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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sylvan Lake, IL
If your loved one needs memory care in Sylvan Lake, A Place for Mom can help. With 32 memory care facilities in Sylvan Lake, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Sylvan Lake incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Sylvan Lake memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Sylvan Lake, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Forest Glen, Dunning and Edison Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Park Ridge, Skokie and Glenview.
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Our mother has been living at Oak Hill for 2 years and we are very happy with the care she receives. The staff is very attentive and friendly with her and us. The residents are all very friendly and...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Oak Hill Supportive Living 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...
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8.4
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The place is very clean and bright. The CNAs are super kind, they seem like they really care about my dad and the residents. Sometimes there's a bit of a wait though when you buzz for someone, but that's to...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingPathway to Living’s longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Azpira Place of Lake Zurich community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one....
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8.3
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30 reviews
Some areas smell of urine but not in overall community. The staff are wonderful - very attentive and engaging! The food I have experienced at events has been good with nice presentation. Daily food seems to...
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.
New Perspective Long Grove is a vibrant community with plenty to offer. Residents can be found soaking up the sun on the spacious patio, enjoying made-from-scratch meals in our dining room, or meeting friends for coffee at the cafe. We believe older adults deserve to live joyfully, affordably,...
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25 reviews
Carpets in hallway could be replaced - and marks on walls from walkers, etc. Everyone is very friendly. My dad has no complaints about the quality of care. There is a lot of variety for the food - dad feels...
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.
Our community offers assisted living and memory care options for seniors, ideally located for the North Shore suburbs of Chicago and the surrounding communities of Wheeling.This isn’t your average senior living community as our residents enjoy social interaction with their peers, activities here...
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33 reviews
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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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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28 reviews
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 mother seems to be doing very well since her move to The Garlands. At first, it was a bit tough on her, but she is slowly adjusting and enjoying the place. The staff has been great, they are more than...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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 Garlands is a unique community for people ages 55 and older that offers residents an uncompromising lifestyle in a resort setting with unprecedented amenities and services. The Garlands homes offer superb construction, thoughtful interior design and the finest quality. They feature large and...
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11 reviews
There has been staff transitions that have made billing/care more difficult to manage recently. I'm hopeful that once settled things will be back to normal. I would like to mention that [name removed] the...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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My friend has lived at Shepherd Premier Senior Living for 3 months. A small boutique center where she is well cared for. Private, clean rooms, attentive staff, meals prepared by staff. They respond to her...
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.
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We chose Waverly Inn because the quality of the services offered and the location is close to me as well. It is a smaller facility with only about 60 residents. The building is built in a circle so that...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Waverly Inn Memory Care Community, a Koelsch Community, and family owned since 1958 is located in the Village of Arlington Heights.Along with excellence in care, Waverly Inn Memory Care Community will offer full meals, vibrant mental and physical activities 7 days a week, scheduled social outings...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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...
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.
Cost of memory care in Sylvan Lake, IL
The average cost of senior living in Sylvan Lake is $5,940 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Round Lake, IL with an average of $5,773 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sylvan Lake, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sylvan Lake, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sylvan Lake vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Sylvan Lake, IL by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Sylvan Lake over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Sylvan Lake
Recent reviews for memory care in Sylvan Lake
Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI
5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.
Churchill Place in Glen Ellyn, IL
5.0
Based on our experience I would recommend. So far everything has been very good no problems and everyone has been great and easy to work with.
Silver Glen Senior Living in South Elgin, IL
4.7
I would definitely recommend Silver Glen Senior Living to others. The facility itself is great, the rooms are really nice, and everyone seems so nice and welcoming. Another great thing they have is they work with a company that provides Physical therapy, Speech and OT on the premises.. so ...
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Sylvan Lake review score based on 297 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 297 reviews of 32 Sylvan Lake memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Sylvan Lake 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
Sylvan Lake review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Sylvan Lake 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 297 reviews of 32 Sylvan Lake memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sylvan Lake 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.Sylvan Lake, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Sylvan Lake memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sylvan Lake memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sylvan Lake, 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 Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake 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
87.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.6%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
93.8%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
68.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
90.6%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sylvan Lake, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
90.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sylvan Lake, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
68.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
81.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
84.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
84.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
87.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
90.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
71.9%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
75%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
81.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
93.8%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
96.9%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
81.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
84.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
84.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
90.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
93.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
59.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
65.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC, Brookdale Northbrook and Encore at South Barrington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sylvan Lake, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 32 memory care facilities near Sylvan Lake, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Sylvan Lake, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Encore at South Barrington and Brookdale Des Plaines. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 32 memory care facilities near you in Sylvan Lake, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sylvan Lake, 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 Sylvan Lake, 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 Sylvan Lake, Illinois ranges from $440 to $42521. The average Memory Care cost in Sylvan Lake, Illinois is $5,940. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sylvan Lake, 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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