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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Harvard, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Harvard, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Harvard, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Park, North Park and McHenry Shores.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Woodstock, Algonquin and Cary.

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The staff has been fantastic since my grandmother moved in six months ago. The building is beautiful and well kept. As difficult as this process has been, this part of it has been very pleasant. I'm happy if...
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.
Rates vary between $4,500 and $6,000 per month depending on room configuration (Private of Semi-Private) and the resident's individual care needs, which are determined upon initial assessment. This 160 year old, 7,700 square foot Victorian home is one of the oldest buildings in Harvard, and after...
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Very clean and helpful and friendly people work there prices are are good you can come and visit at any time we think that good all the people there have dementia and they are very good with them that all
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.
Transforming the Culture of Memory CareProviding compassionate care begins with a secure, warm setting. When people with memory loss feel at home, they respond more positively and interact more with others.Our relationship-based care philosophy called MOSAIC recognizes each person is an...
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We are quite pleased with them so far. The paperwork is fairly intimidating, but their intake manager,[name removed], guided me step by step through it. She was patient and kind and explained every step....
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.
Heritage Woods of Belvidere is the only Assisted Lifestyle Community in Boone County, Illinois. Our emphasis is on maintaining health, wellness, dignity and independence. We encourage our residents to be as independent as possible but provide assistance in areas that are needed. We opened on...
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I would say, it's the best place to put a love one in bar none. It really is like a home instead of an institution. The staff really care about the residences. It is secure. They are well taken care of.
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.
WELCOME TO THE HEATHERS SENIOR HOMES IN RINGWOOD, ILLINOISThe Personalized and Personal Care we provide in the beautiful 7 bedroom ranch home is the new Assisted Living and Memory Care of serving the residents with dedication and love. Your can choose Private or Shared setting at affordable...
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Clean, beautiful place. Awesome activity director, [name removed], and the rest of staff is friendly and responsive. [name removed] did a nice job working with us at the beginning and is still helpful and...
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.
Cedarhurst of Woodstock is a top-tier assisted senior living community located in Woodstock, Illinois. Our community offers a wide range of amenities and services, and compassionate staff provide individualized care plans to meet each resident's unique needs, including medication management and...
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We picked this community because, it's close to home and they could have their own apartment and still receive care. They keep me well informed,contact doctors for you, and they have transportaion to...
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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We have been very happy at Hearthstone so far. I would recommend Hearthstone. They have a variety of room sizes. The staff is there to help and support my dad. My dad likes the food. They are now with 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.
More than sixty years ago, Orson Welles saw the historic Village Square, walked the cobblestone streets and fell in love with the city of Woodstock. Right in the heart of Woodstock is Hearthstone Village, a retirement community located on a scenic, 17-acre campus. Hearthstone Village understands...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
Inspiration Ministries is an assisted living community for people with disability. Located in Walworth, WI, the village of Walworth is in Walworth County and home to about 2,800 people. Walworth is a small town that's on Lake Geneva with 40-acres of beautiful trails and paths. Residents can go...
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Rosewood Manor is a smaller community and it is a wonderful place. My mom has been doing great since her move to the community.The staff have been very friendly and caring to mom. They have done a great job...
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.
Rosewood Manor in Delavan, WI is a State licensed 8bed Assisted Living Home with a very comfortable environment. Our unique license and VA Certification encompasses care for independent individuals as well as those requiring total care at an affordable cost. We provide escorted transportation to...
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I have no complaints about how things are going for my loved one since he had made the move into this community. The staff where all very friendly and have welcomed him with open arms. I am comfortable with...
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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 Commitment to you at RidgeStone is to maintain a warm and homelike atmosphere. We treat all our live-in guests with love, courtesy and respect of privacy. Your needs and comfort always come first. RidgeStone Village offers a continuum of care for seniors. We offer two levels of assisted...
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Words are powerless to express my feelings about Arbor Village of Geneva Crossing. The facility is beautiful inside and out with a court yard, beautiful dining room, party room and much more. There are many...
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.
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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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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Harvard, IL

The average cost of senior living in Harvard is $4,834 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Beloit, IL with an average of $3,917 per month.

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

Harvard, IL
$4,834/mo
$4,631/mo
$5,144/mo

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

Harvard, IL
$4,834/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,834/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,309/mo
Studio
$5,492/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,340/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,900/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Harvard

Recent reviews for memory care in Harvard

Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Anam Care of Rockford

5.0
The community is small, well staffed. They really understand of the needs of residents with memory issues. When I visit my loved one it is just like coming to nice homey living room.

Frontida of Elkhorn

4.9
My loved one was a resident at Frontida of Elkhorn. Everything was great for my loved one at this facility. The friendliness and cleanliness were great. The staff and quality of care was great also. I would recommend this facility to others.

Harvard memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harvard memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harvard, 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 Harvard 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 Harvard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Harvard, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.6%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Harvard 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 Harvard Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Harvard, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Harvard 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 Harvard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harvard, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
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Availability of select dining options in Harvard 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 Harvard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harvard, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harvard 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 Harvard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harvard, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.6%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Azura Memory Care of Clinton, Clarendale of Algonquin and Sunrise of Crystal Lake are the top-rated memory care facilities near Harvard, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 14 memory care facilities near Harvard, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Harvard, Illinois are Clarendale of Algonquin, Sunrise of Crystal Lake and TLC Living Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 14 memory care facilities near you in Harvard, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Harvard, 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 Harvard, 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 Harvard, Illinois ranges from $440 to $28400. The average Memory Care cost in Harvard, Illinois is $4,834. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Harvard, Illinois typically starts at $440. 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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