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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in North Chicago, IL

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

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 398 communities, read 14100 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Arlington Heights, Evanston and Kenosha.

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Photo of Kenosha Senior Living
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It's a small facility and friendly community. They respond quickly to questions and concerns when we contact them. Issues have been minor.
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.
Basic Services for our residents include a Private suite, Health Status Monitoring, Three Home Cooked Meals Daily, Snacks Upon Request, Routine Housekeeping and Laundry Services, 24-hour Security and Staff Availability, Emergency Call System in Each Unit, Health Promotion and Exercise Programs,...
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I walked in the Sheridan of Park Ridge and was greeted by a wonderful sales associate and the admin. They explained everything to me and showed me around. The facility is clean (spotless). The staff is...
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.
The Sheridan at Park Ridge is a new assisted living and memory care community for seniors age 55 and over in the Chicago metropolitan area. We specialize in helping seniors live their lives to the fullest, no matter what level of specialized care they need. For our assisted living residents, we...
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We are happy that our in-laws are happy at Heritage Woods because that was a big concern for us. The are starting to make friends and join in all the activities which helps get them out of their room. They...
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 McHenry opened July 2008 in McHenry — the Heart of the Fox River. Our 100 apartment certified IL Supportive Living Community is managed by BMA Management, Ltd. The emphasis is on operating communities for those over 65 years of age that are warm and welcoming as well as...
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We chose North Point Senior Living because of the size of the facility (it is small and intimate) and when I met the staff before we brought her in, they were so welcoming to her so it was a perfect fit. The...
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.
North Point Senior Living is an assisted living community in Kenosha Wisconsin, we are located just south of University of Wisconsin Parkside Campus and our residents enjoy the educational and cultural activities offered there. Petrifying Springs Park is also nearby and is a popular place for...
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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.
Presence Resurrection Retirement Community is primarily independent living with a 36 room assisted living nestled into 16 acres of walking paths and a garden-like setting in the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois. Our property is the perfect place for those looking to have the beauty of nature...
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My parents are living here and I believe my family is very happy so far. I think the staff at the facility is very attentive; they’ve had the nurses coming to the room, and have done a pretty good job with...
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.
Norwood Crossing, a not-for-profit community located on the Northwest side of Chicago, has been serving older adults since 1896. Each day, Norwood Crossing holds true to their mission of enhancing the independence and well-being of older adults. Norwood Crossing offers several levels of service...
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So far Kenosha Place is very nice for our loved one. The staff are very caring and it has been a far better fit then [community name removed]. Based on the experience we have had, we would absolutely...
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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Like most people in this situation, this was a difficult situation for our family. The people at Shepherd Premier eased our concerns immediately. We went from terrified to excited about my dad moving in. He...
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.
Shepherd Premier Living Crystal Lake II offers assisted living and memory care to seniors and their families in and around Crystal Lake, Illinois. In the quiet rolling green fields and white picket fences of Crystal Lake, it’s easy to forget that this is a suburb of Chicago. But if residents or...
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Victory Centre of Elk Grove recently took over from [community name removed] which was struggling - and things are really improving. My mom was a resident for over 5 years and recently passed. The...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Victory Centre of Elk Grove 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 else, this is your life and we hope...
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My mother who recently passed away spent about 7 years as a resident of Central Baptist Village. First in the Terrace for those with mid stage Alzheimer’s and then in the Skilled Nursing Pavilion for those...
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.
We invite you to join us at Central Baptist Village, where we are inspired by faith, family, and friendship. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel at home at this community that's been at the heart of Chicago's near north suburbs for more than a century. Here, friends await you, ready to chat...
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Photo of Covenant Home of Chicago
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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
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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.
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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We looked at other places and we chose The Hartwell because when we walked in it instantly resonated with my brother. They have had the same chef over 30 years and the staff have been there a long time. They...
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.
Assisted living Memory Care for seniors on Chicago's northsideLocated in Andersonville, Hartwell Place is a welcoming, intimate assisted living community specializing in memory care for older adults. With 28 private rooms, Hartwell Place is intentionally small, because we know that familiarity...
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Sage Meadows is a very clean facility. My loved one loves it there. The staff is super friendly, Denise goes above and beyond! The meals are excellent, and the care is just as good. The activities are good,...
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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.
Sage Meadow Racine provides quality care in an intimate setting. Independence is encouraged, with highly trained staff on hand to assist in the activities of daily living of daily life when challenges arise, all in a setting that provides privacy and dignity for all residents.
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Everyone At Bethany Retirement seems friendly and helpful. The room size and layout of the community is good. My likes the food. They have an outdoor courtyard for residents to use. My mom is happy there.
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.
Andersonville Supportive Living is a faith-based, non-profit serving the vibrant Andersonville and Ravenswood neighborhoods in Chicago for over 126 years! We were founded in the Methodist tradition; however, we are home to a variety of faiths. We are 'Called to Care' and our desire is to provide...
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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff was nice, helpful to the family and residents. My loved one was always clean and comfortable. If there was a concern the staff...
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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The food is fine, although there have been bumps in the road. Apartment is fine. Lovely patio . Staff doesn't do much except clean room or take blood pressure. That is the bump.
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.
Step out your door to acres of beautiful parkland, the beach, and the lake’s shore. Look the other way and Chicago surrounds you – the stunning skyline, vibrant neighborhoods, and the cultural depth few other cities offer.Chicago’s oldest, nonprofit retirement living organization is introducing...
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Our mother is at The Selfhelp Home and my family is very happy with everything they have to offer. The staff is very friendly and loves to help and talk with the residents and family members, and there are...
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 Selfhelp Home is an active and engaging not-for-profit senior living community designed to accommodate the needs of elderly Jewish residents throughout the Chicago area.The Selfhelp Home can be your home no matter what your individual needs. Selfhelp offers a full continium of care. We are a...
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I wasn't a resident there, so I really don't know that much. the place was clean staff seemed friendly. The apartment was very nice. That is all I know.
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.
Home Harbor Assisted Living combines the convenience and care seniors need with the independence they cherish. Whether you're looking for yourself or a loved one, you'll find a welcoming community, personalized care, and opportunities to stay active, social, and connected.Our community offers...
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My grandmother is very comfortable in this community. It is very clean i have no complaints about it. My grandmother is known by her name, which is great that she is getting that one on one attention. They...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Galewood 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 else, this is your life and...
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Hello my name is [removed] I'm a resident in Greenview Place.If you looking for a place that is interested in your health and your happiness,this is the place.Each one of the staff at Greenview Place has...
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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The maintenance person is excellent. Some of the staff is outstanding. They would contact me with any issues or concerns about my mom's health. Other staff should find other occupations - in that they didn't...
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.
Pleasant Point Senior Living is a charming residential care campus situated in Racine, WI. We offer two options, independent living and assisted living. We provide loving, compassionate care for aging seniors in a family-style home like setting.Whether you are looking to simplify your life in our...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Victory Centre of River Woods and overall things have been good for him. I think he's in a good place, not great but good. I do recommend this facility to others.
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Woods 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 else, this is your life...
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My mother lived at Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale for 7 years before her passing. My mom was well cared for. All the staff took a personal interest in her. They always talked to her and encouraged her to...
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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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Victory Centre of Bartlett has been amazing. The care that our mother is receiving is more than we could ask for. Everyone that we've worked with has been very kind and compassionate. They really made this...
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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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Bartlett 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 else, this is your life and...
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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.
Maywood Supportive Living is an affordable, caring, all-inclusive assisted living community. It features the adaptive re-use of the former Baptist Retirement Homes. The Maywood community serves low-income older adults, including those on Medicaid or those who receive monthly Social Security...

Cost of memory care in North Chicago, IL

The average cost of senior living in North Chicago is $7,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crystal Lake, IL with an average of $7,420 per month.

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

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

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

Memory Care
$7,913/mo

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

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in North Chicago 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
North Chicago, 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%
North Chicago, 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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in North Chicago

Recent reviews for memory care in North Chicago

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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Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

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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North Chicago review score based on 2,635 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 2635 reviews of 398 North Chicago memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Chicago 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

North Chicago review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
North Chicago, IL398 facilities
8.7
Crystal Lake, IL108 facilities
8.5
Naperville, IL343 facilities

Review subcategories for North Chicago 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 2,635 reviews of 398 North Chicago memory care communities. This chart helps you compare North Chicago 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
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3.6
3.6
Meals & dining
3.4
3.3
Activities
3.4
3.3
Value for cost*
3.4
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

North Chicago memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Chicago memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Chicago, 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 North Chicago 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 North Chicago that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Chicago, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75.4%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.3%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.9%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.1%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.6%
69.6%
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 North Chicago 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 North Chicago Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Chicago, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.9%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.3%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.1%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Chicago 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 North Chicago partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Chicago, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.2%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.5%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
55.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.8%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.9%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in North Chicago 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 North Chicago communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Chicago, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.1%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
48%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Chicago 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 North Chicago offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Chicago, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
49.7%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.9%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.9%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.3%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.3%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
72.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.7%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.5%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.3%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in North Chicago

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 North Chicago 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 Sedgebrook, a CCRC are the top-rated memory care facilities near North Chicago, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 398 memory care facilities near North Chicago, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in North Chicago, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, Clarendale of Algonquin and Brookdale Glen Ellyn. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 398 memory care facilities near you in North Chicago, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in North Chicago, 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 North Chicago, 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 North Chicago, Illinois ranges from $$2,766 to $$15,775. The average Memory Care cost in North Chicago, Illinois is $7,913. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in North Chicago, Illinois typically starts at $$2,766. 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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