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If your loved one needs memory care in Lake County, A Place for Mom can help. With 25 memory care facilities in Lake County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Lake County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lake County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lake County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Memory Care facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cook, Milwaukee and Mchenry.
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Lake County Memory Care Facilities | 826 Reviews

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Last Updated: 11/29/23
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Average starting price $6,773/month
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Recent reviews of Memory Care in Lake County, IL
The Addison of Pleasant Prairie
4.0

When I toured The Addison, the tour guide took over an hour showing me the place and answering questions. So far, my loved one is adjusting well now that she has moved in. The place is clean, well lit, and it is working out well.

Casa del Mare Memory Care in Kenosha, WI
5.0

This is a fantastic community, my father is doing well here. He loves the place and we are satisfied. A place for mom was amazing with all they help they provided. My sister says they are providing him with great care. We are pleased with everything they have done for us.

The Auberge at Lake Zurich
5.0

It is a great community to put your loved one in. They have great team work, and everyone has a caring personality. The staff are responsive to answering questions on my loved one. If they don't know the answer, they will be happy to find the answer for you.

Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assisted Living

10 East Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
65 reviews

I am very happy here at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes. The staff is friendly and caring. I attend social events, gatherings and happy hour on Friday afternoons. I give meals, activities and cleanliness 5...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes is a pet-friendly assisted living community located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. We are located near Big and Little Bear Lakes, both are favorite picnic destinations for our residents and their families. Our attentive staff members are available 24 hours a day to provide...

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StoryPoint Libertyville

901 Florsheim Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
102 reviews

My loved one was previously a resident at StoryPoint Libertyville and overall things at this facility were great for her. She was happy with everything except for the food, which was just average. However,...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Libertyville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, memory care, and...

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Sunrise of Gurnee

500 North Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL 60031

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
60 reviews

I work in another LTC facility and am so impressed at this home. My mom has been more engaged, happier and relaxed since she has moved in here from her home where she lived alone. The staff is wonderful:...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Sunrise of Gurnee has been established in the Gurnee community for providing exceptional care for seniors since 2002. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise of Gurnee affords families peace of mind by providing their loved ones with a range of personalized care services as well as the...

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Oak Hill Supportive Living

76 East Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.2
Review Score
14 reviews

Our mother has been living at Oak Hill for 2 years and we are very happy with the care she receives. The staff is very attentive and friendly with her and us. The residents are all very friendly and...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Oak Hill Supportive Living community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...

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Green Oaks Senior Living

14595 W Rockland Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.2
Review Score
70 reviews

Orientation and onboarding wasn't great. Staff very accommodating but had to ask. My mother was moved to memory care shortly after arriving. Not that I disagreed with assessment but seems like they do a...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Here you'll enjoy a spacious, park-like property with beautiful brick buildings. Walking paths meander through the landscape, leading you to a small, tranquil lake. The community feels warm and welcoming with areas that are alive with activity alongside quiet neighborhoods that provide serenity...

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The Sheridan at Green Oaks

29330 N Waukegan Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
22
22 Floor plans available
9.0
Review Score
18 reviews

Everyone at The Sheridan is really nice. The staff seem very attentive, and they get back to me promptly. I really like that they offer a two bedroom suite with a shared bathroom, which saved us so much...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Gurnee Place Memory Care

505 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL 60031

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
8.7
Review Score
21 reviews

My loved one is currently a resident at Gurnee Place Memory Care and everything about his experience at this facility has been great so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care...

Provides: Memory Care
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Family-owned and —operated Autumn Leaves of Gurnee, Illinois, is proud to provide exceptional assisted living memory care that truly makes a difference in our resident's lives. Our exclusive focus is on providing the best, research-based assisted living memory care for people with...

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Sunrise of Buffalo Grove

180 West Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
8.7
Review Score
50 reviews

The staff is friendly, genuine and truly cares. The community is so warm and cozy. They are so good at communicating and follow-up. Our mom just left a community that truly changed her and not for the...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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The Laurel at Vernon Hills

350 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
8.7
Review Score
28 reviews

My husband is currently a resident at The Laurel at Vernon Hills and this facility is WONDERFUL! The staff is very caring and competent. They are kind and attentive to resident's needs. The facility is...

Provides: Memory Care
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The Springs of Vernon Hills Vernon Hills Memory Care The Springs of Vernon Hills is located in northeast Illinois, near Chicago. We are proud to be a member of the JEA Senior Living family with communities across the United States and into Canada. JEA has over 30 years of experience caring for...

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Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care

777 Church Street, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
8.6
Review Score
67 reviews

LifeLoop is a great perk because I can see pictures of what activities there are for the day! My granny also loves the church services on Sundays and Wednesdays. She has a studio apartment now I think it's...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care is the premier assisted living community located in southwestern Lake County approximately 37 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer Assisted Living, Transitional Memory Care, and Dementia/Memory Care. Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care will put a...

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Azpira Place Lake Zurich

795 N. Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
5
5 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
8.4
Review Score
18 reviews

We had a great experience with Azpira Place Lake Zurich. They have a very lively and energetic atmosphere. There is a high level of energy from not only residents but staff as well. There was always a lot...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Dedicated to Good LivingPathway to Living’s longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Azpira Place of Lake Zurich community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one....

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Brookdale Vernon Hills

145 North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
8.2
Review Score
112 reviews

Brookdale Vernon Hills has been an excellent community for my mother. What has made it such an excellent experience so far is the cleanliness, the excellent food and menu choices and the fun activities they...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Resort-Style Senior Living at Its FinestYou have options for senior living in the Chicago area. But none of them look like this. We provide a resort-like environment for independent senior living and assisted living. We are known for our indoor rainforest—at more than a football field long and...

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Alto Grayslake

1865 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
8.1
Review Score
24 reviews

Very good, not over the top concierge type communication. But very responsive to questions and needs. I picked this community because of the type of care, facility amenities (sun room, green house, floor...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Beyond the hum of the city, where old-growth trees and acres of pristine forest stretch out under wide-open skies, you can find a place where residents pursue aspirational living each day. Alto Grayslake is a new kind of senior living community in the historic small town of Grayslake, Illinois....

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Victory Centre of Vernon Hills

97 W Phillip Road, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
8.0
Review Score
25 reviews

In house visiting nurse practitioner is excellent. Executive staff is trying; much upheaval. Polite and helpful initial entry. Clean and organized. Safe. Nursing staff is non-communicative. Dining is...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Vernon Hills community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life...

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Aspen Woods of Vernon Hills

500 Atrium Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
7.7
Review Score
55 reviews

We were very satisfied with the place, and it was clean. Staff was wonderful. We picked this community, because of the activity we saw when we toured, the brightness of the rooms, watching the staff...

Provides: Memory Care
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For the best memory care for your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia in the Vernon Hills, Illinois area, consider Charter Senior Living assisted living community. We focus exclusively on memory care, providing care that's based on the most up-to-date research, for our residents with...

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New Perspective Long Grove

2300 IL-53, Long Grove, IL 60047

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
7.7
Review Score
21 reviews

They seemed to have things together, and we were looking for a different place .Do not go there for assisted living. If the person isn't into doing anything, then I would recommend to others.

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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New Perspective Long Grove is a vibrant community with plenty to offer. Residents can be found soaking up the sun on the spacious patio, enjoying made-from-scratch meals in our dining room, or meeting friends for coffee at the cafe. We believe older adults deserve to live joyfully, affordably,...

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Bickford of Gurnee

301 S Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
7.0
Review Score
9 reviews

I love the welcoming, warm feeling that a smaller facility like this has to offer. The environment is very homey and warm. It feels very community and family-like. I think they're short-staffed...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage. As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings. The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...

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Shepherd of Gurnee

5631 Manchester Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031

13
13 Photos available

My friend has lived at Shepherd Premier Senior Living for 3 months. A small boutique center where she is well cared for. Private, clean rooms, attentive staff, meals prepared by staff. They respond to her...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Heritage Woods of Gurnee

3775 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031

23
23 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available

My mother-in-law is having a hard time acclimating to a lifestyle of downsizing from her large home to a smaller apartment. We have communicated our concern with the administrators that she is not adjusting...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Heritage Woods of Gurnee assisted living facility is located in the gorgeous city of Gurnee, IL. For many years now, this city has been known for its astonishing natural beauty located near the banks of the Des Plaines River. There are also a number of places where residents can shop and dine...

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The Village at Victory Lakes

1075 E Victory Dr, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
6.0
Review Score
16 reviews

What we love about The Village at Victory Lakes is the staff team - they are so friendly, workable and were very understanding of our families situation. During the beginning transitions and while we were...

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Village at Victory Lakes, located in Lindenhurst, Illinois on a 38-acre campus with a picturesque, lush prairie setting, offers an active, enriching lifestyle with everything you need now and in the future, including: *Independent Living *Assisted Living *Skilled Nursing Care and...

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Lake Forest Place Independent Living, a CCRC

1100 Pembridge Dr., Lake Forest, IL 60045

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available

I did visit this facility and liked that it was non-profit and had a lovely swimming area. I plan to revisit with my family when I return to the Chicago area.

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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For today’s independent older adults, Presbyterian Homes’ Lake Forest Place is a Life Plan Community with the perfect combination of sophisticated retirement living and total peace of mind. Located on 60 beautifully wooded acres, Lake Forest Place offers apartment and cottage residences just...

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Galloway Senior Living

4601 W Yorkhouse Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available

We toured Galloway Senior Living during our search for a Memory Care facility for our loved one. This facility was great! It was a brand new facility and it was beautiful! Unfortunately, they could not...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living

Galloway Senior Living is situated inan idyllic, residential neighborhood inthe village of Wadsworth, nestled inNortheastern Illinois along Lake Michigan.We are bordered by Midlane CountryClub and Encore! Events, allowing ourrobust community to be both secludedand lively. We are also...

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The Wealshire

170 Jamestown Lane, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
1.5
Review Score
27 reviews

My mother has being in the facility for over two years, and we can said enough of the great care she has received from all the staff. We look at many facilities before and they were very impersonal and cold...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Let our 24/7 nursing care put your mind at ease at our Wealshire Plus Assisted Living Campus. Our Sheltered Care license allows us to achieve a true Continuum of Care, providing the extra "plus" care for your loved one you won't find at a standard Assisted Living. At the Wealshire, couples can...

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Ponds of Wealshire Inc

150 Jamestown Ln, Lincolnshire, IL 60069-2119

Provides: Assisted Living

The Wealshire

170 Jamestown Ln, Lincolnshire, IL 60069-2119

1.0
Review Score
2 reviews

My greatest regret about Wellshire is that we didn’t find it sooner. If my mother had been able to start her assisted living years in the arms of Wellshire, I believe that she would still be the bright...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes

Just a short ride north of Chicago, on 20 beautifully manicured acres in suburban Lincolnshire, is a one-of-a-kind skilled nursing residence renowned the world over. Owned and operated by a single family with over 80 years devoted to skilled nursing, The Wealshire is built and staffed from the...

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Cost of memory care in Lake County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lake County is 6,773 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Zurich, IL with an average of 4,838 per month.

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 Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:

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  • 24-hour care and supervision
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There are 25 memory care facilities near Lake County, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Lake County, Illinois are StoryPoint Libertyville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 25 memory care facilities near you in Lake County, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lake County, Illinois, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Lake County, Illinois, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Lake County, Illinois ranges from $4,365 to $7,226. The average Memory Care cost in Lake County, Illinois is $6,773. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lake County, Illinois typically starts at $4,365. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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