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Memory care in Knob Hill 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 Knob Hill is about $5,986 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 296 communities, read 11747 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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.
Pioneer Gardens senior residents in the windy city access to a great assisted living community within the grand city of Chicago, IL. Located just a few blocks from Lake Shore Drive, residents can enjoy the lush green park areas next to the lake during spring and summer days and enjoy the many...
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Oaks 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...
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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 Ivy Apartments, nestled in the heart of the Lincoln Park/DePaul University area, provides both independent & supportive living options for its residents. Our 24 hour supportive living staff provides personal care assistance with activities of daily living for our seniors, in the privacy of...
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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.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, Covenant Village is located on 55 park like acres just 25 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement: residential retirement, catered living, assisted living, memory care and skilled...
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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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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Knob Hill, IL

The average cost of senior living in Knob Hill is $5,986 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newark, IL with an average of $5,441 per month.

Memory care costs in Knob Hill, IL, vs. nearby cities

Knob Hill, IL
$5,986/mo
$5,955/mo
$6,122/mo

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

Knob Hill, IL
$5,986/mo
U.S. national average
$5,015/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,986/mo

Memory care costs in Knob Hill, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,764/mo
Studio
$7,960/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,504/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,913/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,875/mo

Senior living costs in Knob Hill vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Knob Hill, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKnob Hill, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,986/mo$5,489/mo$5,015/mo
Assisted Living$5,832/mo$5,468/mo$4,753/mo
Independent Living$4,262/mo$4,508/mo$4,212/mo
Memory Care
Knob Hill, IL:$5,986/mo
Illinois:$5,489/mo
U.S.:$5,015/mo
Assisted Living
Knob Hill, IL:$5,832/mo
Illinois:$5,468/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Independent Living
Knob Hill, IL:$4,262/mo
Illinois:$4,508/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
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Memory care costs in Knob Hill, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Knob Hill 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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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Knob Hill, IL$7,428/mo$7,045/mo+5.4%
Illinois$7,203/mo$6,831/mo+5.5%
National$6,485/mo$6,147/mo+5.5%
Knob Hill, IL
2024 average cost:$7,428/mo
2023 average cost:$7,045/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,203/mo
2023 average cost:$6,831/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Knob Hill

Recent reviews for memory care in Knob Hill

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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Royal Estates Assistive Living in Dolton, IL

4.9
We were looking for place for our Mother to live near us. After touring a fair amount of facilities in Southern suburbs, we had almost give up. Then my sister and I found Royal Estates. After meeting with the staff there we thought this might be good fit for Mother. We learned that the services ...
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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

Compassionate and attentive staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Porter Place Memory Care, residents and families feel comfortable knowing that staff members genuinely care for their loved ones, and this is echoed in reviews for Grace Point Place Memory ...
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Specialized memory care activities. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities designed specifically for memory care at several communities. At The Reserve at Oswego, residents enjoyed programming that kept them engaged and active, while reviews for Harvester Place mention the importance of activities in keeping their ...
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Thorough cleaning and maintenance. Cleanliness is a priority for many residents and their families, as evidenced by reviews for communities like Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, Porter Place Memory Care, and Encore at South Barrington, where cleanliness and maintenance are consistently praised.
Supportive and understanding management. Several reviews highlight the importance of strong management in ensuring the well-being of residents and their families. For example, at Porter Place Memory Care, the director's openness and willingness to listen and address concerns is appreciated, and at American House Oak Park, the manag ...
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Caring and accommodating environment. Many families mention the warm, caring, and welcoming atmosphere at their loved ones' communities. Reviews for Arden Courts Geneva, A Memory Care Community, Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake, and Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace speak to the sense of comfort and homelike feel that these fa ...
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Customized care plans and accommodations. Several reviews highlight the importance of individualized care plans and accommodations for memory care residents. For example, at Franciscan Court, families praise the staff's ability to cater to their loved ones' specific needs, and at White Oaks at Heritage Woods of Huntley, the director ...
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Knob Hill review score based on 2,474 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 2474 reviews of 283 Knob Hill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Knob Hill 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

Knob Hill review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Knob Hill, IL283 facilities
8.0
Millbrook, IL8 facilities
8.4
Yorkville, IL9 facilities

Review subcategories for Knob Hill 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 2,474 reviews of 283 Knob Hill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Knob Hill 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.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.6
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Knob Hill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knob Hill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knob Hill, 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 Knob Hill 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 Knob Hill 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
74.6%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.1%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.3%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.5%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Knob Hill 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 Knob Hill 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
74.6%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.5%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.7%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.2%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Knob Hill 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 Knob Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Knob Hill, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.2%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.4%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
59.9%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59.9%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.4%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Knob Hill 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 Knob Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
60.6%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.1%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
51.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.4%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knob Hill 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 Knob Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
78.5%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
79.2%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.2%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
69.4%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.9%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
78.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
79.6%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
54.9%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.2%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Knob Hill

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Woods of Yorkville, Inspirations of Northbrook and Discovery Village Des Plaines are the top-rated memory care facilities near Knob Hill, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 296 memory care facilities near Knob Hill, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Knob Hill, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, Clarendale of Algonquin and The Timbers of Shorewood. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 296 memory care facilities near you in Knob Hill, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Knob Hill, 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 Knob Hill, 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 Knob Hill, Illinois ranges from $750 to $20350. The average Memory Care cost in Knob Hill, Illinois is $5,986. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Knob Hill, Illinois typically starts at $750. 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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