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If your loved one needs memory care in Carpentersville, A Place for Mom can help. With 36 memory care facilities in Carpentersville, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ohare, South Addison and Woodland Hills.
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Photo of Bickford of Crystal Lake
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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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Photo of The Fountains of Crystal Lake
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96 reviews
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During our initial visit & subsequent visits since, I consistently see residents greeting the staff in a warm & friendly manner, and using their names. That meant a lot to me. We signed my mom up for an...
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.
The Fountains at Crystal Lake Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why at Fountains a Crystal Lake we created an Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care...
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Photo of Deer Path of Huntley (For Ages 22-64)
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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.
Photo of White Oaks at Heritage Woods of South Elgin
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My Mothers been there just about 10 Months now, and the facility is wonderful I come in to visit 3 times a week and my mother is always doing something, the activities that are arranged are always going...
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.
White Oaks at Heritage Woods of South Elgin is a memory care community in the greater Chicago area serving seniors with dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Our services are designed to meet the needs of people living with all stages of dementia so we can provide each one the personalized care they...
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Victory Centre of Bartlett has been amazing. The care that our mother is receiving is more than we could ask for. Everyone that we've worked with has been very kind and compassionate. They really made this...
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 Bartlett 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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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.
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My mother had Alzheimer's. She stayed at The Vines. First I should say that the owners are personal friends of mine for over 40 years. But don't write off my review. The owners are not some big...
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.
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 Shepherd of Crystal Lake
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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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Cost of memory care in Carpentersville, IL

The average cost of senior living in Carpentersville is $6,017 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pingree Grove, IL with an average of $5,904 per month.

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

Carpentersville, IL
$6,017/mo

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

Carpentersville, IL
$6,017/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,017/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,339/mo
Studio
$5,421/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,571/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,108/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,384/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Carpentersville over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Carpentersville

Recent reviews for memory care in Carpentersville

Emerald Place in Glenview, IL

5.0
Their activities director [name removed] was outstanding, as well as their custodial and support staff team. Truly, but the cost at the time seemed high

Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Waverly Inn Memory Care and Cottages in Arlington Heights, IL

4.6
We chose Waverly Inn because the quality of the services offered and the location is close to me as well. It is a smaller facility with only about 60 residents. The building is built in a circle so that residents who wander cannot get lost. The room sizes are decent, she has got a Jack and Jill ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Delicious and varied meals. Residents and families consistently praise the quality and presentation of meals at various communities, such as Westbrook Senior Living and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove, where the chef goes above and beyond to accommodate dietary restrictions and individual pr ...
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Compassionate and supportive staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of caregivers, with communities like Encore at South Barrington and The Sheridan at Tyler Creek having staff who form genuine connections with residents and their families.
Thoughtfully designed activities. Communities like Westbrook Senior Living and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove offer a variety of activities tailored to residents' interests, from social events and gardening to arts and crafts, helping keep them engaged and active.
Secure and safe environment. Several reviews mention the peace of mind that comes with the secure and thoughtfully designed spaces in communities, allowing residents to socialize and wander safely, such as Westbrook Senior Living and White Oaks at Heritage Woods of Huntley.
Welcoming and homelike atmosphere. Many communities, including Encore at South Barrington and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove, are praised for their warm and inviting environment, with residents and families alike feeling at home.
Frequent communication between staff and families. Reviews frequently mention the open and transparent communication between staff and families, with communities like Encore at South Barrington and Westbrook Senior Living prioritizing clear and consistent updates on residents' care and well-being.
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Carpentersville review score based on 312 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 312 reviews of 31 Carpentersville memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carpentersville 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

Carpentersville review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Carpentersville 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 312 reviews of 31 Carpentersville memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Carpentersville 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.
Carpentersville, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Carpentersville memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carpentersville memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carpentersville, 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 Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville 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
71%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.2%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.1%
62.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carpentersville, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.1%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carpentersville, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
51.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carpentersville, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
67.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
54.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carpentersville, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
77.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
64.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
90.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
77.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
58.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 36 memory care facilities near Carpentersville, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Carpentersville, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Clarendale of Algonquin. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 36 memory care facilities near you in Carpentersville, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Carpentersville, 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 Carpentersville, 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 Carpentersville, Illinois ranges from $1130 to $28400. The average Memory Care cost in Carpentersville, Illinois is $6,017. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Carpentersville, Illinois typically starts at $1130. 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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