21 Memory Care Facilities near Glenview, IL

Glenview, Illinois, offers scenic views in the greater Chicagoland area, which may appeal to senior citizens who need memory care. People who live here can feel secure thanks to the low property crime and violent crime rates in the city. Glenview’s violent crime rate comes in at 16.4, well below the national average of 31.1, and the city’s property crime rate is 19.0, which is lower than the national average of 38.1.

The city, in which 20.5 percent of residents are at least 65, has two memory care facilities that cater to seniors who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The Illinois Department of Public Health ensures compliance of them in accordance with the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Services Act. There are strict laws in this act that all care facilities must follow, including specific training protocols for employees who have direct contact with memory care patients.

• Glenview is a city with cold winters and mild summers. In July, the highs reach around 83 degrees, but the January lows slip down 17 degrees. There are approximately 186 sunny days, 37 inches of snow and 38 inches of rain per year.
• Some seniors might find the air quality a tad bit difficult to live with. The national average air quality is 58. Glenview comes in just below this with a score of 56.
• The cost of living in Glenview is higher than the national average, so seniors will need to consider this carefully. While the national cost of living index is 100 in all areas, the average in this city is 150.9. Surprisingly, the cost of health index is lower with a score of 94 here, which might make it easier for some memory care patients to afford the care they need.
• The Glenview area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as NorthShore University Health System, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Glenview

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.

Glenview 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 Glenview, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

Glenview-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.