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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ridgewood, IL
If your loved one needs memory care in Ridgewood, A Place for Mom can help. With 16 memory care facilities in Ridgewood, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Ridgewood incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Ridgewood memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Ridgewood, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Elsdon, Clearing and Elsdon.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Joliet, Plainfield and Oak Lawn.
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9.8
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94 reviews
We moved our mom in just about a year ago. The overall experience has been amazing from the first time stepping foot into The Timbers the process was very easy all of the staff is always welcoming. My mom is...
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.
The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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9.7
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171 reviews
I want to mention that they should have told us that they increase your rent by [fee removed]/month for every year you are here. We will have to move again as we cannot pay these increases. We had thought...
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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9.3
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10 reviews
Monthly calendars are given to all residents. Many activities are offered from shopping, luncheons, religious opportunities, craft classes, and so much more. Moving here was the best decision I could have...
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.
Looking for senior housing near you? Situated on 80 sprawling acres in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Marian Village in Homer Glen, Illinois offers easy living that is enriching and inspiring. Our Catholic senior living community welcomes people of all faiths as our focus is truly on your...
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9.1
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124 reviews
When we met with [name removed] at Clarendale she spent soooooo much time with us as compared to other facilities. It made all the difference. The staff is always so nice and helpful. I was impressed 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.
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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9.0
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45 reviews
Generally very happy with the care, etc. But with anything some help are better than others. My Mom chooses not to participate in most of the activities, choosing to nap- but they have tried to encourage...
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.
Evergreen Senior Living offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely assisted living options and unmatched memory support. We offer both long-term care and short-term respite care. We welcome you to learn more and...
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8.8
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39 reviews
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 Cottages of New Lenox is an assisted living and memory care community located in New Lenox, IL, in Will County. The community has been specially created to resemble the type of family home where most residents will have lived all of their lives, helping them to adapt to this next stage of...
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8.8
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35 reviews
Very clean. Receptionist very friendly. My loved one doesn't participate in activities but there seems to be something scheduled daily. There is almost NO communication from administrative staff. They don't...
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.
The Inn at Willow Falls was designed with consideration for every facet of a secure and enriching senior lifestyle — from a choice of meticulously designed apartments to a complete program of supportive care and social services. Residents will delight in the beautiful grounds, the comfortable...
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8.4
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14 reviews
Positive experience. Our dad was being transferred from another home. It was a smooth transition and any requests we have made have been honored. It is a rather new community, very clean. Likes the food...
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.
Cedarhurst of Frankfort is a top-rated assisted senior living community located in Frankfort, Illinois. Our community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to seniors who require assistance with their daily living activities. We believe seniors should live their lives to the...
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8.0
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7 reviews
I highly recommend, [name removed], our fitness instructor at Victorian Village. I came here in a wheelchair and now I am mobile to walk the stairs from the first and second floor instead of using the...
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.
Victorian Village is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living,...
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7.9
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64 reviews
The community and staff have been good all around. It's just the unfortunate that they have changed management/companies multiple times in the past year and a half. Which led to staffing shortages...
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.
Rock Run Place offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Assisted Living and Memory Care levels of care are available on our campus. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Joliet 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,...
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The main nursing staff is very good here. I know they've had changes with the management but the primary nurses are very good. However, they need to work on staffing over the weekends with nursing...
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.
Rock Run Place offers memory care services to seniors in the Will County, Illinois area. Residents enjoy cultural events, natural attractions, shopping and dining options in Joliet, as well as in Chicago, just 45 miles from our residence.We take regular afternoon outings for shopping at Westfield...
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My loved one has only been here a short time, but so far our experience has been a positive one. They were very helpful and welcoming during the move-in process, and the staff in their assisted living...
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, 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.
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: 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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Cost of memory care in Ridgewood, IL
The average cost of senior living in Ridgewood is $5,389 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Matteson, IL with an average of $4,866 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ridgewood, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ridgewood, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Ridgewood
Recent reviews for memory care in Ridgewood
Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC in Brookfield, IL
4.8
I recommend Cantata because they have a robust rehab gym staffed with professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, balance, speech/memory therapy. It is located on a quiet tree lined landscaped campus with onsite Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living. The staff ...
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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.
Cedarhurst of Naperville in Woodridge, IL
4.8
Our loved one was on the memory care side and the staff members were extremely hands on and gave our loved one great personal attention. The permanent staff at Cedarhurst are outstanding, very attentive and we could ask them questions at any time and they were always there and just have been ...
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Ridgewood review score based on 138 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 138 reviews of 16 Ridgewood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ridgewood 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
Ridgewood review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Ridgewood 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 138 reviews of 16 Ridgewood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ridgewood 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.Ridgewood, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Ridgewood memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgewood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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
62.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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
37.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.8%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
56.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
43.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
56.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mercy Circle Senior Living, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ridgewood, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 16 memory care facilities near Ridgewood, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ridgewood, Illinois are Mercy Circle Senior Living, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and The Timbers of Shorewood. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 16 memory care facilities near you in Ridgewood, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood, Illinois ranges from $600 to $42521. The average Memory Care cost in Ridgewood, Illinois is $5,389. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ridgewood, 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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