Memory Care Communities in Burr Ridge, Illinois

Memory Care costs in Burr Ridge start around $4,580 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Burr Ridge and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

With a crime rate that makes the area safer than over 90 percent of all United States communities, Burr Ridge offers its one-third senior population a secure area for memory care. Many memory care facilities exist throughout Illinois to accommodate the estimated 220,000 seniors with Alzheimer's disease. In Burr Ridge, seniors or family members can select from 17 memory care facilities within the region.

In addition to the memory care options available in Burr Ridge, three regional Alzheimer's disease assistance centers (or ADA centers) exist throughout the state to add to the support received in a memory care unit. Burr Ridge's residents are less than 25 miles from two of the state's three ADA centers.

• If the average cost of living throughout the United States is given a score of 100, the overall cost of living in Burr Ridge receives a score of 170 (or 68 points higher than the average cost of living throughout the state of Illinois). Though housing costs are the biggest factor in Burr Ridge's high cost of living, families and seniors looking for memory care in the area may wish to consider their budget before moving to the area.
  
• The air quality in Burr Ridge is approximately 7 percent better than the national average air quality. The city's air quality ranking is determined by the EPA using the National Air Toxics Assessment. Seniors who have respiratory illnesses or allergies might not find their symptoms worsened in the Burr Ridge area because of its above-average air quality. 
  
• The Burr Ridge area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in neurological care such as Loyola Center for Health at Burr Ridge, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Illinois is considered a retirement tax-friendly state because the state doesn't tax pension income or Social Security retirement benefits. This means Burr Ridge offers seniors or relatives the opportunity to save more money for memory care costs, which can make a difference for those on a budget.