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Best Assisted Living in Illinois

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 590 homes in Illinois

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Illinois Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Compare Assisted Living around Illinois The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

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Grand Victorian at Crystal Lake
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Crystal Lake
95No-2-00-
The Village at Farmington
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Farmington
32No---30-
Chapters Edwardsville OpCo DBA Chapters Living of Edwardsville
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Edwardsville
48No---64-
Longevity Living of Granite City Mc
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Granite City
46No---41-
ADDOLORATA VILLA (Assisted Lvg)
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Wheeling (Wheeling Township)
61No-1-10-
Cedarhurst of Bethalto
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bethalto
80No---83-
Marian Village
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Homer Glen
69No-1-10-
The Village at Mercy Creek
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Normal
62No-1-31-
The Gardens at Park Pointe
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Morris
60No-11A+10-
Cedarhurst of Yorkville
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Yorkville (Kendall Township)
73No---10-
Cedarhurst of Frankfort
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Frankfort
83No-1-52-
Evergreen Place Senior Living – Orland Park
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Orland Park (Orland Township)
116No---10-
Hearthwood Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bartlett (Hanover Township)
65No-1-20-
Eberhardt Village
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Arthur
37No--A+41-
Stonecroft Village Retirement Community
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Mendota (Mendota Township)
32No---20-
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Overview of Red Oak Estates
Red Oak Estates is a state-licensed assisted living facility located in Canton, Illinois. It offers memory care services, daily living assistance, and on-site podiatry. The facility is committed to providing a nurturing environment that promotes health and dignity for its residents.

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Contact Addington Place of Collinsville

Overview of Timber Creek Village, Lincoln
Timber Creek Village is an assisted living community located in Lincoln, IL. It offers a warm and friendly environment with various amenities and services tailored to meet the needs of residents. The community provides personalized care and support to ensure a comfortable living experience.

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Overview of Liberty Court
Better Living at Liberty Court offers compassionate senior living in Dixon, IL. It provides assisted living and memory care services designed to create meaningful days filled with comfort and connection. The facility emphasizes personal care and community, ensuring residents feel valued and loved.

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Overview of The Meadows of Franklin Grove
The Meadows of Franklin Grove is an assisted living community that offers a safe and secure home for seniors. It provides a variety of services to residents who are independent or require some assistance in their everyday lives. The community is designed to help residents maintain their independence while receiving the necessary support.

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Overview of Trenton Village LLC
Trenton Village LLC is an assisted living community located in Trenton, Illinois. It offers a full continuum of enriched living and compassionate care, promoting a lifestyle of growth, creativity, and independence. The facility features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, along with a variety of activities and support services.

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Peace Village

10300 Village Circle Dr, Palos Park, IL 60464
Overview of Peace Village
Peace Village is a senior living community located in Palos Park, IL. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. The community is dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging environment for its residents.

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Overview of Oak Park Arms
Oak Park Arms is a rental retirement community focused on independent living for seniors. It offers safe and comfortable accommodations, a full social program, and no entrance fee. The community hosts hundreds of activities and events each month, providing a vibrant lifestyle for its residents.

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Overview of The Lamoine Retirement Living
The Lamoine is a senior living community in Macomb, IL. It offers personalized assisted living and memory support services for seniors. The community focuses on building trusting relationships and providing a luxurious lifestyle with various amenities.

Contact The Lamoine Retirement Living

Overview of San Gabriel Memory Care, Highland
San Gabriel Memory Care is a facility in Highland, IL, providing quality, compassionate care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The community focuses on purpose-driven activities and expert support to enhance the lives of its residents. It offers a range of services including rehabilitation therapy and personalized care.

Contact San Gabriel Memory Care, Highland

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.

An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.

The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.