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Memory Support

Ancora Memory Care Community in Lindenhurst, IL

Supportive Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care for Your Loved One

At The Village at Victory Lakes, our memory support community provides a warm and secure atmosphere for residents to feel safe, supported and engaged with the world and others around them. We offer a number of memory support services and amenities that are designed to improve quality of life and promote a sense of independence for the individuals we serve.

At The Village at Victory Lakes, Ancora Memory Care embraces a person-centered, holistic approach that meets residents where they are—physically, emotionally and cognitively—while fostering independence, connection and daily purpose.

Life-Enriching Activities and Engagement

At The Village at Victory Lakes, memory support residents find everything they need to enjoy life and thrive in a warm, welcoming environment. We offer a variety of engaging activities and programs to stimulate and engage the mind, body and spirit.

Our signature Life Enrichment™ calendar at The Village at Victory Lakes includes personalized activities, such as music and movement programs, sensory engagement, creative arts, memory-enhancing therapies, spiritual reflection opportunities and fitness classes designed to promote cognitive health and joyful living.


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If you’re looking for memory care for your loved one, you can rest easy knowing that our compassionate, specially-trained staff and team members are providing helpful, attentive care – 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Additionally, we offer a variety of memory support floor plans to help your loved one feel right at home.

Our Ancora-trained associates use specialized communication techniques and individualized engagement plans to ensure every resident feels seen, heard and supported each day.

The Ancora Integrated Care Approach

At The Village at Victory Lakes, our Ancora Memory Care program is guided by the Ancora Integrated Care Approach — a three-pillar model designed to support every resident holistically with compassion, structure and intention.

1. Person-Centered Care

  • Individualization: Every care plan is based on the resident’s life story, personality and goals
  • Dignity and Respect: Residents are supported with compassion and autonomy
  • Relationship-Based Care: Deep connections between caregivers and residents create trust and security
  • Collaboration and Communication: Families are involved every step of the care journey
  • Well-Being and Quality of Life: Physical, social and emotional health are nurtured through every interaction

2. Programs of Distinction

At The Village at Victory Lakes, each individual’s experience is enriched through thoughtfully developed programs that engage their unique interests and strengths. Our Programs of Distinction offer opportunities to connect, create and rediscover joy.

  • Culinary Club: Cooking classes, kitchen-based reminiscence and meal planning that spark conversation and connect to meaningful memories
  • Creative Corner: Art projects, hands-on crafting and seasonal creative activities designed to promote relaxation and imagination
  • Musical Memories: Group sing-alongs, individual playlists and music-based therapies that tap into powerful emotional memories and cognitive response
  • Franciscan Ministries University: Lifelong learning opportunities and educational enrichment to stimulate curiosity and promote a sense of purpose
  • Adventures in Faith: Spiritual programming that honors individual beliefs and strengthens a sense of peace and connection
  • Technology with Heart: Intuitive digital tools and therapeutic technology (like virtual reality) that foster engagement, connection and exploration
  • Lifelong Learning: Programs developed with community partners and educational resources to foster curiosity and participation

3. Seven Dimensions of Wellness

  • Physical: Exercise, healthy meals and restful sleep
  • Emotional: Calming environments and supportive programming to reduce anxiety and promote well-being
  • Intellectual: Engaging activities that stimulate thinking, memory and creativity
  • Social: Peer interaction, group engagement and daily connection
  • Spiritual: Chapel services, personal reflection time and access to spiritual support
  • Environmental: Safe, familiar and sensory-friendly environments designed to feel like home
  • Occupational: Daily roles, hobbies and personal achievements that create meaning and fulfillment


Our Memory Support Services:

  • Medication reminders, supervision and administration
  • Dedicated staff to assist with personal care needs, reminders and verbal cuing
  • Housekeeping services
  • Personal laundry and linen services
  • Personalized dementia care plans designed around individual needs, strengths and goals
  • 24-hour emergency response system for resident safety and family peace of mind
  • Customized wellness programming to promote cognitive, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being
  • Family support and educational resources to strengthen the care partnership

Our Community Amenities:

  • Private accommodations
  • Three delicious, well-balanced meals each day as well as snacks provided throughout the day
  • Exercise center with personal assistance to promote physical well-being
  • Personalized, engaging activities to encourage daily participation and socialization
  • On-site health clinics each month, including foot care and dental hygiene
  • Secure outdoor walking paths and landscaped courtyards
  • Sensory gardens and natural spaces to foster comfort, exploration and relaxation
  • Meditation room for spiritual reflection
  • Chapel on-site offering daily mass
  • Private dining room for special occasions
  • Guest suites available on-site for visiting family
  • Community living areas designed with familiar layouts and way-finding cues to support cognitive ease
  • Programmable lighting throughout to encourage restful sleep and maintain healthy daily rhythms

Explore Personalized Memory Support in Lindenhurst, IL

Discover how Ancora Memory Care at The Village at Victory Lakes creates a compassionate, supportive environment where residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia can live with dignity, connection and joy.

Call (224) 360-5424 today to schedule a tour of our safe, welcoming and engaging memory support community.