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Memory care in Dune Acres 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 Dune Acres is about $6,210 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 138 communities, read 5016 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village
77 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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My mother has been in independent living here for almost four months. Overall the facility is pleasant and staff are friendly. Dinners are mostly good and the grounds are nicely kept. The problem is the...
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.
Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community offers 270 spacious independent living residences and 64 licensed assisted living apartments in a variety of floor plans. Independent living amenities include: restaurant-style dinner served daily, 24-hour staff and emergency call system, Wellness Clinic and...
Photo of Celebrate Senior Living of Niles
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The staff is professional and very friendly and knowledgeable taking care of their clients. My sister who is a resident on their memory care unit? So she does not attend dinner in their main dining room,...
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.
Celebrate Senior Living of Niles is a close-knit continuing care senior retirement community with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing rehabilitation care. It is located in the Village of Niles, Cook County, Illinois, a peaceful suburb ten minutes from Chicago.As...
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My sister has been living at Caledonia for many months. She requires 24 hour caregivers. We tried to have her live at home with caregivers, however it became unsustainable. Once we moved her into...
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.
Caledonia Senior Living is a small, private home providing both assisted living and 24-hour nursing care in a beautiful, intimate setting. Our home is nestled on five wooded acres, and offers a wide range of services and activities to meet all of your needs. We are a non-profit organization,...
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This is not a high skilled nursing facility, and the nursing staff are very limited on what they can do. The facility director [name removed] was excellent. She was very professional, courteous, attentive,...
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.
The Cottages of New Lenox is an assisted living and memory care community located in New Lenox, IL, in Will County. The community has been specially created to resemble the type of family home where most residents will have lived all of their lives, helping them to adapt to this next stage of...
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11 Video available
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From the staff, to the nurses, caregivers/PALs, and foodservice crew, everyone is friendly and professional. BV is very client focused, attentive, and thorough. There's peace of mind knowing that my Mom...
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.
Belmont Village of Glenview, Illinois is situated in the heart of a beautiful residential area. Our community is convenient to Old Orchard, the botanical gardens and many places of worship. There are also major medical centers and hospitals in close to the facility, including the new Glenview...
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Staff and caregivers are so helpful and supportive. [community removed] stall and caregivers were major disappointments. I would recommend Summit to family and friends.
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.
Summit of Uptown is located in the heart of Park Ridge and offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. Our community features spacious studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments within an active lifestyle community.We offer onsite daily activities focused on building deep...
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The wait staff in kitchen the best. They don't get paid enough. It was for myself I'm [age removed] so I'm probably the youngest person in the building at The Roosevelt
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.
The Roosevelt at Salt Creek is a new premier Senior Living community nestled in the heart of Elmhurst, IL. Formerly Lexington Square, the community was recently acquired by a Chicago-based real estate investment and asset management firm who will begin a multi-faceted, 25+ million dollar...
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Photo of Belmont Village Oak Park
11 Video available
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77 Floor plans available
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Very positive experience. 1/ excellent director of nursing and RN staff 2/ excellent coordination with the hospice agency for end of life care 3/ Very kind patient care personnel
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.
Belmont Village of Oak Park is located in the heart of historic Oak Park, a western suburb of Chicago. Our senior living residents don't have to go far to enjoy all the 'Windy City' has to offer. Close to the facility are shops, galleries, places of worship, and RUSH Oak Park Hospital. And when...
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The nursing care could be a little better. Not enough communication. So you need to keep on top of it. Especially their meds.
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.
At Windward Pointe Senior Living, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities with comfortable apartment homes, outstanding social and recreational events and health and wellness programs that deliver a fun and dignified lifestyle. Whether you are looking for a...
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Photo of Lincolnwood Place
11 Video available
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77 Floor plans available
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My mother is Jewish and they support that. Also, she has a friend that lives there from high school. I do recommend The Lincolnwood place. They do a great job. My mother is extremely happy and that's what...
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.
Lincolnwood Place offers independent living and assisted living in Lincolnwood, Illinois. Lincolnwood is a village in Cook County and is most widely known as the home of the Purple Hotel, which has a place in local lore. In addition to the intrigue surrounding this historical site, the village...
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Photo of Residences at Deer Creek
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9.0
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My mom was a resident at Deer Creek Memory Care and recently passed away. The staff went above and beyond to make sure all her needs were met. They treated her like she was one of their family. I can’t say...
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.
Conceived by a group of physicians, Residences at Deer Creek is locally owned and operated offering a unique approach to senior living: the best in traditional care, infused with a culture of independence and choice.We take pride in the fact that our Executive Director, Director of Nursing,...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest
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9.0
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Charter is a great place with excellent staff, great food...the head nurse is amazing and the head of activities she's also amazing...the staff has always help me with getting my mom to the doctor and...
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.
Citadel Estates is an Assisted Living Community that caters to those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia's. 100% of the staff are specially trained to care for individuals with Alzheimer's, Dementia and Memory Loss. Other features of Citadel Estates is its home-like atmosphere...
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Activities are great and the coordinator goes out of her way to invite my mom who is unable to read the signs. Food is good, temperatures of the food tends to be a little bit too cold for many of the...
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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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Photo of The Pointe at Kilpatrick
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It is a wonderful place. The staff has been very helpful with any situation. They honestly love the clients and the families. The only complaint is the doctor and medical staff don't make it easy to get...
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.
The Pointe at Kilpatrick is an assisted living community located in picturesque and nature filled Crestwood, Cook County, Illinois. Our beautiful community is located in a central spot, just blocks away from the Little Calumet River and nestled between several forests and nature preserves. The...
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Photo of American House Oak Park
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1010 Floor plans available
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American House has a vibrant senior community comprised of 2 floors or assisted living, 3 floors of independent living, and one secured floor for memory care. Each type of living has its own beautiful...
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.
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Photo of Trail Creek Place Memory Care
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I would recommend Trailcreek Place Memory Care to anyone. They have done a good job this past year. They take good care of my husband and if I have a concern, they address the concern.
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.
At Trail Creek Place, we take pride in creating a comfortable and caring environment, and offer our residents the opportunity to thrive in mind and body by developing individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. We enjoy providing activities that allow for physical, social and...
Photo of Park Place of St John Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Everything was awesome and if it was a good fit for my parents, we would've gone there. The only drawback was how small the rooms were They don't want something that small, it was too small for two people.
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.
At Park Place of St. John, a Providence Life Services Community, we understand that your needs may change over time. That’s why we offer comprehensive care services, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Care in a Long-Term Care setting. We also provide short-term...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Frankfort
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44 Floor plans available
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I chose this facility because it was new, it smelled clean and everyone was friendly. I would tell others to do their own laundry.
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.
At Cedarhurst of Frankfort, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Frankfort, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living, memory care for...
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We love Marion Village! Super staff and lovely accommodations...I would recommend it as my mother in law seems very happy and they have transportation to take her shopping / Dr appointments.
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.
Looking for senior housing near you? Situated on 80 sprawling acres in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Marian Village in Homer Glen, Illinois offers easy living that is enriching and inspiring. Our Catholic senior living community welcomes people of all faiths as our focus is truly on your...
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44 Floor plans available
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We are very impressed with Sunrise of Palos Park. We know our Mom is a challenge, but the staff has been extremely patient and professional. We rate all categories a 5.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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cleanliness seemed OK while we were there, but as we were checking out, we found a dead mouse in the closet because of this. Many of the girls were wonderful however it took too long to answer the call...
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.
At our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, located just outside of Chicago, you can redefine your independence. You’ll have the care you need when you need it with assisted living, Alzheimer’s and dementia care and skilled nursing all on one campus. You’ll have assistance with...
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33 Floor plans available
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I would highly recommedn Valparaiso senior village. We have been happy with there care for over a year. Staff is responsible and family member is happy. Food is amazing. They really make it personal.
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.
Welcome to Valparaiso Senior Village! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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The community was amazing. I never wanted to place my dad in a facility, so I was scared. But everything about Porter Place made me feel good about having him there. The facility, the administrators, the...
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.
Porter Place is more than assisted living --- our sole focus is memory care.Located on 4-acres in Tinley Park, IL, located near Orland Park, Frankfort, Mokena and Olympia Fields, our 3 year old, charming, 66 apartment community provides a wonderful lifestyle for all of those who need memory...
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Photo of Trulee Evanston
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66 Floor plans available
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So far I would give all 5s. We have been very impressed so far.she has only been there one month but all good so far. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Anything we have needed they have been there...
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.
When you find a community that delivers all that matters most to you with sophistication, excellence and flair; you want to make it your own. Trulee Evanston offers a fresh, contemporary senior living experience with the highest caliber of Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care....
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This is a difficult decision. Research is essential and a place for mom helped give me options for my cousin. He has been at AVIVA for [time frame removed] and comfortable. He has moved into hospice with...
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.
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Cost of memory care in Dune Acres, IN

The average cost of senior living in Dune Acres is $6,210 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wanatah, IN with an average of $4,811 per month.

Memory care costs in Dune Acres, IN, vs. nearby cities

Dune Acres, IN
$6,210/mo
$5,261/mo

Memory care costs in Dune Acres, IN, vs. state and national averages

Dune Acres, IN
$6,210/mo
$5,131/mo
U.S. national average
$5,616/mo

Memory care costs in Dune Acres, IN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,210/mo

Memory care costs in Dune Acres, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,983/mo
Studio
$8,071/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,119/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,057/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,875/mo

Senior living costs in Dune Acres 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: Dune Acres, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDune Acres, INIndianaU.S.
Memory Care$6,210/mo$5,131/mo$5,616/mo
Assisted Living$4,465/mo$4,076/mo$4,882/mo
Independent Living$10,653/mo$3,271/mo$4,329/mo
Memory Care
Dune Acres, IN:$6,210/mo
Indiana:$5,131/mo
U.S.:$5,616/mo
Assisted Living
Dune Acres, IN:$4,465/mo
Indiana:$4,076/mo
U.S.:$4,882/mo
Independent Living
Dune Acres, IN:$10,653/mo
Indiana:$3,271/mo
U.S.:$4,329/mo
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Memory care costs in Dune Acres, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dune Acres 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.

Dune Acres, ININ stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Dune Acres, IN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dune Acres 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
Dune Acres, IN$6,265/mo$5,531/mo+13.3%
Indiana$6,117/mo$5,750/mo+6.4%
National$6,492/mo$6,159/mo+5.4%
Dune Acres, IN
2024 average cost:$6,265/mo
2023 average cost:$5,531/mo
Percent change:+13.3%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$6,117/mo
2023 average cost:$5,750/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,492/mo
2023 average cost:$6,159/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about memory care in Dune Acres

Recent reviews for memory care in Dune Acres

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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Brentwood at Niles

4.6
They are nice people. It is clean. I would recommend to a friend or neighbor. Food was better than most institutional food. The room sizes were good. My mom was in both Assisted Living and Memory Care. She was able to have her dog, which was nice.

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

Dedicated and caring staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Sunrise of Flossmoor, North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, and Porter Place Memory Care, who truly care for the residents and create a warm and welcoming environment.
Customized activities for memory care residents. Memory care residents enjoy a variety of engaging activities tailored to their needs, like the games and art projects at Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care and the frequent outings and entertainment at Sunrise of Flossmoor and Porter Place Memory Care.
Consistent and clear communication. Families appreciate the regular updates and open dialogue with staff at communities like Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, Harvester Place, and Charter Senior Living of Orland Park, ensuring that everyone is informed and involved in their loved ones' care.
Thoughtfully maintained spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, such as North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Charter Senior Living of Orland Park, where residents live in comfortable and well-maintained surroundings.
Skilled and trained memory care staff. Communities like Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care and Porter Place Memory Care employ staff with specialized training and experience in memory care, ensuring that residents receive the best possible care and support.
Secure and safe community. Families trust the safety measures at communities like Heritage Point Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, Porter Place Memory Care, and Sunrise at Fountain Square, knowing their loved ones are in a secure and protected environment. Communities prioritize safety in various ways, s ...
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Dune Acres review score based on 998 family reviews

8.5
Review score129 facilities998 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 998 reviews of 129 Dune Acres memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dune Acres 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

Dune Acres review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Dune Acres, IN129 facilities
9.2
Porter, IN7 facilities
9.2
Burns Harbor, IN6 facilities

Review subcategories for Dune Acres 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 998 reviews of 129 Dune Acres memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dune Acres 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.
Dune Acres, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
3.9
Friendliness
4.0
4.0
Care services
3.7
3.7
Staff
3.9
3.9
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.5
Value for cost*
3.6
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dune Acres memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dune Acres memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dune Acres, 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 Dune Acres 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 Dune Acres that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dune Acres, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.3%
63.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.3%
47%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90.7%
69.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.2%
28.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.9%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.4%
69.4%
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 Dune Acres 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 Dune Acres Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dune Acres, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
86%
71.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
73.6%
45.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
86%
67.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
39.5%
26%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dune Acres 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 Dune Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dune Acres, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.7%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
76%
44.3%
No sugar
No sugar
69%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
67.4%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.8%
21.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dune Acres 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 Dune Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dune Acres, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
68.2%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.5%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
62%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.2%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dune Acres 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 Dune Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dune Acres, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
80.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
65.1%
32.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.6%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
82.2%
52.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.4%
50.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90.7%
59.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
76%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
72.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.5%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
79.8%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
80.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
61.2%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50.4%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
78.3%
45.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Dune Acres

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 Indiana memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Dune Acres protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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