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1818 Photos available
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Very clean and very helpful most times. Their food service needs help. Cold or not cooked thoroughly. Don't have diet specific meals available. Most aides are helpful, but some apparently don't know what...
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.
Heritage Woods of Huntley provides you with the opportunity to enjoy apartment home living in a residential community while obtaining the personal services you may need to continue a life of purpose and individuality. Imagine a life without household chores, yard work or home maintenance. Invite...
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I loved Clarendale in Mokena Beautiful facility, had a lovely apt. .... small but efficient . Good food and great people. Would be there now if I could.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Clarendale of Mokena is the only senior living community in The Village of Mokena, Ill. It is also the newest such community in the greater market area to offer three integrated lifestyle options under one roof - residential living, assisted living and memory care. Clarendale of Mokena creates an...
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The brightness and cleanliness of the facility. The staff engagement and caring, and ensuring every staff member knows who my Mom is and her name. Lastly, the room she has is fantastic! 2 bedroom with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood only minutes from Wheaton, Atria Park of Glen Ellyn offers all the benefits of living in a vibrant, supportive community, with the discreet support of a care staff close at hand. Without the worries of chores and home maintenance, residents are free to pursue...
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9.6
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Discovery Village Hoffman Estates is a good place for this old man to live. The facilities are well kept and clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. As an independent living resident I do not use the...
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.
When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our community, located next door to a golf course and across the street from Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, has both independent living and assisted living so you’ll have care options if you need more care later.  When something needs to be...
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Great offerings. Great clientele. If you can afford this, it is good activity, socialization, meals, facility. I toured many, I didn't see anything better than this in our area.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Oak Trace, located in Downers Grove, IL, is not-for-profit continuing care retirement community that offers a continuum of living options. Catered living, skilled nursing care and memory support are all situated right on campus. With everything so close by, you'll know that you can find whatever...
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Dining room staff is not real friendly. Mom complains about the food a lot. Meats fatty. Stew looks like dog food. Salads look like they were already picked at. That type of thing. She is also very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 to StoryPoint Naperville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, memory care, and respite...
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Facilities were good size and kept very clean. Food was very good. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one. However this is the only place I visited but we were...
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.
Welcome to HarborChase of Naperville Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Here, you’ll discover stimulating activities, customized programs, innovative health services and generous amenities, along with a welcome abundance of Midwestern charm. We offer a large variety of spacious and...
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55 Floor plans available
9.6
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Activities Outings Communication with Staff the best also problem solving. I have nothing to say about American House Cedarlake but wonderful.
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.
American House Cedarlake is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors in the greater Chicago area. For those who want to enjoy their retirement in the comfort and privacy of their own one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment without the fuss of home ownership and...
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Photo of Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
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My mother lived at Lombard Place for almost two years before she passed. It was a great place for her. My mother could be cranky and stubborn at times, but her care never suffered. The caregivers and staff...
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.
The new Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lombard, IL is the perfect alternative for seniors who value their independence but still need some help from time to time. Carefully designed and professionally managed, Lombard Place features beautiful apartments in a home-like setting....
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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198 reviews
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 to StoryPoint Romeoville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service...
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Photo of Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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I would definitely recommend 3oaks. They have taken good care of my Dad. 3 things stood out, the cleanliness, staffing ratios, the staff
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.
Three Oaks is the premier assisted living community in Cary, Illinois just north of the Fox River. We offer Assisted Living and Dementia/Memory Care. This newly built retirement community will begin welcoming residents in Spring 2012.We know how difficult change can be, especially for seniors, so...
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I love this place I just retired a month ago! I was scared at first not because of moving here just a new beginning ! The whole getting old and trusting people but I know for fact GOD sent me here!...
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.
Don't let our value prices fool you -- Autumn Green is a beautiful community!   Autumn Green at Midway Village offers full-service rental retirement living at a mid-range price for persons aged 62+ OR For-sale condominiums for persons aged 55+ in the adjacent Midway Village...
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9.5
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The building is beautiful. Even the studio size was good. They had a great food selection. The building looked and smelled clean. The staff was friendly, competent, and consistent, with no use of contract...
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 over 35 years of experience in senior care, Sunrise Senior Living offers elegant environments, in which we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by...
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Very kind & friendly. All inclusive cost [fee removed]. Yes, we would recommend The Auberge at Naperville community to other families based on the experience
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.
The Auberge at Naperville is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering...
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All the staff quickly learned our family's names .They are constantly cleaning the common areas to keep it sanitized and tidy. They really embrace a team effort at Encore. ALL the staff are there to assist...
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.
Building on a tradition of excellence, Encore at Crystal Lake features the highest quality of care, but also an outstanding quality of life.At Encore at Crystal Lake the joy of life is plain to see. For all those in our care, we are dedicated to creating a sensitive, nurturing and comfortable...
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Terra Vista of Oak Brook Terrace would be a 5! What a difference of a privately owned company who doesn't use any agencies to source their staff. They are all hand picked to ensure they have the "care giving...
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.
Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace is changing the view on Alzheimer's care. We have recognized that a diagnosis of dementia for a loved one is a diagnosis for the whole family. We believe that keeping a family connected is imperative to not only providing the best possible, personalized care to the...
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They have very nice staff - always on top of it. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Just a short drive from Chicago, Eden Vista Prospect Heights offers spacious accommodations, restaurant-style dining and activities to engage your interests and purpose. Life here means trading the chores, stress and isolation that often comes from living at home for a community full of...
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They have been a GOD SEND!! Our mom is doing so well there! So much love, compassion, patience, and knowledge medically and overall being provided to our mother with late stage dementia. We are so blessed to...
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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Always clean! Staff is kind! Nurse and director are helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely more assistive than memory care. Not enough support for memory care for my mom so she had to move out
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.
The Franciscan Court is an assisted living community found in West Chicago, Illinois. West Chicago is an urban city and is found in Dupage County in Illinois State. The city was established on the first rail junction in the state of Illinois. There are lots of sights to see because in this City...
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Most of the staff are caring and supportive a few show that they hate their job. Rocky start but has improved must give it time for love one to settle in.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Church Creek, ideal for seniors who value their independence and appreciate the good life, is an independent full-service community conveniently located next to Northwest Community Hospital. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...
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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.
Thoughtfully designed to help older adults enjoy greater well-being, StoryPoint Bolingbrook is an assisted living and memory care community serving the families of Bolingbrook and Naperville.Whether residents select a spacious studio, one- or two-bedroom apartment, they will have access to a...
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9.4
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Dad is mostly blind but likes to believe he is independent. The staff at Burr Ridge allow his independence while keeping an eye out for him. In the 4 months he has lived there, he mentions often that this is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
At Burr Ridge Senior Living, we live by our core values of integrity, respect, leadership, personal growth, excellence, and stewardship.Our commitment to service and dedication to compassionate senior care can be felt throughout our community. From our empathetic staff to the many organized...
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When we worked with [name removed] who was the director there we were able to get our questions answered. He even used to call me daily. Well the day before we moved [name removed] in to American House [name...
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.
Mount Prospect Senior Living offers a unique lifestyle that encourages our residents to maintain their independence with the comfort of knowing a team of caring associates is always available to them. Striving to offer services that address the minds, bodies and spirits of our residents, we offer...
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What we like the most about the community is that there are a lot of activities. and the staff are very helpful and nice. I feel that my sister is being well taken care of in a very pleasant atmosphere....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Start living an upscale lifestyle in the spring of 2021 at The Sheridan at Oak Brook. Learn about our exclusive Diamond Charter Membership!The Sheridan at Oak Brook is located in one of Chicago’s most fancied neighborhoods. Part of the Signature Collection at Senior Lifestyle, this community...
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9.4
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Because it was clean, odor-free and the staff were very nice. I would recommend Arden. But my experience with them was limited because my husband died there within a few weeks.
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.
Arden Courts of Palos Heights is a Memory Care Assisted Living community dedicated to caring for individuals living with various forms of memory impairment and dementia. Located near the corner of Southwest Highway and College Drive, our community has been serving Palos Heights and the...
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Cost of memory care in Helmar, IL

The average cost of senior living in Helmar is $5,562 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morris, IL with an average of $5,059 per month.

Memory care costs in Helmar, IL, vs. nearby cities

Helmar, IL
$5,569/mo
$5,199/mo
$5,148/mo

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

Helmar, IL
$5,569/mo
U.S. national average
$4,803/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,569/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,446/mo
Studio
$7,320/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,611/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,618/mo

Senior living costs in Helmar 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: Helmar, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHelmar, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,569/mo$5,170/mo$4,803/mo
Assisted Living$5,525/mo$5,149/mo$4,564/mo
Independent Living$4,023/mo$4,331/mo$4,022/mo
Memory Care
Helmar, IL:$5,569/mo
Illinois:$5,170/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Assisted Living
Helmar, IL:$5,525/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Independent Living
Helmar, IL:$4,023/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
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Memory care costs in Helmar, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Helmar 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.

Helmar, ILIL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Helmar, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Helmar 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 median 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
Helmar, IL$7,138/mo$6,793/mo+5.1%
Illinois$7,203/mo$6,824/mo+5.6%
National$6,499/mo$6,160/mo+5.5%
Helmar, IL
2024 average cost:$7,138/mo
2023 average cost:$6,793/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,203/mo
2023 average cost:$6,824/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,499/mo
2023 average cost:$6,160/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Helmar

Recent reviews for memory care in Helmar

Melody Living Lake in the Hills

5.0
After my father's death we wanted my mother to be closer to us. She suffered from progressive dementia and needed care on virtually every level. We heard about Melody Living and decided to investigate. We wanted to be sure that her care would be good as her former residence. We visited the ...
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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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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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Helmar review score based on 2,293 family reviews

8.5
Review score245 facilities2293 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 2293 reviews of 245 Helmar memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Helmar 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

Helmar review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Helmar, IL245 facilities
8.0
Lisbon, IL7 facilities
7.6
Newark, IL5 facilities

Review subcategories for Helmar 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 2,293 reviews of 245 Helmar memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Helmar 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.
Helmar, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.7
Staff
4.0
3.9
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.6
Value for cost*
3.7
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Helmar memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helmar memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helmar, 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 Helmar 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 Helmar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helmar, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.6%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.3%
62.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.5%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Helmar 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 Helmar Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helmar, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.9%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
27%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helmar 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 Helmar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helmar, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.2%
28.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.9%
45%
No sugar
No sugar
58%
42.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.3%
50.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22%
16.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Helmar 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 Helmar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helmar, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.6%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.2%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50.6%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.9%
23.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Helmar 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 Helmar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helmar, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
79.2%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.6%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.9%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
84.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.7%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
67.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.6%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
78.8%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
79.2%
48.6%
Dances
Dances
53.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.7%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Helmar

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 Helmar protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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