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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
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| Sunrise at Fountain Square |
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.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Lombard (Fountain Square) |
80
Facility
80
IL AVG
131
Rank
#184 / 430
| Yes |
58
Facility
58
IL AVG
53
Rank
#253 / 647
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1
Facility
1
IL AVG
—
Rank
#128 / 251
| - | Hcri Sun Three Lombard Il Senior Living LLC | 6 | - | 2 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Sunrise of Willowbrook |
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.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Willowbrook (Clarendon Hills Road) |
82
Facility
82
IL AVG
131
Rank
#178 / 430
| Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
53
Rank
#309 / 647
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-
Facility
-
IL AVG
—
| - | Szr Willowbrook Opco, LLC | 10 | 2 | 4 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Bloomingdale |
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.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Bloomingdale |
82
Facility
82
IL AVG
131
Rank
#178 / 430
| Yes |
65
Facility
65
IL AVG
53
Rank
#197 / 647
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28
Facility
28
IL AVG
—
Rank
#32 / 251
| A+ | Szr Bloomingdale Assisted Living Opco, LLC | 8 | 3 | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Schaumburg |
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.
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Schaumburg |
82
Facility
82
IL AVG
131
Rank
#178 / 430
| Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
53
Rank
#309 / 647
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25
Facility
25
IL AVG
—
Rank
#50 / 251
| A+ | Sunrise Schaumburg Assisted Living, LLC | 5 | - | 3 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| River Glen of St. Charles |
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.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
St. Charles |
78
Facility
78
IL AVG
131
Rank
#195 / 430
| Yes |
45
Facility
45
IL AVG
53
Rank
#379 / 647
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1
Facility
1
IL AVG
—
Rank
#128 / 251
| - | River Glen Of St. Charles | 3 | - | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Naperville |
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.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Naperville (Naperville Park District) |
76
Facility
76
IL AVG
131
Rank
#202 / 430
| Yes |
33
Facility
33
IL AVG
53
Rank
#469 / 647
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45
Facility
45
IL AVG
—
Rank
#10 / 251
| A- | Al I/Naperville Senior Housing Opco, LLC | 9 | 2 | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Buffalo Grove |
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.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Buffalo Grove (Prairie View) |
79
Facility
79
IL AVG
131
Rank
#192 / 430
| Yes |
56
Facility
56
IL AVG
53
Rank
#272 / 647
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-
Facility
-
IL AVG
—
| - | Szr Buffalo Grove Assisted Living Opco, LLC | 9 | 1 | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite |
| Sunrise of Highland 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.
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Highland Park |
75
Facility
75
IL AVG
131
Rank
#205 / 430
| Yes |
78
Facility
78
IL AVG
53
Rank
#115 / 647
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-
Facility
-
IL AVG
—
| - | Sunrise Highland Park Senior Living, LLC | 6 | - | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Naperville North |
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.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Naperville (Naperville Park District) |
77
Facility
77
IL AVG
131
Rank
#200 / 430
| Yes |
49
Facility
49
IL AVG
53
Rank
#343 / 647
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18
Facility
18
IL AVG
—
Rank
#75 / 251
| - | Welltower Opco Group LLC | 3 | - | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Villas of Holly Brook & Reflections Springfield |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Springfield |
97
Facility
97
IL AVG
131
Rank
#140 / 430
| Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
53
Rank
#309 / 647
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1
Facility
1
IL AVG
—
Rank
#128 / 251
| - | Phillips Investments LLC-Springfield Facility Series | 14 | 1 | 7 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Keystone Place at Richland 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. |
O'fallon (Parkway Lakeside) |
85
Facility
85
IL AVG
131
Rank
#169 / 430
| Yes |
22
Facility
22
IL AVG
53
Rank
#546 / 647
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1
Facility
1
IL AVG
—
Rank
#128 / 251
| - | Keystone Place At Richland Creek, LLC | 18 | - | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Atria on the Lake |
LSL
Luxury 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.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Glen Ellyn |
85
Facility
85
IL AVG
131
Rank
#169 / 430
| Yes |
75
Facility
75
IL AVG
53
Rank
#128 / 647
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-
Facility
-
IL AVG
—
| - | Aoc Glen Ellyn Opco, LLC | 5 | 1 | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / Suite |
| Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care |
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. |
Cary |
87
Facility
87
IL AVG
131
Rank
#164 / 430
| No |
56
Facility
56
IL AVG
53
Rank
#272 / 647
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-
Facility
-
IL AVG
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| - | Cary Senior Living, LLC | 10 | 1 | 6 | - |
| Bickford of St. Charles |
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
St. Charles |
76
Facility
76
IL AVG
131
Rank
#202 / 430
| Yes |
50
Facility
50
IL AVG
53
Rank
#331 / 647
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26
Facility
26
IL AVG
—
Rank
#42 / 251
| - | St. Charles Bickford Cottage, LLC | 9 | 3 | 1 | - |
| Arbor Terrace Highland Park |
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
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. |
Highland Park |
86
Facility
86
IL AVG
131
Rank
#167 / 430
| Yes |
74
Facility
74
IL AVG
53
Rank
#135 / 647
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1
Facility
1
IL AVG
—
Rank
#128 / 251
| - | Csh Highland Park Lessee, LLC | 9 | 2 | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Avantara Aurora is an amazing facility that has made a huge positive impact on the lives of its residents, thanks to its unwavering dedication to providing top-quality care. They believe that seniors deserve the very best, and they go above and beyond to make sure that every resident receives the respect and care they deserve. Avantara Aurora offers a wide range of rehabilitation services, including orthopedic and short-term rehabilitation, as well as specialized care with the help of their life enrichment team. This amazing team provides opportunities for socialization and interaction with others, which is so important for seniors’ overall well-being.
They also have state-of-the-art equipment and offer services such as speech pathology, physical and occupational therapy, and healthcare services like cardiac care, oncology, orthopedic, and pulmonary care. This ensures that every resident receives comprehensive care that is tailored to their individual needs. The home also offers spacious and tranquil suites that will make residents feel right at home. The atmosphere is peaceful and rejuvenating, so residents can truly relax and renew their spirits. At Avantara Aurora, the team’s dedication and compassionate approach makes all the difference.
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.
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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
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
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
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
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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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 73 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.





