Page 21 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
The Flats by Clark Lindsey (Expansion)
AL
ADC
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Urbana
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 67
Rank #128 / 282
Yes
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 48
Rank #335 / 366
-Clark-Lindsey Village, Inc3
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 7
Rank #189 / 239
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #188 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #140 / 269
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Riverside Senior Life Bourbonnais
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Bourbonnais
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 67
Rank #83 / 282
No
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 48
Rank #195 / 366
--2
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #116 / 239
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #149 / 239
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #210 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
-
Red Oak Estates
AL
MC
Canton
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 67
Rank #213 / 282
No
85
Facility 85
IL AVG 48
Rank #37 / 366
--5
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 239
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 239
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 3
Rank #250 / 269
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #187 / 269
-
Clarendale of Mokena
AL
IL
MC
RC
Mokena
93
Facility 93
IL AVG 67
Rank #57 / 282
No
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 48
Rank #78 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
-1
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 239
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #188 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #140 / 269
-
Willow Falls Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Crest Hill
113
Facility 113
IL AVG 67
Rank #24 / 282
Yes
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 48
Rank #121 / 366
-Willow Falls Al Operations, LLC4
13
Facility 13
IL AVG 7
Rank #209 / 239
3.3
Facility 3.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #201 / 239
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #175 / 269
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #187 / 269
-
Trustwell Living Cherryvale Place
AL
MC
RC
Rockford (Cherry Valley)
98
Facility 98
IL AVG 67
Rank #43 / 282
No
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 48
Rank #274 / 366
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 13
Rank #69 / 144
Rockford Al/Mc, LLC8--
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #175 / 269
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #187 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silverado St. Charles Memory Care Community
AL
MC
St. Charles
55
Facility 55
IL AVG 67
Rank #166 / 282
Yes
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 48
Rank #287 / 366
-Silverado St. Charles, LLC3
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #147 / 239
1.7
Facility 1.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #140 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 2
Rank #247 / 269
Private Rooms
The Whitley of Aurora
AL
MC
RC
Aurora
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 67
Rank #144 / 282
Yes
31
Facility 31
IL AVG 48
Rank #271 / 366
-Dcr7S2Il Opco, LLC4
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 7
Rank #189 / 239
2.3
Facility 2.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #169 / 239
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #210 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
1 Bed
Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Arcola
AL
MC
Arcola
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 67
Rank #156 / 282
No-
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
Carriage Crossing Senior Living-Arcola, LLC5
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #116 / 239
0.8
Facility 0.8
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #95 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 2
Rank #267 / 269
-
Bickford of Macomb
AL
MC
Macomb
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 67
Rank #255 / 282
Yes
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 48
Rank #355 / 366
-Macomb Bickford Cottage, LLC4
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 239
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #140 / 269
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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 The Flats by Clark Lindsey (expansion)

ClarkLindsey, East Central Illinois’ first and only nonprofit Life Plan Community, offers a retirement living experience on a stunning 27-acre campus bordering Urbana’s Meadowbrook Park and the University of Illinois at Champaign. The community’s extensive services and amenities make retirement living easy and carefree, allowing residents to spend their time doing the things they want to do, not the things they have to do. ClarkLindsey strives to foster a culture of excellence centered around well-being and encompassing its four core values: meaningful life, engaged staff, inclusive community, and excellence.

As a Life Plan Community, ClarkLindsey provides multiple levels of care on its campus, ensuring that residents have a place to live for the rest of their lives, even as their health needs change over time. The community offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services, with the new MeadowLark expansion set to include catered assisted living and memory care assisted living apartments. Residents have access to many amenities, services, and activities on the ClarkLindsey campus, including social gatherings, fitness activities, award-winning gardens, and picturesque views of the prairie. The community is excited to expand the possibilities with a new building project, including a modern three-story apartment building with catered assisted living and memory care assisted living apartments, and another three-story apartment building with independent living apartments.

Contact The Flats by Clark Lindsey (Expansion)

Overview of Riverside Senior Life Bourbonnais

Riverside Senior Life Bourbonnais offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, nursing home care and skilled nursing in Bourbonnais, IL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, allowing continued care within the community. Riverside Senior Living Center operates the community, which has 80 beds.

Rehabilitation services include short-term rehabilitation, giving a resident a temporary care period focused on recovery rather than ongoing residence. A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, which affects off-campus independence for a resident who no longer drives.

Contact Riverside Senior Life Bourbonnais

Overview of Red Oak Estates

Red Oak Estates is an assisted living, memory care, and respite care community in Canton, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover, and the combination of assisted living and memory care can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

Red Oak Estates opened in 2005 and has 43 beds, with private rooms and suites available. On-site podiatry gives residents access to foot care within the community, while rehabilitation services provide therapy support as part of the available care. A doctor is on staff, and Bugle Ridge operates the community.

A Walk Score of 85 out of 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, that level of walkability can support independent trips for routine errands.

Contact Red Oak Estates

Overview of Clarendale of Mokena

Clarendale of Mokena offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Mokena, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and short-term rehabilitation provides rehabilitation during a limited stay. The combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

Clarendale of Mokena has 93 beds. Rehabilitation services and the Health & Wellness Navigation Program™ are available, and the community is operated by Lcs Mokena.

A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands without a car.

Contact Clarendale of Mokena

Willow Falls Senior Living

1681 Willow Cir Dr, Crest Hill, IL 60403
Overview of Willow Falls Senior Living

Willow Falls, located in Crest Hill, IL, is an exemplary senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community offers a worry-free retirement experience by providing quality services and amenities in the comfort of a secure environment surrounded by trees and beautifully landscaped lawns. As part of the independent living setup, utilities are already included in the monthly rent, taking away the mental load of balancing finances for home bills.
Additionally, the community also offers chef-prepared meals, and bi-weekly housekeeping services for better convenience. Transportation for outside appointments such as getting medical services, going on shopping trips or outings, are also offered. Furthermore, the community’s calendar is packed with planned activities, events, and entertainment, providing residents with new experiences as well as opportunities to live their life to the fullest.

Contact Willow Falls Senior Living

Overview of Trustwell Living Cherryvale Place

Save yourself the stress and worry of finding the perfect memory care community for your near and dear grappling with the challenges that follow a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or any form of dementia, with Trustwell Living Cherryvale Place. Place your trust in a memory care facility that offers compassionate, senior-centered care programs that fit the needs of each and every resident, while also providing a warm and comfortable living environment.

Your loved one will surely enjoy settling into Trustwell’s family-oriented approach and modern luxury-style amenities that guarantee a safe and relaxing stay for residents. With top-notch medically trained staff on-call at a moment’s notice, assistance with daily living, nutritious and delicious meals, basic needs are accounted for and then some. Residents are given the perks of engaging and stimulating activities, socialization events, secure spaces to rest in, as well as fun, soothing sessions with a canine or feline friend. Feel at ease with one of Rockford’s best memory care communities.

Contact Trustwell Living Cherryvale Place

Overview of Silverado St. Charles Memory Care Community

A one-of-a-kind memory care community located on Main Street, St. Charles, IL, Silverado St. Charles provides memory care, respite care, and its signature brain health program, Nexus. Set within a peaceful neighborhood, seniors experience luxurious and spacious accommodations, carefully designed to cater to their unique needs. Seniors receive top-tier care and support with a team of reliable, compassionate, and extremely talented dementia care professionals giving the utmost attention and care necessary.

Silverado St. Charles fosters a blissful environment, conducting fun social events and interactive activities for seniors’ leisure and well-being. To cater to nutritional needs and preferences, the community serves healthy and delicious meals. With its stunning amenities and welcoming community, Silverado St. Charles promises a comfortable stay, free of worry and full of inspiration.

Contact Silverado St. Charles Memory Care Community

Overview of The Whitley of Aurora

Facing the challenges of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be daunting, to say the least. That’s why you need a memory care assisted living community that you can place your complete confidence in, and that’s exactly what The Whitley, has to offer. Utilizing an evidence-based approach to their memory care community, The Whitley promotes resident activity and socialization through neurocognitive stimulation programs that also include music and art. Activities are conducted in both small and reasonably large groups, while also allotting time for individual growth and consultations, all under the caring guidance of registered nurses and certified support staff.

Comfort is king at The Whitley, and with facilities designed to reduce stress, confusion and agitation, your loved ones will feel right at home. Enrolling in their Courtyard memory care program entails a comprehensive history assessment to ensure that care is tailored to promote the fullest experience.

Contact The Whitley of Aurora

Overview of Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Arcola

Experience a vibrant senior lifestyle at Carriage Crossing Arcola, an excellent senior living community in Arcola, IL, offering assisted living, memory care respite care and hospice care. Featuring spacious apartments and a wealth of convenient amenities, the community guarantees a secure and comfortable living space to its residents. With its continuum of care and 24-hour personal care assistance, Carriage Crossing ensures each residents’ needs are met.

Carriage Crossing’s experienced team is committed to delivering a senior living experience that meets the unique needs and desires for seniors at every stage of living. The community achieves this by providing a community environment rich with exceptional dining services, life-enriching opportunities, and maintenance-free living. Residents enjoy access to local dining, shopping and entertainment, complemented with the community amenities, such as beauty salon & spa services, chauffeured transportation, a cafe & soda shop, a game room & library, and beautiful outdoor courtyard for relaxing or catching up with fellow residents.

Contact Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Arcola

Overview of Bickford of Macomb

Experience the charm and warmth of Bickford of Macomb, ideally situated in Macomb, IL, a wonderful community where vibrant living meets exceptional care. Providing assisted living services, this community is dedicated to offering personalized support tailored to each resident’s needs. Residents can choose from cozy studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with various floor plans designed for both comfort and personal expression. Conveniently located near medical facilities and shopping, Bickford of Macomb provides an ideal mix of peace and accessibility.

A wide range of amenities, including live musical performances and community picnics, ensures that residents have ample opportunities for enjoyment and connection. Whether relaxing at a performance or socializing at a picnic, residents can immerse themselves in a variety of activities. Life at Bickford of Macomb is celebrated with joy, comfort, and a commitment to quality living.

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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.