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Arlington Heights Memory Care at a Glance
Arlington Heights Memory Care Communities We Work With
Each of these Arlington Heights communities offer a secure memory care setting and work with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Arlington Heights
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Arlington Heights.
Arlington Heights Memory Care Costs and VA Benefits
Memory care in Illinois costs about $7,495 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Arlington Heights-only figure is published. In Arlington Heights, ask whether the memory care rate is all-inclusive or tiered by care needs. VA also checks income and assets; our guide to Aid & Attendance income and net worth limits shows how memory care costs lower countable income.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois memory care | $7,495 | $3,650 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| Illinois assisted living | $6,219 | $2,374 |
Check Memory Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Arlington Heights
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. An Arlington Heights veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in Arlington Heights and the Need for Memory Care
Arlington Heights is home to about 2,385 veterans, 1,633 of them 65 or older. Across Cook County the count is 132,321, with 70,886 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Choosing Memory Care in Arlington Heights
Assisted living on the same campus
1 of the 2 Arlington Heights partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Staff training
Ask Arlington Heights communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Arlington Heights staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
An Arlington Heights community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Arlington Heights
Other Illinois memory care pages within driving distance of Arlington Heights.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Arlington Heights Memory Care Questions
Can an Arlington Heights veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Arlington Heights who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Arlington Heights?
About $7,495 a month is typical across Illinois. Ask each Arlington Heights community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Arlington Heights?
2 in Arlington Heights, plus 68 across Illinois.
Can we apply after a move to memory care in Arlington Heights?
Yes. Many Arlington Heights families file after move-in, and the monthly cost can help show financial need.
Other Care Options in Arlington Heights Besides Memory Care
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Arlington Heights? See Memory Care in Illinois or the national guide.
