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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 381 assisted living communities in IL using IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in IL
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Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Bridle Brook Assisted Living
AL
MC
Mahomet
78
Facility 78
IL AVG 67
Rank #93 / 282
Yes
69
Facility 69
IL AVG 48
Rank #76 / 366
--5
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #167 / 239
1.4
Facility 1.4
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #130 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #56 / 269
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 2
Rank #242 / 269
-
Brookdale Glen Ellyn
AL
IL
Glen Ellyn (Lombard)
63
Facility 63
IL AVG 67
Rank #131 / 282
Yes
81
Facility 81
IL AVG 48
Rank #49 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
Brookdale Living Communities Of Illinois-Ge Inc7--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #220 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Longevity Living of Granite City Mc
AL
IL
MC
Granite City
46
Facility 46
IL AVG 67
Rank #193 / 282
No
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 48
Rank #134 / 366
--4
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 239
0.8
Facility 0.8
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #95 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #56 / 269
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 2
Rank #256 / 269
-
Oak Trace
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Downers Grove (Oak Trace)
94
Facility 94
IL AVG 67
Rank #55 / 282
Yes
35
Facility 35
IL AVG 48
Rank #248 / 366
1Lifespace Communities, Inc8
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 7
Rank #226 / 239
3.5
Facility 3.5
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #207 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #140 / 269
-
The Mather
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Evanston
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 67
Rank #265 / 282
Yes
95
Facility 95
IL AVG 48
Rank #7 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
The Mather Evanston5--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #187 / 269
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Villas of Holly Brook Chatham
AL
RC
Chatham
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 67
Rank #176 / 282
Yes
31
Facility 31
IL AVG 48
Rank #271 / 366
-Vop Hb Chatham Opco, LLC1
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 239
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #188 / 239
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #175 / 269
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #140 / 269
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
IL
MC
Lake In The Hills
88
Facility 88
IL AVG 67
Rank #65 / 282
Yes
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 48
Rank #274 / 366
-Al-Mc Lake In Hills Associates, LLC4
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 7
Rank #195 / 239
2.5
Facility 2.5
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #178 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #124 / 269
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 2
Rank #256 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Rochester
AL
HOS
IL
MC
Rochester
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 67
Rank #144 / 282
Yes
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 48
Rank #360 / 366
-Carriage Crossing Senior Living Rochester, LLC5
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #116 / 239
0.8
Facility 0.8
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #95 / 239
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #210 / 269
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #220 / 269
-
The Wellshire Morton Grove
AL
RC
Morton Grove
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 67
Rank #201 / 282
Yes
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 48
Rank #113 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
Wellshire Morton Grove5--
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #124 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed
Bickford of Moline
AL
MC
Moline
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 67
Rank #255 / 282
Yes
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 48
Rank #171 / 366
-Moline Bickford Cottage, LLC5
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #74 / 239
0.4
Facility 0.4
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #70 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #124 / 269
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #187 / 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 381 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Bridle Brook Assisted Living

Bridle Brook Assisted Living provides assisted living and memory care in Mahomet, IL. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they maintain their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Offering both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 78 beds and a starting price of $4,100 per month, giving families a baseline for planning the cost of residence. Respite care supports short stays for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need therapy as part of recovery or ongoing function.

Restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals gives residents meals served in a restaurant-style setting. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving into the community. The area has a Walk Score of 69, which is somewhat walkable: some errands can be done on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to complete certain nearby errands independently.

Mahomet Al/Mc operates Bridle Brook Assisted Living.

Starting Price $4,100/Month

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Overview of Brookdale Glen Ellyn

Brookdale Glen Ellyn is a senior living community located just west of Chicago, offering both independent living and assisted living options on the same campus, providing residents with the lifestyle they desire along with the care they may need. With over two dozen floor plans available, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, residents can find the perfect luxury apartment that suits their preferences. The community offers a wide range of activities to choose from, whether it’s playing Bocce ball, bingo, or swimming.

At Brookdale Glen Ellyn, residents can trade home maintenance for more leisure time to engage in activities they enjoy, including classes for yoga, art, and design. Residents can enjoy the freedom of spending their time according to their interests, while also having the peace of mind that our dedicated staff is available 24/7 to respond to any emergency needs. Brookdale Glen Ellyn is dedicated to providing an enriching and fulfilling lifestyle that caters to each resident’s unique needs and preferences.

Starting Price $4,370/Month

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Overview of Longevity Living of Granite City Mc

Longevity Living of Granite City Mc offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Granite City, IL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Because the community offers three care levels, it can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community or starting over socially. The community has 46 beds, a smaller size where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 56 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Longevity Living of Granite City Mc is operated by Longevity Senior Living Granite City MC Operator.

Contact Longevity Living of Granite City Mc

Oak Trace

270 Village Dr, Downers Grove, IL 60516
Overview of Oak Trace

Fostering a bright and friendly environment, Oak Trace settling in the quiet grounds of Village Drive, Downers, Grove, IL, is a trusted continuing care retirement community that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Keep your peace of mind with a kind and compassionate team helping you with your daily activities and needs. Live in comfort and convenience with various care options available in Oak Trace.

Stay active and well-connected with a jam-packed calendar of carefully curated fun activities that focus on residents’ interests and strengths. Oak Trace strives to provide a safe place for seniors to feel a sense of belonging within its premises. Amenities include an art studio, a library, a fitness center, and serene walking paths.

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Overview of The Mather

A continuing care retirement community in Evanston, IL, The Mather covers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. The continuing care model ties every level, from the first apartment to skilled nursing, into one arrangement as a person’s needs change over time.

Independent living is a private residence with community services attached, and daily care is not part of the package. Assisted living leaves the apartment in the resident’s hands, and staff cover medication, bathing, dressing, and the other routine tasks of a day. Memory care watches over people who might wander, inside a secured space. Skilled nursing is the licensed-nurse level of care that is clinical.

With 22 beds, The Mather is on the small side, which gives staff and residents room to get to know one another. Each resident is backed, on average, by 6 hours and 58 minutes of nursing time in a day. Two-bedroom residences suit a couple moving in as a pair, and there are one-bedroom residences as well.

Medicare and private funds are how residents pay, and Medicare’s part is limited to covered skilled care over a short span after hospitalization. At 95, the area rates as a walker’s paradise, and the day’s errands are doable on foot, by car, or no car.

The Mather Evanston operates the community. Residents may bring pets along.

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Overview of Villas of Holly Brook Chatham

The Villas of Holly Brook Chatham, conveniently situated in the majestic town of Chatham, IL, is a welcoming senior living community offering encompassing assisted living services. Committed to providing unparalleled care to residents in an enriching environment, a highly dedicated and committed team is available to give assistance and support. Here, residents can select from a wide array of well-accommodated and beautifully designed one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments where they can be comfortable and relaxed.

Dedicated to helping its residents lead outside of their apartments and be fond of life, the community offers a dining room featuring delicious meals, an on-site therapy department, a full-service salon, and many more. Relax in the picturesque walking paths of the community and meet new companions along the way. At Holly Brook Chatham, residents can experience a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care

Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Lake in the Hills, IL. Independent living means private living with community services but no daily care, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and having all three options can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Respite care is available for short stays. It can help when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 88 beds, opened in 2020, and is operated by Al-Mc Lake In Hills Associates.

Residents can use the Encore Fitness Center, outdoor walking paths, garden patios, a salon and spa, and a theater for exercise, time outside, personal grooming, and entertainment without leaving the community. Chef-prepared meals and personalized menus allow dining to be planned around individual preferences, while the Active Living and Melody Bridge programs provide named activity options. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. The area has a Walk Score of 30 and is car-dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives will generally need transportation for those trips.

Contact Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care

Overview of Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Rochester

Warm and inviting, Carriage Crossing of Rochester is an excellent senior living community in Rochester, IL, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and hospice care. The community features thoughtfully designed apartments and a wealth of amenities designed to help residents live a socially active lifestyle all year round. With a compassionate care team available to provide care and assistance 24/7, residents are guaranteed to live a well-supported life. Moreover, the community’s INSPYRE memory care program helps residents dealing with memory loss to live a fulfilling life with comprehensive care and gentle daily programming.

At Carriage Crossing of Rochester, residents are provided a nurturing environment with plenty of opportunities to stay active, engaged, and holistically healthy. From a variety of on-site and social activities to convenient services like housekeeping and laundry, and chauffeured transportation, residents have everything they need to live a convenient life. Residents also enjoy delicious meals and snacks daily and access to amenities such as salon & spa services, a game room, a library, a cafe, and a beautiful outdoor courtyard for relaxing and hanging out.

Starting Price $4,650/Month

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Overview of The Wellshire Morton Grove

The Wellshire Morton Grove offers assisted living and respite care in Morton Grove, Illinois. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs daily support or a family seeking short-term care.

The community has 45 beds, with studio and one-bedroom housing options. A studio suits someone who wants one private living space, while a one-bedroom layout separates the sleeping and living areas. Pets are allowed at move in, so a resident may be able to bring a pet along.

A salon gives residents access to salon services on site, and rehabilitation services are available for those who need therapy. Cultural programming adds organized cultural activities to the services offered at the community. The area has a Walk Score of 60, meaning it is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently.

Contact The Wellshire Morton Grove

Overview of Bickford of Moline

Bickford of Moline offers assisted living and memory care in Moline, Illinois. Assisted living includes help with daily activities such as meals, grooming, and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Having both care levels can suit someone whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 28 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Bickford of Moline is a single story building. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot while other trips may require a car or ride. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet with them, and an in house salon provides grooming services on site. Transportation services provide rides beyond the community; Jennifer Moore is the director, and Moline Bickford Cottage operates the community.

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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 381 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.