The Indigo at Elmhurst
123 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126
"At Chapters Living of Elmhurst, we recognize it's a privilege to serve as a dedicated support system for our residents. With a deep commitme..."
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123 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126
"At Chapters Living of Elmhurst, we recognize it's a privilege to serve as a dedicated support system for our residents. With a deep commitme..."
READ MORE219 East Parkway Drive, Wheaton, IL 60187
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I toured and it was very nice and new-looking. The main drawback with that one was you had to furnish the room because they all came unfurnished. It was two or three floors; it wasn't just a single floor. You got to furnish the room with a bed and wh..."
READ MORE1000 Central Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
5.0
(7 reviews)
"From the moment we walked into Arbor Terrace, we knew it was the place for my Grandma! The staff is so nice and welcoming! My grandma absolutely loves living there! She has made so many friends and she feels right at home! In addition, the food is am..."
READ MORE12525 Renaissance Circle, Homer Glen, IL 60491
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My wife is at Victorian Village Health and Wellness Center. It is a friendly place with caring people. My wife likes the food there. The staff is very caring. It's like they're one of the families. It is a nice place to be, and it is very clean. The ..."
READ MORE6801 High Grove Blvd., Burr Ridge, IL 60527
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I was completely surprised but very put at ease and at comfort with the staff. But they never let me feel anything less but dignified. And for somebody to be going through what it takes to be invoked in the situation such as this , dignity is lot. ..."
READ MORE21840 West Lake Cook Road, Deer Park, IL 60010
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister is moving into Deer Park Village. It's got lots of activities daily and there's a board that's located in different areas within assisted living, and it's nicely done. The other thing we were looking for was therapy and their therapy rooms ..."
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500 Wyndemere Cir, Wheaton, IL 60187
4.9
(23 reviews)
"My mom recently July 2024, did a trial respite stay here and she loved it! The rooms were very spacious, she enjoyed all the activities provided and all the staff we encountered were very attentive and welcoming. My mom felt at home there and is plan..."
READ MORE10 N Washington St, Hinsdale, IL 60521
4.8
(6 reviews)
"I went to Magnolia Senior Living. The facility is beautiful. It's all modern, up-to-date, and beautiful furniture. Cherrie, who conducted the tour with me, is fabulous. They have different levels of care, and different pricing, but there is no explan..."
READ MORE800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
4.8
(21 reviews)
"My parents are enjoying Sedgebrook. They were very concerned about moving into a new home with a bunch of "Old People" until they realized there were people younger than them there. The food is very good and the activities are excellent. My dad is n..."
READ MORE1920 Maple Ave., Lisle, IL 60532
4.7
(24 reviews)
"I have been a resident for 5 months. I live in a Villa. I have 2 bed rooms, a kitchen, a garage, a living room and a dining area. I use one bedroom for an office. I have a lot of books. Staff and residents are extremely friendly. I could prepare..."
READ MORE1050 S. Euclid Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
4.7
(17 reviews)
"I like Park Place of Elmhurst. I'd been going there for several years, about once a week or so to play Scrabble with my friend and some of the residents. It's twice as expensive as the others and they don't have as many activities because it's a smal..."
READ MORE29330 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
4.7
(10 reviews)
"We chose The Sheridan at Green Oaks. It is very new and clean. The people there are super friendly. My mother, who's the one going, said there was a lot of light coming in, and very open and not dark and depressing. We tried their meals, and they wer..."
READ MORE350 South Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I took mom to respite care at The Springs of Vernon Hills and they did an excellent job. They have daycare and respite care. They took excellent care of her. They did activities, they did her hair, and they polished her nails. She had a room to herse..."
READ MORE21507 S. Wolf Rd., Frankfort, IL 60423
4.5
(5 reviews)
"Cedarhurst of Frankfort was very well kept up and very well laid out for memory care people. It was like they couldn't get lost going down a hallway. The staff members were very pleasant and clean. We observed them working with the memory care reside..."
READ MORE3333 75th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517
4.5
(13 reviews)
"My husband moved into Cedarhurst of Naperville/Woodridge. He's only been there two or three weeks. It's a nice, clean, modern facility, and very friendly. The rooms are a nice size. They have a lot of activities. I heard the food is really good. They..."
READ MORE351 Lily Cache Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
4.5
(8 reviews)
"My husband has moved into Encore Memory Care at Bolingbrook. The price was within my budget. They have individual care for their residents. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner and three snacks. Their rooms are very nicely furnished. Even the peop..."
READ MORE2300 IL Rte. 53, Long Grove, IL 60047
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My wife is now here. The most important thing is the level of care of the place, and in my short stay there, everybody is caring. The apartments are excellent. The facility is A+. I find the people who are working there beyond expectations. It is ver..."
READ MORE1150 S. Euclid Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
4.5
(6 reviews)
"My mother started at Park Place in Independent Living for her first 2 years and a few month ago (since Covid) has moved to Assisted Living. As someone suffering from mild (now mild-moderate) dementia, my Mom was not only treated with the upmost respe..."
READ MORE276 East Irving Park Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191
4.4
(11 reviews)
"My mother has moved into The Radcliff. I chose them because they're right down the street from where I live. The staff was great. I had no problem whatsoever. The food was good. I've eaten there about three or four times already. She's got a studio a..."
READ MORE300 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I came to Whitehall of Deerfield after spending 11 days in the ICU at a nearby hospital. Whitehall was recommended by a few people close to me and I chose this place because of that. I couldn't have made a better decision as this place has gone abo..."
READ MOREAs one of the nation's largest counties, Cook County boasts a population of 5.2 million residents, and 14 percent of those residents are 65 or older. Some of them may be among the 220,000 Illinois seniors that have Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association. These seniors can choose from 48 memory care facilities in Cook County, which includes Chicago.
Memory care facilities in Cook County, along with the rest of the state, represent a type of assisted living facility. The Illinois Department of Health's Division of Assisted Living licenses and regulates these facilities to ensure they deliver high-quality care to seniors living with Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders.
Memory Care costs in Cook County start around $6,873 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 Cook County 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.
Cook County
$6,873
Kane County
$6,614
Du Page County
$6,614
Will County
$6,547
US
$5,694
Porter County
$5,469
Lake County
$4,932
Kankakee County
$2,925
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Illinois page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.
Cook County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Cook County, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.
Cook County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Illinois page for more information about these laws.
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Paulie
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Palos Park
My Mom was a resident in Memory Care for 7 1/2 years. The Staff was outstanding. They were compassionate and competent always. The entire experience was excellent including the level of...
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Charlene
4.0
Review of Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest
I've noticed that Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest doesn't have enough staff to keep up with the changing of adult undergarments. The smell can be a bit offensive at times, but I like the...
Memory Care
Michelle
5.0
Review of Encore Memory Care at South Barrington
I have my mother at Encore Memory Care at South Barrington. It's a beautiful environment. The people there are generally kind, gracious, and respectful to all the residents. When I am not there, I...