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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Minooka, IL

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Memory care in Minooka 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 Minooka is about $5,468 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 228 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Minooka Memory Care Facilities | 228 Reviews

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Last Updated: 12/21/24
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Photo of Heritage Woods of Minooka
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22 Floor plans available
8.2
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6 reviews
8.2
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6 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
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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
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.
Photo of The Timbers of ShorewoodCommunity card badge
1616 Photos available
9.8
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94 reviews
9.8
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94 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
12%
3 star
6%
2 star
1%
1 star
4%
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We moved our mom in just about a year ago. The overall experience has been amazing from the first time stepping foot into The Timbers the process was very easy all of the staff is always welcoming. My mom is...
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.
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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Photo of Eden Vista Rock Run
88 Photos available
7.9
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64 reviews
7.9
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64 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
28%
3 star
14%
2 star
9%
1 star
6%
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The community and staff have been good all around. It's just the unfortunate that they have changed management/companies multiple times in the past year and a half. Which led to staffing shortages...
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.
Rock Run Place offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Assisted Living and Memory Care levels of care are available on our campus. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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Photo of Rock Run Memory Care
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6.9
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64 reviews
6.9
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64 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
28%
3 star
13%
2 star
8%
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8%
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The main nursing staff is very good here. I know they've had changes with the management but the primary nurses are very good. However, they need to work on staffing over the weekends with nursing...
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.
Rock Run Place offers memory care services to seniors in the Will County, Illinois area. Residents enjoy cultural events, natural attractions, shopping and dining options in Joliet, as well as in Chicago, just 45 miles from our residence.We take regular afternoon outings for shopping at Westfield...
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
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.
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Cost of memory care in Minooka, IL

The average cost of senior living in Minooka is $5,468 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carbon Hill, IL with an average of $4,891 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Minooka, IL vs. nearby cities

Minooka, IL
$5,468/mo
$5,415/mo
$5,696/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Minooka, IL vs. the state and national average

Minooka, IL
$5,468/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Minooka vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,468/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Minooka, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$6,032/mo
Studio
$6,020/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,787/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,548/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Minooka

Recent reviews for memory care in Minooka

Cedarhurst of Naperville in Woodridge, IL

4.8
Our loved one was on the memory care side and the staff members were extremely hands on and gave our loved one great personal attention. The permanent staff at Cedarhurst are outstanding, very attentive and we could ask them questions at any time and they were always there and just have been ...
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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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HarborChase of Naperville

4.0
HarborChase memory care was recommended to me by extended family. I sped time with my husband each day, usually at lunch and dinner. He came here during the recent pandemic, so we've witnessed the staff shortages firsthand. Here in 2023, more staff regularly in mc. :)

Minooka review score based on 60 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 60 reviews of 6 Minooka memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Minooka 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

Minooka review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Minooka, IL6 facilities
8.2
Channahon, IL5 facilities
8.6
Shorewood, IL13 facilities

Review subcategories for Minooka 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 60 reviews of 6 Minooka memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Minooka 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.
Minooka, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Minooka memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Minooka memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Minooka, 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 Minooka 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 Minooka that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Minooka, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Minooka 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 Minooka Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Minooka, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Minooka 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 Minooka partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Minooka, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
50.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Minooka 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 Minooka communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Minooka, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Minooka 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 Minooka offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Minooka, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Timbers of Shorewood, Sunrise of Naperville North and StoryPoint Romeoville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Minooka, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 6 memory care facilities near Minooka, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Minooka, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Sunrise of Naperville North and StoryPoint Romeoville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 6 memory care facilities near you in Minooka, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Minooka, 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 Minooka, 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 Minooka, Illinois ranges from $600 to $28400. The average Memory Care cost in Minooka, Illinois is $5,468. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Minooka, 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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