31 Memory Care Facilities near Des Plaines, IL
There are 31 Memory Care Facilities in the Des Plaines area, with 1 in Des Plaines and 30 nearby.
To help you with your search, browse the 49 reviews below for memory care facilities in Des Plaines. On average, consumers rate memory care in Des Plaines 3.7 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Park Ridge with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Des Plaines, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 10 Memory Care Facilities in Des Plaines, IL
Alden Gardens of Des Plaines
Sunrise of Park Ridge
Belmont Village Buffalo Grove
Belmont Village Glenview
Clarendale of Addison
Sunrise of Schaumburg
Elevate Saint Andrew Living Community
North Shore Place
Aspired Living of Prospect Heights
The Carrington at Lincolnwood
The Reserve at Arlington Heights
Emerald Place - Glenview, IL
Summit of Uptown
Norwood Crossing
The Landing on Dundee Senior Living
The Auberge Orchard Park
Harbor House Memory Care
The Sheridan at Park Ridge
Atria Glenview (Now Open)
Mount Prospect Senior Living
Church Creek
Bridgeway of Bensenville
Central Baptist Village
The Moorings of Arlington Heights
Arden Courts of Northbrook
Addolorata Villa
The Radcliff
ManorCare Health Services-Elk Grove V...
Wickshire SL of Wilmette
Prospect Heights Illinois
What to Consider About Memory Care in Des Plaines
Des Plaines is home to over 58,000 people and more than 18 percent are aged 65 or older. As a suburb of Chicago, it's part of the largest city in Illinois, a state where more than 220,000 people are living with Alzheimer's disease. There are more than 130 memory care facilities in Des Plaines and nearby communities to help cater to people with dementia.
Facilities in Illinois that have dementia care programs provide specialized training to staff and have higher staff numbers. They are licensed and monitored by the Illinois Division of Assisted Living.
- Des Plaines is safer than 63 percent of communities in the U.S. and has been named one of the country's Top 100 Safest Cities by Neighborhood Scout. Violent crime occurs at a rate of just 1.05 per 1,000 people, compared to the state average of 4.39. Property crime is also very low at a rate of just 9.79, less than half the state average of 20.11. This may be reassuring to seniors and families concerned about safety.
- The Des Plaines area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- The cost of living in Des Plaines is rated at 119 on the Sperling index, compared to the national average of 100. However, this is mainly due to the high cost of housing. Day-to-day expenses, including groceries and health care, are less expensive than the U.S. average, which may leave the families of seniors in memory care with more money for memory care costs.
- Seniors in Illinois will not pay income tax on money from Social Security, pensions or retirement funds, leaving more money available for memory care.
Paying for Memory Care in Des Plaines
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Illinois
Memory Care costs in Des Plaines start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,043 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Des Plaines 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines
Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.
Directory of Winners in the Des Plaines Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Des Plaines
Des Plaines-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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Des Plaines
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Review of Alden Gardens of Des Plaines
My dad has been there in memory care for almost 4 years. The staff has been wonderful dealing with him and being accommodating for my mom who visited everyday. When covid hit the facility rose to t... Read more
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Review of Alden Gardens of Des Plaines
I didn't like Alden Courts of Des Plaines. I didn't think it was for my mom. It had too much of that nursing home feel. The staff were friendly, but the people mostly were sitting around, and they ... Read more
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Review of Alden Gardens of Des Plaines
Alden Courts of Des Plaines is located on the same campus as the Alden of Des Plaines nursing home and Alden Gardens assisted living. Alden Courts is dementia specific assisted living providing ca... Read more
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