Best Assisted Living in Barrington, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 18 assisted living communities in Barrington, IL using IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in IL
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Sunrise of Schaumburg
AL
HOS
MC
Schaumburg
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 67
Rank #78 / 282
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 48
Rank #155 / 366
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 13
Rank #34 / 144
A+Sunrise Schaumburg Assisted Living, LLC2
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 239
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #220 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Buffalo Grove
AL
MC
Buffalo Grove
116
Facility 116
IL AVG 67
Rank #18 / 282
Yes
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 48
Rank #134 / 366
-ABelmont Village Buffalo Grove, LLC1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 239
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 239
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #175 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed
Clarendale of Algonquin
AL
IL
MC
RC
Algonquin
110
Facility 110
IL AVG 67
Rank #26 / 282
No
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 48
Rank #176 / 366
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 13
Rank #65 / 144
A+Algonquin Operations LLC4
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #167 / 239
1.8
Facility 1.8
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #144 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 2
Rank #242 / 269
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Lake Barrington Woods
AL
IL
Lake Barrington
-Yes
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 48
Rank #285 / 366
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 13
Rank #26 / 144
A+Sl Barrington, LLC2
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 239
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #140 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Waverly Inn Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Arlington Heights
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 67
Rank #144 / 282
No
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 48
Rank #78 / 366
-A-Arlington Heights Memory Care, LLC4
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #74 / 239
0.5
Facility 0.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #73 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
Suite / Cottage
New Perspective Senior Living | Long Grove
AL
MC
Long Grove
104
Facility 104
IL AVG 67
Rank #36 / 282
Yes-
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 13
Rank #46 / 144
A+Well Npsl Tenant LLC2
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #116 / 239
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #149 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed
Sunrise of Crystal Lake
AL
IL
MC
Crystal Lake
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 67
Rank #156 / 282
Yes
35
Facility 35
IL AVG 48
Rank #248 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
-Sunrise Of Crystal Lake (Land) Sl, LLC1
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #74 / 239
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #149 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 2
Rank #247 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Buffalo Grove
AL
HOS
MC
Buffalo Grove (Prairie View)
79
Facility 79
IL AVG 67
Rank #90 / 282
Yes
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 48
Rank #134 / 366
--Szr Buffalo Grove Assisted Living Opco, LLC2
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #58 / 239
0.5
Facility 0.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #73 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #220 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
The Woodlands at Canterfield
AL
IL
MC
West Dundee (Dundee Township)
114
Facility 114
IL AVG 67
Rank #23 / 282
Yes
87
Facility 87
IL AVG 48
Rank #28 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
--3
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 7
Rank #159 / 239
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #149 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #220 / 269
-
Ciel of Long Grove
AL
MC
Long Grove
138
Facility 138
IL AVG 67
Rank #7 / 282
Yes
63
Facility 63
IL AVG 48
Rank #102 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
-Harborchase Of Long Grove, LLC3
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #116 / 239
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #118 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 18 analyzed for Barrington. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Sunrise of Schaumburg

Sunrise of Schaumburg provides assisted living, Hospice Care, and Memory Care in Schaumburg, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space.

Memory Care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice Care and hospice coordination support residents who need end of life services alongside community care.

The community has 82 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts. A studio offers one private living space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Care needs can change over time. With assisted living, Memory Care, and Hospice Care available, Sunrise of Schaumburg may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change without requiring a move to a different community.

Respite care and short term stays provide a temporary home when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation and rehabilitation services support a temporary recovery period, while scheduled transportation can help residents attend local outings.

Residents can spend time in the salon and outdoor spaces, with activities that include fitness classes, art and music, book and walking clubs, movie and game nights, social hours, live entertainment, and local outings. There are several ways to structure the day.

Fresh, chef crafted cuisine gives residents prepared dining options, and pets are allowed. The starting price is $5,077+, giving families an initial figure for budgeting.

A Walk Score of 52 means the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may therefore have limited opportunities for independent outings.

Sunrise of Schaumburg is operated by Sunrise Schaumburg Assisted Living.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Buffalo Grove

Situated in the tranquil neighborhood of McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, Belmont Village Buffalo Grove is an exceptional senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care. The community exceeds expectations in ensuring seniors’ comfort and safety featuring cozy and purposely built accommodations including studio and one-bedroom apartments. Belmont Village Buffalo Grove fuses clinical excellence and top-notch care and support from a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals to provide seniors with an experience like no other.

The community strives to provide a warm and welcoming environment for seniors to reach their full potential. With a wide range of engaging activities and wellness programs, seniors are empowered to create meaningful moments and cherish every moment. Delight in exquisite meals and meet new friends at the community’s exclusive Josephine’s Kitchen. Belmont Village Buffalo Grove is committed to providing a safe place for seniors to live gracefully.

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Clarendale of Algonquin

2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
Overview of Clarendale of Algonquin

Experience an unforgettable retirement with the esteemed senior living community of Clarendale of Algonquin located in the harmonious neighborhood of West Algonquin Road, Algonquin. IL, which offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With its elegant and well-designed residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures seniors have a safe place to enjoy their intimate moments. Clarendale of Algonquin delivers exceptional care and assistance for seniors to enjoy every moment of their best years.

Keep the lifestyle you prefer with signature programs from Clarendale of Algonquin that prioritize seniors’ needs and interests. Engaging programs and fun activities are conducted for residents to explore interests and rekindle passions. The community features an award-winning chef who prepares delightful and healthy meals catering not only to dietary needs but also to satisfy cravings and tastes. Clarendale of Algonquin is ideal for seniors aiming to spend their golden years in comfort and style with its serene campus surrounded by lush nature and warmth.

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Overview of Lake Barrington Woods

Located in Lake Barrington, IL, Lake Barrington Woods is a fun and friendly senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and short-term care. Providing a comfortable and relaxing living space, the community features an array of spacious apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

The community conducts a full calendar of activities that cater to residents’ interests, needs, and abilities. Common areas like an art center, indoor pool, bistro, card room, and library provide a comfortable space for leisure and social connections. Meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care, and laundry services helps residents live conveniently. With a dedicated culinary team, residents savor delicious meals catered to their dietary needs.

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Overview of Waverly Inn Memory Care Community

Get the compassionate care and support you deserve at Waverly Inn, a welcoming senior living community in Arlington Heights, Illinois that offers specialized memory care services. The community uses a relationship-centered and compassionate care approach in providing memory care to residents, ensuring they enjoy abundant attention and recognition. Residents comfortably reside in well-designed one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments that are equipped with excellent safety features, such as motion and window sensors and lengthy pull-cords for conveniently notifying their caregivers whenever they need assistance.

As a family owned and operated community for over 60 years, the community delivers compassionate care and support in a family-like environment that’s enriched with years of knowledge and experience. Here, residents enjoy plenty of personalized experiences that fosters joy and connections with the help of activities, such as crafting projects, religious services, exercise classes, excursions, and events. A culinary team takes care of residents’ nutritional needs by preparing healthy and delicious meals that cater to their needs and tastes, fostering an enjoyable dining experience.

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Overview of New Perspective Senior Living | Long Grove

Set in the heart of Long Grove, IL, the New Perspective of Long Grove is an esteemed senior living community that provides assisted living, and memory care services. Warming and spacious accommodations are available based on residents’ preferences. Known for its motto of “Good times with good friends”, this community offers an environment wherein residents can find peace of mind. With its round-the-clock on-site and on-call nurse, along with a trained and dedicated team, the community is committed to delivering quality care and support. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions are provided with an on-site care team, daily nutritional support, and immediate care.

The community is dedicated to fostering a lively and vibrant environment wherein residents can enjoy delightful and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team, housekeeping and laundry, and on-site OT/PT services. Have fun watching in a movie theater or working out in the fitness center. Participate in diverse social activities and community outings with provided transportation. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can enjoy a classic retirement with the New Perspective of Long Grove.

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Overview of Sunrise of Crystal Lake

Nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of East Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL, Sunrise of Crystal Lake is a paradisal senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, short-term stay, hospice coordination. Featuring a variety of cozy and homey floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and companion suites, residents live in comfort and style.

With a highly-tenured and compassionate team tending to maintenance and housekeeping, residents maximize their independence and live life to the fullest. Sunrise of Crystal Lake values the individuality of each resident, collaborating with them to create a care plan customized to their specific needs and preferences. Live life to the fullest with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and learning opportunities. Satisfy your dietary needs and cravings with freshly prepared delicious and healthy meals. The community is a great place for seniors to spend their retirement like a vacation for a lifetime.

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Overview of Sunrise of Buffalo Grove

Located in the peaceful neighborhood of West Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, Sunrise of Buffalo Grove is an extraordinary senior living community providing a wide selection of living options. These include assisted living, memory, care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. The community features sophisticated and well-built floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and companion suites. Keep your worries at bay with maintenance and housekeeping handled by a caring, compassionate, and highly skilled team.

Sunrise of Buffalo Grove doubles its efforts to provide residents with customized care to ensure their specific needs are taken care of. Focusing on seniors’ strengths and interests, the community conducts fun activities and learning opportunities to maintain their happiness and well-being. Join friends and find comfort with freshly prepared meals to satisfy your tastes and dietary needs. Sunrise of Buffalo Grove is an ideal place for relaxation and wellness, giving seniors inspiring and fulfilled golden years.

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Overview of The Woodlands at Canterfield

The Woodlands at Canterfield offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in West Dundee, IL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and the three care levels can allow a resident whose needs grow to remain within the same community rather than move elsewhere.

The community has 114 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall size without implying a particular staffing level or daily experience. A Walk Score of 87 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Located in the Dundee Township neighborhood, the community allows pets, so a resident may be able to keep a companion animal as part of the move.

On-site amenities include a spa and salon for personal care services, a fitness center for exercise, and a landscaped organic garden with an outdoor pavilion for time outside. Restaurants provide an on-site dining option, while concierge services support day-to-day requests; the community also offers the Lifestyle & Wellbeing program. Westbrook At Canterfield operates The Woodlands at Canterfield, which may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels as needs change.

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Ciel of Long Grove

1190 Old Mchenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047
Overview of Ciel of Long Grove

Get lost in comfort and vibrant living moments at Ciel of Long Grove, an encouraging senior living community in Long Grove, IL, that offers assisted living and memory care. The community offers residents a quiet atmosphere combined with the luxury of being close to the exciting atmosphere of the Windy City. Making residents’ lives comfortable and easy, the community provides personalized assistance with daily activities and easy access to support and aid with a 24/7 on-call team.

At Ciel of Long Grove, residents experience rich social connections, daily inspiration and enrichment through dedicated care and an array of carefully curated calendar of activities, events, and programming. Residents dealing with memory loss are provided safe and secure surroundings combined with chef-prepared cuisine and an abundance of thoughtful programming. With delicious meals prepared by a talented culinary team, residents are guaranteed to receive the nourishment they need to live their lives to the fullest.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Barrington at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 52/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Barrington, IL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 87The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Barrington, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Barrington, IL

What is the average cost of assisted living in Barrington, IL?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Barrington, IL is approximately $5,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Barrington, IL?

Assisted living in Barrington, IL typically ranges from $5,300–$7,900 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Barrington, IL?

Assisted living facilities in Barrington, IL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Illinois?

Assisted living in Illinois supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Illinois?

Assisted living in Illinois is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Illinois Medicaid cover assisted living?

Illinois Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Illinois) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.