Gurnee Place Memory Care, located in Gurnee, Illinois, is a specialized senior living community dedicated to serving individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The primary focus of the community is memory care, though assisted living services are also available. The facility is structured as a secure, memory-care-only community, featuring a secured environment and design elements specifically meant to accommodate residents with memory loss. Individualized care plans are developed for each resident to address their unique needs and support cognitive engagement.

The care team at Gurnee Place Memory Care provides a range of medical and personal support services. Available care includes comprehensive memory care, incontinence care, ambulatory care, and assistance with diabetes management. The facility offers medication management, ensuring prescriptions are dispensed and monitored according to individual care plans. Residents have access to on-site medical professionals, including optometrists and podiatrists. The community is able to accept residents with psychiatric issues and provides a secured setting for those who require a safe living environment. Daily living support extends to full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting as needed. The facility is designed to foster engagement through clubs and communities, as well as daily activities that promote socialization and cognitive stimulation. Amenities include both indoor and outdoor walking paths, allowing for secure and accessible mobility, as well as a barber/beauty salon. Yoga and chair yoga sessions are also offered to support physical wellness.

Transportation services at Gurnee Place Memory Care are provided on a complimentary basis. Transportation is available for both medical appointments and non-medical outings, supporting residents’ needs to attend healthcare visits or community activities outside the facility.

Review summaries of Gurnee Place Memory Care reflect a range of experiences. Many families appreciate the community’s clean and well-organized environment, engaging activity programming, and the facility’s garden spaces and meal presentation. Staff are often noted for their friendliness and support, especially during initial transitions into the community, and some families express gratitude for the personal attention given by administrators and nurses. However, concerns have been raised regarding understaffing, high turnover rates among caregivers, and varying levels of staff training, with potential lapses in care such as medication errors or infrequent welfare checks. Some families have supplemented care by hiring private aides to address perceived gaps. Communication is generally viewed as informative and compassionate, though some families report concerns about staff knowledge or responsiveness. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to closely assess staffing practices and clinical oversight, particularly for those with complex medical needs, and to remain actively involved in evaluating the appropriateness of care.

Costs at this community start at $5,000 and range up to $7,700. The average price in the community is $6,350, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,498. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.