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| Sunrise at Fountain Square |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lombard (Fountain Square) | 80
Facility
80
IL AVG
131
Rank
#184 / 430 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
IL AVG
53
Rank
#253 / 647 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
—
Rank
#128 / 251 | - | Hcri Sun Three Lombard Il Senior Living LLC | 6 | - | 2 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Sunrise of Willowbrook |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Willowbrook (Clarendon Hills Road) | 82
Facility
82
IL AVG
131
Rank
#178 / 430 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
53
Rank
#309 / 647 | -
Facility
-
IL AVG
— | - | Szr Willowbrook Opco, LLC | 10 | 2 | 4 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Bloomingdale |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Bloomingdale | 82
Facility
82
IL AVG
131
Rank
#178 / 430 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
IL AVG
53
Rank
#197 / 647 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
—
Rank
#32 / 251 | A+ | Szr Bloomingdale Assisted Living Opco, LLC | 8 | 3 | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Schaumburg |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Schaumburg | 82
Facility
82
IL AVG
131
Rank
#178 / 430 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
53
Rank
#309 / 647 | 25
Facility
25
IL AVG
—
Rank
#50 / 251 | A+ | Sunrise Schaumburg Assisted Living, LLC | 5 | - | 3 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| River Glen of St. Charles |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | St. Charles | 78
Facility
78
IL AVG
131
Rank
#195 / 430 | Yes |
45
Facility
45
IL AVG
53
Rank
#379 / 647 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
—
Rank
#128 / 251 | - | River Glen Of St. Charles | 3 | - | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Naperville |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Naperville (Naperville Park District) | 76
Facility
76
IL AVG
131
Rank
#202 / 430 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
IL AVG
53
Rank
#469 / 647 | 45
Facility
45
IL AVG
—
Rank
#10 / 251 | A- | Al I/Naperville Senior Housing Opco, LLC | 9 | 2 | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Buffalo Grove |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Buffalo Grove (Prairie View) | 79
Facility
79
IL AVG
131
Rank
#192 / 430 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
IL AVG
53
Rank
#272 / 647 | -
Facility
-
IL AVG
— | - | Szr Buffalo Grove Assisted Living Opco, LLC | 9 | 1 | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite |
| Sunrise of Highland Park |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Highland Park | 75
Facility
75
IL AVG
131
Rank
#205 / 430 | Yes |
78
Facility
78
IL AVG
53
Rank
#115 / 647 | -
Facility
-
IL AVG
— | - | Sunrise Highland Park Senior Living, LLC | 6 | - | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Naperville North |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Naperville (Naperville Park District) | 77
Facility
77
IL AVG
131
Rank
#200 / 430 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
IL AVG
53
Rank
#343 / 647 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
—
Rank
#75 / 251 | - | Welltower Opco Group LLC | 3 | - | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Villas of Holly Brook & Reflections Springfield |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Springfield | 97
Facility
97
IL AVG
131
Rank
#140 / 430 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
53
Rank
#309 / 647 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
—
Rank
#128 / 251 | - | Phillips Investments LLC-Springfield Facility Series | 14 | 1 | 7 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Keystone Place at Richland Creek |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | O'fallon (Parkway Lakeside) | 85
Facility
85
IL AVG
131
Rank
#169 / 430 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
IL AVG
53
Rank
#546 / 647 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
—
Rank
#128 / 251 | - | Keystone Place At Richland Creek, LLC | 18 | - | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Atria on the Lake |
LSL Luxury Senior Living
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Glen Ellyn | 85
Facility
85
IL AVG
131
Rank
#169 / 430 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
IL AVG
53
Rank
#128 / 647 | -
Facility
-
IL AVG
— | - | Aoc Glen Ellyn Opco, LLC | 5 | 1 | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / Suite |
| Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Cary | 87
Facility
87
IL AVG
131
Rank
#164 / 430 | No |
56
Facility
56
IL AVG
53
Rank
#272 / 647 | -
Facility
-
IL AVG
— | - | Cary Senior Living, LLC | 10 | 1 | 6 | - |
| Bickford of St. Charles |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | St. Charles | 76
Facility
76
IL AVG
131
Rank
#202 / 430 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
IL AVG
53
Rank
#331 / 647 | 26
Facility
26
IL AVG
—
Rank
#42 / 251 | - | St. Charles Bickford Cottage, LLC | 9 | 3 | 1 | - |
| Arbor Terrace Highland Park |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Highland Park | 86
Facility
86
IL AVG
131
Rank
#167 / 430 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
IL AVG
53
Rank
#135 / 647 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
—
Rank
#128 / 251 | - | Csh Highland Park Lessee, LLC | 9 | 2 | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Conveniently located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, IL, Arbor Terrace Highland Park is an inviting senior living community that offers excellent assisted living services. Residents here can say goodbye to the hassles of maintaining their living spaces and enjoy more time on enjoyable activities. The community features a compassionate and excellent care team that provides residents with excellent support with their daily living activities, ensuring a comfortable retirement experience.
Free from tedious chores, residents can focus their time on engaging in vibrant activities and programs. Residents can also bond over delicious and nutritious meals in the elegant dining area that serves freshly-prepared meals. At Arbor Terrace Highland Park, residents are bound to live their lives according to their own terms with opportunities for fulfillment and enjoyment.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Movie Theater
Parking Available
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.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Two-story
Searching for the finest luxury senior living near me? Atria on the Lake is the perfect choice. Set in peaceful surroundings, this prestigious community enhances every facet of retirement living.
Spacious, elegantly appointed apartments provide a haven of comfort. Savor gourmet meals and personalized wellness programs designed to keep you thriving. A dedicated staff prioritizes your needs, offering personalized care and attention for peace of mind.
Atria on the Lake fosters a vibrant sense of community, with beautifully appointed living spaces and personalized care plans available. Explore and discover a luxurious and fulfilling lifestyle to your desires, their location details might be helpful in your search for luxury senior living near me
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 282 - 406 / 385 - 572 / 385 - 543 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / Suite
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Care Cost
A charming community providing luxury assisted living, memory care, and independent living services, Keystone Place at Richland Creek boasts upscale residences. Residents are empowered to feel comfortable and secure in the warm and welcoming atmosphere it provides. Management boasts an innovative and person-centered approach with a mission to modernize senior living by focusing on the convenience and comfort of senior wellness. Keystone Place guarantees the delivery of the highest standards of quality care.
The luxurious retirement home ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority on their list, enabling a level of trust that many families have praised over the years. The lifestyle is centered on the independence and flexibility of its residents through amenities and services such as social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, specialized memory care activities, housekeeping, laundry, concierge, and transportation services.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 305 / 344 / 607 / 805 / 874 - 1,130 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
The Sister community of the Reflections in Chatham, Villas of Holly Brook also encourages its residential assisted living and memory care residents to find independence amid the quality service they receive. The continuum of care provides a stimulating environment where their compassionate and professional care staff meets their holistic needs. It’s a home-like environment that ensures residents experience the acclaimed resort-like hospitality that makes them feel like they are home away from home. Reflections is a person-centered community that guarantees seniors live life at ease.
As a proud new member of the Premier Senior Living community, Villas of Holly Brook created a lifestyle filled with endless possibilities that interest them with the amenities and services that cater to their day-to-day living: social and cultural events, recreational activities, and enriching programs.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 323 / 434 / 559 / 832 / 1,061 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Surround yourself with the good things with the blissful senior living community of Sunrise of Prospect Heights in North Elmhurst Road, Prospect Heights, IL, providing assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. With its naturally lit and cozy residences, seniors enjoy unparalleled comfort and convenience. A team of reliable and highly trained professionals also cares for seniors’ needs and aspirations, ensuring they have more time to focus on the things they love.
Promoting a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, the community conducts a carefully curated calendar of activities to keep residents happy and well-engaged. Here, residents enjoy hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. Sunrise of Prospect Heights strives to create a haven for seniors to experience the finest retirement and works hard to retain their independence with its dedicated care and state-of-the-art amenities.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Offering a picturesque senior lifestyle just minutes from the Carle BroMenn and OSF St. Joseph Medical Centers, Carriage Crossing Bloomington is a remarkable senior living community based in Bloomington, IL. The community offers a range of senior living options, including assisted living, memory care, respite care, and hospice care. Residents are guaranteed a comfy and safe living space with thoughtfully designed apartments and round the clock assistance and monitoring by a well-trained and dedicated team.
The community works closely with its residents and their families in creating a personalized care plan which may include assistance with daily living activities, memory care services, or compassionate end-of-life support. Residents also revel in an array of amenities, including restaurant-style dining, salon & spa services, chauffeured transportation and laundry & housekeeping services for a maintenance-free living. Common areas like a fitness center, a cafe, and outdoor courtyard fosters relaxation or socialization.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Tucked in the beautiful neighborhood of North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL, Brookdale Vernon Hills is an idyllic senior living community providing a wide range of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Offering warm and cozy floor plans ranging from studio to one-bedroom apartments, the community promises a relaxing and secure residence. With around-the-clock care and assistance from a compassionate, and well-trained team of professionals, residents live a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Brookdale Vernon Hills focuses on the wellbeing of its residents, paving the way for them to explore and learn. Enjoy healthy and delicious chef-prepared meals with friends at the community dining room. Amenities include a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, an indoor, therapy, and whirlpool, computers, a fireside living room, a cafe, a library, a greenhouse, an arts and crafts studio, and walking paths.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 409 / 409 - 702 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Atria Park of Glen Ellyn emerges as a senior living community, offering a haven that encompasses both memory care facilities and assisted living apartments. The picturesque surroundings extend to outdoor spaces, harmoniously blending with a comforting, residential design. Situated within a tranquil neighborhood, this progressive and secure environment ensures a relaxing retreat for older adults, adhering to the highest assisted living guidelines.
Within Atria Park of Glen Ellyn, a comprehensive array of services thrives, including medication management, incontinence care, and specialized diabetic care. Its thoughtfully designed handicap accessibility, paired with complimentary transportation and pet-friendly policies, conjure an atmosphere of ease. Beyond the living quarters, the community flourishes with common areas of beauty, complemented by a salon, barbershop, theater room, raised garden beds, and a resonant piano. The diverse linguistic tapestry, including German, Filipino, Armenian, and English, highlights a rich cultural backdrop that resonates throughout this enriching living environment.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 282 - 284 / 385 / 386 / 531 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Quietly set in the convenient residential area of West Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL, The Landing on Dundee is a one-of-a-kind community that offers assisted living and memory care. There’s no need to worry about day-to-day activities with a kind and highly trained team attending to your needs and preferences. For those with dementia and other memory-related needs, the community also provides specialized memory care programs to improve their cognition. Additionally, cozy and well-designed accommodations are available at a reasonable cost to maximize comfort and safety.
Have fun with stimulating programs and engaging activities tailored to your leisure and wellness. Here, residents can look forward to mealtimes with healthy and delicious meals served to satisfy dietary needs and tastes. With the community’s hands-on care and dedicated services, residents will surely enjoy every moment of their golden years.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
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
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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 73 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.
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