The Best Memory Care Communities in Mchenry County, IL

"The staff at the Heathers Senior Homes of Ringwood were all very helpful. The only thing that stopped us from choosing them was the location of the room. We didn't feel it was conducive for what we were looking for. Everybody was in their room or something, so I didn't see people engaging in anything. I think they just had lunch, so they probably all went for their naps."

"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."

"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."

"Oak Crest and Atrium Apartments was OK. Oak Crest was old and needed to be updated. The apartment blew me away. I loved that place. The staff was very nice. Most of the activities I saw were indoors, like arts and crafts, bingo, cards, and things of that nature. Three days a week, they have cocktail hour in their pub in the basement. They have this oversized kitchen where you can bring your entire family, make your own dinner, and sit down at the kitchen table for a family meal. It's pretty awesome over there. They gave me a walkaway with a bean soup that was very good. They had a little workout center and an outdoor deck. They had a theater room and sometimes people come in and do small skits or plays for them. "

"When I was being sent to Rehab, I was scared. I didn't need to be. I was so impressed. Everyone was kind, called us by name, were ready to help even if it wasn't particularly their job (e.g., the secretary would graciously wheel me down to the dining hall when I was having trouble. The therapists were so good. They knew this was scary for me. But they reassured me even though they pushed me to do my best. We got used to the comfortable routine. Even the food was good! Outstanding pumpkin waffles! And I didn't expect to get a personalized menu at each meal so I could choose what I wanted. I hated being in the hospital, but rehab was such a good experience. It was a comforting, healing place!"

"I went to Ciel Senior Living of Long Grove. I like it a lot. I like how modernized it is, the room space, and the way the staff was nice to the residents. They are professional, nice, and sweet. They provide three meals a day."

Aspen Woods of Vernon Hills, overseen by Sona Senior Living, is near Route 60 and Deerpath Park. As Vernon Hills top assisted living community, we specialize in dementia and Alzheimers care. Our exceptional service encourages residents engagement, family involvement, and team excellence. Our Vernon Hills assisted living and memory care services include meal plans, independent-centric care that enhances dignity and empowers residents, and spacious floor plans. Our memory care services are designed to provide a secure and supportive environment. Aspen Woods is a desirable, compassionate assisted living destination for memory care near Vernon Hills for your loved ones struggling with dementia, Alzheimers, or other memory issues. Were also conveniently located near Mundelein, Libertyville, Bannockburn, Lake Forest, and Lake Bluff, and other locations in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.We are a small boutique-like memory care community. Our bright neighborhoods are themed for recognition. Every detail of the community is centered around our residents. We have 2 exterior courtyards and a beautiful center courtyard for activities and sunning. Our resident kitchen is designed for small group baking activities and our expansive craft room is perfect for Friday flower arranging. Our staff is required to complete monthly continuing education and our staff-to-resident ratios are very low.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation

"I'm at The Oaks at Bartlett. The rooms and the layout are excellent. They are spacious. It has a large bedroom and a comfortable front room. The kitchenette is perfectly laid out for ease of use. The amenities are very comfortable and easy to access from your living quarters and they are top grade. The food is a five-star restaurant quality. The staff is very friendly, accommodating, informative, and a pleasure to work with."

"I toured Bickford of Gurnee. I liked it for assisted living but not for memory care. It seemed they had a lot going on, like they were playing bingo when I was there. They had just a lot of things that my mother wouldn't be able to do. Also, I believe I would have to furnish the room there. What I didn't like about Bickford of Gurnee is you have to begin paying before they evaluate her, and it would go in levels. Like if she is at this level it would be plus this, and if it's at another level it would be plus that. It was a couple thousand more if she was in the memory care over there. I was frightened to put money down only to discover afterward what her level would be once she was already inside. Whereas at the other place it's all one price, and that's it."

"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 mother in there and said, "I was going to take her to a different place that her doctor was at, but then that costs twice as much." So far, I'm very impressed with them. The place looks excellent. They run a real good ship and everybody is very nice. My mother actually fits right in, and I was amazed. The value for the money is very good too."

"We visited Belmont Village, but the result is that she decided to go back to Japan. The staff is very cordial, and I thought that was a very friendly place, except the lady that they have worked for had less money to get in. The place is very clean, and it’s very comfortable. "

"I visited Encore Village of Schaumburg. The staff was great. It was a pretty nice place. I had no problem. It was clean and convenient to get around. Everything was right there. You didn't have to walk them out to get here and there. The patio was clean and beautiful."

"My 81 year old father has been there for the past 13 months and our family couldn't be happier. The staff and amenities are excellent, the food and meal choices are great and there is a ton of activities throughout the day to keep my dad busy and interact with many other residents at Sedgebrook. "

"My mother passed away 3 years ago just a month shy of 104. I acknowledged the wonderful care my mother received during her time in Assisted Living and the Nursing home. Addolorata Villa provided excellent care, kept residents in all areas engaged. The level of care in all sections was consistent and of high quality. Some of my best memories come from special events such as the celebration of those 100 years old and over. From the quality of the food, cleanliness of rooms, the comfort level and furnishing throughout the Villa demonstrated top quality. Most important is the staff. Not only did they provide support to my mother, but to me as well. They also did not forget about my mother after she passed away. I cannot adequately describe my feelings from the card and note and remembrance in a Mass over the past few years. Thank you Leo Burns"