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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ballou, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Ballou, A Place for Mom can help. With 207 memory care facilities in Ballou, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Ballou incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Ballou memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Ballou, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Lockport, Fernway and Forest Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Joliet, Plainfield and Kankakee.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Heritage Woods of Chicago is an affordable assisted living community exclusively designed for low income seniors 65 or older. Fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living, Heritage Woods is located on the west side of Chicago. Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome HomeAutumn Trace is a privately-owned company with a history of operation in rural Indiana, specializing in a hands-on approach to catered independent and assisted living. With management close by, no issue is without a quick resolution and flexibility is always an option. We provide an...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Ballou, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ballou is $7,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Essex, IL with an average of $6,486 per month.

Memory care costs in Ballou, IL, vs. state and national averages

Ballou, IL
$7,913/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Ballou, IL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,913/mo

Memory care costs in Ballou, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,711/mo
Studio
$8,094/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,167/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,469/mo

Senior living costs in Ballou vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ballou, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBallou, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$7,913/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Ballou, IL:$7,913/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Ballou, IL:$6,613/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Ballou, IL:$3,395/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Ballou, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ballou and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Ballou, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ballou have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ballou, IL$7,411/mo$7,127/mo+4.0%
Illinois$7,236/mo$6,979/mo+3.7%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Ballou, IL
2024 average cost:$7,411/mo
2023 average cost:$7,127/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,236/mo
2023 average cost:$6,979/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ballou

Recent reviews for memory care in Ballou

The Sheridan at Oak Brook

5.0
Our Activities Director at the Sheridan of Oak Brook rewards its residents with numerous wonderful activities and events that result in large crowds. One significant activity, a favorite of mine, occurs annually and is identified as “ Show and Tell”. Residents are encouraged to bring to a ...
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Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Sunrise of Flossmoor

4.0
Outstanding care and kindness. In particular, the Reminiscence caregivers' care and compassion and love (yes, love) for my mother was beyond wonderful. It's hard to put into words. My mother was in Assisted Living for 4 years and Reminiscence for 6. Sunrise of Flossmoor was truly her home

Ballou review score based on 19,029 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 19029 reviews of 422 Ballou memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ballou review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ballou review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Ballou, IL422 facilities
8.7
Oswego, IL422 facilities
8.7
Naperville, IL422 facilities

Review subcategories for Ballou memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 19,029 reviews of 422 Ballou memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ballou resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ballou, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.3
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Ballou memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballou memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballou, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Ballou memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Ballou that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ballou, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
84.8%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70.8%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.5%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.1%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.2%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.1%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.2%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ballou memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ballou Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ballou, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.4%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
76.4%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
84.8%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ballou memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ballou partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ballou, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.7%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73.5%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
67.3%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
39.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballou memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ballou communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ballou, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
69%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
74%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
58.4%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballou memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Ballou offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ballou, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.4%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
59.3%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
82%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.6%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.9%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
72.6%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.1%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
79.9%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
80.8%
41%
Dances
Dances
55.2%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.1%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.6%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Ballou

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Ballou protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Clare, The Timbers of Shorewood and Brookdale Glen Ellyn are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ballou, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 207 memory care facilities near Ballou, Illinois. See the full list.
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The best memory care facilities near you in Ballou, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 207 memory care facilities near you in Ballou, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ballou, Illinois, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Ballou, Illinois, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Ballou, Illinois ranges from $2766 to $15775. The average Memory Care cost in Ballou, Illinois is $7,913. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ballou, Illinois typically starts at $2766. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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