Memory Care Communities in Streamwood, Illinois

Memory Care costs in Streamwood start around $4,900 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Streamwood 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.

The village of Streamwood has nearly 40,000 residents, over 11 percent of whom are aged 65 and over. It's situated in Cook County, a community in which over 11 percent of Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and over have Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter serves the area, providing support and informational resources to seniors and families who are affected by Alzheimer's disease.

Streamwood has one memory care facility for local families to choose from, and there are over two dozen more nearby. Generally, memory care is provided in supportive living facilities, which specialize in caring for residents with dementia.

• According to data from the American Lung Association, Cook County is ranked 22 out of 227 metropolitan areas for high ozone days. The county, which is home to the village of Streamwood, has an F for ozone pollution, which may be a consideration for some families researching local memory care options for their loved ones.
• The overall crime rate in Streamwood is near the national average. When compared to similarly sized communities. This may make memory care in Streamwood an attractive option for safety-minded families.
• While Streamwood's overall cost of living is high relative to state and national averages, healthcare is comparatively affordable in this city. This may make it easier for seniors and families to afford costs associated with managing a chronic condition like dementia. 
• Year-round temperatures in Streamwood range between 16 degrees and 84 degrees. The area experiences warm summers and cold, windy winters with an average annual snowfall of 33 inches. This is several inches higher than the national average and may impede winter travel for families visiting loved ones in local memory care facilities.