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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Solon Mills, IL

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

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Photo of Sunrise of Crystal Lake
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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Sometimes, finding the right person to talk to is a bit difficult. So far, our family member appears to be comfortable there and is attended to well.
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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9.8
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69 reviews
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My mother helped choose The Cottages. She liked it because it felt like a little community rather than other facilities that were tall impersonal buildings. We were mostly happy with her care the short time...
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.
The Cottages of Fox Lake - A Charter Senior Living Community - is a unique, retirement lifestyle which opened in 2005. Located on a beautiful campus, each of the four assisted living homes caters to only 16 residents. Our residents can feel the warmth of home and experience individualized...
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Photo of White Oaks Memory Care of McHenry
2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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28 reviews
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5 for everything. My husband was very happy there when he was there for 2 weeks for Respite. [name removed] was wonderful husband there. She answered all my concerns, reassured me, and gave me lots of...
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 McHenry opened in 2017 and is a Memory Care Community for the Older Adult. Our community program embraces experiences that offer a sense of purpose, love, and belonging throughout the different seasons of dementia. Through our person-centered planning, we focus on abilities rather...
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8.7
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8.7
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They did a good job with my husband. I'd select them again. Nice staff. Small so more care. Needed something close by. Caretakers were nice
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.
Burr Oak Manor in Genoa City, WI is a 33 bed State Licensed Assisted Living Home with a very comfortable environment. We have a unique license to care for independent individuals as well as those requiring total care at an affordable cost. We provide escorted transportation to and from physician...
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13 reviews
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I really like the people. They are all very kind and the nurses are super and hard working. It's just I feel that family takes better care of them. No facility can match home care with the ratios they have....
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 McHenry offers assisted living and memory care services, programs and amenities which allow residents to live the life they want to live.With spacious apartments, cozy community lounges, and areas designated for a variety of activities, Cedarhurst of McHenry offers each resident the...
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8.5
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Excellent care of loved ones. Experienced, respectful, competent staff. Patient, understanding, and kind towards patients and families. If I could give them 10 I would.
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.
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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22 Floor plans available
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We are happy that our in-laws are happy at Heritage Woods because that was a big concern for us. The are starting to make friends and join in all the activities which helps get them out of their room. They...
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.
Heritage Woods of McHenry opened July 2008 in McHenry — the Heart of the Fox River. Our 100 apartment certified IL Supportive Living Community is managed by BMA Management, Ltd. The emphasis is on operating communities for those over 65 years of age that are warm and welcoming as well as...
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6.9
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We feel the facility & staff are the best we've experienced. This is a lively, happy place & everyone has been so nice to us & especially my mother in law. The Doctor has been wonderful- he actually calls us...
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 Courtyard at McHenry is an Independent, Assisted Living Campus with Memory Care located on 13 acres of gorgeous wooded property in the Heart of the Fox River Valley in McHenry, IL. With a quaint downtown district that offers historic buildings and specialty shopping, along with a variety of...
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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 Solon Mills, IL

The average cost of senior living in Solon Mills is $5,299 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hebron, IL with an average of $5,144 per month.

Memory care costs in Solon Mills, IL, vs. nearby cities

Solon Mills, IL
$5,299/mo
$5,243/mo

Memory care costs in Solon Mills, IL, vs. state and national averages

Solon Mills, IL
$5,299/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Memory care costs in Solon Mills, IL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,299/mo

Memory care costs in Solon Mills, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,270/mo
Studio
$5,573/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,550/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,759/mo

Senior living costs in Solon Mills vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Solon Mills, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSolon Mills, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,299/mo$5,098/mo$4,761/mo
Assisted Living$5,251/mo$5,079/mo$4,515/mo
Independent Living$4,127/mo$4,489/mo$3,951/mo
Memory Care
Solon Mills, IL:$5,299/mo
Illinois:$5,098/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Assisted Living
Solon Mills, IL:$5,251/mo
Illinois:$5,079/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Independent Living
Solon Mills, IL:$4,127/mo
Illinois:$4,489/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Solon Mills

Recent reviews for memory care in Solon Mills

Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

Woodlands at Canterfield in West Dundee, IL

4.3
Quality of care - the doctor that was chosen is a bit lax & not as organized as we would like. [name removed] has been helpful with dealing with the dr & keeping on top of meds & changes. We understand its a new facility & everyone needs to get their rhythm. The menu has been the same for ...
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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.

Solon Mills review score based on 68 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 68 reviews of 8 Solon Mills memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Solon Mills 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

Solon Mills review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Solon Mills, IL8 facilities
8.5
Spring Grove, IL12 facilities
9.0
Richmond, IL8 facilities

Review subcategories for Solon Mills 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 68 reviews of 8 Solon Mills memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Solon Mills 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.
Solon Mills, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Solon Mills memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Solon Mills memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Solon Mills, 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 Solon Mills 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 Solon Mills that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Solon Mills, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
87.5%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
62.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Solon Mills 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 Solon Mills Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Solon Mills, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Solon Mills 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 Solon Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Solon Mills, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Solon Mills 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 Solon Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Solon Mills, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
20%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Solon Mills 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 Solon Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Solon Mills, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
87.5%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
75%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
87.5%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
87.5%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
75%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 memory care facilities near Solon Mills, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Solon Mills, Illinois are Clarendale of Algonquin, Sunrise of Crystal Lake and Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assisted Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Solon Mills, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Solon Mills, 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 Solon Mills, 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 Solon Mills, Illinois ranges from $96 to $42521. The average Memory Care cost in Solon Mills, Illinois is $5,299. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Solon Mills, Illinois typically starts at $96. 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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