Gurnee Place Memory Care Community

Gurnee Place Memory Care Community sits at 505 N. Hunt Club Road in Gurnee, Illinois and helps people who need memory care, assisted living, independent living, and nursing care, focusing on those with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, providing a safe space with programs and staff who know memory challenges well, so folks don't feel lost or left out. The place has private and companion suites, all with kitchen appliances, emergency call systems, and safety features like a sprinkler system and handicap access, with staff around all day and night, including licensed nurses who understand dementia and memory issues. Residents can join all kinds of daily activities like arts and crafts, fitness, gardening, music, cooking classes, and sometimes outings in the community, and there are social events meant to boost mood and keep folks active in mind and body, with the Inspired Connections® program really focused on keeping people engaged in ways that matter to them. Meals happen in the dining room with chef-prepared dishes, and folks can get guest meals, room service, and dietary choices like diabetic, vegetarian, or gluten-free meals, which even won the Best Meals and Dining award recently. The building is secure, with a gated entrance and safe outdoor areas, helping prevent wandering and confusion, and the layout tries to make moving around simple, with clear spaces so things don't get too overwhelming. There's a game room, fitness center, Wi-Fi, cable TV, salon/barber shop, swimming pool, hot tub, garden, washer and dryer spots, and pets can come too, so there's usually something happening and people to meet, making the place feel like a friendly gathering most days. There's also staff who help with everything from dressing, bathing, eating, and taking medicine, to getting around with a wheelchair or finding the right activity, and they handle laundry, housekeeping, maintenance, and even help with transportation for folks who want to go out. Residents get care plans made just for their needs, since everyone's on their own journey, with lots of support from staff who focus on kindness and understanding, and families say the place is clean and people are helpful and good to be around. The entry fee is $1500, with different pricing for the various levels of care, and folks can expect high-speed Wi-Fi, personal kitchens or kitchenettes depending on their room, housekeeping, guest parking, and private spaces when it's wanted. Gurnee Place keeps an eye on happiness, health, and safety, offering ways for residents to keep growing, build new friendships, and find moments of joy with activities and support, while helping families handle hard times with memory loss. The place has a review score of 8.5, and the state confirms it's licensed right now. Nearby are places like Six Flags Great America and Gurnee's shops, so families can visit and spend time together easily, and with staff always aiming to help, most say it feels like a welcoming, joyful home where people are cared for with dignity and respect.