The Best Memory Care Communities in Lake County, IL

"My sister was living at Ciel Senior Living of Long Grove. It's very clean and very friendly. Their approach was excellent. Their food was sufficient, but it could use a variety. My sister's room was more than adequate. It's a nice size. She was in one with a bedroom, a front room, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. They did Scrabble and bingo, and they went out for lunch."

"My wife was a past resident of Belmont Village. They were understaffed, so residents helped other residents. The facility was clean, the carpets were clean, and there weren't any odors. The activities program was good, and they had a music program and live entertainment program every Friday and Wednesday. The maintenance and cleanliness were good. "

"It is very clean. The rooms are spacious, and the staff is very accommodating. The caregivers are awesome and my friend seems to like it. She is a level two memory care and they could go up to level six. So, that was a big plus for us. The day that we went to visit her, they gave us some sliders and some pancakes, and the food was good. Once you leave your room in the morning, you can't go back into it unless you need to use the bathroom. The doors are locked and they don't want people hanging out in their room. They have group sessions, tdo arts and crafts, do physical therapy, and play games. She'll play bingo, they watch movies, and they have visitors like dogs that come in. So, they keep the residents pretty active until it's time to go to bed."

"The visit at Addolorata Villa was very nice. The staff was very friendly and open. The dining room was a little darker than I would like. The woman who took us around knew everything that you needed to know about the facility, and knew all the people there by name."

"I cannot say enough positive things about Galloway Senior Living. Transitioning my dad to Memory Care was a tough decision for our family, but ended up being a great decision. The staff is truly exceptional—kind, compassionate, and engaging. The CNA’s take the time to understand the unique needs of each resident, ensuring personalized care; and the nurses keep us informed of any concerns or changes in behavior. In addition, the activity coordinator keeps my dad active throughout the day through fun and engaging activities. Families are always welcome, and Galloway regularly hosts family events that bring everyone together. In addition, the owners are responsive and genuinely value feedback from residents’ families. We are grateful for the care the Galloway team provides to our dad."

"My mother was at Victory Lakes recently for 19 months. After a brief stay on their rehab floor, she became a resident in their health care center. The facility was very clean. The vast majority of ALL staff were very friendly, kind, and compassionate. Staff took time to learn my mom's likes and dislikes by listening to us and observing her. Their Life Enrichment staff were excellent - engaging with all residents and families, and striving to find activities that each individual resident enjoys. Between their assistance and perseverance, and the efforts and personal attention of my mom's regular nurses, they made a big difference in my mom's quality of life, which we appreciate greatly. The food was very good, and dietary staff attempted to address concerns that we had with some success. The Director of Social Services was wonderful - a great advocate for residents and their families. Managers listened when we brought up concerns and suggestions, and were successful in addressing many. While any nursing home is not the same as home, and cannot be perfect given the limitations of challenging resident needs, Victory Lakes made a difficult time in our lives much better because of their compassion and daily efforts. "

"I highly recommend Waverly Inn Memory Care Community. Mom moved in there. It was excellent. It was clean, the staff was fantastic, very personable, and they treated you like family. The facility had a lot of options, from private rooms to rooms with shared bathrooms. They have activities in the morning and afternoon, throughout the day. Every day there are things to do based on the ability level of the people who are there. It's not the cheapest place around, but you got what you paid for. I told them to take a look at it because it's not a chain like they have multiple locations, but it's not like a big box. It's more of a personalized feel to it."

"Arden Courts of Northbrook was a really excellent place for Alzheimer's patients. The rooms were small but nice and clean. The staff that I met seemed very professional and very caring. They had sing-alongs. There were small dining areas in four different wings, so that the patients don't have to go far to eat. The staff know the patients and the patients know the staff. They're comfortable because they know where they are and what they're supposed to be doing, which is important for Alzheimer's patients. "

"My husband is in Emerald Place in Glenview. It's a memory care facility. What I like about it is the location, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful, and they made the moving-in process very easy. The cleanliness is very good and the rooms are very nice and spacious. Overall, it's a beautiful facility and they seem to really take a great interest in their patients. They have wonderful communication with the families too. They have tons of activities. Every day they post a chart on the wall that has the monthly calendar, and there are numerous activities daily. I have not tried their food, but from what I've seen that my husband has had, they're not having their full menu right now. They had a water pipe issue in the dining room so they had to close the dining room and put in a new ceiling. The residents have been eating either in their own rooms or the community room, and they're not getting the choices that they would normally get on their printed daily menu. The food still looks good though."

"It was very open and very clean. They had a nice patio out back. It seemed like they had pretty good activities. They had a fireplace. They had a little bar where they have a happy hour. It's a pretty new facility, so it's clean. Their costs were a little expensive. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and seemed to know a lot about the elderly care facilities. The facility looked pretty good."

"I toured the Grand Victorian of Crystal Lake, and I liked everything. They had a lot of amenities and nice sitting areas, and the rooms were very nice and big. It was just a lovely place. They have a little refrigerator and microwave. The staff was very informative, and they offered us lunch. The food was very good and had lots of variety. They had a special for the day and a la carte, and you can combine the two. The facility was gorgeous. It was modern and up-to-date, and they had a large walkway. They had puzzles all around, and they had libraries. It was amazing."

"Both my parents are settled at Belmont Village of Glenview. They moved there the 23rd of January. My dad chose this because of the location and because they have a formal memory care program. My mom has Alzheimer's and she is in their memory care. That's the most important thing. The facility is really nice; it is all good. The staff is very attentive and responsive. My parents are provided with meals everyday and the food is very good. "

"We toured Encore Village of Schaumburg. It offers more opportunities for activities. The place is huge. There were a lot of areas. It has its pool. It has its little bowling alley. It's an incredible facility. It has so much to offer. It has a lot of activities that people can get together and enjoy. It has exercise rooms and an outdoor area where you can fish, but it's expensive. It's got restaurants on location there. The residents can take part, so it was pretty good. The person who taught us is the marketing director. We got to check the rooms. The rooms were comparable to the one that we saw. They have different levels and different room sizes you could do."

The Montclair is a Luxury Assisted Living and Memory Care community opening early 2024 in Morton Grove, IL. As a company, we did extensive research to see where we can fill in the gaps of what senior needs are and what is missing in the local market. What we learned during our research was that the senior living industry has become so high-priced that many seniors cannot afford to get quality community-based care to support their activities of daily living or memory impairment. Much of the senior living industry has forgotten about the main purpose of senior living: quality, accessible resident care. We decided as a company to change this. The Montclair of Morton Grove will offer luxury senior living to our residents at an affordable price, allowing for accessibility to help those in need.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation