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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
| Sunrise of Schaumburg | AL HC MC | Schaumburg | 82
Facility
82
IL AVG
86
Rank
#171 / 426 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
51
Rank
#310 / 648 | 25
Facility
25
IL AVG
20
Rank
#50 / 145 | A+ | Sunrise Schaumburg Assisted Living, LLC | 6 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 308 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#257 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Naperville | AL HC MC | Naperville (Naperville Park District) | 76
Facility
76
IL AVG
86
Rank
#195 / 426 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
IL AVG
51
Rank
#470 / 648 | 45
Facility
45
IL AVG
20
Rank
#9 / 145 | A- | Al I/Naperville Senior Housing Opco, LLC | 12 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#207 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Vernon Hills | AL IL MC NH | Vernon Hills (North Milwaukee Avenue) | 90
Facility
90
IL AVG
86
Rank
#151 / 426 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
IL AVG
51
Rank
#529 / 648 | 48
Facility
48
IL AVG
20
Rank
#2 / 145 | A+ | S-H Opco Park At Vernon Hills, LLC | 10 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#95 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| GreenFields of Geneva | AL IL MC NH | Geneva | 77
Facility
77
IL AVG
86
Rank
#193 / 426 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
IL AVG
51
Rank
#610 / 648 | 14
Facility
14
IL AVG
20
Rank
#93 / 145 | A+ | Nfp Friendship Village Of Mill Creek | 9 | 24
Facility
24
IL AVG
7
Rank
#282 / 308 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#292 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Orland Park | AL MC | Orland Park (Orland Township) | 104
Facility
104
IL AVG
86
Rank
#118 / 426 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
IL AVG
51
Rank
#356 / 648 | 48
Facility
48
IL AVG
20
Rank
#2 / 145 | A+ | Emeritus Corporation | 12 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
7
Rank
#99 / 308 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#99 / 308 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#261 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Clarendale of Algonquin | AL IL MC RC | Algonquin (West Algonquin Road) | 110
Facility
110
IL AVG
86
Rank
#101 / 426 | No |
49
Facility
49
IL AVG
51
Rank
#344 / 648 | 11
Facility
11
IL AVG
20
Rank
#101 / 145 | A+ | Algonquin Operations LLC | 8 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
7
Rank
#221 / 308 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#215 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 5
Facility
5
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#257 / 308 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Encore Village of Schaumburg | AL IL MC NH | Schaumburg | 109
Facility
109
IL AVG
86
Rank
#108 / 426 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
IL AVG
51
Rank
#253 / 648 | 52
Facility
52
IL AVG
20
Rank
#1 / 145 | A+ | Il Ccrc, LLC | 11 | 122
Facility
122
IL AVG
7
Rank
#308 / 308 | 11.1
Facility
11.1
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#229 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#307 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#307 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brighton Gardens of St. Charles | AL MC RC | St. Charles (Surrey Woods) | 104
Facility
104
IL AVG
86
Rank
#118 / 426 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
IL AVG
51
Rank
#187 / 648 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
20
Rank
#75 / 145 | A+ | Sjv 1 St. Charles Opco LLC | 14 | 5
Facility
5
IL AVG
7
Rank
#200 / 308 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#292 / 308 | 1 Bed |
| Sunrise of Park Ridge | AL HC MC | Park Ridge (Ballard Road) | 110
Facility
110
IL AVG
86
Rank
#101 / 426 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
IL AVG
51
Rank
#142 / 648 | 27
Facility
27
IL AVG
20
Rank
#37 / 145 | A+ | Karrington Of Park Ridge Opco, LLC | 8 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
7
Rank
#152 / 308 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Trustwell Living Cherryvale Place | AL MC RC | Rockford (Cherry Valley) | 98
Facility
98
IL AVG
86
Rank
#129 / 426 | No |
30
Facility
30
IL AVG
51
Rank
#495 / 648 | 9
Facility
9
IL AVG
20
Rank
#108 / 145 | A+ | Rockford Al/Mc, LLC | 8 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 308 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brighton Gardens of Wheaton | AL MC | Wheaton | 116
Facility
116
IL AVG
86
Rank
#90 / 426 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
IL AVG
51
Rank
#247 / 648 | 27
Facility
27
IL AVG
20
Rank
#37 / 145 | A+ | Sjv 1 Wheaton Opco LLC | 14 | 12
Facility
12
IL AVG
7
Rank
#261 / 308 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#199 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#292 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Church Creek | AL IL MC RC | Arlington Heights | 69
Facility
69
IL AVG
86
Rank
#217 / 426 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
IL AVG
51
Rank
#418 / 648 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
20
Rank
#33 / 145 | A+ | Sptmrt Properties Trust | 5 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#199 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| New Perspective Senior Living | Long Grove | AL MC | Long Grove | 104
Facility
104
IL AVG
86
Rank
#118 / 426 | No |
1
Facility
1
IL AVG
51
Rank
#634 / 648 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
20
Rank
#75 / 145 | A+ | Well Npsl Tenant LLC | 7 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 308 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#177 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes | AL IL | Vernon Hills | 50
Facility
50
IL AVG
86
Rank
#294 / 426 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
IL AVG
51
Rank
#201 / 648 | 48
Facility
48
IL AVG
20
Rank
#2 / 145 | A+ | Blc-The Willows, LLC | 4 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 308 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#95 / 308 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Carrington at Lincolnwood | AL IL MC | Lincolnwood (Northeast Parkway) | 132
Facility
132
IL AVG
86
Rank
#68 / 426 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
IL AVG
51
Rank
#253 / 648 | 8
Facility
8
IL AVG
20
Rank
#113 / 145 | A+ | The Carrington At Lincolnwood LLC | 11 | 11
Facility
11
IL AVG
7
Rank
#258 / 308 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#215 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#95 / 308 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#207 / 308 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
For nearly three decades, Bradford Place has served Swansea residents in Saint Clair County, Illinois, offering assisted living and specialized memory care under the direction of Manager Jackie Mahworr. Bradford Place Group, LLC operates the 39-bed community, which includes 31 assisted living units and 8 dedicated beds for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or advanced dementia.
Regulatory oversight has produced a consistent compliance picture. Inspectors conducted an annual licensure survey in August 2024 and three separate complaint investigations across November 2024 and early 2025, all of which found the facility to be in full compliance with Illinois assisted living regulations. The allegations underlying those investigations could not be substantiated; no deficiencies, violations, or enforcement actions were issued.
A+ Better Business Bureau certification reflects the facility’s business practices and complaint resolution history.
Residential services center on memory care programming for dementia residents and personal support for assisted living clients. The facility operates a respite care program for temporary placements.
Daily meals are chef-prepared using fresh, local ingredients; dietary preferences and special needs are documented with dining staff.
Therapeutic activities, recreational engagement, and social programming occur throughout the month. Housekeeping removes the burden of maintenance and daily upkeep.
Common areas and amenities emphasize both wellness and leisure. The community offers a fitness center, library, billiards room, general store, movie theater, and salon services. Piano lounge and fireplace lounge spaces provide quiet gathering areas; an outdoor terrace extends seasonal programming.
Memorial Hospital Belleville is located 3.54 miles away; the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent.
Bradford Place suits residents transitioning to assisted living or those with dementia seeking a structured, long-established setting with emphasis on dining quality and therapeutic engagement.
Located in East Moline, IL, Park Vista North Hill is a distinguished assisted living community that prioritizes the well-being and comfort of its residents. The compassionate staff understands the significance of family and strives to make a positive difference in the lives of each individual. With a focus on personalized care, Park Vista North Hill creates a warm and inviting senior living community that feels like home.
Residents at Park Vista North Hill can enjoy the security and convenience of a senior retirement community while experiencing the comforts of home. Their memory care facility offers private rooms, along with a common area, dining area, lounge, and outdoor patio, providing ample space for relaxation and socialization. Each room is thoughtfully designed with abundant lighting and spaciousness, ensuring a comfortable and secure living environment. Park Vista North Hill offers a dedicated and supportive community where residents can thrive and receive the specialized care they deserve.
Located in the beautiful setting of Euclid Avenue, Prospect Heights, IL, Eden Vista Prospect Heights is an astounding senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community works closely with seniors to carefully devise a care plan that best suits their needs and preferences. With a well-trained and reliable care team attending to seniors’ daily living activities, families can keep their peace of mind knowing their loved ones are well-cared for.
Enrich retirement with a variety of engaging activities and exciting events that aims to keep residents happy and well-engaged. Meals are also freshly-prepared to ensure residents enjoy hassle-free dining. Eden Vista Prospect Heights goes above and beyond to provide a safe place for seniors to make the most of their best years blissfully.
Relax with the blissful senior living community of The Glenwood Assisted Living of Mahomet located in the harmonious neighborhood of South Division Street, Mahomet, IL, offering assisted living and respite care. With a wide range of cozy and sophisticated one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. The community boasts a compassionate and highly trained team delivering the highest quality of care and assistance for seniors to thrive in their golden years.
The community utilizes a holistic approach to improve residents’ quality of life. Meet new friends and create unforgettable memories through exciting activities and engaging programs. Have an unmatched dining experience with delightful and nutritious meals catering to dietary requirements and tastes. The Glenwood Assisted Living of Mahomet is ideal for a relaxing and elegant retirement within its serene setting.
An eminent senior living community settling in the harmonious neighborhood of West Evergreen Avenue, Effingham, IL, Villas of Holly Brook Effingham offers assisted living and short-term stays. Enjoy a relaxing and secure life with the cozy and well-designed residences of Villas of Holly Brook Effingham in various one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. With a dedicated and highly skilled team, seniors ease their minds and live their lives to the fullest.
Meet people with the same interests and create unforgettable moments with engaging programs and exciting events. Committed to enhancing residents’ well-being, the community serves healthy and tasty meals for dietary satisfaction. Villas of Holly Brook Effingham is a safe place for seniors to spend a glorious retirement with its picturesque setting and friendly environment.
Morning Star Village provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services that are all tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services; striving to be the top-ranked assisted living community in Rockford. An elegant community that is built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like service. Residents of Morning Star Village can rest assured that they can feel like they’re a home away from home.
Morning Star promotes a stress-free lifestyle for its residents, which is why they have provided essential services to do so– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Other community amenities include elegant designs and upscale amenities such as a dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, an arts and crafts studio, a courtyard, and spacious apartments.
Located in the welcoming community of Roscoe, IL, Northpointe Terrace of is an esteemed senior living community that offers assisted living services. Here, residents can select from stunning and spacious accommodations based on their preferences. Having a competent and compassionate on-site team, residents can receive 24/7 personal care and services to meet their needs and other immediate concerns. Moreover, the community provides a home-like atmosphere making its residents feel included and valued.
Explore its exceptional amenities and services including tasty and healthy meals, medication management, physician appointments, wellness programs, salon services, and many more. Create unforgettable memories with new companions within beautifully created shared spaces of this community. With Northpointe Terrace, seniors are assured of an ultimately secure and relaxing living experience.
Located in the serene lands of West Main Street, Shelbyville, IL, The Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living and short-term stays. Relax with the meticulously crafted and sophisticated studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans of The Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville. The community strives to provide top-notch care and assistance for seniors to keep learning and gain meaningful experiences in their golden years.
Participate in engaging activities and meet people with the same interests through engaging programs conducted for leisure and wellness. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. With its vibrant and friendly environment, The Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville strives to provide a safe place for seniors to live a wondrous retirement.
Mill Creek Alzheimer’s Special Center provides genuine care for memory care residents in Springfield. The community is designed to be bright and beautiful, a place residents can call home for memory care living. They strive to provide options that cater to each individual. Mill Creek offers a unique experience for its residents, personalized care catered to their needs.
Its unique environment fosters independence while ensuring the safety of each resident. Their memory care unit includes free access to a beautiful outdoor area that allows residents to escape the clinical care setting.
Mercy Circle is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care facility that promotes independence regardless of living options. Mercy Circle emphasizes the importance of each individual; that is why they want to ensure that residents are able to grow in a community that gives them exceptional care while being able to do what they want freely. From watching a movie at their very own movie room to relaxing at their beautiful courtyard, Mercy Circle has ensured that their community will be built with the idea that every detail in the facility is able to provide each residence with comfort and care.
Mercy Circle prides itself on being a community that is an ideal place for residents to find feasibility– residents are available to do things whenever and wherever they need.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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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 384 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.



















