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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Crete, IL
If your loved one needs memory care in Crete, A Place for Mom can help. With 15 memory care facilities in Crete, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Crete incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Crete memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Crete, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Miller, West Elsdon and Clearing.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Oak Lawn, Orland Park and Lemont.
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9.4
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43 reviews
The relationship my family developed with the staff was very helpful during his time there. I have referred the facility to other families. I do think the food menu could have used some better selections.
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.
Citadel Estates is an Assisted Living Community that caters to those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia's. 100% of the staff are specially trained to care for individuals with Alzheimer's, Dementia and Memory Loss. Other features of Citadel Estates is its home-like atmosphere...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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66 reviews
A lot of the activities they have, our loved one is not able to do because of their vision impairments, but she loves the exercise classes! What we like the most about the community is the friendly 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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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44 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
64 reviews
If you’re looking for the perfect independent living community, look no further! We were lucky to discover this wonderful facility while searching for the right place for our mom. From the very first meeting...
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.
Just 30 minutes south of Chicago, Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields provides a highly personalized approach to care, including independent and assisted living tailored to resident needs and abilities. Here, you have a choice of unique ranch-style townhome villas with two-car garages, front porches,...
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9.1
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120 reviews
My loved ones were only here 3 months, but they really loved it there. They both passed away last year. The staff was great. My mother in law was becoming more social. It made me sad when they were forced...
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 essence of Waterford Estates is best described in three words: understanding, care, and community. Waterford Estates is located near I57 & I80, on 12 beautiful acres with private walking paths, two ponds and scenic views. Our campus offers those age 62+ independence, privacy, security,...
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8.6
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30 reviews
We thought the staff was very helpful and accommodating. The facility was comfortable and secure. We highly recommend the Residences at Deer Creek
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.
Conceived by a group of physicians, Residences at Deer Creek is locally owned and operated offering a unique approach to senior living: the best in traditional care, infused with a culture of independence and choice.We take pride in the fact that our Executive Director, Director of Nursing,...
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8.0
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3 reviews
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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1.0
Review score
12 reviews
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 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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1.0
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7 reviews
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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Prairie Green was an excellent place. We were really happy with it. The staff were very nice to work with, and they were so helpful. None of us (our family or Prairie Green) realized how much care our...
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.
Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing is a top wheelchair accessible assisted living community for seniors in the Chicago area. We offer tastefully decorated studio and one-bedroom apartments with a full range of amenities, including a microwave and refrigerator, as well as services to accommodate each...
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6.1
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16 reviews
Unable to answer the meals and dining service since my mom was on a nectar thick liquid diet due to swallowing difficulties. Small unit with good sight lines to keep an eye on the residents. Dining/activity...
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.
Cedarhurst of Dyer, lead by our Executive Director with over 25 years of experience in Senior Living, truly provides person-centered care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with the needed support that is as unique as they are. Whether in...
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3.0
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15 reviews
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....
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.
Symphony of Dyer is located in Dyer, IN. This licensed assisted living community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Dyer is a part of Lake County, and it is beautiful in setting. Dyer offers the opportunity for residents and guests to spend time outdoors at one of the town’s parks....
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Cost of memory care in Crete, IL
The average cost of senior living in Crete is $4,537 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lynwood, IL with an average of $4,500 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Crete, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Crete, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Crete vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Crete, IL by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Crete
Recent reviews for memory care in Crete
Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN
4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.
Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL
5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.
St James Manor and Villas in Crete, IL
5.0
Things are going great since moving my mother-in-law in to this community. It has taken some time for her to adjust but she is getting there. She is happy there. The staff is wonderful and very caring, they work with the residents very well.
Crete review score based on 92 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 92 reviews of 13 Crete memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Crete 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
Crete review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Crete 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 92 reviews of 13 Crete memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Crete 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.Crete, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Crete memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crete memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crete, 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 Crete 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 Crete that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Crete, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
92.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
92.3%
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
100%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
92.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Crete 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 Crete Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Crete, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.9%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Crete 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 Crete partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Crete, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
61.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Crete 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 Crete communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Crete, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
76.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Crete 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 Crete offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
76.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
92.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.9%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
92.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.2%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
76.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.9%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mercy Circle Senior Living, Palos Heights Senior Living and Rittenhouse Village At Portage are the top-rated memory care facilities near Crete, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 15 memory care facilities near Crete, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Crete, Illinois are Mercy Circle Senior Living, Palos Heights Senior Living and Porter Place Memory Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 15 memory care facilities near you in Crete, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Crete, 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 Crete, 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 Crete, Illinois ranges from $600 to $9915. The average Memory Care cost in Crete, Illinois is $4,537. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Crete, 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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