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21536 S. Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448
4.5
(28 reviews)
We liked Clarendale of Mokena, but they had no availability. It was clean and friendly. They had a theater, an exercise room, libraries, and nice areas to sit down and relax....
$4,840
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600 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL 60174
4.5
(29 reviews)
My tour of Brighton Gardens of St. Charles was amazing. I walked in the door and they greeted me. They had a little sign up there with my name on it. It was great. You felt like you were just part of their community. It was so nice. The person that g...
$6,718
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3712 Grove Road, Oswego, IL 60543
4.5
(14 reviews)
I thought Bickford was amazing! I spoke with Patrick who was very kind and compassionate as this is a very difficult decision to make. Bickford felt very homey, it was clean, and the staff was very friendly. It did not have that hospital or nursin...
$5,627
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12828 South LaGrange Road, Palos Park, IL 60464
4.5
(30 reviews)
Sunrise of Palos Park! Nice and friendly staff! Very helpful and the rooms are clean and sunny! Nice large windows with nice views. We are so glad to have moved my farther in here. Love the doggie too! Carolyn...
$5,867
960 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
4.5
(22 reviews)
My mom moved into Sunrise of Naperville. I liked the people that were there. We liked the space and the sense of security. We liked its location because it was very close to me. We just had a good feeling about it when we went, talked to them, and sa...
$5,411
19715 Governors Highway, Flossmoor, IL 60422
4.4
(37 reviews)
My sister is at Sunrise of Flossmoor. It is extremely clean. There's easy access for family members. There is a nursing staff 24/7, as well as a concierge for security. They have numerous activities and outings. The dining area is more restaurant sty...
$5,381
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1651 West Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101
4.4
(13 reviews)
I did an in-person tour of Clarendale of Addison's independent living. The lady who did the tour was very good and very thorough. I was very impressed with the facility. It was very nice and clean. Everybody I've seen in the independent living part s...
$4,560
2055 Clearwater Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523
4.4
(5 reviews)
We met with a young lady at The Sheridan at Oak Brook. She toured us downstairs, where the main living area is. Then we went upstairs to see a one bedroom. From there, we went down the hall to another side, and saw a one bedroom with a den. We talked...
$4,200
10820 183Rd Street, Orland Park, IL 60467
4.4
(15 reviews)
We put my mom in Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park for two weeks. They gave her her medicine, they took her down to her food, and they laid out her clothes for her. They had activities there. They had a Hawaiian evening. The first two weeks, we k...
$4,355
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545 Belmont Lane, Carol Stream, IL 60188
4.3
(26 reviews)
My husband is a resident and we were fortunate to transition from rehab to Belmont during Covid. While a stressful time for all they made residents care primary. Everyone we have encountered has been friendly, they know everyone’s name.! During th...
$4,995
3460 Saratoga Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
4.3
(9 reviews)
My mother-in-law moved into Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living one week ago. The Saratoga Grove is a very clean, very nicely set up, smaller community. They only have 66 total residents. It's set up for independent living on the lower leve...
$3,995
190 Geneva Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
4.3
(3 reviews)
My husband is staying here. It's a great place, it's newer, and it's homey. The people there are lovely, and the staff is lovely, too. Everybody's like a real family, and my husband's very happy there. I know they have exercises in the morning, and o...
$5,450
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17833 Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477
4.3
(24 reviews)
My mom moved into Porter Place. I chose it because it was very clean and very well run, there are lots of activities available, and for the location. The staff is attentive. They answered my questions. They put me in contact with people I need to tal...
$5,800
16051 S La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL 60467
4.3
(60 reviews)
We visited the memory care at Brookdale Orland Park. The people were personable. I liked the number of people they have on staff and the room was very clean. I think my wife would get good care there. The person who gave me the tour and the nurses I ...
$6,195
3701 W 183rd Strert, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
4.2
(37 reviews)
Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest was smaller than the others, which seemed more personable. It's very nice. The people that we met were pretty nice. They seemed to be more hands-on, even more so because they don't have as many people to deal with...
$3,700
831 East Butterfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
4.2
(31 reviews)
Brighton Gardens of Wheaton was too expensive by the time they had everything up, like giving my sister her medicine and everything else. It was a very nice place, though. It was wonderful. The place was beautiful and newly remodeled. Everybody there...
$4,834
1991 Randi Drive, Aurora, IL 60504
4.2
(8 reviews)
We were given many places to check into and we found Alden Courts of Waterford to be the best one out there. It is very clean, they're very caring and have been taking care of my mom great. They feed her well, she has lots of great meals, and she's j...
$4,800
2 South 706 Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
4.2
(9 reviews)
I like the layout most of all - my mom can walk around inside and outside. The activities are good but the care is the best. My mom is happy and taken care of here....
$8,100
12600 Renaissance Circle, Homer Glen, IL 60491
4.2
(14 reviews)
It is like a family there! A kind, Christian community. My uncle and aunt were cared for so very well and they were happy there to the very end of their lives. Our family highly recommend them!...
$2,830
6300 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, IL 60527
4.1
(21 reviews)
Sunrise of Willowbrook was very friendly, nice, and clean. It was all good. I only met the director and a couple of people passing by, but everyone seemed very friendly. They had a nice little dining area and a little library. Everything looked very ...
$5,898
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Cheryl
5.0
Review of Eden Vista Rock Run
I toured. It was clean. One of the families was in the bingo room and her mom, so we could look at her room. They took us through the ladies room, and it looked homey in there. The family had done...
Monthly care costs in Joliet are about $420 more than the Illinois state average and around $400 more than the national median. Rockford and Bloomington are the most expensive options in the state with average costs of $6,563 and $6,450 respectively. The average senior in Carbondale pays the lowest costs at around $1,625 less than those in Joliet.
Joliet
$6,031
Illinois
$5,610
United States
$5,625
Rockford
$6,563
Bloomington
$6,450
Carbondale
$4,406
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Seniors in Joliet pay around $6,031 per month for memory care. However, prices will vary depending on the exact location and variety of services offered.
In Joliet there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit 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.
Seniors looking for affordable care options may want to consider adult day health care at around $1,842 per month. Those requiring 24/7 personal care can look at assisted living, which at $4,825 is more affordable than memory care. In-home care and home health care have similar average monthly costs of $5,672 and $5,720 respectively. Nursing home care is best suited to those requiring full-time skilled nursing assistance. This level of care costs $6,996 per month for a semiprivate room and $8,060 for a private room.
Memory Care
$5,672
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$1,842
Adult Day Health Care
$6,031
Assisted Living Facility
$4,825
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,996
Note: Data for Joliet was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.
The following resources may be of interest to seniors and their family members. These are free services and programs that can help to ease the path through dementia by providing support and information.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter runs a 24/7 helpline to provide support and information to seniors and their family members. Additional programs include raising awareness about Alzheimer's and hosting fundraising events for Alzheimer's research. |
| Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease | (312) 908-8789 | This research center hosts monthly support groups for family members and seniors in the early stages of dementia. In addition, it runs a buddy program that pairs medical students with seniors suffering from dementia. The program provides opportunities for mentorship and social engagement. |
| Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County | (815) 740-8389 | The Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County advocates on behalf of veterans. An officer is available to guide seniors and their family members through the process of applying for veterans benefits. Veterans may be eligible for benefits that could help pay for care services. The Commission also provides free transport to medical appointments. |
| Memory Cafes | (312) 207-5290 | The Meals on Wheels Foundation hosts two memory cafes in the Joliet area. These cafes provide a place for seniors in the early stages of memory loss to gather socially with others in a similar situation. The events usually include an activity followed by snacks. |
| Senior Services of Will County | (815) 723-9713 | The Senior Services of Will County provides a range of services and programs to assist seniors in the area. They can provide information on long-term care options in the area. Additional services include transportation, tax assistance, care coordination and health screenings. |
The Illinois Department of Public Health regulates the licensing of memory care facilities in Joliet and throughout the state of Illinois. The department monitors memory care communities and ensures that they are following all required regulations and providing high-quality care to their residents. Seniors and their family members can contact the department to learn about violations and facility operations.
Joliet Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Illinois page for more information about these laws.
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