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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 |
Enjoy the cozy and quaint spaces of Shepherd Premier Senior Living, an outstanding senior living community overlooking the five acres of stunning lands in East Hillside Road, Crystal Lake, IL, that provides assisted living. With 12 warm and friendly beds available for seniors’ comfort and convenience, the community strives to provide a serene accommodation for a wondrous retirement. Shepherd Premier Senior Living delivers top-tier care and assistance to ensure residents’ needs and aspirations with a qualified and well-trained team.
Feel a sense of camaraderie and lead a meaningful life with enriching activities and engaging programs. Enjoy delicious and healthy meals that satisfy nutritional requirements and preferences. With its intimate setting and friendly environment, Shepherd Premier Senior Living is great for seniors aiming to maximize their independence.
Situated in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing is a welcoming senior living community, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents enjoy a welcoming, home atmosphere with a wide selection of studios and one-bedroom apartments. A team of skilled, experienced, and compassionate team members are available to assist residents 24/7 providing them peace of mind.
The community’s ideal location provides convenient access to a variety of stores, local restaurants, quality hospitals, and more. Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with various socially stimulating activities. Plenty of inviting common spaces such as an art center, library, cards room, outdoor patios, salon, and business center, fosters exploration and making new connections. Delcios meals inspired by residents’ unique dietary needs and preferences fosters an enjoyable dining experience.
Located in Lake Barrington, IL, Lake Barrington Woods is a fun and friendly senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and short-term care. Providing a comfortable and relaxing living space, the community features an array of spacious apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.
The community conducts a full calendar of activities that cater to residents’ interests, needs, and abilities. Common areas like an art center, indoor pool, bistro, card room, and library provide a comfortable space for leisure and social connections. Meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care, and laundry services helps residents live conveniently. With a dedicated culinary team, residents savor delicious meals catered to their dietary needs.
Eden Supportive Living Champaign is a premier residence situated conveniently near the University of Illinois in downtown Champaign, Illinois. This exceptional home offers secure living with round-the-clock wellness staff, providing seniors with an elevated living experience. Each room is meticulously designed for modernity and comfort, featuring high-speed Internet, cable TV hookups, and an emergency call response system. The facility also includes a movie theater, community conference room, activity center, and learning kitchen, ensuring a vibrant and engaging environment for residents.
With state-of-the-art fire safety and security systems, Eden Supportive Living Champaign adheres to assisted-living guidelines and residential assistant living standards, prioritizing residents’ safety and well-being. The community offers easy access to attractions like the Champaign Public Library, the Virginia Theater, and Hessel Park, providing ample opportunities for enriching experiences. All apartments in this community are ADA compliant, ensuring inclusivity and comfort for all residents.
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.
Grand Regency of Peoria Supportive Living is an excellent community aiming to bridge the gap between seniors’ holistic needs and quality care that can provide a home for them. The supportive living community offers a range of activities and programs that residents are encouraged to join to promote independence and cultivate growth in an environment that supports them.
Grand Regency offers a comfortable and secure environment trusted by many residents and their families to take good care of them. They offer residential assisted living with 24/7 care and supervision, apartments, and ADLs.
Welcome to Springfield Supportive Living Center, a remarkable assisted living facility for seniors aged 65 years and older. Our dedicated staff ensures personalized care and assistance, including medication management and support with daily living activities. Routine health and wellness services, along with easy access to licensed medical services, promote overall well-being.
Conveniently located in downtown Springfield, Illinois, with access to amenities and healthcare facilities, the center offers studio apartments with comfortable features. Residents can enjoy scenic views, socialize in common areas, and engage in various programs, fostering a sense of community. Inclusive services such as meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and emergency response create the ideal lifestyle for seniors, allowing them to embrace life to the fullest in this vibrant living environment.
Independence Village is a senior living community founded more than a quarter century ago in Naperville, Illinois with a commitment to making residents’ senior years the best years of their lives. Their dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure each day is pleasurable and comfortable for the residents. This assisted living community strives to meet their needs, exceed expectations, and provide an environment that is beautiful, warm, and inviting, akin to the comfort of home.
At Independence Village, the highest priority is to create a safe, friendly, and supportive environment, where residents can flourish physically, emotionally, and socially. This senior care facility strikes the perfect balance between community and independence, valuing the privacy and individuality of each resident while fostering a sense of belonging.
Tabor Hills, a campus of caring with a rich history spanning back to 1894, has evolved into a sanctuary catering to both orphans and seniors. Spanning 52 acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds, this institution offers a holistic array of options, including supportive living, independent living, and healthcare services, providing a seamless blend of senior living housing options. Its comprehensive approach encompasses subacute care, outpatient rehabilitation, and long-term nursing home care, all thoughtfully designed to cater to diverse needs.
Nestled within Naperville, Illinois, Tabor Hills thrives as an authentic haven with lush outdoor spaces, interconnected by tranquil walking paths. The facility also features an inviting pool, set within a picturesque suburban neighborhood, offering seniors a serene backdrop to rest and rejuvenate. With its rich legacy, thriving ambiance, and commitment to both senior living housing and nursing home care, Tabor Hills remains a steadfast and nurturing presence dedicated to enriching the lives of its cherished residents.
Heritage Woods of Rockford is a community that balances the wonders of suburban living and city life. Heritage Woods offers one of the trusted support living communities in the city. The vibrant environment of the senior home is found through the warm and welcoming atmosphere that has allowed residents to feel comfortable and confident in their ability to make the most of their surroundings; they have built the community with the thought of having convenience all around the building. Heritage Woods of Rockford offers a home-like and inviting environment that aims to fulfill an enthusiastic and enhancing freedom for the elderly.
Heritage Woods has designed a home where all residents get seamless access to their amenities–the key features would be the fitness center, courtyards, entertainment, and activities. This community prides itself on the community’s safety; they are assured 24-hour security and supervision that allows immediate attention to whatever need arises and for any need a resident will have.
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.



















