Memory Care in Chicago
There are 103 Memory Care Facilities in Chicago, IL.
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20 Assisted Living facilities are located in the city of Chicago, IL and can accommodate the needs of your Loved One. In Chicago, depending on its residents’ care needs, these Chicago Assisted Living facilities provide daily nutritional meals, bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management and more.
Some of these senior living communities include: Belmont Village Lincoln Park, Brookdale Lake Shore Drive, The Hallmark Chicago, Sunrise of Lincoln Park, Brookdale Lake View Senior Living, Autumn Green at Wrist Campus and much more.
Also, these 20 Assisted Living facilities in Chicago can provide Seniors with family dining rooms, activity rooms, wellness programs, beauty salons, furnished rooms, outings, religious activities and more.
Memory Care Chicago, IL
103 Memory Care facilities are located in the city of Chicago, Illinois and can accommodate the memory care needs of your Loved One. In Chicago, depending on its residents’ care needs, these Chicago Memory Care facilities provide daily nutritional meals, bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management, dementia and Alzheimer’s care and more.
Also, these 103 Memory Care in Chicago can provide Seniors with family dining rooms, activity rooms, wellness programs, beauty salons, furnished rooms, outings, religious activities and much more.
When Do Older Adults Suffering From Alzheimer’s in Chicago Need Memory Care?
Aging Older Adults typically need this type of long term, memory care in Illinois when it is unsafe to live by themselves at home, they have a tendency to wander out of their home, or they need assistance with their ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). This can include showering, bathing, dressing, eating, medication management and more.
Residents in these types of memory care facilities in Chicago are diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. However, depending on the memory care facility, there can also be independent or assisted living residents living in the home or community.
Types of Memory Care Facilities in Chicago
The size of a memory care facility in Chicago can vary from a small, residential residential memory care homes to a large, resort style community with a secure memory wing.
A. Small Memory Care Residential Homes
Description and Size
Small, Residential Memory Care Homes in Chicago can accommodate residents suffering from memory loss and are diagnosed with Dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, etc.). These memory care facilities are regular residential homes in your local neighborhood that have been converted to care for 6 to 10 senior residents. These care homes are licensed by Illinois’s Department of Public Health, Division of Assisted Living and permitted by the City of Chicago.
Types of Residents
Memory Care Residents in these residential, memory care homes prefer a “home-like” intimate setting that they are used to at home. While there are many small, residential memory care homes in Chicago that provide activities, pet and music therapy, fitness programs, games such as Suduko, crossword puzzles and more. These Alzheimer’s residents in Chicago prefer to be with a smaller group of seniors. If your Love One has a tendency to wander, first check with the facility owner or administrator to review their resident safety protocol and procedure. Since safety is their number one priority, you may want to compare with other care homes in Chicago, IL or also consider a large community with a secured Memory Wing.
Caregiver to Resident Ratio
With the smaller facility size and lower number of Memory Care residents, the Caregiver-to-Resident Ratio in a Chicago Board and Care is 1 Caregiver for every 2 to 3 residents.
B. Large Memory Care Communities
Description and Size
Large Memory Care Communities in Chicago will look like a large resort or hotel with 50 to 200 residents. These care facilities will usually be located in commercially zoned areas and are also regulated by Illinois’s Department of Public Health, Division of Assisted Living. These large memory care facilities can also have a secure Memory Wing that can keep residents suffering from Alzheimer’s safe from wandering.
Some nationally recognized Memory Care Communities that may be in Chicago or nearby are familiar names like Silverado Senior Living, Sunrise Senior Living, Brookdale Senior Living, Pacifica Senior Living, Atria Senior Living, Oakmont Assisted Living & Memory Care, Enlivant Senior Living, Belmont Village Senior Living, Senior Lifestyle, Holiday Retirement, and Five Star Senior Living to name a few.
Types of Residents
Alzheimer’s residents in a Chicago Memory Care Community will typically prefer a large community due to the daily schedule of activities, higher levels of socialization with other residents, chef prepared meals, music and pet therapy, music and art classes, fitness classes, puzzle games (Sudoku and crossword puzzles) and regular outings.
Caregiver to Resident Ratio
Due to the large size of the facility and higher number of residents, the typical Caregiver-to-Resident Ratio in Chicago, IL can go from 1 Caregiver for every 6 to 12 residents.
Memory Care Costs in Chicago
The average cost of Memory Care in Chicago is $7,000 per month (source: Genworth Financial). Whether your loved one prefers a small residential care home or a large Alzheimer’s care community, the lowest Dementia Care starts at is $5,000 and can go as high as $15,000 depending on the Memory Care needs. To find out what factors play a part of the monthly cost, Click Here.
Paying for Memory Care
Paying for Memory Care in Chicago can be done through a variety of ways. Most Memory Care residents and families pay for memory care out of pocket or also called “Private Pay.” Other methods of paying for Alzheimer’s Care is through Long Term Care Insurance, Veteran’s Aid and family members.
Medicare covers some parts of Memory Care in Chicago. Some examples include inpatient stays at a skilled nursing facility, home health care, and medically necessary diagnostic tests. Additionally, people living in Chicago with dementia / Memory Care may be eligible for specific Medicare plans that are tailored to their specific needs.
For more details and options on how you can pay for Memory Care, Click Here.
Illinois Licensing
The 103 Memory Care Facilities in Chicago are licensed, inspected and regulated by the Illinois’s Department of Public Health, Division of Assisted Living. Their responsibilities are to have the administrators currently licensed, inspect the Alzheimer’s Care facility before it opens, ensure the facility is operating up to standards and the residents are receiving good memory care.
We encourage you to browse through our Memory Care Listings in Chicago to help you narrow down your options and save time. For more free information regarding Memory Care options and pricing in Chicago, please contact 877.523.6523 and a Memory Care representative will be more than happy to help you.
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St. Joseph Village of Chicago
St. Joseph Village Of Chicago is a fully-furnished senior community that provides Memory Care care to the elderly. St. Joseph Village Of Chicago is located in a quiet and safe neighborhood in Chicago,IL on 4021 W. Belmont. Caregivers and staff members in this Memory Care facility are trained to pr...
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Ascension Living Resurrection Village
Ascension Living Resurrection Village is a beautiful Memory Care facility that is committed to improving each resident’s quality of life. This is done through the dedication of the care staff at Ascension Living Resurrection Village. The staff is determined in providing the highest-levels of seni...
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Norwood Crossing
Norwood Crossing is a 55-bed, Memory Care facility for the elderly located on 6016-20 N. Nina Ave in a welcoming and friendly neighborhood of Chicago,IL. Norwood Crossing provides personalized care and support services to seniors in a home-like environment. Norwood Crossing is a charming large Mem...
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Hartwell Place
Hartwell Place’s mission is to provide excellent care in a safe, respectful and compassionate manner. The goal of Hartwell Place is to enrich and improve the quality of life for their elderly residents. Hartwell Place is a Memory Care community, located in Chicago, Illinois on 5520 N. Pauli...
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Belmont Village Lincoln Park
Belmont Village Lincoln Park is a -bed, Memory Care facility for the elderly located on 700 W Fullerton Ave in a welcoming and friendly neighborhood of Chicago,IL. Belmont Village Lincoln Park provides personalized care and support services to seniors in a home-like environment. Belmont Village Li...
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Brookdale Lake Shore Drive
Brookdale Lake Shore Drive’s mission is to provide excellent care in a safe, respectful and compassionate manner. The goal of Brookdale Lake Shore Drive is to enrich and improve the quality of life for their elderly residents. Brookdale Lake Shore Drive is a Memory Care community, located i...
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Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge
Senior Suites Of Garfield Ridge’s goal is to help their residents maintain the highest qualify of life possible in a home-like environment. Focusing on the well being of the resident has been the commitment of the staff at Senior Suites Of Garfield Ridge. This is done so their residents can thriv...
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The Hallmark Chicago
The Hallmark Chicago’s mission is to provide excellent care in a safe, respectful and compassionate manner. The goal of The Hallmark Chicago is to enrich and improve the quality of life for their elderly residents. The Hallmark Chicago is a Memory Care community, located in Chicago, Illinoi...
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Sunrise of Lincoln Park
As a large care community for the elderly located on 2710 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL the goal of Sunrise Of Lincoln Park is to provide quality Memory Care to their senior residents. Sunrise Of Lincoln Park aims to provide a safe, loving and enriching environment for their residents. Whether it’s h...
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Brookdale Lake View Senior Living
Brookdale Lake View Senior Living is senior care community located in the area of Chicago, Illinois on 3121 N. Sheridan Rd. Brookdale Lake View Senior Living is a fully furnished community and licensed for up to 44 seniors in the care facility. Brookdale Lake View Senior Living is a large Memory C...