When memory fades, home can still be a safe and meaningful place.
Help your loved one feel supported, understood, and engaged with our personalized in-home memory care.
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Specialized In-Home Memory Care for Chicago's North Shore Families
Maybe she can no longer do the crossword puzzle. Maybe he forgets your name. Maybe new places are confusing, walking has become a challenge, and the smallest triggers cause anxiety. Maybe you’re just not sure what to do anymore.
Compassion is included
in every level of care.
At Full Bloom Memory Care®, we meet each individual where they are in their journey,
tailoring our memory care services to reflect their unique needs and abilities.
Personal Assistant
Our personal assistant services for seniors can keep their daily life on track.
Learn MoreSafety Net Program
For families not yet in need of ongoing care, we offer our Safety Net Program to help you prepare for the future.
Expert One-on-One
Memory Care at Home
Dementia is a journey. None of us would choose it, but it can be navigated with
compassion and grace. It can inspire meaning. And it can even lead to moments of joy.
At Full Bloom, we walk with you every step of the way, so your loved one can thrive—
and you can breathe a little easier.
We offer comprehensive hourly and 24/7 specialized dementia care services across Chicago's greater North Shore.
Full Bloom Comes From Deep Roots
Full Bloom Memory Care® was founded by three industry leaders with decades of personal and professional dementia care experience. We share a powerful conviction that the basics are just the beginning; your loved one deserves bespoke opportunities to engage and enjoy—not just endure.
Located in Lake Forest, Illinois, Full Bloom specializes in one-on-one memory care at home and comprehensive support for families dealing with cognitive changes.
Specialized
In-Home Memory Care
Consistent
Highly Trained Care Teams
Concierge-Level
Service & Joyful Experiences
Below are commonly asked questions families have when researching dementia care and the offering at Full Bloom
What services does Full Bloom Memory Care provide?
Full Bloom provides specialized in-home dementia and senior memory care. Services include personal care, cognitive engagement, companionship, mobility and safety support, and emotional reassurance. Every care plan is tailored to the person’s Life Story and changing needs.
Does Full Bloom only serve people with dementia?
While dementia and cognitive decline are our specialty, we also support individuals with related conditions, including Parkinson’s. If you're unsure whether we're a fit, we’re happy to talk it through. We also offer a Safety Net program for families not yet in need of full dementia care.
Where do you provide services?
We provide in-home senior memory care throughout the Greater Chicago North Shore, including Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Highland Park, Winnetka and more. Families outside this area can still reach out—we may be able to help or offer a trusted referral. We typically provide care for individuals and couples in their homes, but can also provide 1:1 support in a community environment.
Are your caregivers trained in dementia care?
Yes. Every caregiver receives in-person, experiential dementia training that includes hands-on practice, real-life scenario coaching, and skills for communication, redirection, and behavioral support. Our training goes far beyond standard online modules.
How does Full Bloom match caregivers with clients?
We match caregivers based on personality, background, communication style, cultural alignment, and care needs, not just availability. Our care philosophy is based on continuity, comfort, and long-term trust with familiar faces.
Can Full Bloom help with activities and engagement for dementia patients?
Yes. We provide person-centered engagement tailored to each individual’s abilities and Life Story—such as music, storytelling, art, sensory activities, gentle movement, or meaningful conversation. We focus on connection, not just supervision.
Does Full Bloom Memory Care provide 24/7 or live-in care?
Yes. We offer 24/7 care using dedicated day and night shifts to ensure safety, consistency, and rest for the entire family. We also offer extended care and overnight support depending on your needs
What is the difference between memory care and dementia care at home?
Memory care usually refers to care provided inside a facility, whereas dementia care at home delivers the same expertise in the person’s own environment. In-home memory care offers one-on-one attention, preserved routines, comfort in familiar surroundings, and continuity with consistent caregivers. Full Bloom provides all memory care at home, designed around the individual, not a facility schedule.
Does insurance pay for dementia care?
Dementia care at home is typically private pay, but Full Bloom Memory Care can help families navigate long-term care insurance reimbursement when applicable.
How can a family get started with Full Bloom’s dementia care at home?
Families can get started by calling or messaging us. We begin with a brief introduction, followed by a Discovery Meeting, then develop a personalized in-home memory care plan based on your loved one’s Life Story and needs.
What is a Discovery Meeting?
A Discovery Meeting is a no-pressure conversation where we learn about your loved one’s routines, history, preferences, and current challenges. It also gives families a chance to ask questions and determine whether our model is the right fit.
What is a Life Story?
A Life Story is a comprehensive deep dive into your loved one’s personal history, routines, values, preferences, and identity before cognitive changes began. We use this information to train caregivers so they understand who the person is—not just their diagnosis—allowing for familiar routines, meaningful engagement, and highly personalized memory care at home.
Can a person with dementia live at home long-term?
Yes. With trained caregivers, a structured safety plan, and support tailored to the person’s abilities, many individuals can remain at home throughout their entire dementia journey. In-home memory care reduces disorientation, maintains dignity, and helps families avoid unnecessary moves or facility transitions.
What Families & Partners Say
As an Aging Life Care Manager, I know how important it is to find the right care for people who are living with dementia. For sixteen years, I worked alongside Jen Musket, witnessing her unwavering professionalism and dedication to clients.
As a true expert in dementia care, she consistently provided positive experiences for families. Jen's expertise and empathy are unmatched. Now, she brings her passion and exceptional skills to the Chicago area with Full Bloom Memory Care. I wholeheartedly endorse Jen and would entrust her and her team with the care of my dearest loved ones.
Full Bloom is an outstanding company. The level of care and compassion they provide is rare and noteworthy, as well as the high level of dementia training provided to each caregiver. As a PT that works with patients in the home, I am always looking for the best and most conscientious caregivers, and Full Bloom is the best.
I currently have a patient that is working with Full Bloom, and I couldn't be more impressed and grateful. This individual is blossoming once again! It is truly extraordinary the level of meticulousness and specialized attention he has received. I cannot recommend Full Bloom enough!
Full Bloom's description is 100 percent accurate! They have the dementia care expertise, but even more importantly, they bring so much personal caring as well. Each of them has gone above and beyond expectations in so many ways—thus the "concierge-level approach"—which it certainly is, caring for, and getting to know, each individual patient. Theirs is definitely not a cookie-cutter approach.
Their communication is excellent, their app provides details about each visit immediately, and their resourcefulness is unmatched from any agency I have tried/heard of. I can't thank Full Bloom enough.
I want to also note my loved one is no longer at home, but Full Bloom has made the experience at a senior living facility SO much fuller. As their site notes (and it's true!), they not only have made my loved one's life infinitely better, they have contributed exponentially to my own peace of mind. Thanks to them, both my loved one and I have many, many more good days.
Full Bloom Memory Care is a fantastic concept supported by a wonderful, dedicated team. As a nurse, I value the extra steps they go through to ensure their mission is carried out by engaged, well-trained staff who care about patients with dementia and their families. Colleen, their primary educator, is AMAZING, as well. I cannot say enough good things about this company. Two thumbs up!
I'm a new hire at Full Bloom Memory Care and they are an amazing company. Everyone is very nice. The training process was really hands on and Colleen did a great job at explaining and answering our questions. Nancy started my hiring process and she has been available from the beginning for any questions that I had. We had the pleasure of meeting the founders Jim and Andy. The whole team is amazing.
As a registered nurse with operational experience at two home care agencies, I witness firsthand the challenges of providing high-quality, highly-skilled caregiving for seniors with dementia. Standard orientations mandated by the state are simply not enough to prepare caregivers for the complex realities that can come with this condition in both managing the symptoms of dementia and supporting families through its progression.
Families are seeking a trusted resource to lighten their load and offer hands-on support beyond traditional home care. This is where Full Bloom makes the difference. Full Bloom has recognized a crucial gap in the eldercare industry and is proactively elevating care. They provide not only enhanced education and ongoing support for caregivers, but also consistency and comfort to clients and their families with a comprehensive range of resources that extend beyond caregiving. I would recommend them.
Let Us Guide You on This Journey.
Reach out to learn how we can help your loved one blossom with expert, compassionate one-on-one care at home. Our dedicated team provides tailored, ongoing support so you and your loved one feel safe, understood, and cared for every step of the way.