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Memory care in Marengo offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Marengo is about $5,533 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 14 communities, read 296 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The facility is beautiful and clean. Very up to date and modern. Every inch has been recently renovated and looks like a copy try club. The staff is super friendly and helpful. My mom feels known and taken...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Clarendale of Algonquin, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Indoor and Outdoor parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized...
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9.9
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Staff is kind, knowledgeable, and detail oriented. An excellent choice for senior living. In the short time my mother is thriving mentally and physically. Staff encourages her to participate in activities ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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I'd say, we thought it was a good place physically, room sizes, dining area, etc. but more importantly, we liked the staff (director and marketing manager who are no longer there). It felt like the right...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
OPENING IN SPRING 2020!We’d love to show you what a Life in Harmony is like at Melody Living’s Lake in the Hills community by inviting you to schedule a private tour of our assisted living and memory support neighborhoods! Discover our commitment to care, warm and welcoming hospitality, explore...
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9.6
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We had a truly wonderful experience with Heritage Woods of Huntley. From the moment we first toured the facility, it was clear that this community is built around kindness, respect, and genuine care for its...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Heritage Woods of Huntley provides you with the opportunity to enjoy apartment home living in a residential community while obtaining the personal services you may need to continue a life of purpose and individuality. Imagine a life without household chores, yard work or home maintenance. Invite...
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9.4
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I didn't look at any others. I was satisfied with what I saw at Encore, and the location was the closest to me than others I was considering to visit. I'm very confident that my brother is getting the best...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Building on a tradition of excellence, Encore at Crystal Lake features the highest quality of care, but also an outstanding quality of life.At Encore at Crystal Lake the joy of life is plain to see. For all those in our care, we are dedicated to creating a sensitive, nurturing and comfortable...
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8.6
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Apartments are nice but should have a coat closet. Food portions are very small. My Mom is having a hard time making friends but is trying. She enjoys bingo there. She likes the salon. Would like some more...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Algonquin, Illinois, this senior living community is close enough to the city to indulge in the urban lifestyle while still living in a quiet village. Make a day of it by walking the shoreline of Lake Michigan, or get takeout from your favorite downtown pizza spot. But there’s no need...
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8.5
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The Director is EXCEPTIONAL, a rare gem! This facility is the ONLY place that my mom has been that treats her with TLC and as a VALUED person!
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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We are quite pleased with them so far. The paperwork is fairly intimidating, but their intake manager,[name removed], guided me step by step through it. She was patient and kind and explained every step....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Heritage Woods of Belvidere is the only Assisted Lifestyle Community in Boone County, Illinois. Our emphasis is on maintaining health, wellness, dignity and independence. We encourage our residents to be as independent as possible but provide assistance in areas that are needed. We opened on...
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My mom is living in the Memory Care section. It is very clean and her room is always tidy, clean and laundry done, folded and basket set out again. I have gotten to know her staff and I welcome their calls...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Cedarhurst of Woodstock, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Woodstock, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
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We had a great experience with The Heathers. It's a homelike atmosphere - bright, light, secure. intentionally, they have a smaller number of residents, which is a huge plus.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The staff has been fantastic since my grandmother moved in six months ago. The building is beautiful and well kept. As difficult as this process has been, this part of it has been very pleasant. I'm happy if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Rates vary between $4,500 and $6,000 per month depending on room configuration (Private of Semi-Private) and the resident's individual care needs, which are determined upon initial assessment. This 160 year old, 7,700 square foot Victorian home is one of the oldest buildings in Harvard, and after...
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It was the perfect place for us. We never second guessed our decision to choose the Bickford. It is clean, but I think they made a mistake by going with a lighter carpeting, with so much traffic. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Very happy with this facility. It's next over to their assisted living facility so I am next door to my husband who is there. Their programs are wonderful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Marengo, IL

The average cost of senior living in Marengo is $5,533 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Caledonia, IL with an average of $4,195 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Marengo, IL vs. nearby cities

Marengo, IL
$5,533/mo
$5,759/mo
$6,081/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Marengo, IL vs. the state and national average

Marengo, IL
$5,533/mo
U.S. national average
$4,901/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Marengo vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,533/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Marengo, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,539/mo
Studio
$6,042/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,469/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,106/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Marengo over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Marengo

Recent reviews for memory care in Marengo

Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Shepherd of Harvard

5.0
Great facility! Cozy and clean. Nurses keep family up date

Heritage Woods of McHenry

4.5
The community is neat and clean and the staff is very helpful and friendly. I would like to see an improvement with the food, it is the only thing my loved one does not like. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Marengo review score based on 79 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 79 reviews of 13 Marengo memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Marengo review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Marengo review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Marengo, IL13 facilities
7.1
Union, IL7 facilities
7.4
Hampshire, IL8 facilities

Review subcategories for Marengo memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 79 reviews of 13 Marengo memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Marengo resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Marengo, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Marengo memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marengo memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marengo, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Marengo memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Marengo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Marengo, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
65.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.8%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.6%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
28.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
61.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Marengo memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Marengo Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marengo, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
84.6%
74.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
69.2%
46.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.2%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
26.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marengo memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Marengo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marengo, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.8%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
45%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.5%
50.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
46.2%
19.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Marengo memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Marengo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marengo, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marengo memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Marengo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marengo, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
33.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
54.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
52%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.6%
61.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
40%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
47.8%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
48%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Clarendale of Algonquin, Encore at South Barrington and Sunrise of Crystal Lake are the top-rated memory care facilities near Marengo, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 14 memory care facilities near Marengo, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Marengo, Illinois is Clarendale of Algonquin. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 14 memory care facilities near you in Marengo, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Marengo, 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 Marengo, 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 Marengo, Illinois ranges from $670 to $28400. The average Memory Care cost in Marengo, Illinois is $5,533. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Marengo, Illinois typically starts at $670. 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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