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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Memory Care in Evanston by the Numbers
Veteran-Approved Memory Care in Evanston
This Evanston community offers a secure memory care setting and works with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Evanston
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Evanston.
Evanston Memory Care Costs and VA Benefits
No separate Evanston 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 Evanston, 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 Evanston Veteran or Surviving Spouse Could Receive
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Evanston 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 Evanston and the Need for Memory Care
The nearest VA medical center is Jesse Brown VA Medical Center - VA Chicago Healthcare System in Chicago, IL, about 11 miles from Evanston (straight-line). Patriot Angels helps Evanston veterans and surviving spouses check Aid & Attendance eligibility and connect with partner communities. A Cook County veterans service officer can help with VA paperwork.
Tips for Comparing Evanston Communities
Assisted living on the same campus
1 of the 1 Evanston partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Secure but not confining
Ask how a Evanston community keeps residents safe without locking them in their rooms, and look for an enclosed garden or walking path.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Evanston staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Memory Care in Cities Near Evanston
Widen the search beyond Evanston with these nearby Illinois cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Evanston and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google. BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Evanston Memory Care Questions
Can a Evanston veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Evanston who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward memory care.
What does memory care cost in Evanston?
No Evanston-only figure is published. The Illinois median is $7,495 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many memory care partners are in Evanston?
1 in Evanston, plus 79 across Illinois.
More Care Options in Evanston
Assisted Living in Evanston
Daily help in a private apartment for Evanston veterans who don’t need a secure setting.
Independent Living in Illinois
Active retirement in Evanston, with care nearby if needs change.
In-Home Care in Illinois
Help at home in Evanston for a veteran who wants to stay put a while longer.
