Page 39 of Best Assisted Living in Illinois

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Overview of Zyonne Residential Assisted Living Oasis

Zyonne Residential Assisted Living Oasis is a top-tier assisted living community in Frankfort, IL, that offers personal care. Promoting a home-like environment, the community prioritizes older adults’ comfort and familiarity during their stay. Dining services, housekeeping, and medication management are just some of the exceptional services provided for residents’ convenience. Through its faith-based approach, the community strives to provide a comfortable and safe place where residents can thrive in their later years.

Gardening, holiday celebrations, and plenty of recreational activities provide residents with more opportunities to learn and interact with friends. Among the community’s state-of-the-art amenities are the family room, serene patio, and a functional sun room, ensuring residents’ relaxation. With local shops, a library, and public transportation nearby, residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. This assisted living community is a great choice for senior living in Illinois, as it has high-quality services dedicated to older adults’ well-being.

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Encore Senior Living

101 N Upper Wacker Dr Suite 605, Chicago, IL 60606
Overview of Encore Senior Living

As a property management company, Encore Senior Living in Chicago provides a range of living options to cater to seniors’ varying needs, including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Their goal is to help seniors live on their own terms without worrying about safety. The community creates a home with a unique personality. Each resident is valued for their individuality and independence. They offer a variety of floor plans to choose from, so seniors can find the perfect space that suits their lifestyle.\

Designed to provide an engaging and social environment, they have on-site dining where residents can enjoy meals with others, a salon and spa for pampering, landscaped grounds with outdoor nooks for fresh air, community rooms for events, and even a wellness office to ensure that residents are staying healthy and active. If you’re looking for a senior living community that feels like home, Encore Senior Living in Chicago is the perfect choice.

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Overview of Arden Courts Northbrook

Specializing in memory support, Arden Courts Northbrook is a memory care community in Northbrook, Illinois. Dedicated to those living with Alzheimer’s and other cognition-related conditions, the community has a one-level setting. 24-hour nursing support is also provided, along with homestyle dining. For those seeking temporary stays, the community also offers respite services.

Educational discussions, volunteer opportunities, and recreational programs promote holistic wellness and help improve residents’ cognition. Enclosed gardens and patio spaces are also available, ensuring residents can move around and interact with others safely. Its location on Milwaukee Avenue is also near public transportation and other local amenities.

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Weighting overview

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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
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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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
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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 383 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.