18 Memory Care Facilities near Palos Heights, IL
Also serving communities of Crestwood.
There are 18 Memory Care Facilities in the Palos Heights area, with 1 in Palos Heights and 17 nearby.
To help you with your search, browse the 64 reviews below for memory care facilities in Palos Heights. On average, consumers rate memory care in Palos Heights 4.7 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Oak Lawn with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Top 10 Memory Care Facilities in Palos Heights, IL
Arden Courts of Palos Heights
Waterford Estates Senior Living
Brookdale Orland Park
Sunrise of Palos Park
Harvester Place
Grace Point Place
Porter Place
Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest
Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park
Peace Village
Bickford of Tinley Park
Charter of Orland Park
The Pointe at Kilpatrick
Heartis Village of Orland Park
Mercy Circle
Burr Ridge
Victorian Inn
Victorian Village Health and Wellness...
What to Consider About Memory Care in Palos Heights
Palos Heights, a suburb of Chicago, is a city of 12,000 people, 30 percent of whom are 65 and over. Nearly one in three citizens are within the age range most vulnerable to Alzheimer's and related dementias. In Illinois, 220,000 seniors have Alzheimer's and to support those living in Palos Heights, there are three memory care facilities in the city, with more than two dozen in communities within a 15-mile radius.
In Palos Heights, as in the rest of the state, memory care facilities are known as supportive living facilities and can be found in standalone buildings or as part of an assisted living community.
- At 121, the cost of living in Palos Heights is 21 percent higher than the national average of 100. The city's high cost of living can be attributed to higher housing and transportation costs. These factors may indirectly impact seniors living in memory care since higher operating costs can translate to higher monthly fees.
- Palos Heights receives 39 inches of rain, which matches the national average. However, the city receives 31 inches of snow, five inches higher than the national average of 26 inches. Wet and slippery conditions can be tough on family members attempting to visit seniors in memory care. Summer highs in July reach 84 degrees and lows in January low hit a bone-chilling 17 degrees.
- The air quality in Palos Heights is 59, one point better than the national average. This indicates that seniors in the city face similar air conditions as the average community in the U.S.
- In Illinois, seniors don't pay taxes on retirement income. This might help Palos Heights families with loved ones in memory care put more money toward monthly fees.
Paying for Memory Care in Palos Heights
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Illinois
Memory Care costs in Palos Heights start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,057 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights
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 Palos Heights
Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.
Directory of Winners in the Palos Heights Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Palos Heights
Palos Heights-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 Palos Heights, IL
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Palos Heights
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Review of Arden Courts of Palos Heights
We visited Arden Courts of Palos Heights. They engage the patients in something that they can remember from the past, like old songs. The staff was very professional and very caring. They had separ... Read more
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Review of Arden Courts of Palos Heights
The other facility is the Arden Court of Palos. It is exactly the same thing as the other facility because they are of the same company. I first went in the other facility in Hazel Crest because it... Read more
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Review of Arden Courts of Palos Heights
The people at Arden Courts are very good, very friendly and they treat everybody nicely. We're very happy. Read more
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