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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Arlington Heights, IL for 2024

The Illinois city of Arlington Heights has a large senior community that makes up nearly one in five of its 78,000 residents. While members of this demographic are more likely to receive an Alzheimer's diagnosis, the rate of Alzheimer's-related deaths is declining in this region. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discloses that while the total number of deaths in the Arlington Heights region went up by 29% between 2016 and 2020, the number of Alzheimer's-related deaths only went up by 6%.

Fortunately, the Arlington Heights region has several residential long-term care facilities that provide dementia care. In these communities, residents with Alzheimer's and related diseases receive personalized care services and around-the-clock monitoring, and their teams of caregivers help with medication reminders, schedule medical appointments and assist with therapeutic activities. They also have secured outdoor areas where residents can enjoy the weather without the risk of wandering.

This guide for memory care in Arlington Heights has information to help seniors and families budget for memory care services and lists top resources in the community that provide support.

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Memory Care Facilities in Arlington Heights, Illinois

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights, Illinois has a low crime rate for violent crime and property crime. This might appeal to some of the city’s senior citizens, 19.3 percent of the population, and their families, especially those who are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia. Approximately 220,000 residents in Illinois have Alzheimer’s disease, and those who live in Arlington Heights will find three memory care facilities in the city. The Illinois Department of Public Health ensures that all facilities that have memory care or dementia-related units follow the guidelines set by the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Services Act

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Arlington Heights

 

  • Senior citizens in Arlington Heights will experience snow in the winter and warm summers. The city gets around 37 inches of snow per year, which is more than the national average of 26 inches. It sees an average of 185 sunny days per year. July highs reach around 83 degrees, but frigid January nights see temperatures around 15 degrees.
  • The air quality in Arlington Heights isn’t as good as the average city in this country. The National Air Toxics Assessment found that this city has an air quality for only 56, which is lower than the national score of 58.
  • Memory care patients here might appreciate the cost of health index and grocery index, both of which are lower than the national index of 100 for each category. The cost of health index is only 94 and the grocery index is 93.9, which means seniors might have more money in the budget to put toward other costs. Overall, the cost of living here is 131.3, but this seems to be mostly due to high housing and transportation costs.
  • The Arlington Heights area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Northwest Community Healthcare, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 

 

Paying for Memory Care in Arlington Heights

Memory Care costs in Arlington Heights start around $9,050 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Arlington Heights and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Illinois

Arlington Heights

$9,050

Elk Grove Village

$7,750

Buffalo Grove

$7,018

Long Grove

$6,925

Wheeling

$6,811

Prospect Heights

$5,915

US

$5,694

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Arlington Heights

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Illinois page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Arlington Heights, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Illinois page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Disappointed daughter

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Lutheran Home

My dad was in rehab at the beginning of this year. When he first arrived at this facility, he was placed in a Covid positive area because supposedly he tested positive for Covid. The room was the...

Provider response

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the challenges and distress your father faced during his stay. Please know we're actively investigating the issues you...

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Bonnie

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Church Creek

My mother has moved into Church Creek. It was clean. The structure was fine. They were remodeling and putting the memory care facility to another location. It's not done yet, but everything looked...

Provider response

Bonnie, thank you for your feedback on the memory care neighborhood at Church Creek. We are honored that your mom is now here, and appreciate your compliments for the community and our team.

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Moxsie

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Church Creek

The staff are experienced and professional in Memory Care at CC. I applaud Fe, Seema, Virginia, and Nirvi (Nurses) and the caregiving team! THE 2 star rating does not reflect off the staff in...

Provider response

I am the Executive Director and first want to thank you for your shout out for Fe, Seema, Virginia, Nirvi and the rest of the care team. Secondly, I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you...

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