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Memory care in Kendall County 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 Kendall County is about $6,002 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 114 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Reserve at Oswego
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The staff was always patient and loving with our father, even though he had periods of anxiety and aggression with his dementia. They always seemed to be able to get him calmed down and relaxed during these...
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.
At The Reserve at Oswego, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Oswego area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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What I like the most about Heritage Woods of Yorkville is the staff. The staff members there are very friendly and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so...
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 first of its type in Kendall County, Heritage Woods of Yorkville is a wonderful assisted living community that is nestled into the woods of Yorkville, IL close to Fox River. The Chicago suburb offers the proximity of the city to senior residents but the care and affordable living of the...
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Staff and residents have been very friendly and the environment is always welcoming. My mother in law was very hesitant when she first moved in but within a month was more social than she has been in years....
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 Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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I ended up going with Cedarhurst for my sister. It is very expensive but was one of two places that were nice, not dirty and didn't treat their "memory care patients " as second class citizens. My sister...
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 Cedarhurst of Yorkville, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Yorkville, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
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We picked Heritage Woods of Minooka, because it was close to our house, and offered financial assistance. I don't need to recommend it or not. Most people that go there don't have a choice because it's the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Wonderful place to live. Small community makes it feel cozy and welcoming. Home cooked meals. Staff is excellent and care is outstanding. Very attentive to my mother’s needs. I would recommend Bickford for...
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.
If you've yet to witness a vibrant senior living environment, it's high time you visited Bickford. From appetizing, home-cooked meals to the reassuring presence of our compassionate caregivers, your loved one is in for a treat. Our activity calendar is bursting at the seams, ensuring they're...
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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.
The Brant at Oswego is located in Oswego, IL and our community offers the feeling we all desire in a home. It’s welcoming, caring, and beautifully kept all within a luxury setting. Nestled in Kendall County, you’ll find attractions such as Keller’s Farm Stand, Fox Valley Winery, Hudson Crossing...
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Cost of memory care in Kendall County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Kendall County is $6,002 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newark, IL with an average of $5,306 per month.

Memory care costs in Kendall County, IL, vs. nearby counties

Kendall County, IL
$6,002/mo
$5,981/mo

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

Kendall County, IL
$6,002/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,002/mo

Memory care costs in Kendall County, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,577/mo
Studio
$6,133/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,347/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,050/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Senior living costs in Kendall County 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: Kendall County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKendall County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$6,002/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,825/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,351/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Kendall County, IL:$6,002/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Kendall County, IL:$5,825/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Kendall County, IL:$4,351/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Kendall County, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Kendall County 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.

Kendall County, ILIL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Kendall County, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Kendall County 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
Kendall County, IL$6,798/mo$6,614/mo+2.8%
Illinois$7,075/mo$6,812/mo+3.9%
National$6,439/mo$6,152/mo+4.7%
Kendall County, IL
2024 average cost:$6,798/mo
2023 average cost:$6,614/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,075/mo
2023 average cost:$6,812/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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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 Kendall County

Recent reviews for memory care in Kendall County

Arbor Terrace Naperville

4.6
The staff are very good and they all know my mother in law and address her by name. In fact, when I visit, they greet me by my name as well. Since COVId-19, they have keep us up to date with how they are handling things , such as, delivering meals to the residents rooms and offering hallway ...
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Franciscan Village in Lemont, IL

5.0
Everyone has been great so far. The food is excellent. They keep the community very clean and well maintained. They offer a lot of daily activities. This is a Catholic community and this was a good fit for my loved one. I would recommend this community.

Willow Falls in Crest Hill, IL

4.5
Things are going well for my mother since her move into The Inn at Willow Falls. My mother is enjoying all of the activities that they have to offer and everyone is very nice...

Kendall County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kendall County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kendall County, 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 Kendall County 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 Kendall County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kendall County 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 Kendall County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kendall County 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 Kendall County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kendall County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kendall County 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 Kendall County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kendall County 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 Kendall County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Kendall County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Reserve at Oswego, Heritage Woods of Yorkville and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated memory care facilities near Kendall County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Kendall County, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Kendall County, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Arden Courts Glen Ellyn, A Memory Care Community and Brighton Gardens of St. Charles. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Kendall County, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Kendall County, 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 Kendall County, 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 Kendall County, Illinois ranges from $600 to $20350. The average Memory Care cost in Kendall County, Illinois is $6,002. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Kendall County, Illinois typically starts at $600. 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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