bed because they couldn't use the side rail and the bed was high. They were very good with her and took good care of...
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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.
Overview of Autumn Leaves of St. Charles, IL At Autumn Leaves of St. Charles, we provide a variety of community amenities. Our purpose-built community offers the benefit of individualized care; every aspect of the community is designed to cater to the particular needs of its residents. Dining...

Cost of memory care in Itasca, IL

The average cost of senior living in Itasca is $8,084 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Joliet, IL with an average of $7,301 per month.

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

Itasca, IL
$8,084/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$8,084/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,874/mo
Studio
$8,342/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,253/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,110/mo

Senior living costs in Itasca 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: Itasca, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeItasca, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$8,084/mo$7,829/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$6,704/mo$6,413/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$3,412/mo$3,360/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Itasca, IL:$8,084/mo
Illinois:$7,829/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Itasca, IL:$6,704/mo
Illinois:$6,413/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Itasca, IL:$3,412/mo
Illinois:$3,360/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Itasca, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Itasca 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Itasca, 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%
Itasca, 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

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Itasca

Recent reviews for memory care in Itasca

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

Individualized care for residents' unique needs. Many reviews mention the staff's ability to accommodate each resident's specific care requirements at Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace and Encore at South Barrington, making sure their needs are met and they feel comfortable.
Engaging and meaningful activities. Residents at Westbrook Senior Living, American House Mount Prospect, and Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community enjoy a variety of activities designed to stimulate their minds and keep them engaged, from crafts and baking to games and entertainment.
Comforting and inviting living spaces. Reviews for Westbrook Senior Living and Encore at South Barrington highlight the homelike atmosphere and beautiful gardens, providing residents a sense of comfort and familiarity in their new living environments.
Excellent communication between staff and families. Families of residents at Encore at South Barrington, Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, and Churchill Place feel appreciated and informed, with regular updates and open channels of communication between themselves and the care team.
Skilled and compassionate caregivers. Numerous reviews for Mariella of Arlington Heights, Westbrook Senior Living, and Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace praise the attentiveness and dedication of the caregiving staff, making a significant difference in the lives of their loved ones.
Daily support and assistance for daily living activities. Residents at Churchill Place, Encore at South Barrington, and Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace benefit from the assistance of caring staff members who help with daily tasks, ensuring their independence and dignity while living in their senior community.
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Itasca review score based on 2,749 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 2749 reviews of 356 Itasca memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Itasca 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

Itasca review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Itasca, IL356 facilities
8.5
Aurora, IL335 facilities
8.1
Chicago, IL183 facilities

Review subcategories for Itasca 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 2,749 reviews of 356 Itasca memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Itasca 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.
Itasca, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.7
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.4
3.4
Staff
3.6
3.6
Meals & dining
3.4
3.3
Activities
3.4
3.3
Value for cost*
3.4
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Itasca memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Itasca memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Itasca, 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 Itasca 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 Itasca that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Itasca, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75.8%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.8%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.2%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.3%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.6%
69.6%
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 Itasca 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 Itasca Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Itasca, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.6%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.7%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.1%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.7%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Itasca 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 Itasca partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Itasca, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.8%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.4%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
60.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.7%
22.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Itasca 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 Itasca communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Itasca, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.4%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
52.1%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Itasca 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 Itasca offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Itasca, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
76.9%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.6%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.9%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
79.4%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.1%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
67.3%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
67.9%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.5%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
78%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
78.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
52.1%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.8%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.9%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Itasca

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Clare, a CCRC, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Brookdale Glen Ellyn are the top-rated memory care facilities near Itasca, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 356 memory care facilities near Itasca, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Itasca, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and The Timbers of Shorewood. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 356 memory care facilities near you in Itasca, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Itasca, 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 Itasca, 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 Itasca, Illinois ranges from $$3,100 to $$15,775. The average Memory Care cost in Itasca, Illinois is $8,084. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Itasca, Illinois typically starts at $$3,100. 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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