Page 27 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. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Hawthorne Inn of Peru
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Peru
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 67
Rank #170 / 282
No
76
Facility 76
IL AVG 48
Rank #59 / 366
---2
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 239
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
-
Reif Residences
AL
Frankfort (Frankfort Square)
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 67
Rank #282 / 282
No
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 48
Rank #208 / 366
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0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
-
Shepherd Premier Senior Living
AL
MC
Harvard
-No
84
Facility 84
IL AVG 48
Rank #42 / 366
1-Shepherd Capital, LLC Harvard3--
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
-
Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Rochelle (Flagg Township)
46
Facility 46
IL AVG 67
Rank #193 / 282
No
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 48
Rank #92 / 366
---9
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 7
Rank #229 / 239
3.3
Facility 3.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #201 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
-
Liberty Court
AL
MC
Dixon (Dixon Township)
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 67
Rank #239 / 282
No
73
Facility 73
IL AVG 48
Rank #70 / 366
---5--
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
-
Evergreen Place Senior Living – Orland Park
AL
MC
RC
Orland Park (Orland Township)
116
Facility 116
IL AVG 67
Rank #18 / 282
No-
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
--1
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #74 / 239
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #149 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
-
The Clare
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 67
Rank #182 / 282
Yes
100
Facility 100
IL AVG 48
Rank #1 / 366
-A+------1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Hawthorne Inn of Peoria
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 67
Rank #170 / 282
No
23
Facility 23
IL AVG 48
Rank #301 / 366
---3
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #74 / 239
0.7
Facility 0.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #82 / 239
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #175 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
-
Golden Age Assisted Living
AL
Willowbrook (Westmont)
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 67
Rank #273 / 282
No
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 48
Rank #208 / 366
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 13
Rank #78 / 144
-Golden Age Assisted Living, Inc-----Private Rooms
Covenant Home of Chicago
AL
Chicago (Lincoln Square)
-No
87
Facility 87
IL AVG 48
Rank #28 / 366
29
Facility 29
IL AVG 13
Rank #17 / 144
A+------Studio / 1 Bed

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 Hawthorne Inn of Peru

Hawthorne Inn of Peru offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Peru, Illinois. Assisted living includes help with daily activities, while nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care is secured and supervised for residents who may be at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels can support someone whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

With 52 beds, Hawthorne Inn of Peru is a smaller community where residents and staff may get to know one another. Private suites provide a single living space, while companion suites can work well for two people moving together or for someone who prefers a roommate. Residential Alternatives Of Illinois operates the community.

Restaurant-style dining gives residents meals in a dining setting, while recreational and social activities offer scheduled opportunities for engagement. Medication assistance helps residents manage prescribed medications, and scheduled group transportation supports planned group travel. A Walk Score of 76 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently.

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Reif Residences

7551 W Hickory Creek Dr, Frankfort, IL 60423
Overview of Reif Residences

Located on Hickory Creek Drive, Reif Residences is a 55+ assisted living community in Frankfort, IL, that provides assistance with activities of daily living. The community also follows a resident-first approach to care to promote a comfortable and safe environment. Housekeeping, laundry services, a dining program, and transportation accommodations are also offered to support residents’ daily living. Medication management, as well as health and wellness programs, are also available to help maintain residents’ independence while meeting their care needs.

Exercise, educational activities, and religious programs are available to help improve residents’ physical, social, and emotional well-being. Safety features, including emergency call systems and 24-hour security, are also in place. Its Frankfort setting is also highly walkable, with a Walk Score of 75, offering convenient access to nearby amenities and services, including Woodlawn Park and a variety of dining options. Focusing on personal care services for older adults, this assisted living community can be a good choice for senior living in Illinois.

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Overview of Shepherd Premier Senior Living

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.

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Overview of Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle

Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Rochelle, Illinois. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can take place within one community. The community has 46 beds, a size that can allow staff and residents to get to know each other. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments: a studio offers one private living space, while the larger layouts may suit couples moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle is in the Flagg Township neighborhood, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 16 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nursing time associated with each resident’s care. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and Residential Alternatives Of Illinois operates the community.

A beauty and barber shop lets residents receive grooming services on site, while scheduled group transportation supports planned outings without requiring each resident to arrange transportation independently. Strength training, aerobic exercise, personalized activities, and social and recreational programming offer structured ways to stay active and engaged. A Walk Score of 66 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain outings independently.

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Overview of Liberty Court

Liberty Court offers assisted living and memory care in Dixon, IL. Assisted living gives residents help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they keep their own apartment; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow from assisted living support to memory care, since both care levels are available.

Liberty Court has 36 beds. Its Better Days Memory Care signature program is available for residents receiving memory care. The wellness program includes outdoor activities, wellness checks, hydration stations, and seasonal activity adjustments, giving residents scheduled opportunities for recreation and wellness support.

Accessible outdoor spaces include landscaped gardens and sitting areas, giving residents places to relax or socialize outdoors. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community.

Arhc Lcdixil01 Trs operates Liberty Court. A Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable: most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Evergreen Place Senior Living – Orland Park

Evergreen Place Senior Living, Orland Park offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Orland Park, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is a short-term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

With several care types on one campus, Evergreen Place Senior Living, Orland Park can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 116 beds and is located in the Orland Township neighborhood.

Evergreen Place Senior Living, Orland Park offers Caregiver Support and Dining Options programs. The community is operated by 183Rd Street Operations.

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The Clare

55 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
Overview of The Clare

The Clare sits at 55 E Pearson St in Chicago’s Rush & Division neighborhood, a high-rise run by The Clare Partners LLC with 49 units split across one, two, and three-bedroom layouts. Sizes run from 774 square feet up to 1,709.

A Walk Score of 100 means groceries, pharmacies, and most daily errands are a walk away, not a drive. Occupancy sits at 84.4 percent, which tells you the building is mostly full but not maxed out. This is a place that covers a lot of ground on the care spectrum: independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all under one roof, with staff specifically trained in dementia care for residents who need it.

Beauty services, transportation, housekeeping, organized social and recreational activities, exercise and wellness programming, and parking are all part of daily life, and residents also get 24-hour security, an on-site concierge, and access to a full-time exercise physiologist. Dining is flexible and chef-prepared, not a fixed cafeteria schedule. Pets are welcome, too.

The Clare takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families aren’t boxed into one funding path. For residents needing nursing-level support, the staffing data shows about 3 hours and 41 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day.

The Clare is a high-rise community built to handle a resident’s care needs as they change, independent living now, memory care later if it comes to that, without forcing a move somewhere new.

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Overview of Hawthorne Inn of Peoria

Hawthorne Inn of Peoria in Peoria, IL, offers assisted living and memory care. Nursing home care and skilled nursing are the other two. Assisted living means somebody else handles dressing, bathing, and medication.

Wandering is what the memory level is set up to contain, with supervision inside a secured setting. Nursing home care and skilled nursing are the two levels where a nurse’s license is what the care runs on.

Rooms come as private or companion suites across 52 beds, so a resident either takes the space alone or moves in along with somebody else. Residential Alternatives of Illinois, Inc. operates the community.

What four levels under one roof buys a resident is that a change in need is not also a change of address.

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Overview of Golden Age Assisted Living

An idyllic retreat located in the charming neighborhood of Willowbrook, IL, Golden Age Assisted Living offers assisted living. With its top-notch care and assistance around the clock, residents can rest assured of living comfortably and safely in their golden years. The community also features a team consisting of doctors, podiatrists, and other medical professionals to meet residents’ healthcare needs.

Aside from their physical well-being, the community also conducts enriching programs and stimulating activities to ensure residents are happy and socially engaged. Physical and occupational therapy and scheduled transportation are also provided for residents’ convenience. Have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to promote a vibrant and welcoming environment alongside purposely designed amenities and cozy spaces for residents to enjoy every moment of their later years with ease.

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Covenant Home of Chicago

2720 W Foster Ave, Chicago, Il 60625, United States2720 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Overview of Covenant Home of Chicago

Covenant Home of Chicago is a special place. With a history spanning more than a century, it’s a community that truly understands what it means to care for seniors. Here, residents are more than just a number. They are valued members of a caring community, surrounded by staff and fellow residents who dedicate themselves to helping them live a fulfilling life.

The community provides a well-rounded approach to care, ensuring that residents receive the support they need to live their best life. They participate in Medicaid, and the amenities are truly top-notch, with everything from a café and art studio to a physical therapy gym and theater room. But what really sets Covenant Home of Chicago apart is the sense of community. Residents can participate in activities and events, connect with their neighbors, and build friendships that last a lifetime.

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    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.

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  • 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.