Page 13 of Best Assisted Living in Illinois

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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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
Theresa’s Home Care II, LLC
AL
Gurnee
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 67
Rank #279 / 282
No
46
Facility 46
IL AVG 48
Rank #189 / 366
-Theresa's Home Care LLC1
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #116 / 239
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #214 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
Semi-Private Room
Hickory Estates Memory Care of Greenville
AL
MC
Greenville
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 67
Rank #268 / 282
No
15
Facility 15
IL AVG 48
Rank #324 / 366
-Central Illinois Services (Nfp)2
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 239
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
Suites
Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Taylorville
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
Taylorville
46
Facility 46
IL AVG 67
Rank #193 / 282
Yes
13
Facility 13
IL AVG 48
Rank #328 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
Carriage Crossing Senior Living Taylorville, LLC3
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #58 / 239
0.3
Facility 0.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #61 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #187 / 269
-
Cedarhurst of Bethalto
AL
MC
Bethalto
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 67
Rank #83 / 282
Yes
65
Facility 65
IL AVG 48
Rank #96 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
-8
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 239
0.4
Facility 0.4
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #70 / 239
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #175 / 269
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 2
Rank #268 / 269
-
Sunrise at Fountain Square
AL
HOS
IL
MC
Lombard
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 67
Rank #83 / 282
Yes
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 48
Rank #121 / 366
-Hcri Sun Three Lombard Il Senior Living LLC3
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 239
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #103 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #220 / 269
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
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
The Cottages of New Lenox
AL
MC
RC
New Lenox
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 67
Rank #268 / 282
Yes
34
Facility 34
IL AVG 48
Rank #255 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
Hcri Illinois Properties, LLC1
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 239
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #188 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
-
PLYMOUTH PLACE, INC. (Assisted Living)
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lagrange Park (Orland Township)
78
Facility 78
IL AVG 67
Rank #93 / 282
No
74
Facility 74
IL AVG 48
Rank #67 / 366
--6
23
Facility 23
IL AVG 7
Rank #220 / 239
3.8
Facility 3.8
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #212 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
-
Buckingham Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (West Ridge)
235
Facility 235
IL AVG 67
Rank #2 / 282
Yes
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 48
Rank #44 / 366
42
Facility 42
IL AVG 13
Rank #9 / 144
-3
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 7
Rank #226 / 239
9.3
Facility 9.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #239 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
-
Friendship Manor
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Rock Island
98
Facility 98
IL AVG 67
Rank #43 / 282
No
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 48
Rank #240 / 366
-Friendship Manor, Inc9
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 7
Rank #211 / 239
1.9
Facility 1.9
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #148 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #140 / 269
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Overview of Theresa’s Home Care II

A one-of-a-kind community set in the serene Darlene Drive, Gurnee, IL, Theresa’s Home Care II, LLC offers assisted living. With cozy and spacious amenities, the community provides top-notch care and assistance from a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock. Here, residents enjoy a comfortable and convenient lifestyle with the community handling the housekeeping and other household responsibilities.

A fun-packed calendar of activities is conducted to foster social engagement and encourage residents to stay fit. Meal preparation is not a problem with healthy and delicious meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. The community promotes a bright and friendly environment for residents to experience a glorious retirement.

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Overview of Hickory Estates Memory Care of Greenville

Hickory Estates Memory Care is a dedicated memory care community in Greenville, IL, that offers personalized care for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The community fosters a stress-free atmosphere, ensuring older adults can maintain their dignity while receiving high-quality care. Three nutritious meals daily, weekly housekeeping, and a 24/7 in-house nurse five days a week are offered, so residents can maintain their independence without hassles. Through its person-centered approach, the community doubles its efforts to meet residents’ healthcare needs and help them live comfortably despite their conditions.

Mind-stimulating programs and therapeutic activities also accompany residents to improve their cognition and promote social engagement. The community also offers medication reminders, wellness checks, and an individual emergency response service, ensuring residents’ utmost safety. With its beautiful setting in a quiet residential area of Pana, the community guarantees a laid-back retirement. As one of Illinois’ trusted memory care communities, Hickory Estates provides the highest quality of care to enrich older adults’ living experiences.

Contact Hickory Estates Memory Care of Greenville

Overview of Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Taylorville

With 46 beds, Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Taylorville, now known as High Point Residence Taylorville, is an assisted living community in Taylorville, Illinois, that specializes in memory care. The community can accommodate both short-term respite and long-term care, as reflected in its average length of stay of 125 days. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, providing families with multiple payment options.

The community provides care for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia through its INSPYRE Memory Care program. Moreover, older adults receive around-the-clock care based on individualized care plans developed in partnership with their families. An average of 2 hours and 37 minutes of daily nursing support is provided per resident, which includes support from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aides.

Physical therapy, housekeeping, laundry, chauffeured transportation, nutritional support, and assistance with activities of daily living are also provided. Additionally, regular social activities, a media room, nutritious meals, and a pet-friendly environment are available to help older adults remain active while enjoying familiar companionship and supportive services.

Since opening, the community has completed several state inspections. Although one complaint investigation identified a significant resident safety issue, corrective measures were promptly implemented, and a follow-up review confirmed compliance with applicable regulations.

Contact Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Taylorville

Overview of Cedarhurst of Bethalto

Cedarhurst of Bethalto offers assisted living and memory care in Bethalto, Illinois. Assisted living, with a $5,100 monthly starting price, provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care, starting at $5,300 per month, provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

With both care levels on one campus, Cedarhurst of Bethalto may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time because care can change without leaving the community. Respite care is available for short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 80 beds and is operated by Cedarhurst of Bethalto Operator.

Full-service, all-day dining includes meal options tailored to individual tastes and dietary requirements, including gluten-free, diabetic-friendly and low-sodium options. On-site therapy allows residents to receive rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere. A salon, landscaped courtyards and walking paths provide access to grooming and outdoor walking areas, and pets are allowed.

A Walk Score of 65 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Sunrise at Fountain Square

Sunrise at Fountain Square is a senior living community conveniently located in Lombard, IL, offering a variety of senior living options and services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, terrace club, and hospice coordination. The community, which is renowned for providing excellent care, has been named Best Assisted Living by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Senior Living rankings for 2024, guaranteeing that residents get outstanding care and assistance.

Sunrise at Fountain Square is committed to making its residents’ lives better by providing a maintenance-free living full of interesting events and delectable food. The community offers numerous amenities, such as activity rooms, weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation, cafe, pet-friendly surroundings, 24-hour trained staff, and monthly wellness visits, and a family engagement app. Residents also benefit from Wi-Fi access and the innovative Sunrise CareConnect system, ensuring coordinated and personalized care.

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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 The Cottages of New Lenox

Located in the scenic neighborhood of New Lenox, IL, The Cottages of New Lenox is an astonishing senior living community that offers excellent assisted living and memory care services. The community features a variety of spacious studio apartments with private kitchenettes and bathrooms. Residents live independently and worry-free thanks to the support of personalized senior care services, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and transportation services.

Committed to providing an engaging environment, the community conducts an array of stimulating activities tailored to residents’ interests and strengths. Residents enjoy access to amenities such as full-service beauty salon, landscaped courtyards and patio areas, a putting green, and community gazebo. Three meals per day and unlimited snacks are provided to ensure residents are energized and nourished to enjoy an active lifestyle.

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Overview of Plymouth Place, Inc. (assisted Living)

Plymouth Place in LaGrange Park, Illinois, delivers a continuum of care featuring independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living supplies private residences with community amenities, while assisted living supports daily routines such as dressing, bathing, and medication administration. Memory care relies on secured environments to ensure resident safety, and short-term respite stays assist families when a primary caregiver needs temporary leave.

Founded in 1944, the 78-bed campus records an average of 4 hours and 48 minutes of daily nursing care per resident. Residents have access to physical rehabilitation services and health amenities like the Center for Healthy Living, an indoor pool, a pickleball court, and a putting green. Outdoor features include community gardens and a greenhouse, while dining settings feature the Bistro and Thirty North.

Located in an area with a 74 walk score, the surrounding neighborhood allows residents to run daily errands on foot. Accepted payment methods encompass Medicare and direct private pay.

Prospective representatives searching for progressive care options or active senior living can reach out to Plymouth Place to discuss room availability, tour the grounds, or evaluate rate structures.

Contact PLYMOUTH PLACE, INC. (Assisted Living)

Overview of Buckingham Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation

Find all the care you need with the extraordinary senior living community of Buckingham Pavilion situated in the charming residential area of West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL, that offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, transitional care, Parkinson’s care, and long-term care. With pet-friendly and fully furnished accommodations, seniors have a peaceful and convenient retirement. A team of compassionate and well-trained professionals delivers top-notch care and assistance around the clock to ensure seniors thrive and live to their potential.

Discover new hobbies and relive old interests with a well-thought-of calendar of exciting events and enjoyable programs. Delight in healthy and delicious meals that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. Buckingham Pavilion features extensive amenities including a library, a movie theater, an ice cream parlor, a beauty parlor, an arts and crafts studio, and a health club, ensuring seniors have more opportunities to enjoy every moment of their golden years.

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Overview of Friendship Manor

Friendship Manor packs a lot into one Rock Island, Illinois address: nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing, all under one roof at 1209 21st Ave. Thirty-four of its 98 beds are set aside specifically for memory care, which tells you this isn’t an afterthought service tacked onto a general community. 73 of those 98 beds are filled, a 74% occupancy rate. The neighborhood scores 36 on walkability, somewhat walkable, so a few errands are doable on foot but most trips still call for a car.

Registered nurses put in about 42 minutes per resident each day. Licensed practical nurses add roughly 59 minutes on top of that. Nurse aides, who handle the bulk of hands-on daily care, contribute about two hours and 35 minutes. Add it up and residents are getting close to four and a half hours of nursing attention a day, backed by round-the-clock staffing and 24-hour security.

What sets the campus apart is the sheer range of named spaces built into it: Bistro 1209, Ruth’s Country Store, Lounge ’42, and the Sapphire Dining Room aren’t generic amenity checkboxes, they’re distinct venues. There’s also a chapel, a wellness and therapy center, a beauty salon and barber shop, an activity center, and a patio, plus spiritual care for residents who want it. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are available too.

Coverage-wise, Friendship Manor takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which opens up several paths for families sorting out how to fund care. On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on staffing credentials, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention, the same handful of areas regulators watch across nursing homes generally.

Trinity Rock Island Hospital sits under a mile from the campus, which matters if quick hospital access factors into the decision. What Friendship Manor offers is depth: a full range of care levels, real nursing hours behind the numbers, and a campus built more like a small town than a single building.

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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 Illinois at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $6,190The average monthly cost across facilities in Illinois. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 48/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Illinois. 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: 67The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Illinois

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.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 382 assisted living facilities in Illinois. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Illinois?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Illinois, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Illinois?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.