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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Melrose Park, IL

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Memory care in Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park is about $6,069 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 55 communities, read 2229 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I picked this community, because it was near my home, the sales director at the time, [name removed]made me feel really comfortable with me leaving my aunt under her care, and the pricing was the most...
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.
Paul House offers our assisted living program members a central Irving Park address with a vibrant, inviting community, deep historical roots and a worry-free residential community. We have three service levels and three types of private apartments: efficiency studio, studio and one bedroom, all...
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The staff welcomed my parents and truly care about them. They are safe and supported which makes us feel comfortable with their living situation. ...
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.
Welcome to Asbury Court!It is our commitment to meet you at your point of need!Our Senior Living Community Provides-Independent living Assisted livingSupportive LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing and RehabAt Asbury Court, It's about the Care.Imagine a stress free transition from Independent and...
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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
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.
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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The community at The Montclare is good, they have rides to the stores they have food plates at a low price and my mother managed to get a helper there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Montclare Senior Residences would like to invite you to visit our upscale Senior Apartment community for qualified residents ages 55 or better. Located two blocks east of Oak Park Avenue and two blocks south of Fullerton/Grand Avenue in Chicago. The Montclare Senior Residences will change...
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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
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Melrose Park, IL

The average cost of senior living in Melrose Park is $6,069 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookfield, IL with an average of $5,961 per month.

Memory care costs in Melrose Park, IL, vs. nearby cities

Melrose Park, IL
$6,069/mo
$6,055/mo

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

Melrose Park, IL
$6,069/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,069/mo

Memory care costs in Melrose Park, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,518/mo
Studio
$5,967/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,947/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,923/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,875/mo

Senior living costs in Melrose Park vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Melrose Park, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelrose Park, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$6,069/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$6,042/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$6,017/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Melrose Park, IL:$6,069/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Melrose Park, IL:$6,042/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Melrose Park, IL:$6,017/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Melrose Park, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Melrose Park 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Melrose Park, IL$7,396/mo$6,999/mo+5.7%
Illinois$7,168/mo$6,812/mo+5.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Melrose Park, IL
2024 average cost:$7,396/mo
2023 average cost:$6,999/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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 Melrose Park

Recent reviews for memory care in Melrose Park

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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Emerald Place in Glenview, IL

5.0
Their activities director [name removed] was outstanding, as well as their custodial and support staff team. Truly, but the cost at the time seemed high

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Customized meal plans for dietary needs and preferences. Residents at various communities, such as Clarendale Six Corners, Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community, and Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, have expressed appreciation for the ability to accommodate individual dietary restrictions and personal food preferences through customize ...
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Engaging and diverse activities for residents. Engaging activities are a crucial aspect of senior living communities, as mentioned by reviews for Clarendale Six Corners, Belmont Village Oak Park, and Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, which praise the variety of offerings, including musical performances, field trips, and ar ...
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Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews at Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community, and Clarendale of Addison highlight the importance of cleanliness and comfort in the community living spaces, with residents enjoying the overall appearance and maintenance of their rooms and commo ...
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Warm and compassionate staff. Staff members who are kind, attentive, and genuinely care for residents are a key factor in the positive experiences shared by families and seniors at communities such as Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, Downers Grove Senior Living, and American House Oak Park.
Resident-focused care and communication. Communication between residents, their families, and staff is essential, with families at Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community, Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, and American House Oak Park expressing gratitude for the regular updates and care plans tailored to thei ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Top-quality, flavorful meals are a priority for many residents, and communities such as Clarendale Six Corners, Arden Courts Elk Grove, A Memory Care Community, and Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace are commended for their dedication to providing outstanding dining experiences.
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Melrose Park review score based on 450 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 450 reviews of 52 Melrose Park memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Melrose Park 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

Melrose Park review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Melrose Park, IL52 facilities
8.2
Stone Park, IL60 facilities
8.4
Bellwood, IL57 facilities

Review subcategories for Melrose Park 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 450 reviews of 52 Melrose Park memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Melrose Park 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
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Melrose Park memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melrose Park memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park 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
86.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
73.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melrose Park, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melrose Park, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
67.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
65.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melrose Park, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
67.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
78.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
63.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melrose Park, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
84.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
65.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
63.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
86.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
86.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
78.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
82.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
86.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
84.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
61.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
69.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
82.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Melrose Park

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Inspirations of Northbrook, Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC and Discovery Village Des Plaines are the top-rated memory care facilities near Melrose Park, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 55 memory care facilities near Melrose Park, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Melrose Park, Illinois are Inspirations of Northbrook, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Mercy Circle Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 55 memory care facilities near you in Melrose Park, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park, Illinois ranges from $600 to $20350. The average Memory Care cost in Melrose Park, Illinois is $6,069. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Melrose Park, 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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