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Waverly Inn Memory Care and Cottages

515 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

Memory CareAssisted Living

4.310 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Waverly Inn Memory Care and Cottages

Waverly Inn rests within a beautiful neighborhood in Arlington Heights. Just an hour outside of Chicago, residents can enjoy the peace and quiet without straying far from the beloved city. The redbrick exterior warmly welcomes residents while the familiar interiors make them feel at home instantly. Nearby, residents can explore local shops, stroll the various parks, or dine at eateries. The community is a proud member of Koelsch Senior Communities. Koelsch is family owned and operated and has over 60 years of exceptional experience in the retirement industry. When families put their trust in them, they do not take it lightly. They uphold their standards by providing each resident with high-quality, attentive care. Waverly Inn specializes in distinctive memory care, and the community aims to foster a stimulating environment designed to help each individual thrive. Community Services and Amenities Memory care shouldn’t be an afterthought — it should be the only thought. So, the dedicated staff is committed to listening and learning from residents so they can tailor services to individual needs. They focus on preserving the abilities of each resident through personalized techniques. Key techniques include gaze, speech, touch, and verticality to help residents properly engage every function. The staff aims to connect residents with their cherished memories by enabling them to connect with nature, express their faith, and feel a sense of purpose. The community offers a wide range of activities to stimulate sensory and cognitive functions — including music therapy, art expression, personalized exercises, and more. An on-site licensed nursing staff that works around the clock to help ensure residents are provided assistance with daily living activities, medication, and any other personal needs. The community is also designed with extra-wide hallways to prevent confusion, shadow boxes to display each resident’s personal story, and historical surprises to help stimulate memories. The community is also committed to security, so it is fully equipped with an advanced security system while the staff is continuously trained in safety measures. All residents can help themselves to shared spaces. Residents are encouraged to bond with one another by dining, strolling, or relaxing together. The wonderful, restaurant-style dining room serves three nutritious meals daily. Residents can choose to enjoy meals with loved ones or one another. Additionally, residents can enjoy camaraderie within the living room, interior courtyard, gardens, or the salon and spa. Living Arrangements For the social butterflies, the community offers a shared suite designed to help roommates live together comfortably. For the reserved residents, the community offers private suites designed to allow space for visitors. Both suites come fully furnished with lovely antiques and familiar decor, but residents are still welcome to bring personal items to help create a home-like atmosphere. Each suite also has easy access to pull cords and call panels in case of emergencies. Related Articles Memory Care Activities: How Communities Engage Seniors With Dementia Your Complete Guide to Memory Care What is Person-Centered Care for Dementia

Published floor plans

Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

$10,800/month

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Semi-Private

Memory Care

$7,800/month

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Semi-Private$7,800 observed · tracking future changes
$7,800Aug 3, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.3 out of 5 from 10 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Review for Waverly Inn Memory Care and Cottages

They were incredibly attentive to my mother. They had video in her room, and in her hallways, and I felt that was very important. I visited 3 units before I chose Waverley. Waverley always contacted me with any concerns on my mother. Even to the point of a red mark on her little baby toe from her slippers, they were on top of everything. I have nothing that I could complain about. The staff was incredible. The care staff it was attentive to every need. The nursing staff addressed every issue with me up front for my

PattiJanuary 29, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Best of the best taking care of mom!!!

1...overall experience 10 plus beautiful facility great location Incredible care and loving staff 2...excellent maintenance of entire facility 3...friendliness 10 + Staff from kitchen to front desk to nursing care 4...Incredible 5..listen to all needs of client and family Informed immediately with any concerns with my Mom 6...food....great choices and accommodates client choices 7...mom at 97 sang everyday...church accommodation 10+ 8...best of the best Great outdoor areas...great lounge areas Best of t

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Patricia HApril 11, 2025

★★★★

Critical

Don't go here

Our experience with our loved one here was absolutely terrible. I'm sharing because if it's happened to us, it's probably happened to others. And I'd hate to see someone else go through what we did. My loved one was here for 3 weeks for respite care. My husband and I just needed a break, but I regret EVER taking our loved one here. I'm just so mad and the whole experience was shameful. He came out in much worse shape than when he went in. He was mobile when we took him in, when we picked him up it took 4 people to

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Terri BDecember 9, 2022

★★★★

Positive

Our family had an in person tour and it was a super nice tour experience, very friendly people but our loved one had to have her car back and we were worried about her getting out on that busy road.

Response from the community

Thank you for the kind and positive review of your short visit with us at Waverly Inn. At our community, the safety and care of our residents are of the utmost importance. If your loved one driving is a safety concern to you and your family, we are more than happy to discuss safety measures. While we are pleased to have met your standards, we strive to exceed them. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you or your loved one. Thank you again!

July 20, 2022
anonymousJuly 13, 2022

★★★★★

Positive

Happy with our choice

We chose Waverly Inn because the quality of the services offered and the location is close to me as well. It is a smaller facility with only about 60 residents. The building is built in a circle so that residents who wander cannot get lost. The room sizes are decent, she has got a Jack and Jill so she shares a bathroom. They also have shared rooms and private rooms as well. The staff is very pleasant to work with, the facility is done up nice, and it is a stimulating environment. I would recommend them to others lo

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Response from the community

Twohey Family, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience at Waverly Inn. We strive to create the most loving and nurturing community we can—a true home to our residents—and your appreciation means everything to us. We hope that your loved one has a wonderful time experiencing the entirety of what Waverly Inn has to offer. Thank you again!

May 2, 2022
Twohey familyApril 13, 2022

★★★★

Positive

Experience

Very content and thankful with the staff in overall. I was touched by this one caregiver which he is very attentive and genuinely caring to my loved one.

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Response from the community

Thank you for taking the time to share how Waverly Inn impressed you. We strive to 'create happiness by providing the finest living experience anywhere,' and your compliments are the best possible confirmation that we are doing what we set out to do. That being said, our goal is not only to meet your standards but to exceed them. We are excited to incorporate new feedback to raise the bar in senior living. Thank you!

November 19, 2021
AnonymousNovember 16, 2021

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Memory Care, Assisted Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 3, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Transportation at Cost
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Cooking Classes
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Gardening Club
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Well Programs

Outdoor spaces

  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Central Fireplace
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 3, 2026.

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