Page 18 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
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.
Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville
AL
RC
Shelbyville
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 67
Rank #201 / 282
Yes
33
Facility 33
IL AVG 48
Rank #259 / 366
--Vop Hb Shelbyville Opco, LLC2
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #167 / 239
3.5
Facility 3.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #207 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
White Oaks at McHenry
AL
MC
Mchenry
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 67
Rank #186 / 282
No
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 48
Rank #236 / 366
--Memory Care Of Mchenry, LLC4
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #147 / 239
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #118 / 239
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #175 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
Studio / Suite
Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois
AL
RESC
RC
Addison (Wood Dale)
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 67
Rank #278 / 282
No
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 48
Rank #345 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
-Esther Ama Keelson2
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #74 / 239
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #103 / 239
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #175 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
-
The Sheridan at Park Ridge
AL
MC
RC
Park Ridge
100
Facility 100
IL AVG 67
Rank #41 / 282
No
75
Facility 75
IL AVG 48
Rank #61 / 366
--Hsre Park Ridge, LLC2
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 7
Rank #195 / 239
5.0
Facility 5.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #227 / 239
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #175 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Aperion Care Evanston
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Evanston
-No
88
Facility 88
IL AVG 48
Rank #26 / 366
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 13
Rank #43 / 144
A+-13
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 7
Rank #226 / 239
2.2
Facility 2.2
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #168 / 239
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 3
Rank #267 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Charter Senior Living of Moline
AL
MC
RC
Moline (Autumn Trails)
41
Facility 41
IL AVG 67
Rank #217 / 282
Yes
32
Facility 32
IL AVG 48
Rank #265 / 366
--Snh Al Trs, Inc3
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #116 / 239
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #118 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #140 / 269
Suite / 1 Bed
Keystone Place at Magnolia Commons
AL
IL
MC
Glen Carbon
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 67
Rank #182 / 282
Yes
32
Facility 32
IL AVG 48
Rank #265 / 366
--Keystone Place At Magnolia Commons, LLC1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 239
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 239
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #210 / 269
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 2
Rank #242 / 269
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Courtyard at McHenry
AL
IL
MC
Mchenry
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 67
Rank #83 / 282
No
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 48
Rank #274 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
-Encore Mchenry LLC3
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 7
Rank #202 / 239
3.7
Facility 3.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #210 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #187 / 269
-
NorthPointe Terrace
AL
Roscoe
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 67
Rank #263 / 282
No
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 48
Rank #360 / 366
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 13
Rank #46 / 144
A+Beloit Health System, Inc5--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
1 Bed
Charter Memory Care of Moline
AL
MC
RC
Moline (Villa Park)
41
Facility 41
IL AVG 67
Rank #217 / 282
No
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 48
Rank #113 / 366
---4
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
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Overview of Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville

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.

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Overview of White Oaks at McHenry

Situated in the welcoming neighborhood of West Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, IL, is the idyllic senior living community of White Oaks at McHenry that provides assisted living and memory care. Enjoy every moment of your best years surrounded by beautifully designed and sophisticated accommodations including studio, one-bedroom apartments, and companion suites. The community ensures seniors’ happiness and safety with top-tier care and assistance from a kind and compassionate team.

There is always something to look forward to with a variety of engaging activities and enrichment programs for seniors to explore new hobbies and rediscover old interests. Have a meaningful interaction with friends over delightful and nutritious meals served to cater to dietary needs and tastes. White Oaks at McHenry is an incredible community that strives to provide seniors with a safe place to live their best years without worries.

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Overview of Golden Haven Senior Living – the Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois
Golden Haven Senior Living – the Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois is a premier residential senior living community located in the Chicagoland area. As a boutique senior living community and a trusted provider in Illinois, Golden Haven Senior Living provides a home and family-like environment for seniors to live peacefully while flourishing in a new chapter of life. As a small residential assisted living community their dedicated staff provides 24/7 care as each resident receives tailored services for their specific needs and situation. Their caregivers to residents ratio is high compared to larger senior communities.
Providing multiple levels of care, residents looking for assisted living, or short-term respite stays will find all they need at this community. Other amenities provided by the team at Golden Haven Senior Living includes mind stimulating daily activities, nutritious home-cooked meals, regular family visits and outings, and top-notch caregiver support. Golden Haven Senior Living in addition to the above takes away all the burdens that are associated with caring for your elderly loved ones by arranging the needed transportation services, doctor’s appointments, therapy services, and podiatry services. It’s also worth noting that various dietary preferences are accommodated. An important emphasis from the team at Golden Haven Senior Living is providing support where needed whilst encouraging individualism in each resident. This strategy alongside their care plans and services has allowed them to become a trusted community.

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Overview of The Sheridan at Park Ridge

Located in the charming urban setting of Park Ridge, IL, The Sheridan at Park Ridge is a leading senior living community that offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Care. The community provides a modern, sophisticated environment where seniors can enjoy top-tier services and amenities. Residents experience a relaxed and fulfilling quality of life with attentive, personal care. From the stylish accommodations to the vibrant atmosphere, The Sheridan at Park Ridge ensures a rewarding and enjoyable living experience for its residents.

The community at The Sheridan at Park Ridge features an array of amenities and programs designed to cater to every resident’s needs. Seniors can enjoy the creative art studio, fireside patio, enclosed memory garden, entertainment room, and bistro and bar. The restaurant-style dining room with a pizza oven offers delightful meals, while the beauty salon and barber shop ensure residents look and feel their best. Additional conveniences include on-site maintenance personnel, accessible transportation, a friendly concierge, and fitness facilities such as the exercise gym and Be Fit Fitness Studio.

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Overview of Aperion Care Evanston

Aperion Care Evanston is an affordable health and rehabilitation center in the city. A comprehensive community that presents a resort-like lifestyle with world-class hospitality offered to each unique individual with personal needs. The health and rehabilitation center’s nursing approach is focused on specialized therapies that contribute to a speedy recovery.

Aperion Care’s specialization emphasizes skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and memory care services. The dedicated team of caregivers strives to meet and follow a resident’s individualized care plan for a maximum healing journey. Amenities include a library, a courtyard, a family visitation room, daily meals provided, and a hair salon.

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Moline

Settled in the peaceful community of Moline, IL, Charter Senior Living of Moline is an uplifting senior living community that offers a pleasant environment for assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Residents are guaranteed to receive utmost care and assistance with an experienced team of caregivers available anytime. A range of floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom, two- bedroom apartments, and companion suites are available for residents to choose from.

Residents can continue doing their passions or explore new interests with an array of engaging activities and wonderful amenities available within and nearby the community. The community provides inviting common spaces, such as a cafe & bistro, library, lovely dining areas, spacious community rooms, and gorgeous outdoor areas. With housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance taken care of, residents are free to indulge in the great things the community offers.

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Overview of Keystone Place at Magnolia Commons

Situated in the heart of Glen Carbon, IL, the Keystone Place at Magnolia Commons is a welcoming senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Having a goal to let its residents live life to the fullest, this community provides an inspiring and enabling environment. Spacious and well-appointed accommodations from one-bedroom to two-bedroom are available following the needs of its residents. As for memory care, a cutting-edge program called Holistic Harbors is thoroughly designed to cater to the needs of those with cognitive conditions.

Experience elegant dining with delightful and nutritious meals with your friends and loved ones. Avail of weekly housekeeping and linen service and on-site wellness resources. Engage in a full calendar of social activities and community events with scheduled transportation provided. Meet new people and create meaningful memories within the beautiful spaces of this community. With the Keystone Place at Magnolia Commons, seniors are guaranteed a worry-free retirement.

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The Courtyard at McHenry

3300 Charles J Miller Memorial Hwy, Mchenry, IL 60050
Overview of The Courtyard at McHenry

The Courtyard at McHenry offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in McHenry, Illinois. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover. The community has 80 beds and is operated by Encore Mchenry. A fitness center provides space for exercise, while the movie theater and library offer on site options for leisure and reading; with a Walk Score of 30, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of NorthPointe Terrace

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.

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Overview of Charter Memory Care of Moline

Charter Memory Care of Moline provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Moline, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time away or recovery; the combination of assisted living and memory care may also fit a resident whose needs change without requiring a move to a different community.

The community is in the Villa Park neighborhood and has 41 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Snh Al Trs operates Charter Memory Care of Moline.

Programs include Short-Term Stays and Flourish Programming, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care. The area has a Walk Score of 60 out of 100 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain 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.