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Memory care in Whitaker 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 Whitaker is about $5,324 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 224 communities, read 7307 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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55 Floor plans available
7.3
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The communication leaves something to be desired. Nursing staff communicates well most of the time, but the business side is not good at all. Also, they have lost 3 deliveries. 2 were replaced, while one ...
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.
Count on Crown Point Christian Village to help you live better and age with grace. On our scenic 70-acre campus in Crown Point, Indiana, you’ll find a welcoming, serene and safe Christian community that feels like home. You’ll make new friends and stay close to family. And with all of your needs...
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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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11 Video available
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55 Floor plans available
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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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66 Floor plans available
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We toured this beautiful facility 2-years ago. This was the first place we looked at. I told a friend who's father was in assisted living that I was looking & she had all good things to say about his...
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 Dyer, 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 Dyer, Indiana, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for those...
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I really like the facility, the nurses are just wonderful, the staff ate very good. Y only criticism is the CNAs don't seem to keep any schedule of what to do for the residents...emptying garbage, changing...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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My Mom has lived at Village Woods for a going on 6 years. She loves it there. All the staff is so friendly and nice to her. She has been in Assisted Living for almost 4 years. She loves the activities,...
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.
Village Woods is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted...
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The physical therapy team were so kind and gentle with me. Nursing staff were fast and efficient. They took time to talk to me often about my care and what's happening. I wish they could accept VA benefit.
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.
Have you noticed that something doesn't seem right with mom or dad these days?  It could be subtle or it could be something that's pretty obvious. Regardless, you've turned to the Internet in 2008 for a reason and St. James Manor & Villas can get your loved one the help he or she needs...
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My Loved one resides at Victory Centre of Park Forest. The community is kept clean and organized. The meals that are served are good. My loved one feels that the community is safe. One of the things that 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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Park Forest 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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I have my Mom going to the day care here and have been very pleased with the care and service they’re providing. She seems to be happy and is content with the activities that they provide her. The food 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.
Lowell, IN is a close knit community, complete with an abundance of greenspace and full of friendly neighbors. Cedar Creek Health Campus is much the same, and is proud to offer residents of Lowell and the surrounding community a warm and welcoming place to call home. Residents will find many...
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Photo of Citadel Estates-Hazel Crest
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The staff here is great and they really seem to care about the patients and their families. It is always clean here, and everyone seems to be happy and ready to help. They also take excellent care of the...
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.
Arden Courts of Hazel Crest is a one-level, free-standing memory care community that specifically cares for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in a home-like setting.After five years of research by dementia experts, we have developed our unique and innovative design....
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We chose Sheffield Manor Assisted Living over other places that we looked at because it looked less "medical". What sticks out most here is the people. The community of people are very nice and accepting as...
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.
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Although Wittenberg Village has experienced some recent changes, the community is a perfect fit for my mom and the other residents. The activities keep her busy, and she really enjoys all of the extra...
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.
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My mother was recently @ Aperion Care Demotte for rehab and we were very happy with her care. The facility is clean, the staff were always very helpful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend...
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.
Photo of Celebrate Senior Living of South Holland
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Most places for short-term stay have minimum of days like one month or two weeks. Celebrate allows you to take the number of days you need.
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.
Elevate Senior Living in South Holland is a close-knit retirement community with independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a member of the Elevate Housing Foundation, our philosophy is rooted in effective, resident-centered and life-changing senior living. Being a nonprofit...
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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.
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The staff members there have been great, and our loved one is very happy with the meals. Sometimes it is hard for our loved one to participate in the activities but they have a lot of things to do. The staff...
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.
Be the center of attention at Towne Centre, where weekly socials, exercise programs, clubs and games let residents get the most out of life while experiencing the best in Independent Living and Assisted Living services in Merrillville, Indiana. We also boast Special Care services to promote a...
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II have an update for my review and I am very pleased to say that the executive director took of his personal time to address concerns that we had about our loved one and did not rest until they were all...
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.
At Royal Estates Assistive Living we are dedicated to excellence in Senior Living Care for aged 65 and older. Those that choose our care will be served with dignity, professionalism, respect, and compassion. Choosing to move to assisted living is not always an easy decision. When you visit us...
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Joliet 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,...
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I highly recommend, [name removed], our fitness instructor at Victorian Village. I came here in a wheelchair and now I am mobile to walk the stairs from the first and second floor instead of using 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.
Victorian Village is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living,...
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It is a very comfortable and positive environment. My mom has been very happy there. My mom likes the food. The layout of the community and room sizes are good. My mom has a balcony and that over looks 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.
Peace Village is an Independent and Assisted Living community sitting 22 beautiful acres of land in Palos Park, IL, close to suburbs such as Orland Park, Lemont, Worth, Oak Lawn,Tinley Park and Frankfort. We are a MEMBERSHIP FEE community for Independent Living and month to month rental for...
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Most of the staff are nice and helpful. My dad complained about the food. I agreed with him. I remember when grandma was there and food was better. Overall my dad had good care and communicated well when...
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.
Rock Run Place offers memory care services to seniors in the Will County, Illinois area. Residents enjoy cultural events, natural attractions, shopping and dining options in Joliet, as well as in Chicago, just 45 miles from our residence.We take regular afternoon outings for shopping at Westfield...
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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.
Smith Village Continuing Care Retirement Community - Chicago, IL Smith Village, one of two Smith Senior Living communities, located in Chicago, IL, in the Beverly neighborhood, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that’s backed by the strength and experience of Smith Senior Living.Since...
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The facility is very clean, it is a newer building. Great staff. Everyone is nice and cordial. My only complaint is the Director of Nursing does not respond to emails or requests.
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 Roseland 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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[name removed] and the staff at Wyndmoor go above and beyond for my Mom. So very impressed and touched about the care my Mom is receiving there. So very thankful for them! I can rest easy know she is in good...
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.
The Wyndmoor of Portage is an independent and assisted living community in Portage, Indiana. With the quintessential charm of the Midwest, Portage is a small town just a short drive from Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes. Yet, Portage is also only an hour away from Chicago and all it has to...

Cost of memory care in Whitaker, IL

The average cost of senior living in Whitaker is $5,324 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Steger, IL with an average of $4,798 per month.

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

Whitaker, IL
$5,324/mo
$5,563/mo

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

Whitaker, IL
$5,324/mo
U.S. national average
$4,913/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,324/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,472/mo
Studio
$5,821/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,805/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,574/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,422/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Whitaker over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Whitaker

Recent reviews for memory care in Whitaker

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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Whitaker review score based on 1,575 family reviews

8.3
Review score212 facilities1575 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1575 reviews of 212 Whitaker memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Whitaker 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

Whitaker review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Whitaker, IL212 facilities
8.0
Grant Park, IL10 facilities
8.1
Manteno, IL7 facilities

Review subcategories for Whitaker 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 1,575 reviews of 212 Whitaker memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Whitaker 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Whitaker memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitaker memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitaker, 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 Whitaker 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 Whitaker that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
70.8%
66.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.8%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.9%
72.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.2%
61.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.6%
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 Whitaker 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 Whitaker Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whitaker, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.3%
74.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.9%
46.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.5%
70.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.1%
26.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whitaker 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 Whitaker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitaker, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59%
45.5%
No sugar
No sugar
54.2%
42.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.7%
51.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
20.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Whitaker 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 Whitaker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whitaker, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
32.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.7%
40.8%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.4%
23.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Whitaker 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 Whitaker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whitaker, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
76.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.3%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.8%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.8%
54.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.9%
61.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.2%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.2%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.4%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
75.9%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
54.2%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.6%
22.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75.5%
47.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Circle Senior Living, Brookdale Oak Park and Brookdale Glen Ellyn are the top-rated memory care facilities near Whitaker, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 224 memory care facilities near Whitaker, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Whitaker, Illinois are Mercy Circle Senior Living, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and The Timbers of Shorewood. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 224 memory care facilities near you in Whitaker, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Whitaker, 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 Whitaker, 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 Whitaker, Illinois ranges from $600 to $20350. The average Memory Care cost in Whitaker, Illinois is $5,324. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Whitaker, 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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