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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Elgin, IL
Memory care in South Elgin 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 South Elgin is about $6,050 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 28 communities, read 1163 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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I love this place!!!.. This is the second time my mom has been here and the staff is sooo accommodating and they make the process so non stressful.. the rooms are so nice!!... the food is great!!..From 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.
The Heritage Woods affordable assisted lifestyle community has compassionately served adults 65 and older of all incomes who may need some help to maintain their independence since the community opened for occupancy in 2003. We provide a wonderful alternative to a nursing home or the lonely...
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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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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Cost of memory care in South Elgin, IL
The average cost of senior living in South Elgin is $6,050 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Chicago, IL with an average of $5,888 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Elgin, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Elgin, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in South Elgin
Recent reviews for memory care in South Elgin
Churchill Place in Glen Ellyn, IL
5.0
Based on our experience I would recommend. So far everything has been very good no problems and everyone has been great and easy to work with.
Silver Glen Senior Living in South Elgin, IL
4.7
I would definitely recommend Silver Glen Senior Living to others. The facility itself is great, the rooms are really nice, and everyone seems so nice and welcoming. Another great thing they have is they work with a company that provides Physical therapy, Speech and OT on the premises.. so ...
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Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL
5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Exceptional dining experiences. Residents and their families frequently praise the high-quality and delicious meals served at several senior living communities, such as Westbrook Senior Living, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove, and Encore at South Barrington. Chefs often accommodate individual ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Reviews for various senior living communities, including Westbrook Senior Living, The Sheridan at Tyler Creek, and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Geneva, highlight the diverse range of activities offered to keep residents active and entertained. These activities include ...
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Considerate and compassionate staff. Several reviews share stories of the kind and caring nature of staff members at their loved ones' communities, such as Clarendale of Algonquin, Encore at South Barrington, and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove. Families express their appreciation for the staff's a ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Many residents and their families note the cleanliness and upkeep of common areas and private rooms at communities like Westbrook Senior Living, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove, and Encore at South Barrington. The gardens and outdoor spaces are also frequently m ...
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Effective communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is a priority at various senior living communities, including Westbrook Senior Living, Encore at South Barrington, and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove. Residents' families appreciate being kept inform ...
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Personalized care plans for each resident. Reviews for communities such as Encore at South Barrington, The Sheridan at Tyler Creek, and Clarendale of Algonquin highlight the individualized care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs. This personalized approach ensures residents receive the best possible care and attention.
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South Elgin review score based on 193 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 193 reviews of 25 South Elgin memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Elgin 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
Review subcategories for South Elgin 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 193 reviews of 25 South Elgin memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Elgin 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.South Elgin, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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South Elgin memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Elgin memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin 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 South Elgin 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
80%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Elgin 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 South Elgin Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
76%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Elgin 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 South Elgin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
52%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Elgin 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 South Elgin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
64%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Elgin 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 South Elgin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
88%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
92%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
84%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
72%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
72%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
56%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC, Brookdale Northbrook and Encore at South Barrington are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Elgin, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 28 memory care facilities near South Elgin, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in South Elgin, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Encore at South Barrington and Brookdale Des Plaines. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 28 memory care facilities near you in South Elgin, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, Illinois ranges from $600 to $28400. The average Memory Care cost in South Elgin, Illinois is $6,050. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Elgin, 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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