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Memory care in Chicago, IL

1 memory care community with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care community
1
in Chicago
Licensed capacity
124
across all 1
Memory care beds
20
in 1 community
Adults 65+
374,665
Census estimate for Chicago
Memory care beds per 1,000 adults 65+
0.1
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Memory CareAssisted Living 19Independent Living 6Home Care 221Nursing Homes 77Senior Apartments 212
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Source: Illinois HFS, Supportive Living Program - Operational Sites (October 6, 2026), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Chicago (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Chicago

Counting neighboring towns, there are 7 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Chicago, 6 more than in Chicago itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Chicago

See all 7 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Chicago at a glance

Chicago has one memory care community in our directory, drawn from Illinois HFS records.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Illinois

In Illinois, the Illinois Department of Public Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.2 Of the 1 memory care community listed in Chicago, 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.2

Report a problem
Contact the Illinois Department of Public Health about a licensed community, or the Illinois long-term care ombudsman at 312-814-12033.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Illinois

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Illinois Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.4 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.5 Illinois Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.6
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.7 The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (800-437-9824).8
Medicare counseling
Illinois’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-252-8966.9

Local resources

Local help for families in Chicago

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Cook County10

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Cook County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program3

    312-814-1203

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Illinois Adult Protective Services

    866-800-1409

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)9

    1-800-252-8966

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs8

    800-437-9824

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Illinois Medicaid agency4

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline11

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Illinois.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Chicago

How many memory care communities are in Chicago, IL?

WeFoundCare lists 1 memory care community in Chicago, IL, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Chicago there are 7.

How many residents can memory care communities in Chicago serve?

1 of the 1 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 124 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 374,665 adults age 65 and older live in Chicago.

Do memory care communities in Chicago have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Who licenses memory care in Illinois?

The Illinois Department of Public Health licenses memory care in Illinois. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Chicago?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Cook County, call 312-814-1203. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Illinois Adult Protective Services at 866-800-1409.

Are there memory care communities near Chicago?

Nearby cities with listings include Crestwood (1, 13.5 mi), Bensenville (1, 15.7 mi), Des Plaines (1, 17.6 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Chicago

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Illinois HFS (Supportive Living Program - Operational Sites (October 6, 2026)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Chicago (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.12
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Chicago (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services: Supportive Living Program - Operational Sites (October 6, 2026). hfs.illinois.gov/medicalprograms/slf/operationalsites.html Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. Illinois Department of Public Health. data.illinois.gov/d/9miz-pbzm Accessed .
  3. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.