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Best Assisted Living in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 384 assisted living communities in Illinois using Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in IL
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Jun 2026
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384 homes
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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: 51/ 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: 86The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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

Sunrise of Schaumburg
AL
HC
MC
Schaumburg
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 86
Rank #171 / 426
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 51
Rank #310 / 648
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 20
Rank #50 / 145
A+Sunrise Schaumburg Assisted Living, LLC6
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 308
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 308
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #257 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Naperville
AL
HC
MC
Naperville (Naperville Park District)
76
Facility 76
IL AVG 86
Rank #195 / 426
Yes
33
Facility 33
IL AVG 51
Rank #470 / 648
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 20
Rank #9 / 145
A-Al I/Naperville Senior Housing Opco, LLC12
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 308
0.3
Facility 0.3
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #139 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #185 / 308
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #207 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Vernon Hills
AL
IL
MC
NH
Vernon Hills (North Milwaukee Avenue)
90
Facility 90
IL AVG 86
Rank #151 / 426
Yes
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 51
Rank #529 / 648
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 20
Rank #2 / 145
A+S-H Opco Park At Vernon Hills, LLC10
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 308
0.4
Facility 0.4
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #139 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #95 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed
GreenFields of Geneva
AL
IL
MC
NH
Geneva
77
Facility 77
IL AVG 86
Rank #193 / 426
Yes
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 51
Rank #610 / 648
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 20
Rank #93 / 145
A+Nfp Friendship Village Of Mill Creek9
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 7
Rank #282 / 308
2.7
Facility 2.7
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #292 / 308
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #185 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #1 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Orland Park
AL
MC
Orland Park (Orland Township)
104
Facility 104
IL AVG 86
Rank #118 / 426
Yes
47
Facility 47
IL AVG 51
Rank #356 / 648
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 20
Rank #2 / 145
A+Emeritus Corporation12
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #99 / 308
0.1
Facility 0.1
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #99 / 308
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #261 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Clarendale of Algonquin
AL
IL
MC
RC
Algonquin (West Algonquin Road)
110
Facility 110
IL AVG 86
Rank #101 / 426
No
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 51
Rank #344 / 648
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 20
Rank #101 / 145
A+Algonquin Operations LLC8
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #221 / 308
0.9
Facility 0.9
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #215 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 308
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #257 / 308
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Encore Village of Schaumburg
AL
IL
MC
NH
Schaumburg
109
Facility 109
IL AVG 86
Rank #108 / 426
Yes
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 51
Rank #253 / 648
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 20
Rank #1 / 145
A+Il Ccrc, LLC11
122
Facility 122
IL AVG 7
Rank #308 / 308
11.1
Facility 11.1
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #229 / 308
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #307 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #307 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brighton Gardens of St. Charles
AL
MC
RC
St. Charles (Surrey Woods)
104
Facility 104
IL AVG 86
Rank #118 / 426
Yes
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 51
Rank #187 / 648
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 20
Rank #75 / 145
A+Sjv 1 St. Charles Opco LLC14
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #200 / 308
0.4
Facility 0.4
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #139 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #185 / 308
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #292 / 308
1 Bed
Sunrise of Park Ridge
AL
HC
MC
Park Ridge (Ballard Road)
110
Facility 110
IL AVG 86
Rank #101 / 426
Yes
73
Facility 73
IL AVG 51
Rank #142 / 648
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 20
Rank #37 / 145
A+Karrington Of Park Ridge Opco, LLC8
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #152 / 308
0.4
Facility 0.4
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #139 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #185 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Trustwell Living Cherryvale Place
AL
MC
RC
Rockford (Cherry Valley)
98
Facility 98
IL AVG 86
Rank #129 / 426
No
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 51
Rank #495 / 648
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 20
Rank #108 / 145
A+Rockford Al/Mc, LLC8
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 308
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brighton Gardens of Wheaton
AL
MC
Wheaton
116
Facility 116
IL AVG 86
Rank #90 / 426
Yes
59
Facility 59
IL AVG 51
Rank #247 / 648
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 20
Rank #37 / 145
A+Sjv 1 Wheaton Opco LLC14
12
Facility 12
IL AVG 7
Rank #261 / 308
0.9
Facility 0.9
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #199 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #185 / 308
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #292 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed
Church Creek
AL
IL
MC
RC
Arlington Heights
69
Facility 69
IL AVG 86
Rank #217 / 426
Yes
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 51
Rank #418 / 648
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 20
Rank #33 / 145
A+Sptmrt Properties Trust5
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 308
0.8
Facility 0.8
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #199 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 308
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
New Perspective Senior Living | Long Grove
AL
MC
Long Grove
104
Facility 104
IL AVG 86
Rank #118 / 426
No
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 51
Rank #634 / 648
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 20
Rank #75 / 145
A+Well Npsl Tenant LLC7
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 308
0.6
Facility 0.6
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #177 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes
AL
IL
Vernon Hills
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 86
Rank #294 / 426
Yes
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 51
Rank #201 / 648
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 20
Rank #2 / 145
A+Blc-The Willows, LLC4
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 308
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #95 / 308
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Carrington at Lincolnwood
AL
IL
MC
Lincolnwood (Northeast Parkway)
132
Facility 132
IL AVG 86
Rank #68 / 426
Yes
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 51
Rank #253 / 648
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 20
Rank #113 / 145
A+The Carrington At Lincolnwood LLC11
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 7
Rank #258 / 308
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #215 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #95 / 308
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #207 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Buffalo Grove

Situated in the tranquil neighborhood of McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, Belmont Village Buffalo Grove is an exceptional senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care. The community exceeds expectations in ensuring seniors’ comfort and safety featuring cozy and purposely built accommodations including studio and one-bedroom apartments. Belmont Village Buffalo Grove fuses clinical excellence and top-notch care and support from a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals to provide seniors with an experience like no other.

The community strives to provide a warm and welcoming environment for seniors to reach their full potential. With a wide range of engaging activities and wellness programs, seniors are empowered to create meaningful moments and cherish every moment. Delight in exquisite meals and meet new friends at the community’s exclusive Josephine’s Kitchen. Belmont Village Buffalo Grove is committed to providing a safe place for seniors to live gracefully.

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Overview of Modena Green Oaks

Discover a lifestyle that’s perfectly tailored to your needs at Modena Green Oaks, a vibrant senior living community in Lake Bluff, IL, offering a range of care options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Care. Residents can enjoy a welcoming environment with attentive care, fulfilling programs, and delightful amenities. Whether gathering in shared spaces, relaxing near the pond, or engaging in planned social activities, there’s always something delightful for residents to experience.

The community provides an array of amenities designed for comfort and enrichment. Residents have access to a fitness center, art center, beauty salon, library, and more. Each unit features individual washers and dryers, controlled heat and air, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Specialized areas include an enclosed courtyard with a putting green for Memory Care residents and a courtyard and outdoor patio for others.

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Overview of The Flats by Clark Lindsey (expansion)

ClarkLindsey, East Central Illinois’ first and only nonprofit Life Plan Community, offers a retirement living experience on a stunning 27-acre campus bordering Urbana’s Meadowbrook Park and the University of Illinois at Champaign. The community’s extensive services and amenities make retirement living easy and carefree, allowing residents to spend their time doing the things they want to do, not the things they have to do. ClarkLindsey strives to foster a culture of excellence centered around well-being and encompassing its four core values: meaningful life, engaged staff, inclusive community, and excellence.

As a Life Plan Community, ClarkLindsey provides multiple levels of care on its campus, ensuring that residents have a place to live for the rest of their lives, even as their health needs change over time. The community offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services, with the new MeadowLark expansion set to include catered assisted living and memory care assisted living apartments. Residents have access to many amenities, services, and activities on the ClarkLindsey campus, including social gatherings, fitness activities, award-winning gardens, and picturesque views of the prairie. The community is excited to expand the possibilities with a new building project, including a modern three-story apartment building with catered assisted living and memory care assisted living apartments, and another three-story apartment building with independent living apartments.

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ClarkLindsey

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

Clarklindsey offers a welcoming independent living home for seniors in Urbana. The community boasts a secure and comfortable environment where many residents are treated like family, cultivating a sense of belonging. The staff creates a nurturing environment while maintaining a sense of individuality and independence while receiving unwavering support with daily living. At Clarklindsey, there’s always something for everyone; endless possibilities await to be discovered at the premier choice in Urbana.

Offering three housing options for seniors to choose from: The Village Apartments, Meadow Edge Villas, and an upcoming new expansion for condo-style living. he senior living community has ensured a comfortable and well-thought-of environment for seniors to live freely while being treated with resort-like hospitality– housekeeping, transportation, scheduled social and recreational activities, and delicious meals provided.

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Overview of Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Arcola

Experience a vibrant senior lifestyle at Carriage Crossing Arcola, an excellent senior living community in Arcola, IL, offering assisted living, memory care respite care and hospice care. Featuring spacious apartments and a wealth of convenient amenities, the community guarantees a secure and comfortable living space to its residents. With its continuum of care and 24-hour personal care assistance, Carriage Crossing ensures each residents’ needs are met.

Carriage Crossing’s experienced team is committed to delivering a senior living experience that meets the unique needs and desires for seniors at every stage of living. The community achieves this by providing a community environment rich with exceptional dining services, life-enriching opportunities, and maintenance-free living. Residents enjoy access to local dining, shopping and entertainment, complemented with the community amenities, such as beauty salon & spa services, chauffeured transportation, a cafe & soda shop, a game room & library, and beautiful outdoor courtyard for relaxing or catching up with fellow residents.

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Overview of Sunrise of Westmont

Located at 63rd Street, Westmont, IL, Sunrise of Westmont is an extraordinary senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Prioritizing seniors’ relaxation and safety, the community features cozy and pet-friendly floor plans including studio, two-bedroom apartments, and companion suites. Residents ease their minds with round-the-clock care and assistance from a compassionate, dedicated, and trained team.

The community fosters a bright and friendly environment, orchestrating a wide array of fun activities and learning opportunities. The culinary team serves freshly made healthy and delicious meals that cater to residents’ dietary needs and cravings. Sunrise of Westmont provides a haven for relaxation and wellness with its beautiful campus filled with wonderful amenities such as exercise rooms, a salon, and a movie theater.

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Overview of Brookdale Glen Ellyn

Brookdale Glen Ellyn is a senior living community located just west of Chicago, offering both independent living and assisted living options on the same campus, providing residents with the lifestyle they desire along with the care they may need. With over two dozen floor plans available, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, residents can find the perfect luxury apartment that suits their preferences. The community offers a wide range of activities to choose from, whether it’s playing Bocce ball, bingo, or swimming.

At Brookdale Glen Ellyn, residents can trade home maintenance for more leisure time to engage in activities they enjoy, including classes for yoga, art, and design. Residents can enjoy the freedom of spending their time according to their interests, while also having the peace of mind that our dedicated staff is available 24/7 to respond to any emergency needs. Brookdale Glen Ellyn is dedicated to providing an enriching and fulfilling lifestyle that caters to each resident’s unique needs and preferences.

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Church Creek

1250 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Overview of Church Creek

Discover stress-free living at Church Creek, an extraordinary senior living community in Arlington Heights, IL, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Residents here enjoy a comfortable residence with spacious studio, one or two-bed apartments and access to convenient services, such as on-site maintenance, weekly housekeeping, linen, and towel services, and a dedicated team available to provide support 24/7. Offering a variety of activities, the community ensures a vibrant and engaging lifestyle to its residents.

At Church Creek, residents can leave all the worries behind with personalized care services, access to comprehensive therapy solutions, and a wealth of conveniently designed amenities. Here, residents can give themselves a makeover in the beauty salon, attend an on-site religious service or get hooked to a new book from the library. Delicious and nutritious meals are available with the help of the exceptional culinary team that serves an array of classic comfort and healthy dishes. Church Creek helps residents to live their life to the fullest through its wide array of services and compassionate care.

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Overview of Heartis Village Peoria Assisted Living

Heartis Village of Peoria offers luxury assisted living and memory care services. The community screams elegance and luxury; residents are guaranteed to enjoy their stay because of the building’s astonishing, beautifully decorated interiors– adding to the community’s charm. The home strongly presents a warm, welcoming environment with resort-like hospitality that brings a vibrant lifestyle. Heartis Village ensures a life well-spent dedicated to providing compassionate care for their residents, making the elderly and their families feel secure and comfortable knowing that they are in good hands.

Thanks to the community’s accommodations and convenience, the Heartis lifestyle means elevated and enhanced everyday living. Amenities and services include an art studio, a game room, an on-site movie theater called the Village Theatre, the LaSalle Library, the Grand View restaurant, the River City bistro; services include 24/7 emergency call system, scheduled transportation, housekeeping and laundry, nursing care, and stimulating memory care activities.

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Overview of Trustwell Living of Springfield

Trustwell Living of Springfield is an assisted living community situated in Springfield, Illinois, dedicated to providing compassionate and resident-centered care. Offering both Assisted Living and soon-to-be-introduced Memory Care services, this community takes pride in their on-site therapy options as well as their calendar of activities. Senior residents can relish restaurant-style dining, receive medication assistance, and benefit from personalized care plans tailored to their individual needs.

Recognizing that the search for the perfect senior living community has its own sets of challenges, Trustwell Living of Springfield ensures a seamless transition, allowing residents to leave their worries behind and embrace a fulfilling and worry-free lifestyle in a warm and supportive environment. 

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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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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 384 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.