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Memory Care in Gurnee by the Numbers
Veteran-Approved Memory Care in Gurnee
All 2 communities below are a Patriot Angels memory care partner in Gurnee.
Other Options for Veterans Near Gurnee
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Gurnee.
Gurnee Memory Care Costs and VA Benefits
Memory care in Illinois costs about $7,495 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Gurnee-only figure is published. In Gurnee, ask whether the memory care rate is all-inclusive or tiered by care needs. Gurnee families can find the benefit amounts and filing rules in our Aid & Attendance fact sheet.
| 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 Gurnee
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Gurnee 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
Gurnee Veterans Who May Need Memory Care
Gurnee is home to about 1,094 veterans, 450 of them 65 or older. Across Lake County the count is 25,130, with 11,474 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
What Gurnee Families Should Ask
Assisted living on the same campus
1 of the 2 Gurnee partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Secure but not confining
Ask how a Gurnee community keeps residents safe without locking them in their rooms, and look for an enclosed garden or walking path.
Daily routine
Ask to see a Gurnee community’s activity calendar and watch one activity in person.
Behaviors and move-outs
Ask which behaviors would lead a Gurnee community to ask a resident to leave.
Memory Care in Cities Near Gurnee
Other Illinois memory care pages within driving distance of Gurnee.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Gurnee Memory Care Questions
Can a Gurnee veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Gurnee who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Gurnee?
About $7,495 a month is typical across Illinois. Ask each Gurnee community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Gurnee?
2 in Gurnee, plus 68 across Illinois.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in Gurnee?
No. Gurnee families do not need a specific diagnosis. VA looks at the need for help or supervision, and a doctor’s statement about memory loss supports that.
Other Care Options in Gurnee Besides Memory Care
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Gurnee? See Memory Care in Illinois or the national guide.
