The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Grayslake, IL for 2024

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There are 12 Memory Care Facilities in the Grayslake area, with 2 in Grayslake and 10 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 224 reviews below for memory care facilities in Grayslake. On average, consumers rate memory care in Grayslake 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Gurnee with an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars.

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The village of Grayslake is home to nearly 21,000 residents, roughly 9 percent of whom are aged 65 and over. According to the Alzheimer's Association, seniors are the most likely age group to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. In Lake County, where Grayslake is located, about 9 percent of Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and over have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia. 

There is one memory care facility in Grayslake proper and an additional eight facilities in nearby cities. In some cases, memory care services may be provided in supportive living facilities, which only serve those with dementia. Alternately, memory care may be provided in assisted living facilities that are properly  licensed by Illinois.

• In Illinois, seniors do not pay any state income taxes on retirement income, even income that is taxed at the federal level. This may leave more money for memory care expenses in Grayslake. 
• The overall cost of living in Grayslake is a little higher than the state and national average, but healthcare costs are on par with the rest of the country. This may be a consideration for families with tight memory care budgets who are researching facilities in this village.
• According to the American Lung Association, ozone pollution levels are very high in Lake County, including in Grayslake. Because this type of pollution may worsen certain conditions like COPD, the region's air quality may be a concern for some families researching local memory care options.
• Year-round temperatures in Grayslake range between 14 degrees and 82 degrees, and the region has about 192 sunny days annually. It gets more snow than the average U.S. city, receiving 43 inches of snow per year compared to the national average of 26 inches. This may be a concern for families who travel during the winter months to visit loved ones in local memory care facilities.  

Memory Care costs in Grayslake start around $0 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 Grayslake 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.

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.