Page 17 of Best Assisted Living in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 382 assisted living communities in 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. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Bickford of St. Charles
AL
MC
St. Charles
76
Facility 76
IL AVG 67
Rank #99 / 282
Yes
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 48
Rank #171 / 366
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 13
Rank #26 / 144
St. Charles Bickford Cottage, LLC3
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 7
Rank #210 / 239
5.3
Facility 5.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #231 / 239
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #210 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
-
American House Cedarlake
AL
IL
MC
RC
Plainfield
41
Facility 41
IL AVG 67
Rank #217 / 282
Yes
15
Facility 15
IL AVG 48
Rank #324 / 366
-American House Cedarlake, 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
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Autumn Fields Adult Community- Savoy
AL
IL
Savoy
46
Facility 46
IL AVG 67
Rank #193 / 282
No
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 48
Rank #364 / 366
-Afo Development LLC2
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #58 / 239
0.5
Facility 0.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #73 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #187 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Alto Wheaton
AL
MC
Wheaton
88
Facility 88
IL AVG 67
Rank #65 / 282
Yes
53
Facility 53
IL AVG 48
Rank #151 / 366
-Allegro Management Company3
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #167 / 239
2.3
Facility 2.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #169 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #220 / 269
Private / Companion Suites
Voyage Senior Living – Murphysboro East
AL
IL
MC
Murphysboro
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 67
Rank #176 / 282
No
62
Facility 62
IL AVG 48
Rank #106 / 366
--3
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
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #140 / 269
-
The Village at Farmington
AL
MC
Farmington
32
Facility 32
IL AVG 67
Rank #246 / 282
Yes
42
Facility 42
IL AVG 48
Rank #211 / 366
1-3
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #74 / 239
0.7
Facility 0.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #82 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
-
Villas of Holly Brook Newton
AL
Newton
41
Facility 41
IL AVG 67
Rank #217 / 282
Yes--Vop Hb Newton Opco, LLC3
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
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Rochester Estates Senior Living
AL
IL
RC
Rochester
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 67
Rank #233 / 282
No--Arhc Wcrocil01 Trs, LLC3
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
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care
AL
ADC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Montclare)
96
Facility 96
IL AVG 67
Rank #47 / 282
No
81
Facility 81
IL AVG 48
Rank #49 / 366
31
Facility 31
IL AVG 13
Rank #16 / 144
-13
62
Facility 62
IL AVG 7
Rank #238 / 239
4.8
Facility 4.8
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #226 / 239
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 3
Rank #259 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
-
Three Crowns Park
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Evanston
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 67
Rank #267 / 282
No
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 48
Rank #78 / 366
-Three Crowns Park6
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 7
Rank #179 / 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
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 382 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Bickford of St. Charles

Bickford of St. Charles is an assisted living and memory care community in St. Charles, IL. 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 for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community. The community has 76 beds. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet.

A salon or spa supports personal grooming on site, while the dining room serves homestyle food made from scratch. Bickford of St. Charles offers Montessori Memory Care as a named memory care program. Its Walk Score is 50 / 100, rated somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some outings independently. Gina Novello serves as director, and St. Charles Bickford Cottage operates the community.

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American House Cedarlake

14800 S Van Dyke Rd, Plainfield, IL 60544
Overview of American House Cedarlake

Set in the peaceful and serene setting of Plainfield, IL, American House Cedarlake is a charming senior living community that offers an array of senior living options and services, including independent living, assisted living, respite stays, and coordination of hospice care. Residents can choose from a range of floor plans for a comfortable residence that matches their needs, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. With a dedicated care team that offers assistance with daily living activities, residents are sure to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.

Indulge in fun and entertainment with a broad range of engaging and stimulating activities and events inspired by residents’ current skills and interests. An excellent culinary team provides an exquisite dining experience with thoughtfully prepared menus that considers’ residents’ diverse dietary requirements and preferences. Most of the daily chores are handled so residents can freely enjoy amenities like a wellness center, salon, fitness center, and a country store.

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Overview of Autumn Fields Adult Community- Savoy

Conveniently settled in Savoy, IL, Autumn Fields Adult Community is a peaceful senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living options. Residents comfortably reside in graciously appointed accommodations, ranging from studios to one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Registered nurses and well-trained personnel are available 24 hours a day to attend to residents’ needs and emergencies.

Dedicated to making its residents’ lives easier, Autumn Fields offers a broad range of convenient services that eliminates the hassles of daily living in residents’ lives. These include cleaning & laundry services, transportation assistance, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living. A team of talented chefs prepare three freshly prepared meals per day to satisfy residents’ cravings and dietary requirements. Fostering an interesting daily life, the community conducts various planned trips and outings and daily activities.

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Overview of Alto Wheaton

Have a peaceful retirement with Alto Wheaton, an astounding senior living community in Parkway Drive, Wheaton, IL, offering assisted living and memory care. A team of responsive and highly trained professionals helps seniors with their daily living activities and personal needs to ensure a worry-free retirement. With its purposely built and snug accommodations, seniors can rest assured of experiencing comfort and convenience like no other.

A full slate of enjoyable activities and engaging programs accompanies residents as they make every moment of their best years count. Here, residents do not have to worry about meal preparations, with delicious and healthy meals served to cater to their dietary needs and tastes. Alto Wheaton is filled with incredible amenities that seniors will surely enjoy.

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Overview of Voyage Senior Living – Murphysboro East

Voyage Senior Living, Murphysboro East provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Murphysboro, 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. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

With three care levels available, the community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The home has 50 beds, placing it among smaller communities where staff and residents can get to know one another.

A Walk Score of 62 means some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently. The Voyage Senior Living operates the community.

Contact Voyage Senior Living – Murphysboro East

Overview of The Village at Farmington

The Village at Farmington offers assisted living and memory care in Farmington, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to another level of care can happen without leaving the community. The Village at Farmington has 32 beds, and Lisa Ward, LNHA, serves as director. Private apartments provide a single living space, while semi-private apartments allow a resident to share with a companion.

Restaurant-style dining gives residents meals in a dining setting, and special diets are available for residents with specific dietary needs. A salon and spa support personal grooming on site, while outdoor spaces give residents an option to spend time outside. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in.

Scheduled transportation covers appointments, shopping and outings, giving residents transportation for those activities. Religious services are available, and wellness programs provide structured opportunities for residents to participate in community programming. With a Walk Score of 42, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Villas of Holly Brook Newton

Live your golden years like a vacation for a lifetime with The Villas of Holly Brook Newton is a venerable senior living community set in the tranquil Gregory Drive, Newton, IL, providing assisted living and short-term stays. Featuring bright and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors enjoy comfort and security like no other. The community boasts a team of trustworthy and well-trained professionals delivering top-notch care and support for seniors to thrive and live their lives to the fullest.

Cherish moments with friends and have a peaceful personal time in the elegant spaces of The Villas of Holly Brook Newton. With engaging activities and exciting programs, residents discover new interests and rekindle passions for leisure and wellness. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. With its stunning landscapes and state-of-the-art amenities, The Villas of Holly Brook Newton is a great place to spend a glorious retirement.

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Overview of Rochester Estates Senior Living

Breathe in the fresh air of North Oak Hill Road, Rochester, IL, with the extraordinary senior living community of Rochester Estates Senior Living providing assisted living and respite care. With a wide selection of snug and sophisticated studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, seniors optimize comfort and security. The community collaborates with the residents to ensure they receive exceptional care and support from a competent and highly skilled team.

Flourish and reach your full potential with engaging activities and energizing programs conducted for leisure and wellness. Feel good and eat well with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Rochester Estates Senior Living is an outstanding community that strives to provide a haven for seniors to enjoy a hassle-free retirement surrounded by stunning spaces and tranquil grounds.

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Overview of Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care

Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care offers nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Chicago, IL. Nursing home, nursing care, and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they maintain their own apartment. Hospice care focuses on comfort for residents at the end of life, adult day care provides daytime support for people who return home afterward, and respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away. The range of care types may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs change over time.

The community is in the Montclare neighborhood and has 96 beds. Its Walk Score is 81, placing the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing that amount of daily hands-on nurse time for each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly.

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Overview of Three Crowns Park

Three Crowns Park in Evanston offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving to more intensive care may not require leaving the community. The home has 18 beds. That creates a small setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom residences, with the two bedroom option accommodating a couple moving together.

The area has a Walk Score of 68 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be handled on foot. Shops, a pharmacy, and cafes may be reachable by walking, giving a resident who no longer drives a way to complete some nearby errands independently.

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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.