The Best Memory Care Communities in Kane County, IL

"The Woodlands at Canterfield was beautiful. The apartments were fine, clean, nice, and brand new. We met with several people and they were all very nice and professional. They had a bunch of games going. It's brand new so there were not that many people there yet. We saw people in the lunchroom and it looked very nice. The dining area was beautiful. I didn't eat there. My brother and my mom ate there and they said the food was excellent. We met with several different people and overall everybody was great, but some were better than others."

"We toured Monarch Landing. It was excellent. The food was excellent. It was very safe and resort-like. The staff was Incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. They have all levels of care there. I know they just won an award as best in Illinois for skilled care, so that was also a good thing."

"I toured Bickford of Aurora. It seems warm and inviting. It's very clean. The staff was friendly. I know this is an odd thing to say, but it smelled clean, which can be an issue based on my experience with other places in the past. The food smelled very good, and the menu was acceptable. The staff was very nice, and I liked her a lot."

"We liked everything about Belmont Village at Geneva Road. The initial visit was very friendly and informative. I would have to say, of all the places that we've visited, they gave us the most useful information and were the most helpful. We actually ended up choosing them for our mother, but my mother wasn't able to stay long because she had to go back to the hospital. She was only there for about a month. The staff was great. I have nothing bad to stay about them. The food was pretty good. There were a lot of activities going on, and it was very nice. I saw some people gardening, going on outings, doing arts and crafts. They just have a whole bunch of activities. I even wanted to move in myself. "

At Auberge at Naperville, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Naperville area. Residents have many opportunities to participate in a variety of life-enriching activities and events designed to stimulate the mind, body, and soul. Auberge at Naperville includes a specially designed neighborhood to serve the special needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. With our Life Enrichment program, a Montessori-inspired philosophy for care, we create a specialized, life-enriching environment that affords each maximum self-expression. The staff is committed to delivering a quality of care that meets the resident's physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs. Our comprehensive services may include: Medication assistance and management Regular assessment and service planning Bathing, dressing, grooming, and other self-image enhancements Mobility, Escorts and reminders Dining and Social or activities assistance Care coordination and other health care management assistance Engaging and Montessori-Inspired Methods in the Life Enrichment Programming Spacious Private with a Private Bathroom or Private with a Shared Bathroom Apartments Many communities offer care for special budget concerns including state-assistance programs for assisted living and memory care Mild Cognitive impairment To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation

"My husband is staying here. It's a great place, it's newer, and it's homey. The people there are lovely, and the staff is lovely, too. Everybody's like a real family, and my husband's very happy there. I know they have exercises in the morning, and on Christmas, they had gift giving."

"I am at StoryPoint Naperville right now. It's a nice facility. I have a big apartment and a very nice bathroom. The staff is good, and the nurses are good. Most of the nurses are pretty helpful. They do a good job. Once in a while, you get one that's not 100% up to par. The occupational therapist, physical therapy, and speech therapy are fantastic. You couldn't ask for anything better than them. They're all sharp. When I first came here, I thought the food was so good. And yet down the road, they brought in a new chef and then another chef. Sometimes it's good, and lots of times it's not that great. Another thing is they put in all new carpeting and all new furniture in the activities room. They're putting too much emphasis on appearance when they should work more on our food. They put all these paintings up on the wall and a billiards table. They do exercise every morning at 10. Once a month, they do a thing for all the birthdays of that month. They have Canasta, Pinnacle, Left Center Right games, and word games. I find it's the same activity every week and I get bored. There's just not enough mental stimulation for me. "

"My sister moved into Lakeview Memory Care Community and it's working out just beautifully. I couldn't say enough nice things about it. So far, it's the most tremendous place I've been in. When I first went in, it just seemed like it would be perfect for her. And I haven't been disappointed at all. It's just perfect. They are tremendous people - the nurses that they have there and all the help. I have not had one unpleasant experience. They've all been just purely wonderful experiences with all the people there and the care that they give my sister. I haven't found a place better than this. We chose to be in a room with a partner because it's cheaper, but it has been tremendous. It has turned out just perfectly. She has a wonderful roommate. The rooms are so well-kept, and everything is so clean. Every day they're cleaning the room and do what's necessary. They shower her twice a week and they care for her other needs every day. We're not allowed into the room where they eat. I think it's a good idea because they want them to get to eat and talk with each other. If they have a family there, then they never get to communicate with the people who are there. So, I think their idea is very good to do that. She has enjoyed the activities and they have activities every single afternoon, which I think is remarkable. "

"Encore Village of Schaumburg was a nice facility. It was on wooded acres, so that gave you a sense of being away from the city. It was on 60 acres of land. The presence gave it a resort feeling. It seems like there was more activity there because you could walk into the wooded parts of the estate. Their facilities were immaculate. Residents were in the exercise room exercising. The staff was very helpful, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic."

"I like the layout most of all - my mom can walk around inside and outside. The activities are good but the care is the best. My mom is happy and taken care of here."

"I like that the memory care of Arden Courts of Elk Grove is a separate building and it's clean. The staff is very nice. It's very colorful and there's a lot of staff. I just really liked it. There are activities from the minute mom gets up until the minute she goes to bed. She is active the whole time she's there, which is very important for memory care. The food is very good. They have hairdressing, doctors coming into her, and a craft area. Since it's a separate building for memory care, Mom doesn't have to be locked away from the other residents. For me, that feels better. They have everything that they need and they're very well cared for."

"Alden Courts was beautiful. It was very clean inside. They had karaoke or something like that. The lady there was very rude. We had a tour set up. She said that she couldn’t tour with us. She was just horrible. "

Memory loss manifests itself differently in each person and we recognize the challenges faced by families when deciding whether it is time to move a loved one into a memory care community. Our dementia care community (specialized assisted living community) and specially trained staff members focus solely on the care of each person, no matter the level of care needed. Memory care services cater to those with a diagnosis of Dementia, Alzheimers, or memory lossproviding much-needed social connection, specific care techniques, 24/7 on-site nurses, and family support while caring for your loved one. Reminiscence is a powerful way to connect with those living with a form of dementia, Alzheimers, or memory loss. Our specialized community environments] and personalized care model reconnect your loved ones to their cherished memorieshelping to create a deep sense of purpose for them. At Koelsch, your loved ones uniqueness is honored as a lady or gentleman served by ladies and gentlemen.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation

"We chose The Reserve at Oswego for Uncle because they're exclusively memory care. Every place else was mostly assisted living with some memory care and he needs memory care. Kelly was excellent. She was not pushy. She just wanted to hear what we needed, and she was very helpful. They concentrate on people with memory care. Their bathrooms don't even have a shower because they shower them in a special facility. They do their laundry at the same time. They have a very nice outside area, which is important. They have everything you could think of. He can get his haircut there. They have a nurse on call. They have everything that he would need."