Page 26 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
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.
Adams Pointe
AL
ADC
HOS
MC
RC
Quincy
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 67
Rank #255 / 282
Yes
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 48
Rank #195 / 366
Quincy I, LLC8--
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed
TLC Assisted Living
AL
Machesney Park
62
Facility 62
IL AVG 67
Rank #134 / 282
No
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 48
Rank #221 / 366
Tlc Illinois, LLC9--
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
TLC Senior Living
AL
NH
Machesney Park
62
Facility 62
IL AVG 67
Rank #134 / 282
Yes
35
Facility 35
IL AVG 48
Rank #248 / 366
Tlc Illinois, LLC9--
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cedar Trails Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Freeburg
61
Facility 61
IL AVG 67
Rank #139 / 282
Yes
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 48
Rank #289 / 366
Freeburg Senior Community, LLC8
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 7
Rank #202 / 239
1.4
Facility 1.4
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #130 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #220 / 269
-
Eastland Retirement Community
AL
Auburn
42
Facility 42
IL AVG 67
Rank #216 / 282
No
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 48
Rank #78 / 366
-3
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 239
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
-
ClarkLindsey
AL
ADC
CCRC
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Urbana
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 67
Rank #128 / 282
Yes
13
Facility 13
IL AVG 48
Rank #328 / 366
Clark-Lindsey Village, Inc6--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #140 / 269
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Lisle
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lisle (The Villages On Maple)
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 67
Rank #161 / 282
Yes
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 48
Rank #179 / 366
Blc-Devonshire Of Lisle, LLC9--
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #140 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Lincolnshire Place – Decatur
AL
MC
Decatur
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 67
Rank #223 / 282
No--3
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #167 / 239
2.3
Facility 2.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #169 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
-
Bickford of Aurora
AL
MC
Aurora (Aurora Township)
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 67
Rank #144 / 282
Yes
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 48
Rank #287 / 366
Bickford Master II, LLC5--
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #187 / 269
-
Hawthorne Inn of Galesburg
AL
Galesburg
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 67
Rank #170 / 282
No
86
Facility 86
IL AVG 48
Rank #34 / 366
-2
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #74 / 239
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #103 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
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Overview of Adams Pointe

Adams Pointe, located in Quincy, IL, is a senior living community which offers a rich array of living options ranging from assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite and hospice care. Their assisted living program provides residents with 24/7 staff availability to supervise as well as assist residents with daily living activities, as well as medication management. Additionally, the staff is also available for companionship, to reduce the feeling of loneliness among residents.

The amenities of Adams Pointe also vary and are tailored to fit the residents preferences. Their dining experience offers fresh made to order meals, and their health and wellness programs cater to the seven dimensions of wellness; social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, occupational, intellectual, and physical.

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TLC Assisted Living

508 Roosevelt Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115
Overview of Tlc Assisted Living

Experience senior living to its fullest with Tlc Assisted Living located in the beautiful place of Mahcesny Park, IL, offering assisted living services. Here, residents can choose from cozy and well-appointed accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom and two-bedroom. Having a competent and dedicated team, the community provides round-the-clock in-house medical care for its residents.

Offering above-and-beyond services, residents can enjoy constantly evolving menus with world-class meals, weekly housekeeping and linen services, and scheduled transportation. Hang out with friends by visiting its bistro, craft center, and movie theater. Explore its beautifully created common spaces and create meaningful memories with newly found companions. Participate in a full calendar of social events and other life enrichment programs for continuing engagement and development. At Tlc Assisted Living, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Tlc Senior Living

Tender Loving Care in Rockford has provided a quality service for many families over the years. The upscale senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services for seniors is essentially a resident-centered environment that ensures each resident is treated like family. Tender Loving Care has continuously provided quality senior living care that many have sought in a home.

Their all-inclusive amenities essentially are helpful services that help with daily living, such as medication management and charting, housekeeping and laundry, transportation services, and ADLs (assistance with daily living: bathing, grooming, dressing, etc.).

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Overview of Cedar Trails Senior Living

Based in the vibrant community of Freeburg, IL, Cedar Trails Senior Living is a welcoming community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Beautifully appointed and comfortable accommodations with different floor plans are available for its residents. With an expert and compassionate team, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia receive specialized care partnered with technology and a community-setting approach.

The community is committed to delivering top-of-the-line amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy restaurant dining, events and entertainment, local trips, and many more. Boost wellness and engagement by visiting its common spaces such as the lounges, bistro, wellness center, and theater. Avail of their housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation services to maximize comfort and relaxation. At Cedar Trails Senior Living, seniors can truly live life to the fullest.

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Overview of Eastland Retirement Community

Eastland Retirement Community is an assisted living community in Auburn, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private apartment. With 42 beds, the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where residents and staff can become familiar with one another.

Residents can choose one- or two-bedroom apartments; a two-bedroom layout may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. An on-site beauty salon supports personal grooming without leaving the community, with services available at an additional cost, and a library program offers a dedicated activity for residents. Tami Foster, L.P.N., is the director, and the community is operated by Eastland Independent & Assisted Senior Living.

The area has a Walk Score of 68 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be completed on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, that can allow occasional independent trips for nearby errands, although not every errand is within walking distance.

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ClarkLindsey

101 W Windsor Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
Overview of ClarkLindsey

Dedicated to older adults 62 and above, ClarkLindsey in Urbana, Illinois, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, adult day services, and home care. Operated by Clark-Lindsey Village, Inc., the community offers 64 beds in a single-story setting, including both permanent residences and dedicated memory care accommodations, with housing options such as The Village Apartments and Meadow Edge Villas.
Residents benefit from services that simplify daily life, including housekeeping, laundry, linen service, transportation, and included utilities. Rehabilitation programs, short-term recovery services, and 24-hour staffing support individuals with both ongoing and temporary care needs. Nursing services provide a significant level of clinical support through registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides.

State inspections have frequently reviewed areas related to resident well-being, resident rights, safety practices, pharmacy operations, and infection prevention. Families exploring the community may wish to discuss these topics with staff to better understand current procedures and oversight.

Amenities support an active and engaged lifestyle through access to a fitness center, gym, wellness center, library, dining venues, walking paths, and garden spaces. Volunteer opportunities and support groups further encourage social involvement. The community accepts both Medicare and private pay and is located in an area where most errands require transportation.

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Overview of Brookdale Lisle

Brookdale Lisle is an assisted living community located in the suburban village of Lisle, Illinois. Situated just 25 miles from Chicago, Lisle offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and urban convenience, making it an ideal place for relaxation and retirement. This independent living community is close to various hospitals and medical centers, including Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Edward-Elmhurst Health Center Lisle, and DuPage Medical Group. The dedicated team takes care of the cooking, cleaning, and maintenance, allowing residents to live life how they want to. From the foyer and library to the serene tree-lined patio and expansive indoor swimming pool, residents discover the comforts of home in an entirely new way. The community also offers an Emergency Alert System, ensuring residents’ safety and peace of mind.

Brookdale Lisle warmly welcomes furry companions as it is pet-friendly. Residents have access to an indoor pool, fitness center, and the concierge service. They can also enjoy delicious meals in the dining room. Engaging the creative side is easy with the Arts & Crafts Studio, while friendly games of billiards provide enjoyable challenges. Brookdale Lisle awaits to make each day fulfilling and enjoyable for its residents. It offers an enriching senior living journey, combining the comforts of home with an array of amenities that contribute to an exceptional living experience.

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Overview of Lincolnshire Place – Decatur

Lincolnshire Place, Decatur provides assisted living and memory care in Decatur, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Offering both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community.

With 40 beds, Lincolnshire Place, Decatur is a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other. Its secure courtyard includes walking paths, giving residents an outdoor area for walks within the community. A specialized life skill program and activity kitchen provide structured opportunities for daily-living activities, while the movie theater, musical events, and pet therapy offer additional organized activities.

Meals are prepared on site as fresh, home-cooked dishes by a team of nutritionists and delivered by the healthcare coordinator and kitchen staff. Rehabilitation services, a beauty shop, and a salon are also available, and Memory Care Communities Illinois-Decatur operates the community.

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Overview of Bickford of Aurora

Have the finest retirement experience with the outstanding senior living community of Bickford of Aurora in South Orchard Road, Aurora, IL, that offers assisted living and memory care. A team of kind and highly qualified professionals works closely with seniors to devise a care plan that best matches their unique needs and preferences. The community also provides a resident monitoring system and transportation services for seniors’ convenience and safety.

A carefully curated calendar of enjoyable activities and exciting events accompanies seniors as they go about their day. The community values the well-being of its caregivers, promoting a vibrant and friendly environment for a better quality of life. Bickford of Aurora strives to provide a haven for seniors to make the most out of their golden years.

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Overview of Hawthorne Inn of Galesburg

Hawthorne Inn of Galesburg offers assisted living in Galesburg, Illinois. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while allowing a resident to maintain a private or companion suite. With 52 beds, it may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

A Walk Score of 86 makes the area very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Hawthorne Inn of Galesburg is operated by Udi #7.

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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.