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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lake County, IL for 2024

The average cost of memory care in Lake County is $6,866 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include ...

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Lake County

Sitting along the shores of Lake Michigan, Lake County, Illinois is home to over 703,000 residents. Throughout the state, 220,000 seniors are currently living with Alzheimer's disease, a diagnosis that may impact some of the 13.7 percent of Lake County's population who are aged 65 years and older. There are 22 memory care facilities available across the county to support these seniors.

In the state of Illinois, including Lake County, memory care facilities are referred to as Alzheimer's special care units and are licensed and regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • The cost of living in Lake County is rated 109.5, based on the U.S. national average of 100, which may be something for families to consider when budgeting for memory care, as it's higher than the state average of 102. While groceries and utilities tend to be lower in Lake County than the rest of Illinois, housing costs are significantly higher.
  • Seniors in Illinois receive full tax deductions on Social Security benefits, pension and income from retirement savings accounts. This may allow for seniors to put additional funds toward the cost of memory care services.
  • Compared to national averages, crime rates in Lake County are lower, which may offer families of a loved one with dementia peace of mind. On a scale of 100, with 100 representing high crime, Lake County scores a 27.8 for violent crime and a 27 for property crime. These scores compare to the national averages of 31.1 and 38.1 in the same categories, respectively. While most facilities have security systems in place, it's still a good idea to review an SCU's safety policies and procedures.
  • Winters in Lake County are particularly harsh. Temperatures can drop below 15 degrees, which is even colder than the average low across the state, and the area expects around 40 inches of snow each year. When visiting an SCU, consider asking about the measures they have in place to prevent seniors from being exposed to these cold conditions.

Paying for Memory Care in Lake County

Memory Care costs in Lake County start around $6,596 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 Lake County 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.

Counties in Illinois

Du Page County

$6,614

Kane County

$6,614

Lake County

$6,596

Mchenry County

$6,526

US

$5,694

Racine County

$5,486

Kenosha County

$5,376

Walworth County

$5,085

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Lake County

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 Lake County

Lake County 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 Lake County, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Lake County

Lake County-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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Elaine

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Review of The Cottages of Fox Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care

Our tour at the Cottages of Fox Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care went fine. It seemed like they were accommodating to the people that were there. I liked the rooms very much, and I think that was...

Provider response

Hi Elaine, thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience. If there's anything further we can do for you, we are happy to help!

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Doug

I visited this facility

Review of Alto Grayslake

I have chosen Alto Grayslake for my mother. They have a motion sensor monitoring system that monitors the patients during the night constantly. So if they try to get out of bed, they are alerted so...

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Doug

I visited this facility

Review of Bickford of Gurnee

I toured Bickford of Gurnee. It's interesting that they called me yesterday and the staff shared a little more with me than she did the first time. I liked the facility. It was clean. I liked their...

Provider response

Thank you Doug for taking the time to leave Bickford of Gurnee a review. We are pleased to hear that Abby gave you such a wonderful experience.

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