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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wheaton, IL for 2024

There are 23 Memory Care Facilities in the Wheaton area, with 3 in Wheaton and 20 nearby.

The average cost of memory care in Wheaton is $6,857 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500.

To help you with your search, browse the 401 reviews below for memory care facilities in Wheaton. On average, consumers rate memory care in Wheaton 4.33 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Naperville with an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 stars.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Wheaton

Located approximately 30 miles west of Chicago, Wheaton, Illinois has a population of senior citizens that make up around 14 percent of the 53,000 citizens. The city has two memory care facilities, which some of these seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia call home. Residents of these facilities have dementia-related conditions that have gotten to the point where they require around-the-clock care to remain safe and to complete activities of daily living.

All memory care facilities in Illinois are overseen by the Illinois Department of Public Health with their authority provided by the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Services Act. This act also sets other guidelines, such as training requirements for direct-contact employees.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Wheaton

  • Wheaton has better air quality than the average United States city. The score here is 63, which is higher than the national average of 58.
  • While the overall cost of living index in Wheaton is 133.9, which is higher than the national index of 100, the healthcare cost index is 98 and the grocery index is 93.9. This means that memory care patients will likely pay slightly less for health care and groceries than the national average.
  • Crime rates in this city are lower than the national rates, which might help seniors with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related conditions to remain safer. In the city, the violent crime rate is 17.9, while it is 31.1 nationally. The property crime rate in Wheaton is 20.8, but it is 38.1 nationally.
  • The Wheaton area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Paying for Memory Care in Wheaton

Memory Care costs in Wheaton start around $6,340 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 Wheaton 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.

Cities in Illinois

Oakbrook Terrace

$8,650

Glen Ellyn

$7,336

Lombard

$6,538

Naperville

$6,465

Wheaton

$6,340

Bloomingdale

$6,062

US

$5,694

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Wheaton

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 Wheaton

Wheaton 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 Wheaton, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Wheaton

Wheaton-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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Herb

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Brighton Gardens of Wheaton

I visited a few places and Brighton Gardens of Wheaton seems to have the most activities. It is one of the oldest establishments. The physical facility is over 25 years old. Almost all the ones I...

Provider response

Hi Herb, It is delightful to hear that you have been satisfied with the personalized support provided to your loved one by Brighton Gardens of Wheaton. Our team members share a common goal of...

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ReviewerVT052420211

I visited this facility

Review of Anthology of Wheaton

I toured Anthology of Wheaton and it was very nice and new-looking. The main drawback with that one was you had to furnish the room because they all came unfurnished. It was two or three floors; it...

Provider response

Thank you for your review! We are pleased to read of your experience at Anthology of Wheaton. Our residents enjoy furnishing their apartments with their own personal belongings so that it is not...

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ReviewerFY#0127b

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Brighton Gardens of Wheaton

My dad stayed in Brighton Gardens of Wheaton. It was OK. I just didn't think the staff was very good when he was there. I was able to dine there once, and the food was fine. They had activities in...

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Memory Care Facilities near Wheaton, IL

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