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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Memory Care in Downers Grove by the Numbers
Veteran-Approved Memory Care in Downers Grove
This Downers Grove community offers a secure memory care setting and works with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Downers Grove
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Downers Grove.
Downers Grove Memory Care Costs and VA Benefits
No separate Downers Grove figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Illinois median of $7,495 a month (CareScout 2025), $805 above the U.S. median of $6,690. In Downers Grove, ask whether the memory care rate is all-inclusive or tiered by care needs. Ask each community for its rate sheet in writing; VA asks for that too.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois memory care median | $7,495 | $3,650 |
| U.S. memory care median | $6,690 | $2,845 |
Find Out What a Downers Grove Veteran or Surviving Spouse Could Receive
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Downers Grove veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in Downers Grove and the Need for Memory Care
The nearest VA medical center is Hines VA Medical Center in Hines, IL, about 10 miles from Downers Grove (straight-line). Patriot Angels helps Downers Grove veterans and surviving spouses check Aid & Attendance eligibility and connect with partner communities. A DuPage County veterans service officer can help with VA paperwork.
Tips for Comparing Downers Grove Communities
Assisted living on the same campus
1 of the 1 Downers Grove partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Downers Grove staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Dementia training
Ask what dementia training Downers Grove staff complete and how often it is refreshed.
Memory Care in Cities Near Downers Grove
Widen the search beyond Downers Grove with these nearby Illinois cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Downers Grove and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google. BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Downers Grove Memory Care Questions
Can a Downers Grove veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Downers Grove who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward memory care.
What does memory care cost in Downers Grove?
No Downers Grove-only figure is published. The Illinois median is $7,495 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many memory care partners are in Downers Grove?
1 in Downers Grove, plus 79 across Illinois.
More Care Options in Downers Grove
Assisted Living in Downers Grove
Daily help in a private apartment for Downers Grove veterans who don’t need a secure setting.
Independent Living in Downers Grove
Active retirement in Downers Grove, with care nearby if needs change.
In-Home Care in Illinois
Help at home in Downers Grove for a veteran who wants to stay put a while longer.
