
The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Vernon Hills, IL for 2023
There are 19 Memory Care Facilities in the Vernon Hills area, with 2 in Vernon Hills and 17 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Vernon Hills is $6,285 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper nearby regions include Libertyville with an average starting cost of $5,125.
To help you with your search, browse the 38 reviews below for memory care facilities in Vernon Hills. On average, consumers rate memory care in Vernon Hills 4.7 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Long Grove with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Vernon Hills, call (855) 863-8283.
Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Vernon Hills, IL
Brookdale Vernon Hills
The Springs of Vernon Hills Alzheimer...
Belmont Village Buffalo Grove
StoryPoint Libertyville
Sunrise of Buffalo Grove
HarborChase of Long Grove
Auberge at Lake Zurich
Aspired Living of Prospect Heights
Harbor House Memory Care
The Landing on Dundee Senior Living
Waverly Inn Memory Care Community
Sedgebrook
Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care
The Sheridan at Green Oaks
Addolorata Villa
Deer Park Village
Arboria of Long Grove
Green Oaks Senior Living
What to Consider About Memory Care in Vernon Hills
Because 220,000 seniors have Alzheimer’s disease in Illinois, numerous cities, such as Vernon Hills, offer a myriad of memory care facilities to serve those with any form of dementia. Vernon Hills' 13 percent senior population can choose from 14 memory care facilities in the surrounding area.
In addition to the memory care facilities throughout the state, Illinois offers seniors with Alzheimer's or any form of dementia access to various regional Alzheimer's disease assistance centers (or ADA centers) for extra support. Vernon Hills is within 40 miles of two of the three ADA centers throughout the state.
- Seniors benefit from tax cuts when living in Vernon Hills. Throughout the state of Illinois, Social Security retirement benefits and pension income are exempt from taxation, which could allow those searching for memory care to allot more funds towards memory care facility costs.
- The air quality in Vernon Hills is considered nearly 14 percent better than the average air quality throughout the United States. These numbers are derived from the National Air Toxics Assessment, an evaluation performed by the EPA. Seniors with respiratory illnesses might not find their conditions worsened by the better-than-average air quality in Vernon Hills.
- On a scale of A+ to F, Vernon Hills' crime rates receive an A+. With a crime rate that is 34 percent lower than the national average, Vernon Hills is safer than nearly four-fifths of all communities throughout the United States. Even though Vernon Hills is such a safe area, family members might wish to tour different memory care facilities to compare their safety equipment.
- Even though healthcare and transportation costs in Vernon Hills are below the national average, the overall cost of living in the area is 20 percent higher than the United States' mean due to the area's high housing costs. Though housing costs only indirectly affect seniors in memory care, family members moving with their elderly loved ones might wish to be aware of the expensive housing costs in Vernon Hills.
Paying for Memory Care in Vernon Hills
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Illinois
Memory Care costs in Vernon Hills start around $6,285 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,747 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills
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 Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.
Directory of Winners in the Vernon Hills Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills-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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Vernon Hills
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Review of Charter Senior Living of Vernon Hills
I liked that Charter Senior Living of Vernon Hills was all memory care. It's a nice facility with very nice people. The residents seemed happy, but it was too small. It didn't have any of the ameni... Read more
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Review of Charter Senior Living of Vernon Hills
My sister is in hospice care at Charter Senior Living of Vernon Hills. Overall, it's a very nice place, and I'm very pleased. With the lockdown, they are understaffed, but they keep us informed. Th... Read more
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Review of Charter Senior Living of Vernon Hills
Charter Senior Living of Vernon Hills was charming and beautiful, and we were made to feel very comfortable there when my husband and I visited. My concern was that my friend just came out of rehab... Read more
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