Page 7 of Best Assisted Living in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 374 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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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: 52/ 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: 85The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Lake Barrington Woods
AL
IL
Lake Barrington
-Yes
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 52
Rank #509 / 634
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 16
Rank #42 / 185
A+Sl Barrington, LLC5
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Highland Park
AL
HOS
MC
Highland Park
75
Facility 75
IL AVG 85
Rank #193 / 418
Yes
78
Facility 78
IL AVG 52
Rank #115 / 634
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 16
Rank #125 / 185
-Sunrise Highland Park Senior Living, LLC8
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 276
0.3
Facility 0.3
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #101 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #258 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Cottages of Fox Lake
AL
MC
Fox Lake
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 85
Rank #228 / 418
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 52
Rank #310 / 634
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 16
Rank #125 / 185
-Vs Paradise Park, LLC9
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #285 / 315
Studio
Highview In the Woodlands
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Rockton
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 85
Rank #364 / 418
No
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 52
Rank #630 / 634
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 16
Rank #59 / 185
A+Highview Retirement Home Association5
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 7
Rank #180 / 276
1.2
Facility 1.2
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #216 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Glenwood Assisted Living of Mahomet
AL
RC
Mahomet
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 85
Rank #321 / 418
Yes
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 52
Rank #625 / 634
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 16
Rank #42 / 185
A+Gahcrii Mahomet Alf Trs Sub, LLC6
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 7
Rank #203 / 276
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #217 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Olympia Fields
AL
IL
Olympia Fields
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 85
Rank #329 / 418
Yes
32
Facility 32
IL AVG 52
Rank #479 / 634
15
Facility 15
IL AVG 16
Rank #90 / 185
-Sjv 1 Olympia Fields Opco LLC7
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Naperville North
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Naperville (Naperville Park District)
77
Facility 77
IL AVG 85
Rank #188 / 418
Yes
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 52
Rank #344 / 634
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 16
Rank #77 / 185
-Welltower Opco Group LLC3
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 276
1.7
Facility 1.7
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #230 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bradford Place
AL
MC
RC
Swansea
39
Facility 39
IL AVG 85
Rank #348 / 418
Yes
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 52
Rank #565 / 634
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 16
Rank #37 / 185
A+Bradford Place Group, LLC12
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 276
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 3
Rank #268 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
-
American House Oak Park
AL
IL
MC
Oak Park
100
Facility 100
IL AVG 85
Rank #119 / 418
Yes
88
Facility 88
IL AVG 52
Rank #50 / 634
-CAh Oak Park LLC16
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 7
Rank #237 / 276
1.1
Facility 1.1
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #209 / 276
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 3
Rank #300 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bickford of Oswego
AL
MC
Oswego
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 85
Rank #270 / 418
Yes
32
Facility 32
IL AVG 52
Rank #479 / 634
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 16
Rank #42 / 185
FBsl Oswego LLC6
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #136 / 276
0.7
Facility 0.7
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #172 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
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Overview of Lake Barrington Woods

Located in Lake Barrington, IL, Lake Barrington Woods is a fun and friendly senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and short-term care. Providing a comfortable and relaxing living space, the community features an array of spacious apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

The community conducts a full calendar of activities that cater to residents’ interests, needs, and abilities. Common areas like an art center, indoor pool, bistro, card room, and library provide a comfortable space for leisure and social connections. Meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care, and laundry services helps residents live conveniently. With a dedicated culinary team, residents savor delicious meals catered to their dietary needs.

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Overview of Sunrise of Highland Park

Beautifully established within a charming neighborhood in Highland Park, IL, Sunrise of Highland Park is an upscale senior living community, offering various levels of care to allow residents to age in place. The community offers assisted living, memory care, short-term stay, and hospice coordination services that are tailored to accommodate residents’ unique needs and care goals. Residences here are designed to be both stunning and comfortable, giving residents a serene living environment where they can enjoy a restful retirement experience.

Fun-packed activities and programs are also offered to make sure residents have the opportunities they need to stay active and connected. Sumptuous meals are made to be both tasty and healthy, allowing residents to indulge in a delectable dining experience. A dependable management team also handles the maintenance and housekeeping for residents, helping them live their lives fully and without worries.

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Overview of The Cottages of Fox Lake

Tucked away in the serene neighborhood of Fox Lake, IL, The Cottages of Fox Lake is an intimate senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents are welcomed into spacious and comfortable apartments with modern amenities like, kitchenettes, private full bathrooms, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and emergency call systems. Licensed nurses are available on site 24 hours a day to provide immediate care and assistance when residents need it.

Fostering a convenient living experience for its residents, the community provides an array of convenient services, including housekeeping, laundry, bus transportation, and on-site maintenance. Residents enjoy delicious and health-conscious meals tailored to cater to their unique dietary needs and preferences. The community also features an array of engaging activities and amenities that encourages residents to live an active and fulfilling life.

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Overview of Highview in the Woodlands

Explore a luxurious stay with Highview in the Woodlands located in the peaceful neighborhood of Rockton, IL, offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from 36 one-bedroom and two-bedroom private apartments with several floor plans. The community provides round-the-clock care and services catering to the immediate needs and concerns of its residents. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can receive specialized care through an expert and empathetic team.

The community is dedicated to providing dignified living and competent care wherein residents can enjoy excellent amenities and services. These include 3 delicious and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team, in-house salon services, and transportation assistance. Engage in a robust calendar of social activities and community events. With Highview in the Woodlands, seniors can truly make the most out of their retirement.

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Overview of The Glenwood Assisted Living of Mahomet

Relax with the blissful senior living community of The Glenwood Assisted Living of Mahomet located in the harmonious neighborhood of South Division Street, Mahomet, IL, offering assisted living and respite care. With a wide range of cozy and sophisticated one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. The community boasts a compassionate and highly trained team delivering the highest quality of care and assistance for seniors to thrive in their golden years.

The community utilizes a holistic approach to improve residents’ quality of life. Meet new friends and create unforgettable memories through exciting activities and engaging programs. Have an unmatched dining experience with delightful and nutritious meals catering to dietary requirements and tastes. The Glenwood Assisted Living of Mahomet is ideal for a relaxing and elegant retirement within its serene setting.

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Overview of Sunrise of Olympia Fields

Settling at the serene neighborhood of Breakers Drive, Olympia Fields, IL, Sunrise of Olympia Fields is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living and independent living. The community promises a relaxing and safe retirement with a wide range of cozy and elegant floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

Live your golden years in comfort and style with Sunrise of Olympia Fields. Relive your passion and meet new friends through various fun-filled activities conducted over the month. The community carefully crafts care plans tailored to its residents needs and desires. Healthy and tasty meals are served to satisfy the seniors’ tastes and cravings. Sunrise of Olympia Fields provides a haven where seniors can find solace in their retirement.

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Overview of Sunrise of Naperville North

Sunrise of Naperville North is not just an assisted living building. It’s assisted living, memory care, hospice coordination, and respite care, all under one roof, in Naperville, Illinois. If your parent starts in assisted living and later needs memory care, they don’t have to pack up and move somewhere new. They just… move down the hall, basically.

The building is three stories, 77 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Eighteen years in operation. A place that’s been running that long has usually figured out its systems.

Because memory care lives here too, the staff get specialized training for it, and someone’s on that team 24/7. Not “business hours.” Actually around the clock. There’s also hospice coordination and respite care, so if a family needs short-term coverage, or end-of-life support, that’s built into what this place already does, not something they’d have to go find elsewhere.

Small, practical stuff: you can bring your pet. There’s transportation service and recreation and fitness options on-site. I know that sounds minor next to “memory care training,” but ask anyone who’s actually moved a parent into assisted living, the small stuff is what makes the first few weeks bearable or miserable.

Walk Score here is 49; somewhat walkable. You could walk to a few things nearby, but you’re mostly going to need a car, or lean on that transportation service. Naperville’s city center is a few miles out.

On the regulatory side: Illinois inspects assisted living communities on things like care planning, documentation, and fall or injury prevention.
What you get is a community built for continuity: one address that can carry a resident from assisted living through memory care, hospice, or respite, without a change in zip code.

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Overview of Bradford Place

For nearly three decades, Bradford Place has served Swansea residents in Saint Clair County, Illinois, offering assisted living and specialized memory care under the direction of Manager Jackie Mahworr. Bradford Place Group, LLC operates the 39-bed community, which includes 31 assisted living units and 8 dedicated beds for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or advanced dementia.

Regulatory oversight has produced a consistent compliance picture. Inspectors conducted an annual licensure survey in August 2024 and three separate complaint investigations across November 2024 and early 2025, all of which found the facility to be in full compliance with Illinois assisted living regulations. The allegations underlying those investigations could not be substantiated; no deficiencies, violations, or enforcement actions were issued.

A+ Better Business Bureau certification reflects the facility’s business practices and complaint resolution history.

Residential services center on memory care programming for dementia residents and personal support for assisted living clients. The facility operates a respite care program for temporary placements.

Daily meals are chef-prepared using fresh, local ingredients; dietary preferences and special needs are documented with dining staff.

Therapeutic activities, recreational engagement, and social programming occur throughout the month. Housekeeping removes the burden of maintenance and daily upkeep.

Common areas and amenities emphasize both wellness and leisure. The community offers a fitness center, library, billiards room, general store, movie theater, and salon services. Piano lounge and fireplace lounge spaces provide quiet gathering areas; an outdoor terrace extends seasonal programming.

Memorial Hospital Belleville is located 3.54 miles away; the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent.

Bradford Place suits residents transitioning to assisted living or those with dementia seeking a structured, long-established setting with emphasis on dining quality and therapeutic engagement.

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American House Oak Park

703 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302
Overview of American House Oak Park

Experience senior living at its finest with American House Oak Park, a luxurious senior living community in Oak Park, IL, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services. Featuring private apartments, ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, the community guarantees a plush and secure residence. Residents in assisted living enjoy added assistance with meals, laundry, medication reminders, physical therapy, the activities of daily living and more, while memory care residents are guaranteed a secure environment with 24-hour medical assistance and various life-enrichment programs.

At American House, residents live a vibrant, luxurious, maintenance-free lifestyle with all the amenities and services they love. Residents can enjoy delicious meals in elegant dining spaces, indulge in the beautiful city views at the green roof terraces or rooftop lounge, try a new hairstyle in the dedicated salon, and stay fit at the fitness center. At American House Oak Park, golden years shine brighter with resort-style living and a welcoming environment that fosters relaxation and wellness.

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Overview of Bickford of Oswego

Experience care and support like no other with Bickford of Oswego, an astounding senior living community in Grove Road, Oswego, IL, providing assisted living and memory care. With cozy and elegant amenities designed to optimize comfort and convenience, residents can rest assured of enjoying a worry-free lifestyle. A compassionate and well-trained team also helps with daily living activities and keeping the surroundings clean for seniors to flourish and live their lives to the fullest.

Featuring a robust calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, residents always have something to do with their time to keep an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Bickford of Oswego strives to foster a bright and welcoming environment, ensuring seniors age gracefully while experiencing the best of what the community has to offer.

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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 374 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.