The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gurnee, IL for 2023

Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Gurnee, IL

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Sunrise of Gurnee

Provides: Memory Care
500 North Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL 60031
"I toured Sunrise of Gurnee. It was good. Jonathan was the man who gave me my tour. He was very nice. The facility is beautiful. It might be comparable or even over to where my mom is. It's very..." More

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Bickford of Gurnee

Provides: Memory Care
301 S Hunt Club Rd., Gurnee, IL 60031
"My mother moved into Bickford Of Gurnee. I think the staff is excellent. They are caring and responsive. I'm really happy with the things that the staff does. They have outings. Recently, they went..." More

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Gurnee Place Memory Care

Provides: Memory Care
505 N Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031
"Gurnee Place Memory Care doesn't have that many people, which I thought was nice. I chose my mom to be there because they gave me the best deal as far as price goes, and one staff member had her..." More

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Brookdale Vernon Hills

Provides: Memory Care
145 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
"Brookdale Vernon Hills provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much..." More

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StoryPoint Libertyville

Provides: Memory Care
901 Florsheim Drive, Libertyville, IL 60048
"The staff of StoryPoint is its outstanding feature. They are genuinely caring and compassionate -- and upbeat and friendly. The activity staff is especially strong, encouraging and assisting..." More

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The Village at Victory Lakes

Provides: Memory Care
1075 Victory Drive, Lindenhurst, IL 60046
"The Village at Victory Lakes, located in Lindenhurst, Illinois offers a picturesque 38-acre campus within a lush prairie setting. This Catholic senior living community provides an active, enriching..." More

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Galloway Senior Living

Provides: Memory Care
4601 W Yorkhouse Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083
"Galloway Senior Living Is Your Premier Choice For Assisted Living And Memory Care In Wadsworth, Gurnee, Libertyville, Pleasant Prairie, And Waukegan, Illinois. As longtime area residents, we..." More

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The Sheridan at Green Oaks

Provides: Memory Care
29330 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
"The Sheridan at Green Oaks offers residents the best of both worlds. All benefits of our senior living community are combined with a full spectrum of senior care services to create a premier senior..." More

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Alto Grayslake

Provides: Memory Care
1865 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030
"My father is here. It's an assisted living community with memory care. He's in the memory care side. It's a new facility. It's been there just a year, so it's very nice and it's clean. The food is..." More

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Stonebridge Senior Home Care - CLOSED

Provides: Memory Care
18730 W Stonebridge Ct., Grayslake, IL 60030
"I went to Stonebridge Senior Home Care yesterday. I kind of like that. They had no problem with my mom bringing her dog, which is nice. They seemed a lot more flexible for whatever. Right now, my..." More

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The Springs of Vernon Hills Alzheimer...

Provides: Memory Care
350 South Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
"I took mom to respite care at The Springs of Vernon Hills and they did an excellent job. They have daycare and respite care. They took excellent care of her. They did activities, they did her hair,..." More

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Green Oaks Senior Living

Provides: Memory Care
14595 W Rockland Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
"I took a tour of Green Oaks Senior Living, and it was a beautiful facility. I spent more than a couple hours there. I just talked to the lady again yesterday because she called me. I would rate it..." More

    What to Consider About Memory Care in Gurnee

    There are approximately 220,000 people with Alzheimer’s disease in Illinois. Some of those individuals reside in the three memory care facilities in Gurnee, Illinois. These facilities are all overseen by the Illinois Department of Public Health under the authority of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Services Act.

    Senior citizens comprise 10.9 percent of Gurnee’s population. For those who have a sensitive respiratory condition, the air quality here might be a benefit. Overall, the country’s air quality score is 58, but it's a bit better in Gurnee with a score of 62. This means residents here aren’t as likely to have respiratory illnesses and conditions exacerbated due to the air quality.

    • Gurnee sees around 41 inches of snow annually, which is higher than the national average of 26 inches. The winters are frigid with the January lows reaching around 15 degrees. The summers are mild with the highs in July reaching about 81 degrees.
    • Gurnee’s cost of living is 109.6, which is slightly higher than the national index of 100. The cost of health index is 99 in the city. This means that seniors can expect to pay a tad under the national average for their health needs. Memory care residents who purchase their own snacks might appreciate the 93.9 cost of grocery index.
    • While Gurnee’s violent crime rate of 23.4 is slightly lower than the national rate of 31.1, the property crime rate of 56.5 is much higher than the national rate of 38.1.
    • The Gurnee area has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital specializing in brain health and dementia care located in Grayslake.


    Paying for Memory Care in Gurnee

    Average Monthly Costs

    Cities in Illinois

    $6,925.00 Long Grove
    $6,446.00 Gurnee
    $6,285.00 Vernon Hills
    $5,747.00 US
    $5,560.00 Fox Lake
    $5,125.00 Libertyville

    Memory Care costs in Gurnee start around $6,446 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,747 per month.

    It’s important to note that memory care rates in Gurnee 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 Gurnee

    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 Gurnee

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


    Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Gurnee

    Gurnee-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.

    Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Gurnee

    • Review of Bickford of Gurnee

      My mother moved into Bickford Of Gurnee. I think the staff is excellent. They are caring and responsive. I'm really happy with the things that the staff does. They have outings. Recently, they went... Read more

      Mitch
    • Review of Gurnee Place Memory Care

      Gurnee Place Memory Care was friendly and warm. While I was there they had a bingo game and the head of the maintenance department came in and called the bingo, so it was like everyone was working ... Read more

      Albertina
    • Review of Sunrise of Gurnee

      I toured Sunrise of Gurnee. It was good. Jonathan was the man who gave me my tour. He was very nice. The facility is beautiful. It might be comparable or even over to where my mom is. It's very orn... Read more

      Maggie
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