14 Memory Care Facilities near Oak Lawn, IL
There are 14 Memory Care Facilities in the Oak Lawn area, with 1 in Oak Lawn and 13 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Oak Lawn is $6,100 per month. This is higher than the national median of $4,795.
To help you with your search, browse the 24 reviews below for memory care facilities in Oak Lawn. On average, consumers rate memory care in Oak Lawn 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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1 Memory Care Facility in Oak Lawn, IL
Grace Point Place
13 Memory Care Facilities near Oak Lawn, IL
Brookdale Burr Ridge
Brookdale Orland Park
Sunrise of Palos Park
Harvester Place
Peace Village
Bickford of Tinley Park
The Pointe at Kilpatrick
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care
Mercy Circle
Heartis Village of Orland Park
Aspired Living of La Grange
American House Orland Park
Arden Courts of Palos Heights
What to Consider About Memory Care in Oak Lawn
In Cook County, Illinois, over 11 percent of Medicare recipients aged 65 and over are living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, and that number is expected to increase as the population continues to age. Some of these seniors with dementia may reside in the village of Oak Lawn, which is home to 56,000 residents and has a senior community that makes up nearly 18 percent of the population.
Oak Lawn families who are looking for memory care services for loved ones find one memory care facility in the village. This facility is a supportive living facility, which provides care exclusively for those with dementia. There are an additional 14 memory care facilities nearby, some of which are independent and others of which share campuses with senior living facilities that provide other levels of care.
- Oak Lawn seniors do not pay state income tax on any retirement income, which may leave them more money to put toward memory care services in this region.
- Cook County, where Oak Lawn is located, is rated 22 out of 227 metropolitan areas for high ozone days and was given an F for ozone pollution from the American Lung Association. Seniors are at risk from breathing in ozone pollution, especially those with existing lung conditions, so Oak Lawn's air quality may be a consideration for some families researching local memory care options.
- Healthcare expenses in Oak Lawn are slightly below the national average, which may reduce how much money families and seniors pay to manage chronic conditions like Alzheimer's disease. The overall cost of living is a little higher than the U.S. average, mainly due to the high transportation costs in the region.
- Oak Lawn is a relatively safe village, with property crime and violent crime rates that are lower than the national average. Even so, as they are touring local memory care facilities, families may want to find out what measures are taken to keep residents and their belongings safe.
Paying for Memory Care in Oak Lawn
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Illinois
Memory Care costs in Oak Lawn start around $6,100 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $4,864 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn
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 Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.
Directory of Winners in the Oak Lawn Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn-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.
Memory Care near Oak Lawn, IL
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Oak Lawn
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Review of Grace Point Place
I liked Grace Point Place. It's a little bit smaller and had a lot more individuals there. I liked that they had a GPS on the people so the staff knew where they were all the time. The only reason ... Read more
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Review of Grace Point Place
Grace Point Place is phenomenal and they use best practices. The people we met were very caring and compassionate. The place was clean and the residents were engaged. I didn't see anybody ignored i... Read more
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Review of Grace Point Place
I am the oldest daughter of my mother who is a resident of Grace Point. Before my mother was a resident here, the community was offered to join a free Alzheimer's support group from this facility, ... Read more
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