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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lee County, IL

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Memory care in Lee 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 Lee County is about $4,799 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 71 communities, read 699 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mother was a resident at Lincolnshire for three months . The facility has a terrific director that is active in all phases of operation. She insures a safe, clean & loving environment for your loved one....
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois is a multi-faceted assisted living community with a complete love of sports. Loves Park is a wonderful small town with a family oriented atmosphere. It is a typical suburb but still a very quaint place to settle down...
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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.
Like us on Facebook! Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Bradford, the area's premiere assisted living community. At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for the older adults while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their...
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My loved one has the biggest smile on his face and they're always glad to see him! The therapists are doing the best they can to get him moving on his own. He's worn out every day and that's a testament! The...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Choosing a healthcare and rehabilitation center for yourself or your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible; someone willing to take the time to go over all your options and treat you as a person. With the...
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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.
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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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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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: 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: 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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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.
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There were lots of nurses on staff but it was costing a lot of money. There were so many people that if my dad was in the sitting area it would be wall to wall people so that you couldn't hardly get a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of memory care in Lee County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lee County is $4,799 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rock Falls, IL with an average of $4,483 per month.

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

Lee County, IL
$4,799/mo
$4,684/mo

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

Lee County, IL
$4,799/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,799/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,739/mo
Studio
$5,437/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,674/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,287/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,949/mo

Senior living costs in Lee 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: Lee County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLee County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,799/mo$5,398/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,680/mo$5,378/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$4,045/mo$4,459/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Lee County, IL:$4,799/mo
Illinois:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Lee County, IL:$4,680/mo
Illinois:$5,378/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Lee County, IL:$4,045/mo
Illinois:$4,459/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Lee County, IL, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Lee County, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lee 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lee County, IL$5,953/mo$6,433/mo-7.5%
Illinois$7,168/mo$6,812/mo+5.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Lee County, IL
2024 average cost:$5,953/mo
2023 average cost:$6,433/mo
Percent change:-7.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,168/mo
2023 average cost:$6,812/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lee County

Recent reviews for memory care in Lee County

Wesley Willows a CCRC in Rockford, IL

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Wesley Willows was great to work with. My mom was there for rehab, respite, and assisted living. We were very happy with the care. The nurse and CNAs took great care of my mom and always keep updated regarding her care. She was very happy with the food. We chose the community because my mom ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Villas of Holly Brook Streator

5.0
If you have parents who are in need of assisted living, this is the place to go. The staff are very nice and accommodating. To this day, anything I ask of them they will do. All of the people here are just so nice. Everybody always says hi, and many of them know me. The facility is a couple ...
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Lee County review score based on 176 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 176 reviews of 63 Lee County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lee County 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

Lee County review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Lee County, IL63 facilities
8.4
Amboy, IL67 facilities
8.2
Franklin Grove, IL75 facilities

Review subcategories for Lee County 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 176 reviews of 63 Lee County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lee County 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
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Lee County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lee County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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
52.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lee 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 Lee County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lee County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lee 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 Lee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lee County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lee 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 Lee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lee County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
27%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lee 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 Lee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lee County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Lee 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 Lee County protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Meadows of Franklin Grove, Morningside of Sterling and TLC Living Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lee County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 71 memory care facilities near Lee County, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Lee County, Illinois is Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 71 memory care facilities near you in Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County, Illinois ranges from $900 to $13740. The average Memory Care cost in Lee County, Illinois is $4,799. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lee County, Illinois typically starts at $900. 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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