Page 2 of 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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.
Westbrook Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Streamwood
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 67
Rank #83 / 282
Yes
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 48
Rank #294 / 366
Streamwood Operator, 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
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #140 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Cary
87
Facility 87
IL AVG 67
Rank #67 / 282
Yes
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 48
Rank #134 / 366
Cary Senior Living, LLC5
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #167 / 239
1.4
Facility 1.4
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #130 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 2
Rank #256 / 269
-
Chapters Living of Barrington
AL
MC
NH
Barrington
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 67
Rank #201 / 282
No
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 48
Rank #121 / 366
Vantage Barrington, LLC7--
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
-
Grand Victorian at Crystal Lake
AL
IL
MC
Crystal Lake
95
Facility 95
IL AVG 67
Rank #53 / 282
No--10--
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 2
Rank #256 / 269
-
St Joseph Home For the Elderly
AL
NH
Palatine
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 67
Rank #182 / 282
No
69
Facility 69
IL AVG 48
Rank #76 / 366
------Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Grand At Twin Lakes
AL
IL
Palatine
-No
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 48
Rank #134 / 366
------Studio / 1 Bed
Eden Vista Hoffman Estates
AL
HOS
MC
PC
Hoffman Estates
-Yes
42
Facility 42
IL AVG 48
Rank #211 / 366
------Studio
Azpira Place of Lake Zurich
AL
Lake Zurich (The Woodland)
-Yes
32
Facility 32
IL AVG 48
Rank #265 / 366
------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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 Westbrook Senior Living

Enjoy a seamless transition for your evolving needs in Westbrook Senior Living, a trusted community in Streamwood, IL that offers various care options. With access to independent living, assisted living, and memory care under one campus, residents don’t have to move to another community for their needs. Everyone here is offered personalized care plans designed to maximize their independence and abilities for a fulfilling living experience.

Indulge in your passions with a diverse array of activities, programs, and purposeful projects offered in the community. Dining here is an experience to look forward to with an excellent culinary and beverage team that curates culinary delights. Amenities like a wellness center, salon, library, and theater are also available for a complete retirement experience.

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Overview of Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care

Residing in the quiet residential street of Silver Lake Road, Cary, IL, is the astounding senior living community of Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, which provides assisted living and memory care. Experience the finest comfort and convenience with the cozy and elegant residences of the community with varied floor plans ranging from studio to one-bedroom floor plans. Ease your worries with round-the-clock care and support from a compassionate and highly skilled team.

Enrich your retirement with interactive programs and fun events to maintain a well-engaged lifestyle. Interact with friends over healthy and tasty meals and satisfy your dietary needs and preferences. With its serene spaces and wonderful amenities, Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care is a good place for seniors to keep their dignity while doing the things they love.

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Overview of Chapters Living of Barrington

Settled in the neighborhood of Barrington, IL, the Chapters Living of Barrington is a dedicated senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. With its commitment to provide above and beyond services to its residents, this community ensures customized care plans with personalized attention and support. A wide array of accommodations with several floor plans are tailored for individual tastes of its residents. As for memory care, it offers a specialized program devised to treat Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease thorough the help of evidence-based techniques.

Experience its one-of-kind amenities and services for dining, social activities, neighborhoods, health and wellness, and salon services to live life to the fullest. Enjoy meeting new companions and build genuine relationships with other residents in this inclusive community. At the Chapters Living of Barrington, seniors are guaranteed a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Grand Victorian at Crystal Lake

The license at Grand Victorian at Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake, IL, lists assisted living, independent living, and memory care. What memory care means is a secured setting with supervision. Assisted living absorbs the daily tasks, and the private space remains a resident’s own. Independent living delivers the community’s services and stops there.

Ninety-five beds are licensed here, and going up a level does not mean going anywhere else. Well Trevi Tenant, LLC operates the community.

Respite Care appears among the services, which cover a short stretch when the family caregiver has a trip or a period of rest and recovery to get past. Rehabilitation Services are there too, for therapy a resident needs while recovering.

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Overview of St Joseph Home for the Elderly

St Joseph Home for the Elderly provides nursing home and assisted living care in Palatine, IL. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing services, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private or semi private room.

Having both care levels may suit someone whose needs grow over time and who would prefer to remain in the same community. The home has 49 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Total nurse staffing is 7 hours and 43 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident. Short term rehabilitation is also available through the Wellness Center, with physical, occupational and speech therapy for residents recovering or working to maintain daily abilities.

Transportation gives residents who do not drive a way to travel without arranging every trip independently. Private and semi private rooms accommodate someone seeking a single room or someone comfortable sharing living space. The area has a Walk Score of 69 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot, although not all daily trips are walkable. St Joseph Senior Living is the owner, and religious services are available.

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Grand At Twin Lakes

920 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60074
Overview of Grand at Twin Lakes

Overlooking the serene area of Palatine, IL, Grand at Twin Lakes offers a maintenance-free environment for independent living. Residents here thrive in their modern accommodations with light housekeeping, 24-hour emergency response, and other amenities for their convenience. The community also provides additional services like visiting physicians, therapies, home healthcare, and nursing services for more support.

Fostering an active and enriching lifestyle, the community provides an array of educational, social, and recreational activities. Residents can choose to enjoy delectable meals in the private dining room or cozy resident club lounge that fosters socialization. With 24-hour teams and an abundance of interesting amenities, residents here are guaranteed to enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling living experience.

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Eden Vista Hoffman Estates

2150 W Golf Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Overview of Eden Vista Hoffman Estates

Located in the quiet residential grounds of West Golf Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, is the astounding senior living community of Eden Vista Hoffman Estates, which specializes in memory care. Focusing on the needs of individuals with dementia and other memory-related needs, the community strives to provide top-tier care and assistance around the clock to enhance their cognition and quality of life. Moreover, seniors are empowered to live with dignity and gain meaningful experiences in their golden years.

The community also provides onsite physical therapy to ensure residents get better during their stay on campus. Palliative and hospice care are also available to accompany residents and their families in dealing with this difficult time of their lives. Moreover, mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs to ensure residents enjoy stress-free dining. Eden Vista Hoffman Estates is ideal for seniors who require specialized care while being able to retain their independence.

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Overview of Azpira Place of Lake Zurich

Burrowed in the serene neighborhood of Lake Zurich, IL, Azpira Place of Lake Zurich is an inviting senior living community that offers assisted living and short-term care. Featuring well-designed one-bedroom apartments, the community provides a cozy living space for residents to spend their golden years in. A tenured team of caregivers and team members are available to aid residents with their needs 24/7.

The community takes care of housekeeping, maintenance, and laundry to ensure residents have more time for relaxing and creating new memories. Residents delight in an array of stellar amenities, such as art path lessons, encore music program, and good vibrations drum circles. An excellent culinary team frees residents from the hassles of meal preparation with delicious and nutritious meals catered to residents’ dietary needs and preferences.

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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.