List of Memory Care Facilities in Illinois
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The Whitley
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Nursing Care
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Meals and Snacks
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
Amenities
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Lounge
- Movie Theatre/Media Room
- Pet Friendly
- Spa
- Utilities, Telephone and/or Cable
- Wheelchair Access
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Studio/Suite Option
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(630) 892-8800
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https://thewhitley.com/
Highview in the Woodlands
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Palliative Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Nursing Care
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Chef-prepared Meals
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Meals and Snacks
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Religious Services
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Fire Alarm/Smoke Detector
- Fitness Programs
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Hair Salon
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Parking Available
- Private Dining Room
- Security System
- Wheelchair Access
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Studio/Suite Option
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(815) 624-6700
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https://www.highviewseniorliving.com/
Avonlea Cottage
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Nursing Care
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Interior Activities Planned
- Meal Planning/Meal Preparation
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Family Gathering Space
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Security System
- Wheelchair Access
Housing Features
- Studio/Suite Option
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(815) 626-5439
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https://www.avonlea-living.com/
River Glen of St. Charles
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Chef-prepared Meals
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Hair Salon
- Health and Wellness Centers/Programs
- Movie Theatre/Media Room
- Pet Friendly
- Utilities, Telephone and/or Cable
- Wheelchair Access
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 3-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Full Kitchen
- Laundry Room
- Studio/Suite Option
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(630) 394-2097
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https://www.jaybirdseniorliving.com/senior-living/il/st-charles/river-glen/
EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Chef-prepared Meals
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Religious Services
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Technology Assistance
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Health and Wellness Centers/Programs
- Swimming Pool
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Full Kitchen
- Laundry Room
- Studio/Suite Option
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(309) 692-4600
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https://www.evertrueliving.org/lutheran-hillside-village/
Overlook Village
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Chef-prepared Meals
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Game Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Library
- Lounge
- Movie Theatre/Media Room
- Private Dining Room
- Wheelchair Access
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Full Kitchen
- Laundry Room
- Studio/Suite Option
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(309) 270-7720
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https://dialseniorliving.com/overlook-village-moline-il/
Charter Senior Living of Moline
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Meals and Snacks
- Nursing Care
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Game Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Library
- Pet Friendly
- Private Dining Room
- Utilities, Telephone and/or Cable
- Wheelchair Access
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Studio/Suite Option
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(309) 218-1840
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https://www.charterofmoline.com/
The Lamoine Assisted Living & Memory Care
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Falls Management/Falls Reduction
- Interior Activities Planned
- Meals Service and Special Diets
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Movie Theatre/Media Room
- Spa
- Wheelchair Access
Housing Features
- Studio/Suite Option
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(309) 575-3018
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https://thelamoine.com/
Vi at The Glen
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
- Skilled Nursing
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Chef-prepared Meals
- Concierge Service
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Meals and Snacks
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Game Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Library
- Movie Theatre/Media Room
- Parking Available
- Private Dining Room
- Spa
- Swimming Pool
- Wheelchair Access
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Full Kitchen
- Laundry Room
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(888) 986-3361
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https://www.viliving.com/locations/il/chicago-glenview
Evergreen Senior Living – Decatur, IL
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Chef-prepared Meals
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Interior Activities Planned
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Game Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Laundry Facilities
- Library
- Movie Theatre/Media Room
- Private Dining Room
- Wheelchair Access
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- Studio/Suite Option
-
(217) 837-9353
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https://evergreenslc.com/decatur/
Sunrise of Crystal Lake
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Chef-prepared Meals
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Meals and Snacks
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Fire Alarm/Smoke Detector
- Game Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Movie Theatre/Media Room
- Parking Available
- Pet Friendly
- Private Dining Room
- Wheelchair Access
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Studio/Suite Option
-
(779) 341-1525
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https://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/communities/il/sunrise-of-crystal-lake
Grand Victorian of Crystal Lake
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
Services
- 24-Hour Staff
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Meals and Snacks
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Nurse Staff On-Site
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Game Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Private Dining Room
- Utilities, Telephone and/or Cable
- Wheelchair Access
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Studio/Suite Option
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(815) 455-8400
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https://www.gardant.com/gv-crystallake/
The Garlands of Barrington
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
- Skilled Nursing
Services
- 24-Hour Nursing Care
- 24-Hour Security
- 24-Hour Staff
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Chef-prepared Meals
- Concierge Service
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Meals and Snacks
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Physiotherapy
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Fire Alarm/Smoke Detector
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Movie Theatre/Media Room
- Parking Available
- Private Dining Room
- Spa
- Swimming Pool
- Utilities, Telephone and/or Cable
- Wheelchair Access
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Full Kitchen
- Guest Suite
- Laundry Room
- Studio/Suite Option
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(847) 304-1996
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https://www.thegarlands.com/
StoryPoint Naperville
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Services
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Chef-prepared Meals
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Pet Care
- Religious Services
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Gardens and Courtyards
- General Store
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Library
- Lounge
- Movie Theatre/Media Room
- Pet Friendly
- Private Dining Room
- Wheelchair Access
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Full Kitchen
- Laundry Room
- Studio/Suite Option
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(630) 446-6812
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https://www.storypoint.com/community/naperville-il/
Monarch Landing
Senior Living Type
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
- Respite Care
- Skilled Nursing
Services
- 24-Hour Nursing Care
- 24-Hour Security
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Chef-prepared Meals
- Concierge Service
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Falls Management/Falls Reduction
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Meal Planning/Meal Preparation
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Game Room
- Gardens and Courtyards
- General Store
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Library
- Lounge
- Parking Available
- Pet Friendly
- Security System
- Spa
- Swimming Pool
- Utilities, Telephone and/or Cable
- Wheelchair Access
- Wifi Available
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Full Kitchen
- Guest Suite
- Laundry Room
- Studio/Suite Option
-
(630) 366-0845
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https://www.welcometomonarchlanding.com/
Wesley Willows
Senior Living Type
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Memory Care
- Skilled Nursing
Services
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Chef-prepared Meals
- Exterior Activities Planned
- Housekeeping
- Interior Activities Planned
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Nursing Care
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Social and Cultural Events, Activities and Programs
- Transportation Available
Amenities
- Accessible Bathrooms
- Dining Room
- Emergency Call System
- Gardens and Courtyards
- Gym/Fitness Programs
- Hair Salon
- Library
- Movie Theatre/Media Room
- Parking Available
- Pet Friendly
- Spa
- Swimming Pool
Housing Features
- 1-Bedroom Option
- 2-Bedroom Option
- Full Kitchen
- Guest Suite
- Laundry Room
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(815) 316-1500
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https://www.wesleywillows.org/wesley-willows-resident
FirstLight Home Care of McHenry County
Senior Living Type
- Home Health Care/Home Care
- Memory Care
- Personal Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Services
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Companion and Sitter Services
- Errands
- Housekeeping
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Meal Planning/Meal Preparation
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Transportation Available
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(224) 888-2662
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https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-mchenry/
FirstLight Home Care of Libertyville
Senior Living Type
- Home Health Care/Home Care
- Memory Care
- Personal Care
- Respite Care
Services
- 24-Hour Services
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Companion and Sitter Services
- Errands
- Housekeeping
- Linen/Laundry Services
- Meal Planning/Meal Preparation
- Medication Reminders and/or Administration
- Transportation Available
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(203) 202-8650
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https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-north-chicago-deerfield-lake-forest/
BrightStar Care of Barrington & McHenry County, IL
Senior Living Type
- Home Health Care/Home Care
- Memory Care
- Personal Care
- Skilled Nursing
Services
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Companion and Sitter Services
- Nursing Care
-
(224) 262-3704
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https://www.brightstarcare.com/locations/barrington-mchenry-county/
BrightStar Care of Kane County, IL
Senior Living Type
- Home Health Care/Home Care
- Memory Care
- Personal Care
- Skilled Nursing
Services
- Assistance with Essential Activities of Daily Living
- Companion and Sitter Services
- Nursing Care
-
(630) 318-6814
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https://www.brightstarcare.com/locations/kane-county/
How to Pay for Memory Care Facility in Illinois
Paying for a memory care facility in Illinois usually involves a combination of personal funds, insurance, and government assistance. Here are the most common payment options:
- Private Pay (Savings, Retirement Funds, Home Sale, or Family Support): Most families pay for memory care with personal savings, retirement accounts, proceeds from selling a home, or financial help from family.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: Some long-term care insurance policies help cover memory care. Review your policy or talk to your provider to confirm the coverage.
- Medicaid (Illinois Medicaid & Supportive Living Program): Illinois Medicaid may help pay for memory care through the Supportive Living Program (SLP) for eligible seniors. Not all facilities participate in SLP or accept Medicaid, so always ask each facility about payment options.
- Medicare: Medicare does not pay for long-term residential memory care or room and board. It may cover short-term skilled nursing or medical care after a hospital stay, but not ongoing memory care.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans and their spouses may qualify for the VA Aid & Attendance benefit, which can help pay for memory care if eligibility criteria are met.
- Life Insurance or Reverse Mortgage: Some families convert a life insurance policy or use a reverse mortgage (for homeowners) to generate funds for care.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI): SSI provides some help for basic living expenses but generally does not cover the full cost of memory care.
Tips:
- Not all Illinois memory care communities accept Medicaid or participate in the SLP—always check with each facility.
- Some communities may offer sliding-scale fees or payment plans.
- Consulting a financial planner or elder law attorney can help with complex payment questions.
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