The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
Independent Living & Respite Care · Chicago, IL
The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
Independent Living & Respite Care · Chicago, IL
Let go of responsibilities and gain the freedom to explore, learn, and grow with The Breakers at Edgewater Beach in Chicago, IL, a dynamic senior living community that offers independent living and short-term care. The community features a variety of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, providing residents with plenty of accommodation options to choose their ideal residence. Residents’ days of worrying about the everyday tasks of living are over with housekeeping, laundry and maintenance handled by the community’s team members.
Residents experience a vibrant living experience with a diverse calendar of activities, such as religious services, LGBT social hours, meditation sessions, local outings, and live music performances. Meal options are curated by dining professionals to meet residents’ specific dietary needs, ensuring they eat good and feel good. Amenities include a beauty & barbershop, fitness equipment, art center, cards room, a courtyard, library, greenhouse, indoor pool, and cinema for entertainment and leisure.
27 years in operation Rank #37 / 189Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 189 homes we track in Illinois for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 89 / 100 Rank #45 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 634 homes we track in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
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6.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to The Breakers at Edgewater Beach's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.23 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago)
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Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Smith Village | IL AL MC NH SNF | Chicago (South Side) | 82
Facility
82
IL AVG
85
Rank
#166 / 418 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
IL AVG
52
Rank
#148 / 634 | 17
Facility
17
IL AVG
16
Rank
#84 / 189 | A+ | The Washington And Jane Smith Community-Beverly | 10 | 25
Facility
25
IL AVG
7
Rank
#249 / 276 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#203 / 276 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 315 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#1 / 315 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community | IL AL NH RC SNF | Chicago (Uptown) | 72
Facility
72
IL AVG
85
Rank
#204 / 418 | No |
92
Facility
92
IL AVG
52
Rank
#28 / 634 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
16
Rank
#77 / 189 | A+ | The Selfhelp Home, Inc | 4 | 25
Facility
25
IL AVG
7
Rank
#249 / 276 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#272 / 276 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Mercy Circle Senior Living | IL AL MC NH SNF | Chicago (Mount Greenwood) | 43
Facility
43
IL AVG
85
Rank
#329 / 418 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
IL AVG
52
Rank
#392 / 634 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
16
Rank
#126 / 189 | - | Mercy Circle | 2 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 276 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#1 / 276 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Autumn Green at Wright Campus | IL AL | Chicago (Dunning) | 25
Facility
25
IL AVG
85
Rank
#390 / 418 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
IL AVG
52
Rank
#164 / 634 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
16
Rank
#126 / 189 | - | Bre Rook Sh Autumn Green At Wright Campus LLC | 1 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 276 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#1 / 276 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
3
Rank
#62 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Breakers at Edgewater Beach | IL RC | Chicago (Edgewater) | - | Yes |
89
Facility
89
IL AVG
52
Rank
#45 / 634 | 27
Facility
27
IL AVG
16
Rank
#37 / 189 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
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The Breakers at Edgewater Beach is located in Chicago, Illinois.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
What neighborhood is The Breakers at Edgewater Beach in?
The Breakers at Edgewater Beach is in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago.
Is The Breakers at Edgewater Beach in a walkable area?
The Breakers at Edgewater Beach has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How long has The Breakers at Edgewater Beach been in business?
The Breakers at Edgewater Beach has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Breakers at Edgewater Beach?
Yes, The Breakers at Edgewater Beach allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of The Breakers at Edgewater Beach?
Yes — there are 5 photos of The Breakers at Edgewater Beach in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Breakers at Edgewater Beach?
The Breakers at Edgewater Beach is located at 5333 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640.
What is the phone number of The Breakers at Edgewater Beach?
(773) 878-5333 will put you in contact with the team at The Breakers at Edgewater Beach.
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