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

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Since mom became a resident in [date removed] our overall experience has been a very positive one. Mom will turn [age removed] in June and lived in her house for 70 years. She, time and again tells me, "If I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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After touring several communities, this was the only community we felt love as we walked through the building. The staff are kind, caring and treat the patients as family. Moving my mom into Northbrook Inn...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Northbrook Inn, part of the Koelsch Senior Communities, and family owned since 1958 is located in the village of Northbrook. The single-story memory care community in the Pointe Drive neighborhood is considered by many to be a retiree's dream neighborhood as it is peaceful and quiet, close to...
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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.
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.
Presence Resurrection Retirement Community is primarily independent living with a 36 room assisted living nestled into 16 acres of walking paths and a garden-like setting in the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois. Our property is the perfect place for those looking to have the beauty of nature...
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I am very comfortable with my father staying here. I know that he is kept busy, supervised and cared for. He has made friends and belongs to a new community.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
For over 100 years, Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care has had a presence in the community that has empowered residents to live independent and full lives. As the premier post-acute and long-term care provider in Chicago with a 5 STAR CMS RATING, our mission is to provide a place of comfort and...
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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
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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.
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 parents are living here and I believe my family is very happy so far. I think the staff at the facility is very attentive; they’ve had the nurses coming to the room, and have done a pretty good job with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Norwood Crossing, a not-for-profit community located on the Northwest side of Chicago, has been serving older adults since 1896. Each day, Norwood Crossing holds true to their mission of enhancing the independence and well-being of older adults. Norwood Crossing offers several levels of service...
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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
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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.
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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There has been staff transitions that have made billing/care more difficult to manage recently. I'm hopeful that once settled things will be back to normal. I would like to mention that [name removed] the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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Windsor Park Rehab is the best facility by far, staff is so genuinely caring and their team is always available to speak to family at all times, always keeping you updated on your loved ones. Will highly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
A nationally accredited lifecare retirement community set on an impeccably manicured 60-acre campus, Windsor Park Manor offers the tranquility and charm of a country home. We offer the largest variety of retirement lifestyles and services in Chicago’s western suburbs— a residential style for...
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We Could Not Of Done This Emotional Rollercoaster Of Emotions Without Every Staff Currently And Not Currently. [name removed] You Are A Godsend And Truely Amazing And I Can Honestly Say Your Heart Of Gold...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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 Brant at Oswego is located in Oswego, IL and our community offers the feeling we all desire in a home. It’s welcoming, caring, and beautifully kept all within a luxury setting. Nestled in Kendall County, you’ll find attractions such as Keller’s Farm Stand, Fox Valley Winery, Hudson Crossing...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 Brant at Oswego is located in Oswego, IL and our community offers the feeling we all desire in a home. It’s welcoming, caring, and beautifully kept all within a luxury setting. Nestled in Kendall County, you’ll find attractions such as Keller’s Farm Stand, Fox Valley Winery, Hudson Crossing...
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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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My mother was a resident at Lincolnshire for three months . The facility has a terrific director that is active in all phases of operation. She insures a safe, clean & loving environment for your loved one....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois is a multi-faceted assisted living community with a complete love of sports. Loves Park is a wonderful small town with a family oriented atmosphere. It is a typical suburb but still a very quaint place to settle down...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Tabor Hills and overall her experience at this facility was good. She had a large living area and the cost was less than several other facilities in the area.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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.

Cost of memory care in De Kalb, IL

The average cost of senior living in De Kalb is $5,616 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monroe Center, IL with an average of $4,278 per month.

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

De Kalb, IL
$5,616/mo
$5,654/mo
$5,642/mo

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

De Kalb, IL
$5,616/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,616/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,829/mo
Studio
$5,611/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,804/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,053/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,673/mo

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in De Kalb

Recent reviews for memory care in De Kalb

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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Churchill Place in Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0
Based on our experience I would recommend. So far everything has been very good no problems and everyone has been great and easy to work with.

Silver Glen Senior Living in South Elgin, IL

4.7
I would definitely recommend Silver Glen Senior Living to others. The facility itself is great, the rooms are really nice, and everyone seems so nice and welcoming. Another great thing they have is they work with a company that provides Physical therapy, Speech and OT on the premises.. so ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Many reviews express appreciation for the kind-hearted and attentive nature of the staff in various communities. Families at Aspen Woods of Vernon Hills, Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake, and Anam Care/ Anam Glen share stories of how the staff went above and beyond to make their loved on ...
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Wide range of stimulating activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at senior living communities. For instance, at Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, staff members organize activities like gardening, outings to museums, and regular fitness classes.
Thoughtfully decorated and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of cleanliness and aesthetics in creating a comfortable living environment. At The Laurel at Vernon Hills, residents especially praise the bright and modern design of the memory care unit.
Consistent communication between staff and families. Clear and ongoing communication between staff and families is crucial for ensuring the emotional and physical well-being of residents. Communities like Encore at South Barrington and Aspen Woods of Vernon Hills are commended for their open and transparent approach.
Dietary accommodations and high-quality meals. Meals are an essential aspect of daily life at senior living communities, with many residents expressing satisfaction with the food and dietary accommodations provided. For instance, The Cottages of Fox Lake highlights the customized choices offered to residents and their families.
Secure and engaging memory care units. Memory care units provide a safe and stimulating environment for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory-related conditions. Residents at Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove and The Landings Senior Living appreciate the sense of security and comfort these units off ...
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De Kalb review score based on 2,044 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 2044 reviews of 281 De Kalb memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The De Kalb 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

De Kalb review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
De Kalb, IL281 facilities
8.3
Cortland, IL320 facilities
8.3
Sycamore, IL323 facilities

Review subcategories for De Kalb 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 2,044 reviews of 281 De Kalb memory care communities. This chart helps you compare De Kalb 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.
De Kalb, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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De Kalb memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Kalb memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Kalb, 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 De Kalb 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 De Kalb that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
De Kalb, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.6%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.6%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.6%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.2%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.9%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.5%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.1%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in De Kalb 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 De Kalb Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
De Kalb, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.2%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.4%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in De Kalb 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 De Kalb partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
De Kalb, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.2%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
53.6%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.9%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.2%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in De Kalb 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 De Kalb communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
De Kalb, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.6%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.5%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
48.1%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Kalb 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 De Kalb offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
De Kalb, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.7%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.9%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.9%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.4%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.7%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.5%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.8%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60.8%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
72.4%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
45.7%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71%
41.4%
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Brookdale Northbrook, Azura Memory Care of Clinton and Encore at South Barrington are the top-rated memory care facilities near De Kalb, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 296 memory care facilities near De Kalb, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in De Kalb, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Encore at South Barrington and Sunrise of Naperville North. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 296 memory care facilities near you in De Kalb, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in De Kalb, 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 De Kalb, 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 De Kalb, Illinois ranges from $850 to $42521. The average Memory Care cost in De Kalb, Illinois is $5,616. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in De Kalb, Illinois typically starts at $850. 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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