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Emerald Place Memory Care

1879 Chestnut Ave

4.7(61 ratings)· Glenview average: 4.6

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Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
66 residents

California CDSS

Care focus
Exclusively serves residents with Alzheimer's and dementia
Safety monitoring
Secured, monitored memory care community
On-site therapy
On-site physical and occupational therapy services
Medical visits
Weekly on-site physician assistant visits
Staffing model
No agency staff, all full-time regular caregivers

What Families Think

Families describe Emerald Place, a memory-care-focused community in Glenview, as a warm, closely-knit environment where staff know residents by name and tailor activities to each person's abilities. Reviewers frequently praise the cleanliness of the building, the responsiveness of the nursing team, and the frequency of communication with families, especially during COVID-era restrictions. A small number of reviews describe serious lapses, including a resident leaving the secured unit unnoticed and a period of understaffing and inconsistent leadership.

The Good

  • Staff consistently described as warm and attentive
  • Activities tailored to each resident's skill level
  • Facility kept clean, bright, and homelike
  • Frequent, detailed communication with families
  • On-site medical, dental, and therapy services

The Bad

  • One report of a resident leaving the secured unit unnoticed
  • One report of understaffing and missed meals during a leadership change
  • Several reviewers noted turnover among caregivers and leadership
  • One report of no nighttime call system for residents needing help

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Emerald Place Memory Care is a senior living community in Glenview, Illinois offering Memory Care, Assisted Living and Independent Living. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 61 reviews.

About Emerald Place Memory Care

Emerald Place is a specialized memory care community in Glenview, Illinois, offering Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Skilled Nursing/Long Term Care across two floors. The facility focuses specifically on residents with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.

Families consistently praise the warmth and engagement of the staff, noting that residents are visibly active and out of their rooms rather than isolated. Multiple families highlighted that the community tailors activities to individual skill levels, keeping residents stimulated and involved in daily life. The environment is described as clean, homelike, and small enough that staff presence is noticeable throughout, a meaningful contrast for families transitioning from either home care or less engaging facilities. One family wrote: "from the moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth and genuine care that the staff has for every resident."

The nursing team receives specific recognition for responsiveness to complex medical needs and for the personal attention given to each resident's care plan. Families consistently appreciate that Emerald Place treats residents and families as part of a genuine community rather than simply providing custodial care.

Emerald Place holds a 4.7/5 Google rating across 55 reviews, with the vast majority reflecting deeply positive experiences from families who explored multiple facilities before choosing this community.

Types of Care at Emerald Place Memory Care

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Emerald Place Memory Care

4.7overall · 61 ratings combined

4.7★ on Google (61)

Jaden Torres

Aug 2026

via Google

This place is so nice! The caregivers Mary Ann and Maria are very good and attentive to all the residents. Also, Jaime is always there to make sure there is a smile on all the residents faces and make sure they are receiving the upmost care when they are living there.

Richard Kimble

Aug 2026

via Google

Such a clean and welcoming community! The staff is incredibly friendly and made the whole experience enjoyable. You can tell they truly care about the residents and keeping the community looking great. Definitely recommend!

Melanie Amin

Aug 2026

via Google

Nissa was a great resource and did a great job of spending time with me to best understand thejr services.

Karma

Jul 2026

via Google

When visiting Emerald Place I met some wonderful people Jamie from life enrichment interacting with the residence keeping everyone involved and also met Larry from maintenance happy I met him, the facility is very clean and well keep also the dining service manager Pete the food looked really good. they do a great job keeping everything clean and keeping the residences engaged they do a wonderful job over all.

Amanda Jordan

Jul 2026

via Google

I visited there and volunteered for a few hours, and I can’t tell you how good the staff was and so friendly! They really love their residence! Jamie, the activities Director is so wonderful and sweet. Larry greeted us in the hallway and asked if we needed anything. Everything was so clean and fresh and all the residence were well taken care of!. Great job to all the staff!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Emerald Place Memory Care offer?

Emerald Place Memory Care offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Emerald Place Memory Care located?

Emerald Place Memory Care is located at 1879 Chestnut Ave in Glenview, Illinois.

What do families say about Emerald Place Memory Care?

Families describe Emerald Place, a memory-care-focused community in Glenview, as a warm, closely-knit environment where staff know residents by name and tailor activities to each person's abilities. Reviewers frequently praise the cleanliness of the building, the responsiveness of the nursing team, and the frequency of communication with families, especially during COVID-era restrictions. A small number of reviews describe serious lapses, including a resident leaving the secured unit unnoticed and a period of understaffing and inconsistent leadership.

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