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Illinois State Memory Care Regulations

2 minute readLast updated June 2, 2022
Written by Noah Bandt

Much like assisted living communities, memory care communities in Illinois are regulated according to specific provisions. These provisions regulate what types of communities can provide memory care, what specific training staff and administrators need to receive, and they establish pre-admission criteria. This helps to ensure that a community is providing a certain level of care and is not falsely advertising.

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Memory care regulations in Illinois: What you should know

What agency is in charge of regulating memory care in Illinois?

Where can I research the violations history of a memory care community in Illinois?

  • You can use the Operational Sites page to research which supportive living programs are licensed, and you can use the Assisted Living & Shared Housing Listings to research the license status of assisted living and shared housing establishments.
  • Illinois has limited resources online for researching the violation history of a community. Your local Long-Term Care Ombudsman can help you research the violation history of a community.

Are caregivers at memory care communities in Illinois required to receive dementia-specific training when they are first hired?

  • Yes, caregivers are required to receive dementia-specific training but only for communities that are designated to provide memory care.

Are administrators at memory care communities in Illinois required to receive dementia-specific training when they are first hired?

  • Yes, administrators are required to receive dementia-specific training but only for communities that are designated to provide memory care.

Are Illinois residents required to be screened for cognitive impairments before they are admitted to a memory care community?

  • Yes, residents at certain subtypes of assisted living facilities are required to be screened for cognitive impairments before admission.

Where to find memory care communities in Illinois

Looking for memory care communities in Illinois but not sure which to choose? A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help you find the community that is right for your family’s needs. We only refer families to licensed facilities, and our staff conducts a licensing and violation audit every six months to confirm the license status of each community we partner with.

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The term “assisted living” encompasses a wide range of residential settings that provide care services to seniors, including those with dementia. Each state is in charge of regulating these facilities. While these regulations can vary widely, many states tend to have specific provisions for memory care services that can fall under the umbrella of assisted living.

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Meet the Author
Noah Bandt

Noah Bandt is a former copywriter at A Place for Mom, where he focused on regulatory issues relevant to senior living and writes about emerging trends, including the benefits of voice-activated technology for those with dementia. Noah was the vice president of the Philosophy Club at Seattle University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy.

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