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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kankakee, IL

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If your loved one needs memory care in Kankakee, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Kankakee, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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


You may also consider nearby communities such as Bourbonnais, Bradley or Aroma Park.

Kankakee Memory Care Facilities | 69 Reviews

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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.

Bickford of Bourbonnais
4.6

The facility is very clean and well maintained. The staff and residents are quite friendly. Friends and outside medical personnel I have talked with speak highly of Bickford of Bourbonnais. The apartment size is actually larger than my mom needs. My mom has pretty late-stage dementia and doesn't receive much in terms of memory care. Most of the attention she receives is centered on her comfort and safety.

Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC in Kankakee, IL
5.0

This is an exceptional place for your loved ones. The employees are truly dedicated to their work and are willing to go above and beyond to make a positive difference in the lives of their residents, friends, and families.

Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC

1485 Butterfield Court, Kankakee, IL 60901

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9.0
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15 reviews

Great staff, friendly atmosphere, clean facility and helpful when my mother needs help or has questions. Overall, fantastic environment for my mother.

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Riverside Senior Life is the areas only full continuum of care, with over 20 years of experience enriching lives in the community. From Independent Living to Skilled Nursing, Riverside Senior Life delivers a seamless continuum of care, unrivaled in its one-of-a-kind approach. As part of the...

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Ascension Living Heritage Village

901 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

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8.0
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4 reviews

Overall Ascension Living Heritage Village is a good experience. We love their staff because if they can please my mom, that takes some doing!! We would recommend this community to other families based on the...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Presence Heritage Village enables residents to age in place. Enjoy an active lifestyle without worrying about home maintenance in our independent living apartments. If your health care needs change, assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care and adult day services are all...

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Asbury of Kankakee Supportive Living and Memory Care

1975 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901

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My loved one was welcomed into the community very sweetly. She did not want to be there at all and did not want to move. But they took her by the hand and got her comfortable. And by the next day when I...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Asbury of Kankakee Supportive Living's program is designed to promote independence, dignity, respect and well-being for residents in a cost-effective manner. Depending on an individual’s financial and health status, Medicaid will reimburse Asbury of Kankakee for a qualifying resident’s cost of...

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Bickford of Bourbonnais

100 Jones Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

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20 reviews

I really like the facility, the nurses are just wonderful, the staff ate very good. Y only criticism is the CNAs don't seem to keep any schedule of what to do for the residents...emptying garbage, changing...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...

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Heritage Woods of Manteno

355 Diversatech Drive, Manteno, IL 60950

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10 reviews

Overall our families experience has been great, when we come to visit all of the staff members have been great. The cleanliness of the community is amazing we are very very impressed. As far as we know the...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Heritage Woods of Manteno is located in the village of Manteno, IL, a peaceful area with its own form of simple beauty. This assisted living community is part of a residential area that is developing, and it is a great place for seniors to call home. Those who come to visit the residents of this...

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Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care

85 E. Burns Rd, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8.0
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14 reviews

We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry and...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...

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Presence Heritage Lodge

995 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes

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Cost of memory care in Kankakee, IL

The average cost of senior living in Kankakee is 4,688 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sun River Terrace, IL with an average of 4,524 per month.

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In Kankakee, Illinois, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Financial assistance

In Kankakee, Illinois, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Transportation

Kankakee, Illinois is somewhat car-dependent — seniors can expect to need a car for some errands, while others can be accomplished on foot. Transit options in Kankakee include cab services through Timely Cab, bus service through River Valley Metro Mass Transit District, and train lines through Amtrak. Seniors may receive fare discounts for these services. Kankakee has limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.

Health care

Kankakee offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has two hospitals, Presence St. Mary's Hospital and Riverside Medical Center.

Senior activities

Kankakee, Illinois is known as a lively anchor city on the expansive plains outside of Chicago. Enjoy the vibrant downtown featuring a robust Farmers’ Market, the entertaining Merchant Street MusicFest, and community murals inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Arts-minded seniors can enjoy the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra, the Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery, and Kankakee Valley Theatre Association, while the Kankakee Community Wellness Group provides opportunities to pursue your health goals and find community.

What is memory care?

 Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:

  • Medication management
  • Memory-enhancing activities
  • Help with personal care
  • Mobility assistance
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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Kankakee, Illinois

Memory Care

Memory care services provide assistance to persons who need specialized cognitive support. This community conforms to particular dementia-related health and safety guidelines. Memory care living environments maintain alarm systems to limit roaming ; a standard symptom of the disease. Seniors live in semi-private apartments or single rooms. Organized activities are provided by staff educated explicitly on providing aid for people with memory impairments. The annual median cost for a private room is around $82,125 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $71,175 . Illinois has specific statutes related to this type of community. The The Illinois Department of Public Health licenses this type of community.

Cost of Living

The community where a community is located could have a big influence on the total price. Cost of living is a major factor when deciding which community is best for your loved one’s needs. Monthly, the median rent in Kankakee is about $815 and the median home value for Kankakee is $85,037. The rent burden for Kankakee is about 18.9% of the average monthly income.

Demographics and Values

Out of the total city population, 49.7% are male and 50.3% are female. The median age of Kankakee is 35 years old. Out of the total population of Kankakee, 11.6% do not have health insurance, 32.1% live in poverty, 7.1% are widowed, and 21.2% have some form of disability. In terms of education, 5.0% have a graduate degree, 33.6% have a high-school diploma, and 12.2% have a college degree. Racially, the population of Kankakee is 0.9% Native American, 1.9% mixed race, 53.5% white, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 39.4% black, 3.2% other or not specified, 18.3% Hispanic, and 1.1% Asian. In Kankakee, 8.4% of the citizens are veterans of the United States armed forces. Kankakee has a population density of 674 people per square mile.

State Information

An overview of Illinois

The natural beauty of Illinois is ranked 43rd in the nation. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Illinois citizen is ranked 35th nation-wide. Additionally, Illinois is ranked 22nd by standards of healthcare. There are 199 hospitals and 383 health centers that service a population of 12,696,123. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Sherman Hospital, Sam Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Centralia, and And Midwestern Region Medical Center. The state of Illinois has a cost of living index of 95.7 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. The state has a grocery index rating of 94.2 and a housing index rating of 87.2.

Social demographics of the state

During the latest presidential election, 39% voted for the Republican candidate while 56% voted for the Democratic candidate. In terms of religious values, 34% of Illinois’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 12,453 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-20%, Mainline Protestant-16%, and Historically Black Protestant-7%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Illinois there are 518 masonic lodges. The state of Illinois ranks 10th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. The median age in the state is 38, and 29% of the population is over the age of 55.

State-wide weather information

On average, Illinois has an air quality index rating of around 37.7 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 54.5 AQI. On average, the state receives 3.33 inches of precipitation a month. The most precipitation occurs in May with an average of 6.02 inches of precipitation a month. Illinois experiences an average humidity rating of about 71%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 78% in the month of December. During the summer, the average temperature in Illinois is around 73F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 91F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 53F during the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 28F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 49F during the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 10F during the month of January. While residents of Illinois mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Illinois can include floods, earthquakes (moderate), and and tornadoes.

Wildlife to be found in Illinois

The state of Illinois has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of bloodroot, angelica, bird’s foot violet, and black eyedSusan. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the cougar, the American black bear, the big brown bat, or the eastern red bat. The state animal of Illinois is the white-tailed deer.

Frequently asked questions

Sunrise of Naperville North, Mercy Circle Senior Living and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated memory care facilities near Kankakee, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 7 memory care facilities near Kankakee, Illinois. See the full list.

The 7 memory care facilities near you in Kankakee, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Kankakee, Illinois, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

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The cost of memory care facilities in Kankakee, Illinois ranges from $4,242 to $5,808. The average Memory Care cost in Kankakee, Illinois is 4,688. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Kankakee, Illinois typically starts at $4,242. 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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