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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Manhattan, IL

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

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 298 communities, read 11822 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Tinley Park, Joliet and Plainfield.

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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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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
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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.
Heritage Woods of Chicago is an affordable assisted living community exclusively designed for low income seniors 65 or older. Fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living, Heritage Woods is located on the west side of Chicago. Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call...
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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.
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, 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 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
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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
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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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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: 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.
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.
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My mother had Alzheimer's. She stayed at The Vines. First I should say that the owners are personal friends of mine for over 40 years. But don't write off my review. The owners are not some big...
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
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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.
Welcome to the Museum Residences on Oak, a signature senior living community located in the heart of Evanston, Illinois. The Museum Residences on Oak prides itself on individualized programming tailored to each resident allowing empowerment through independence. Discover the Museum Residences on...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Tucked away in one of Evanston's quiet residential neighborhoods, Three Crowns Park is a continuing care retirement community on a beautiful 7-acre piece of property.  We are a not-for-profit community whose mission is to provide high quality retirement housing and health care options that...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation is a customer focused senior health care and rehabilitation center.Our Mission To compassionately serve each resident with quality care and excellence through housing and health solutions that foster independence and self-esteem. And, to provide a continuum of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.

Cost of memory care in Manhattan, IL

The average cost of senior living in Manhattan is $7,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Manteno, IL with an average of $6,486 per month.

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

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

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

Memory Care
$7,913/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,711/mo
Studio
$8,094/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,167/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,469/mo

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

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

Manhattan, ILIL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Manhattan, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Manhattan have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Manhattan, 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%
Manhattan, 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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What families are saying about memory care in Manhattan

Recent reviews for memory care in Manhattan

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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Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Sunrise of Flossmoor

4.0
Outstanding care and kindness. In particular, the Reminiscence caregivers' care and compassion and love (yes, love) for my mother was beyond wonderful. It's hard to put into words. My mother was in Assisted Living for 4 years and Reminiscence for 6. Sunrise of Flossmoor was truly her home

Manhattan review score based on 2,201 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 2201 reviews of 298 Manhattan memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Manhattan 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

Manhattan review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Manhattan, IL298 facilities
8.1
Oswego, IL106 facilities
8.5
Naperville, IL343 facilities

Review subcategories for Manhattan 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 2,201 reviews of 298 Manhattan memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Manhattan 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.
Manhattan, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.7
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.4
3.5
Staff
3.6
3.7
Meals & dining
3.4
3.4
Activities
3.4
3.3
Value for cost*
3.4
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Manhattan memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manhattan memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Manhattan, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.4%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.2%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.6%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.3%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.4%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Manhattan 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 Manhattan Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Manhattan, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.7%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.3%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.6%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Manhattan 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 Manhattan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Manhattan, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.3%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
59.6%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59.9%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.3%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Manhattan 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 Manhattan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manhattan, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
50.8%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manhattan 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 Manhattan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Manhattan, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
77.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.9%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.5%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80.1%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.8%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
69%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
78.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
78.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
53.5%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.5%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Manhattan

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 Manhattan 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 The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated memory care facilities near Manhattan, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 298 memory care facilities near Manhattan, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Manhattan, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, The Timbers of Shorewood and Brookdale Glen Ellyn. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 298 memory care facilities near you in Manhattan, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, Illinois ranges from $2766 to $15775. The average Memory Care cost in Manhattan, Illinois is $7,913. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Manhattan, Illinois typically starts at $2766. 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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