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Memory care in River Forest 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 River Forest is about $5,921 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 65 communities, read 2265 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of High Point Residence Chicago Northwest
11 Video available
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8.9
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47 reviews
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The nursing director is super responsible and responsive, which is a great comfort. When I call to speak with my brother's nurses, they're often making their rounds but get back to me very quickly. The...
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.
Autumn Green at Wright Campus is a senior living community located in the vibrant metropolis of Chicago, Illinois. This iconic city offers some of the best amenities in the country. Glass towers, luxury boutiques and fine dining can be found amongst the busy downtown core. Visiting family members...
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66 Photos available
8.9
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187 reviews
8.9
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Overall, I'm glad that my mom is there. But I have been disappointed in the activities director. They haven't made much effort to reach out to my mom. So she's pretty bored.
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.
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE AT CONCORD PLACE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY We are so much more than a senior community. Concord Place Retirement Community is home. For over 25 years we have prided ourselves in creating a culture and atmosphere of comfort and love. To that end, we have focused our efforts...
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8.9
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77 reviews
8.9
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77 reviews
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The facility is totally memory care. Her day is filled with things to do. She does not sit in her room all day. There is also a garden area to go out & work in. Hair cuts and nail maintenance is available....
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.
Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace is changing the view on Alzheimer's care. We have recognized that a diagnosis of dementia for a loved one is a diagnosis for the whole family. We believe that keeping a family connected is imperative to not only providing the best possible, personalized care to the...
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Photo of The Carrington at Lincolnwood
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8.8
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75 reviews
8.8
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The Carrington is lovely but could be far better. It needs overall updating. We thought it was a new building built in 2018 and it is not. It is showing wear and tear. Furniture needs painting, machines...
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.
Creating a multi-acre senior living community in the very heart of a highly desirable area like Lincolnwood is a rare opportunity. While only minutes from businesses and shopping, cultural opportunities, houses of worship and medical and professional offices, the landscaped 13-acre,...
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99 Photos available
8.8
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91 reviews
8.8
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They are all 5. The process of moving a parent anywhere is very challenging. This location was great for our family and they have a church.
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.
Celebrate Senior Living of Niles is a close-knit continuing care senior retirement community with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing rehabilitation care. It is located in the Village of Niles, Cook County, Illinois, a peaceful suburb ten minutes from Chicago.As...
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8.7
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43 reviews
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Artis has been great! The only shortcoming is the lack of outdoor walking space and walking opportunities in general. We would very much so recommend the community to other families based on the experience...
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 Artis, we help people living with the challenges of aging and dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life. By “Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today,” we create safer, more connected, more...
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I rate all categories a 5!!! Staff: kind, caring, helpful and always on time-on giving meds. This is a wonderful place to live.
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.
Cordia Senior Residence is taking senior living to a new level and it all begins with the fresh and innovative approach that we take towards it. Through our staff and a variety of unique and engaging programs, we inspire our residents to lead lives on the own terms. At Cordia Senior Residence, we...
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77 Floor plans available
8.6
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5 for all....im very happy with quality of care. Open sunny areas...rooms. Residents are looked after. Activities and movies daily. Bright atmosphere
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.
Belmont Village of Oak Park is located in the heart of historic Oak Park, a western suburb of Chicago. Our senior living residents don't have to go far to enjoy all the 'Windy City' has to offer. Close to the facility are shops, galleries, places of worship, and RUSH Oak Park Hospital. And when...
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Photo of Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care
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8.5
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14 reviews
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We chose Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care because of the continued fund care if needed. They offer personalized care for their residents.
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.
Caledonia Senior Living is a small, private home providing both assisted living and 24-hour nursing care in a beautiful, intimate setting. Our home is nestled on five wooded acres, and offers a wide range of services and activities to meet all of your needs. We are a non-profit organization,...
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Photo of Plymouth Place, a CCRC
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8.5
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A large population of independent living households which have provided me with many of my favorite activities and friends including visiting the Chicago symphony orchestra, the Lyric Opera, discussion...
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.
A La Grange Park landmark, Plymouth Place is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that provides independent living, assisted living, memory support and skilled care.Plymouth Place's 20-acre campus offers the beauty of private, tree-lined lanes, plus the convenience of being located...
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Photo of Ravenswood Supportive Living
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8.5
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8.5
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4 reviews
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Went here a few days ago to visit my Great Aunt and the staff was very nice and welcoming. My Aunt is very happy with her living situation that it gives the family a peace of mind knowing she happy an...
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.
"Get to know us before you need us." The Ravenswood Supportive Living program is certified by the Illinois Department of Health & Family Services. This program is designed to promote independence, dignity, respect and well-being for residents in a cost-effective manner. Depending on an...
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Photo of Amazing Grace Senior Living
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8.4
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10 reviews
8.4
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Everyone there was very nice and helpful to my dad. It is a bit expensive, but overall a great place. I have heard that new owners have taken control since my Dad left and quite a few of the staff were...
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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Photo of The Indigo at Elmhurst
11 Video available
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33 Floor plans available
8.2
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37 reviews
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Originally I placed [name removed] at Artis of Elmhurst via a place for mom over 2 years ago, which was taken over several months ago by Chapters, which lasted a few months, which was just taken over by...
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.
At Chapters Living of Elmhurst, we recognize it’s a privilege to serve as a dedicated support system for our residents. With a deep commitment to personalized care, our compassionate teams strive to create tailored experiences for our residents, ensuring their individual needs are met. Through...
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8.2
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They've been a bit slow to fix some issues like internet and a list of other items. All in all, people are decent and Mom is pretty happy there. Just would like faster and better responsiveness on smaller...
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.
Bridgeway of Bensenville features independent living homes and apartments offering a worry-free lifestyle. Additionally, Bridgeway of Bensenville offers various levels of assisted living and memory care to those that require more help with daily activities.Lifestyle Amenities:Choice of large...
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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.
Joseph House Senior Living's mission is to welcome neighbors and friends who desire to live in a culture that promotes meaningful relationships and provides something different from the typical senior living experience. At Joseph House Senior Living you’ll find that, along with the support of...
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Photo of Park Place of Elmhurst
11 Video available
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8.0
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21 reviews
8.0
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21 reviews
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They raised the rent in Jan and it is very expensive! We are pleased with them. The facility has been recently remodeled and is very clean, maintenance service is prompt and overall food is very good, the...
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.
Park Place of Elmhurst is a state of the art Continuing-Care Retirement Community. We are able to provide luxurious housing options for individuals with minimal as well as intensive assistance needs all under one roof. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for people to 'age in place' and find...
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I walked in the Sheridan of Park Ridge and was greeted by a wonderful sales associate and the admin. They explained everything to me and showed me around. The facility is clean (spotless). The staff is...
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.
The Sheridan at Park Ridge is a new assisted living and memory care community for seniors age 55 and over in the Chicago metropolitan area. We specialize in helping seniors live their lives to the fullest, no matter what level of specialized care they need. For our assisted living residents, we...
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Photo of Belmont Village Lincoln Park
11 Video available
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2222 Floor plans available
7.4
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43 reviews
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43 reviews
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I would give Belmont Village LP a rating of 5 ( best) in every category. No place is perfect; but we have been very pleased with the experience we have had the last 2.5 years. Belmont Village is especially...
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 Belmont Village Lincoln Park, you’ll find the perfect blend of comfort, care and active living. The mid-rise building maintains the look and feel of the area with an architectural style very closely replicating the Nellie Black building that previously occupied the site. Nestled in the new...
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Photo of The Wellshire Morton Grove
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7.4
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30 reviews
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My husband and I would definitely rate each category as a 5. We are so pleased with the Wellshire, but most importantly, my mother-in-law LOVES it there. She tells us almost every visit how happy she is...
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.
The Wellshire is designed for seniors that require assistance with the activities of daily living. The campus offers a continuum of care with Bella Terra nursing and rehab center connected to The Wellshire. The Wellshire was built in 2011. We are located in Morton Grove, The Wellshire is...
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The care staff does seem to care. The administrative staff can sometimes be hard to reach. It is a beautiful facility and I think it would be hard to find a perfect facility. I would recommend it.
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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Photo of Aspired Living of La Grange
11 Video available
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55 Floor plans available
7.3
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It a very nice and inviting environment for my mom and also for me when I visit. I feel really good about having my mom there and she really likes it. t's better for people who don't need a ton of extra care...
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.
The Aspired Living family is excited to welcome Aspired Living of La Grange to the rapidly growing family of independent living, assisted living and memory support communities. Joining Aspired Living of Westmont and Aspired Living of Prospect Heights, La Grange’s newest state-of-the-art assisted...
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6.5
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My loved one is currently a resident at Victory Centre of River Woods and overall things have been good for him. I think he's in a good place, not great but good. I do recommend this facility to others.
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Woods 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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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.
Maywood Supportive Living is an affordable, caring, all-inclusive assisted living community. It features the adaptive re-use of the former Baptist Retirement Homes. The Maywood community serves low-income older adults, including those on Medicaid or those who receive monthly Social Security...
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My grandmother is very comfortable in this community. It is very clean i have no complaints about it. My grandmother is known by her name, which is great that she is getting that one on one attention. They...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Galewood 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 and...
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My mother who recently passed away spent about 7 years as a resident of Central Baptist Village. First in the Terrace for those with mid stage Alzheimer’s and then in the Skilled Nursing Pavilion for those...
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.
We invite you to join us at Central Baptist Village, where we are inspired by faith, family, and friendship. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel at home at this community that's been at the heart of Chicago's near north suburbs for more than a century. Here, friends await you, ready to chat...

Cost of memory care in River Forest, IL

The average cost of senior living in River Forest is $5,921 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lyons, IL with an average of $5,835 per month.

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

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

River Forest, IL
$5,921/mo
U.S. national average
$4,915/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,921/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,458/mo
Studio
$6,261/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,235/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,123/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,633/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in River Forest over time

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What families are saying about memory care in River Forest

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Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC in Brookfield, IL

4.8
I recommend Cantata because they have a robust rehab gym staffed with professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, balance, speech/memory therapy. It is located on a quiet tree lined landscaped campus with onsite Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living. The staff ...
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Royal Estates Assistive Living in Dolton, IL

4.9
We were looking for place for our Mother to live near us. After touring a fair amount of facilities in Southern suburbs, we had almost give up. Then my sister and I found Royal Estates. After meeting with the staff there we thought this might be good fit for Mother. We learned that the services ...
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The Sheridan at Oak Brook

5.0
Our Activities Director at the Sheridan of Oak Brook rewards its residents with numerous wonderful activities and events that result in large crowds. One significant activity, a favorite of mine, occurs annually and is identified as “ Show and Tell”. Residents are encouraged to bring to a ...
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Thoughtfully planned events and activities. Residents and families at various communities express appreciation for the engaging events and activities organized by staff. For example, at Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, they hold regular Luau events with live music, hula dancers, and tropical food. At Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Car ...
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Compassionate and professional care. Numerous reviews praise the care provided by staff members at their communities. Families mention the staff's genuine concern for their loved ones, such as at Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove, where they make adjustments to care plans as residents' needs change. The ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Many residents look forward to mealtimes due to the high-quality food served at their communities. At Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove, the dietary director prepares delicious meals daily, with special events featuring exceptional dishes like pulled pork and tropical ...
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Engaging social activities. Studies show that social engagement is important for seniors' well-being. Communities like Artis Senior Living of Lakeview offer a range of social activities, including group classes, outings, and sing-a-longs. These events encourage residents to interact and form new friendships.
Individualized care plans. At The Indigo at Elmhurst, staff members take the time to understand each resident's unique needs and create personalized care plans. Similarly, caregivers at Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove adjust to residents' changing needs, ensuring their loved ones receive th ...
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Warm and welcoming atmosphere. From the moment families step into their communities, they are greeted with a friendly smile and sense of belonging. Receptions at facilities like Clarendale of Addison and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove create a welcoming environment for both residents and their ...
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River Forest review score based on 437 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 437 reviews of 62 River Forest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The River Forest 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

River Forest review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
River Forest, IL62 facilities
8.1
Oak Park, IL65 facilities
8.6
Maywood, IL55 facilities

Review subcategories for River Forest 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 437 reviews of 62 River Forest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare River Forest 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.
River Forest, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

River Forest memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Forest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in River Forest, 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 River Forest 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 River Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
River Forest, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.4%
66.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69.4%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
91.9%
72.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.9%
61.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.4%
72.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in River Forest 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 River Forest Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
River Forest, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.4%
74.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.2%
46.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.1%
70.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.3%
26.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in River Forest 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 River Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
River Forest, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.1%
45.5%
No sugar
No sugar
62.9%
42.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.4%
51.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.9%
20.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in River Forest 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 River Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
River Forest, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
67.7%
32.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.4%
40.8%
Room service
Room service
62.9%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.2%
23.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in River Forest 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 River Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
River Forest, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
83.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.3%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.1%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80.6%
54.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.9%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90.3%
61.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
72.6%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75.8%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
79%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
85.5%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
82.3%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
59.7%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
69.4%
22.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
82.3%
47.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Encore at South Barrington are the top-rated memory care facilities near River Forest, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 65 memory care facilities near River Forest, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in River Forest, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Northbrook. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 65 memory care facilities near you in River Forest, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in River Forest, 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 River Forest, 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 River Forest, Illinois ranges from $600 to $20350. The average Memory Care cost in River Forest, Illinois is $5,921. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in River Forest, Illinois typically starts at $600. 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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