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I would say worth the money, if you take advantage of full range of services. Very responsive staff - nice facility.
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.
For today’s independent older adults, Presbyterian Homes’ Lake Forest Place is a Life Plan Community with the perfect combination of sophisticated retirement living and total peace of mind. Located on 60 beautifully wooded acres, Lake Forest Place offers apartment and cottage residences just...
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My mother has being in the facility for over two years, and we can said enough of the great care she has received from all the staff. We look at many facilities before and they were very impersonal and cold...
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.
Let our 24/7 nursing care put your mind at ease at our Wealshire Plus Assisted Living Campus. Our Sheltered Care license allows us to achieve a true Continuum of Care, providing the extra "plus" care for your loved one you won't find at a standard Assisted Living. At the Wealshire, couples can...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Arbor Terrace Glenview and everything was very good. We were very pleased with the facility: the sitting rooms, common areas and open spaces for family get...
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.
Located in the Village of Glenview on the North Shore, Arbor Terrace Glenview is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being. For people living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, Arbor Terrace Glenview a...
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The people from the director to the staff are wonderful- you get the feeling money is an issue- things could be nicer/ better maintained but the needs, people and food are nice enough. For accuracy the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Harbor House in Wheeling, IL, is dedicated to serving individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. It is our mission to provide a residence in the least-restrictive, safe environment that affords a quality of care beyond all industry standards. It is our philosophy to show respect...
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Location good. If patient can take advantage of all of the activities, then you get more of your moneys worth. My mother can't. She's too far gone. She's got hospice. It is not a nursing home so we have...
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 personalized memory care services, you are in great hands with Artis Senior Living in Wilmette, Illinois. The Artis Way empowers residents with their own individual preferences and passions as we ensure that your care is personalized and adaptive to your loved one’s uniqueness. From our...
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Overall I found the staff at Wickshire WIlmette easy to work with it was a nice change of pace and they did a good job for us. They would call us daily and were great with communication. They could manage...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
At Wickshire Wilmette, it’s not about age. It’s about life. Located in a residential neighborhood in the Village of Wilmette, Illinois, our intimate community has a charming elegance with a distinctive bed and breakfast look and feel, featuring a comfortable porch, patio, and garden—perfect for...
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In house visiting nurse practitioner is excellent. Executive staff is trying; much upheaval. Polite and helpful initial entry. Clean and organized. Safe. Nursing staff is non-communicative. Dining is...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Vernon Hills community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life...
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After more than 5 years of involvement with the residency of a loved one at Alden Garden of DesPlaines, I consider the experience with the Alden community to be exceptional from a consumer perspective....
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.
Alden Gardens and Courts is the cozy community with a giant heart offering assisting living and memory care. Allowing adults the opportunity to feel at home, each deluxe studio apartment is equipped with Lifeline call system, microwave oven, refrigerator, individual thermostat, and spacious...
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We have no real complaints so far. Based on our experiences talking to other facilities, I would say Weinberg is above average as a whole. Like any place, there's room for improvement. But there isn't...
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.
Conveniently located in Deerfield, the Weinberg Community for Senior Living is a beautiful campus surrounded by sculptures and lush landscaping. The Weinberg Community features two distinct residences, Gidwitz Place for Assisted Living and The Friend Center for Early Alzheimer's Care. Gidwitz...
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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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Tucked away in one of Evanston's quiet residential neighborhoods, Three Crowns Park is a continuing care retirement community on a beautiful 7-acre piece of property.  We are a not-for-profit community whose mission is to provide high quality retirement housing and health care options that...

Cost of memory care in Highland Park, IL

The average cost of senior living in Highland Park is $6,034 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Bluff, IL with an average of $5,815 per month.

Memory care costs in Highland Park, IL, vs. nearby cities

Highland Park, IL
$6,034/mo
$5,940/mo
$6,012/mo

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

Highland Park, IL
$6,034/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,034/mo

Memory care costs in Highland Park, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,882/mo
Studio
$6,482/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,222/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,658/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,905/mo

Senior living costs in Highland Park 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: Highland Park, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighland Park, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$6,034/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,016/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$5,878/mo$4,331/mo$4,017/mo
Memory Care
Highland Park, IL:$6,034/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Highland Park, IL:$6,016/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Highland Park, IL:$5,878/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Memory care costs in Highland Park, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Highland Park 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 Highland Park, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Highland Park 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
Highland Park, IL$8,397/mo$7,853/mo+6.9%
Illinois$7,175/mo$6,812/mo+5.3%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Highland Park, IL
2024 average cost:$8,397/mo
2023 average cost:$7,853/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,175/mo
2023 average cost:$6,812/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Highland Park

Recent reviews for memory care in Highland Park

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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Emerald Place in Glenview, IL

5.0
Their activities director [name removed] was outstanding, as well as their custodial and support staff team. Truly, but the cost at the time seemed high

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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Highland Park review score based on 293 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 293 reviews of 35 Highland Park memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Highland Park 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

Highland Park review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Highland Park, IL35 facilities
8.6
Highwood, IL34 facilities
8.6
Deerfield, IL43 facilities

Review subcategories for Highland Park 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 293 reviews of 35 Highland Park memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Highland Park 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.
Highland Park, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Highland Park memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland Park memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Highland Park, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
82.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
68.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
91.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Highland Park 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 Highland Park Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Highland Park, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highland Park 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 Highland Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highland Park, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
65.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
77.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Highland Park 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 Highland Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highland Park, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
74.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
60%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland Park 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 Highland Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highland Park, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
94.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
82.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
77.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
85.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
88.6%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
54.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
82.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Highland Park

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Highland Park, Brookdale Northbrook and Brookdale Des Plaines are the top-rated memory care facilities near Highland Park, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 39 memory care facilities near Highland Park, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Highland Park, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Galloway Senior Living and Brookdale Des Plaines. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 39 memory care facilities near you in Highland Park, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, Illinois ranges from $440 to $42521. The average Memory Care cost in Highland Park, Illinois is $6,034. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Highland Park, Illinois typically starts at $440. 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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