Memory Care Communities in Flossmoor, Illinois

Memory Care costs in Flossmoor start around $6,232 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 Flossmoor 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.

An estimated 220,000 members of Illinois' senior population are currently living with Alzheimer's disease. In Flossmoor, Illinois, 22.1 percent of its over 9,300 residents are aged 65 and older, and may be a part of this demographic. To serve this growing segment of the population, Alzheimer's special care units are available at a number of assisted living, shared living and supportive living facilities across the state, including a total of nine in the Cook County region for residents of Flossmoor and its surrounding communities.

• Compared to the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area, crime is much lower in Flossmoor. Out of a possible 100, with 100 being high crime, Flossmoor scores a 20.7 for violent crime and a 28.5 for property crime, while the region receives 37.9 and 34.9 in the same categories, respectively. Though resident safety is often a top priority of memory care facilities, families may still find it beneficial to discuss the policies and procedures in detail with staff members.
• Understanding a city's cost of living can help families effectively budget for memory care services. Compared to the U.S. national average of 100, the cost of living in Flossmoor receives a rating of 114.9, which is also higher than the statewide average of 102. This difference is largely due to higher housing and transportation costs, as grocery and healthcare costs tend to be lower in Flossmoor than they are nationally.
• Flossmoor is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Advocate South Suburban Hospital and Ingalls Family Care Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Despite its warm summers, Flossmoor is known to have quite harsh winters. Temperatures can drop to a low of 17 degrees, with around 28 inches of snow expected to fall per year. Families may want to ask about the procedures memory care facilities have in place to protect residents from cold conditions.