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Memory care in Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale is about $6,180 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 53 communities, read 2780 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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After more than 5 years of involvement with the residency of a loved one at Alden Garden of DesPlaines, I consider the experience with the Alden community to be exceptional from a consumer perspective....
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.
Alden Gardens and Courts is the cozy community with a giant heart offering assisting living and memory care. Allowing adults the opportunity to feel at home, each deluxe studio apartment is equipped with Lifeline call system, microwave oven, refrigerator, individual thermostat, and spacious...
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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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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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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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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...
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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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My mom said "I don't have to cook or clean." Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Lutheran Home to other families
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.
Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights was established in 1892 and continues to be a respected not-for-profit mission driven organization in the Chicagoland area. Lutheran Home offers assisted living; a tired memory support continuum; residential nursing; short term rehabilitation; adult day...
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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
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.
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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Windsor Park Rehab is the best facility by far, staff is so genuinely caring and their team is always available to speak to family at all times, always keeping you updated on your loved ones. Will highly...
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.
A nationally accredited lifecare retirement community set on an impeccably manicured 60-acre campus, Windsor Park Manor offers the tranquility and charm of a country home. We offer the largest variety of retirement lifestyles and services in Chicago’s western suburbs— a residential style for...
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Cost of memory care in Wood Dale, IL

The average cost of senior living in Wood Dale is $6,180 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bellwood, IL with an average of $6,055 per month.

Memory care costs in Wood Dale, IL, vs. nearby cities

Wood Dale, IL
$6,180/mo
$6,189/mo

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

Wood Dale, IL
$6,180/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,180/mo

Memory care costs in Wood Dale, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,294/mo
Studio
$5,933/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,196/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,998/mo

Senior living costs in Wood Dale 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: Wood Dale, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWood Dale, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$6,180/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$6,153/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,378/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Wood Dale, IL:$6,180/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Wood Dale, IL:$6,153/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Wood Dale, IL:$5,378/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Wood Dale, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Wood Dale 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wood Dale, IL$7,537/mo$7,156/mo+5.3%
Illinois$7,168/mo$6,812/mo+5.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Wood Dale, IL
2024 average cost:$7,537/mo
2023 average cost:$7,156/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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 Wood Dale

Recent reviews for memory care in Wood Dale

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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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

Wood Dale review score based on 611 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 611 reviews of 52 Wood Dale memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wood Dale 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

Wood Dale review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Wood Dale, IL52 facilities
8.7
Bensenville, IL59 facilities
8.7
Itasca, IL50 facilities

Review subcategories for Wood Dale 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 611 reviews of 52 Wood Dale memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wood Dale 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.
Wood Dale, IL averageNational average
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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Wood Dale memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood Dale memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood Dale, 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 Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale 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
90.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
94.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
53.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wood Dale, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
84.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
67.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wood Dale, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
69.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
82.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
48.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
76.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
82.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
71.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wood Dale, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
92.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
75%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
71.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
90.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
94.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
94.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
84.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
84.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
90.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
92.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
92.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
69.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
59.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
90.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Wood Dale

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