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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Elgin, IL
If your loved one needs memory care in Elgin, A Place for Mom can help. With 33 memory care facilities in Elgin, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Elgin incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Elgin memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Elgin, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ohare, South Addison and Woodland Hills.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Park Ridge, Arlington Heights and Downers Grove.
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47 reviews
Overall experience is a 4 it would be a 5, but after my dad passed away in November, Bickford still withdrew payment for December!! I had to go to my bank to get that money back. And it took over 5 months...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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My Mothers been there just about 10 Months now, and the facility is wonderful I come in to visit 3 times a week and my mother is always doing something, the activities that are arranged are always going...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
White Oaks at Heritage Woods of South Elgin is a memory care community in the greater Chicago area serving seniors with dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Our services are designed to meet the needs of people living with all stages of dementia so we can provide each one the personalized care they...
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2.0
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4 reviews
This community was a life saver for my loved one. They are fantastic at this community. It is expensive but I couldn't rate them any higher. I feel like this place saved my loved one. They were so kind and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Projected to welcome residents in late 2018, the Silverado St. Charles Memory Care Community will serve will serve 90 residents, fulfilling the care needs of those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-impairing conditions in St. Charles and surrounding communities.The single-story...
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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.
8.5
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2 reviews
Very happy with this facility. It's next over to their assisted living facility so I am next door to my husband who is there. Their programs are wonderful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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My mother had Alzheimer's. She stayed at The Vines. First I should say that the owners are personal friends of mine for over 40 years. But don't write off my review. The owners are not some big...
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.
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 Elgin, IL
The average cost of senior living in Elgin is $5,956 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burlington, IL with an average of $5,606 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Elgin, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Elgin, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Elgin, IL by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Elgin
Recent reviews for memory care in Elgin
Churchill Place in Glen Ellyn, IL
5.0
Based on our experience I would recommend. So far everything has been very good no problems and everyone has been great and easy to work with.
Silver Glen Senior Living in South Elgin, IL
4.7
I would definitely recommend Silver Glen Senior Living to others. The facility itself is great, the rooms are really nice, and everyone seems so nice and welcoming. Another great thing they have is they work with a company that provides Physical therapy, Speech and OT on the premises.. so ...
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Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL
5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Elgin review score based on 306 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 306 reviews of 29 Elgin memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Elgin 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
Elgin review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Elgin 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 306 reviews of 29 Elgin memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elgin 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.Elgin, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Elgin memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elgin memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elgin, 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 Elgin 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 Elgin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
75.9%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.6%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
89.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elgin 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 Elgin Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
89.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
69%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elgin 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 Elgin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
55.2%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Elgin 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 Elgin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
65.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
72.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
51.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elgin 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 Elgin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
86.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.6%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
89.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
82.8%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
82.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
72.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
69%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
82.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
82.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
58.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC, Brookdale Northbrook and Encore at South Barrington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Elgin, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 33 memory care facilities near Elgin, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Elgin, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Encore at South Barrington and Brookdale Des Plaines. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 33 memory care facilities near you in Elgin, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin, Illinois ranges from $600 to $42521. The average Memory Care cost in Elgin, Illinois is $5,956. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Elgin, Illinois typically starts at $600. 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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