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Memory Care in Park Ridge, IL

Compassionate, secure memory care for seniors living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Our intimate Evergreen memory care neighborhood is built around safety, calm, and dignity, with meaningful daily engagement and a team whose skill in dementia care is matched only by their warmth.

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What Makes Memory Care at Summit of Uptown Different

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An Intimate, Secure Evergreen Neighborhood

Our Evergreen memory care neighborhood is a dedicated, secure environment designed for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. From the doors to the outdoor space, every detail is designed to create a peaceful, safe, and dignified place to live. 

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Dining with Dignity®

Our award-winning Dining with Dignity® program adapts menus, plate design, and mealtime support to each resident's needs. It addresses the nutrition, texture, and assistance needs common in dementia while preserving independence, so every meal remains a time for pleasure and connection.

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A Team That Truly Knows Each Resident

Every team member who works in our Evergreen neighborhood receives specialized training in dementia care. Our team builds an individual care plan for each resident, uses failure-free activities that build on each resident's abilities, and involves families every step of the way. Medication management and on-site rehabilitation are close at hand, too.

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Discover the inviting spaces and vibrant lifestyle that await you at Summit of Uptown.

The community lounge is a natural spot for residents to unwind, catch up with neighbors, and enjoy the day.
A large table and bright, open layout make this activity space ideal for group programs, games, and community events.
The long-table group space accommodates larger gatherings, shared meals, and community celebrations.
This memory care common lounge offers a soft, supportive space for everyday connection.
The fitness and wellness room at Summit of Uptown offers a bright, well-equipped space for exercise, stretching, and staying active.
This studio bedroom is thoughtfully laid out to maximize space while giving residents a true sense of ownership over their surroundings.
A calm, private sleeping area with room to bring the pieces of home that matter most.
The well-appointed apartment bathroom includes a full tub, sink, and modern fixtures in a bright, accessible layout.

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Memory Care Floor Plans

Our floor plans are designed to offer comfort, privacy, and a sense of familiarity within a secure environment. At Summit of Uptown, our Evergreen apartments are thoughtfully designed for residents living with dementia.

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Studio

Memory Care Studio, 1 Bath, 410 Square Feet
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One Bedroom

Memory Care 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 820 Square Feet
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Shared Two Bedroom

Memory Care 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 820 Square Feet
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Programs and Activities

Memory care at Summit of Uptown is built around meaningful engagement, thoughtful care, and compassionate daily support. Our programs honor each resident as an individual, with activities designed to spark memory, ease anxiety, and bring moments of genuine joy.

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Interactive Engagement Technology

Our Evergreen neighborhood features an award-winning, light-based interactive gaming system that turns everyday spaces into something playful, supporting cognitive engagement and easing restlessness for residents living with dementia.

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Music and Creative Arts

Music and creative arts are among the most powerful tools in memory care, sparking memory, easing anxiety, and bringing moments of genuine joy that families often describe as transformative.

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Purposeful Living

Purpose is a real part of well-being. Failure-free activities build on what each resident can still do, whether that is tending a garden, helping set the table, or sharing a lifelong skill, creating moments of identity, not just activity.

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Wellness and Sensory Comfort

Personalized exercise, time outdoors, calming sensory groups, and aromatherapy support physical well-being and mood in ways residents can genuinely enjoy.

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Walking Alongside Families

Families are partners in care. We share daily life through updates, involve families in care planning, and offer dementia education resources and an immersive empathy-building experience for those who want a deeper understanding of how their loved one experiences the world.

A Day in the Life at Summit of Uptown

Days in our Evergreen neighborhood follow a calm, predictable rhythm that supports safety, comfort, and meaningful engagement. Here is what a typical day looks like for residents in memory care.

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Gentle Wake-Up

The day begins with supportive, unhurried morning routines and breakfast in a calm dining setting.

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Morning Engagement

Mornings bring music, gentle movement, or small-group activities designed around each resident's interests and abilities, sometimes a familiar song, sometimes light-based games that turn a tabletop into something playful.

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Supportive Mealtimes

Lunch is served with the thoughtful adaptations of our Dining with Dignity® program, so every resident can enjoy a dignified, satisfying meal.

Purposeful and Sensory Afternoons

Afternoons might include creative expression, gardening, interactive games, or a calming sensory group that brings comfort and connection.

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Calming Evening Routines

Evenings follow gentle, consistent routines designed to ease agitation and support restful sleep, with familiar, dementia-trained faces close at hand.

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Experience the Best of Park Ridge, IL

Memory care in Park Ridge offers a warm, secure setting. Our intimate Evergreen neighborhood and the friendly, small-town character of Uptown Park Ridge create an environment where residents can feel safe and at ease.

For families traveling from Niles, Skokie, Glenview, River Grove, Norwood Park, or Des Plaines, our Uptown location offers both convenience and genuine peace of mind.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our memory care is set in an intimate, secure Evergreen neighborhood with a team specifically trained in dementia care. Our award-winning Dining with Dignity® program, failure-free engagement, and light-based interactive games designed for people living with dementia help residents feel calm, capable, and connected.

Our Evergreen neighborhood is designed for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, generally in the middle to later stages. It offers a secure environment and specialized, around-the-clock support. Families from Park Ridge, Niles, Skokie, and Norwood Park often choose Evergreen when consistent, dementia-focused care is needed throughout the day.

Yes. Our Evergreen memory care neighborhood is a secure environment with a dementia-friendly layout, which protects residents while still allowing them to move freely within the neighborhood. For families looking for secure memory care in the northwest Chicago suburbs, that balance of safety and freedom offers real peace of mind.

Every team member who works in our Evergreen neighborhood receives specialized training in dementia care, built on The Arbor Company's more than 35 years of experience. Our team also takes part in an immersive empathy experience that helps them understand what it feels like to live with dementia. That mix of skill and empathy shapes every interaction.

Our award-winning Dining with Dignity® program adapts menus, plate presentation, and mealtime support so every resident can keep enjoying the pleasure of a shared meal. It accommodates dietary and texture needs while preserving independence and dignity at the table. Learn more on our dining page.

Assisted living is designed for seniors who need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care adds a secure environment, dementia-trained team members, and programming designed specifically for people living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Our Bridges neighborhood offers an in-between option for early-stage memory changes.

Medicare generally does not cover long-term memory care, though it may cover related medical services such as doctor visits, diagnostic tests, and some medications. Many families instead use long-term care insurance, veterans benefits, savings, or home equity. Our Ways to Pay page and cost calculator can help with financial planning for memory care.

Yes. Because we offer independent living, assisted living, Bridges, and Evergreen memory care in one community, residents can move between levels of care without leaving the community they know. That continuity, with familiar team members and familiar spaces, is one of the most important things we can offer.

Signs that memory care may be needed include progressing memory loss, safety concerns at home, wandering, trouble with daily activities, or family caregivers feeling overwhelmed. The decision is best made with input from your loved one's physician and family. Our team is glad to walk through your situation with no pressure, and our Getting Started page is a helpful place to begin.
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Interactive Engagement Technology

Imagine laughter sparked by the simple projection of light across a table, or a game that brings a whole room to life. Our Evergreen neighborhood uses an award-winning, light-based interactive gaming system that encourages purposeful play and is especially effective for residents living with dementia.

It supports sensory engagement, cognitive activity, and a kind of low-pressure play that meets residents wherever they are on a given day, giving families real peace of mind.

 

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Music and Creative Arts

Music has a unique way of reaching the brain, often sparking a response long after other forms of communication become difficult. Our music programming includes familiar songs, rhythm activities, guided singing, and live performances, all tailored to residents' histories and preferences.

Creative arts extend the same idea to painting, crafts, and sensory-based expression. Together, these programs spark connection in ways that feel deeply personal for residents in our Evergreen neighborhood.

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Purposeful Living

Our team works closely with each resident and their family to understand the passions, roles, and routines that have shaped that person's life. Programming is then built around what is meaningful to them, using failure-free activities that build on strengths. These are not just activities; they are affirmations of identity.

From gardening and simple household tasks to creative projects and moments of quiet connection, our dementia-trained team's deep knowledge of each resident is what makes this level of personal care possible.

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Wellness and Sensory Comfort

Movement matters at every stage of memory care. Our Evergreen neighborhood includes dedicated outdoor space where residents can enjoy fresh air and gardening throughout the seasons.

Personalized exercise and movement-based activities are adapted to each resident's abilities, along with calming sensory groups, aromatherapy, and on-site rehabilitation when more focused support is needed.

 

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Walking Alongside Families

Memory care is a journey for families as much as for residents. Our team partners closely with family members from the first conversation onward, offering honest guidance, regular communication, and a consistent, familiar presence through every change.

For families who want a deeper understanding, we offer an immersive empathy experience that can shift the way you see, hear, and feel what your loved one is going through. Our dementia education resources, including a free caregiver's guide to Alzheimer's and dementia care, give families a place to learn and feel less alone.