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

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Photo of The Wealshire
66 Photos available
7.0
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28 reviews
7.0
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28 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
21%
3 star
7%
2 star
11%
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18%
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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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Photo of Central Baptist Village
77 Photos available
5 star
66%
4 star
34%
3 star
0%
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0%
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0%
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My mother who recently passed away spent about 7 years as a resident of Central Baptist Village. First in the Terrace for those with mid stage Alzheimer’s and then in the Skilled Nursing Pavilion for those...
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.
We invite you to join us at Central Baptist Village, where we are inspired by faith, family, and friendship. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel at home at this community that's been at the heart of Chicago's near north suburbs for more than a century. Here, friends await you, ready to chat...
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22 Floor plans available
6.9
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47 reviews
6.9
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47 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
47%
3 star
6%
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11%
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4%
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Victory Centre of Elk Grove recently took over from [community name removed] which was struggling - and things are really improving. My mom was a resident for over 5 years and recently passed. The...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Victory Centre of Elk Grove 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 and we hope...
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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.
Photo of Weinberg Community for Senior Living
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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: 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.
Photo of Three Crowns Park
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...
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Cost of memory care in Northfield Woods, IL

The average cost of senior living in Northfield Woods is $5,982 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Skokie, IL with an average of $5,892 per month.

Memory care costs in Northfield Woods, IL, vs. nearby cities

Northfield Woods, IL
$5,982/mo
$5,963/mo

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

Northfield Woods, IL
$5,982/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,982/mo

Memory care costs in Northfield Woods, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,054/mo
Studio
$6,424/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,679/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,765/mo

Senior living costs in Northfield Woods 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: Northfield Woods, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorthfield Woods, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,982/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,974/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$5,481/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Northfield Woods, IL:$5,982/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Northfield Woods, IL:$5,974/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Northfield Woods, IL:$5,481/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Northfield Woods, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Northfield Woods 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
Northfield Woods, IL$8,270/mo$7,977/mo+3.7%
Illinois$7,168/mo$6,812/mo+5.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Northfield Woods, IL
2024 average cost:$8,270/mo
2023 average cost:$7,977/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,168/mo
2023 average cost:$6,812/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Northfield Woods

Recent reviews for memory care in Northfield Woods

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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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

Northfield Woods review score based on 394 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 394 reviews of 52 Northfield Woods memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Northfield Woods 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

Northfield Woods review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Northfield Woods, IL52 facilities
8.5
Glenview, IL55 facilities
8.6

Review subcategories for Northfield Woods 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 394 reviews of 52 Northfield Woods memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Northfield Woods 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.
Northfield Woods, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
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

Northfield Woods memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Northfield Woods memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Northfield Woods, 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 Northfield Woods 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 Northfield Woods 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
84.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
92.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
53.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
78.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.6%
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 Northfield Woods 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 Northfield Woods Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Northfield Woods, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.2%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
76.9%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Northfield Woods 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 Northfield Woods partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Northfield Woods, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
71.2%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
84.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
80.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
76.9%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.5%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Northfield Woods 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 Northfield Woods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Northfield Woods, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
78.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
61.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Northfield Woods 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 Northfield Woods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Northfield Woods, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
90.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
63.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
65.4%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80.8%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
90.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
96.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
78.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
90.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
59.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
86.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Northfield Woods

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Belmont Village Glenview, Brookdale Northbrook and Brookdale Des Plaines are the top-rated memory care facilities near Northfield Woods, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 57 memory care facilities near Northfield Woods, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Northfield Woods, 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 57 memory care facilities near you in Northfield Woods, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Northfield Woods, 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 Northfield Woods, 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 Northfield Woods, Illinois ranges from $440 to $42521. The average Memory Care cost in Northfield Woods, Illinois is $5,982. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Northfield Woods, 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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