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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.
| Vi at The Glen | AL NH IL MC | Glenview | 36
Facility
36
IL AVG
85
Rank
#365 / 419 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
51
Rank
#310 / 648 | A+ | Cc-Lake, Inc | 3 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
7
Rank
#180 / 276 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#236 / 276 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 315 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#1 / 315 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa |
| The Mather | AL IL MC NH SNF | Evanston (Davis Street) | 22
Facility
22
IL AVG
85
Rank
#394 / 419 | Yes |
95
Facility
95
IL AVG
51
Rank
#18 / 648 | - | The Mather Evanston | 5 | - | - | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 315 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#222 / 315 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Radford Green at Sedgebrook | AL IL MC NH SNF | Lincolnshire | 37
Facility
37
IL AVG
85
Rank
#359 / 419 | No |
36
Facility
36
IL AVG
51
Rank
#448 / 648 | - | Sedgebrook Opco (Sl-Vii) LLC | 3 | -
Facility
-
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 276 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 276 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Mercy Circle Senior Living | AL IL MC NH SNF | Chicago (Mount Greenwood) | 43
Facility
43
IL AVG
85
Rank
#330 / 419 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
IL AVG
51
Rank
#392 / 648 | - | Mercy Circle | 5 | -
Facility
-
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 276 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 276 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| GreenFields of Geneva | AL IL MC NH SNF | Geneva | 77
Facility
77
IL AVG
85
Rank
#188 / 419 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
IL AVG
51
Rank
#610 / 648 | A+ | Nfp Friendship Village Of Mill Creek | 9 | 24
Facility
24
IL AVG
7
Rank
#248 / 276 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#246 / 276 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
2
Rank
#242 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Covenant Living at Windsor Park | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Carol Stream | 72
Facility
72
IL AVG
85
Rank
#204 / 419 | No |
26
Facility
26
IL AVG
51
Rank
#523 / 648 | - | Covenant Living At Windsor Park | 7 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#136 / 276 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#161 / 276 | 5
Facility
5
IL AVG
2
Rank
#268 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Westminster Place | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Evanston (Grant Street) | 105
Facility
105
IL AVG
85
Rank
#112 / 419 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
IL AVG
51
Rank
#392 / 648 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Tabor Hills | AL IL NH RC SNF | Naperville (Naperville Park District) | 96
Facility
96
IL AVG
85
Rank
#132 / 419 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
IL AVG
51
Rank
#550 / 648 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Wesley Village Retirement Center | AL IL MC NH SNF | Macomb | 73
Facility
73
IL AVG
85
Rank
#198 / 419 | No |
5
Facility
5
IL AVG
51
Rank
#618 / 648 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph Home For the Elderly | AL NH | Palatine | 49
Facility
49
IL AVG
85
Rank
#294 / 419 | No |
69
Facility
69
IL AVG
51
Rank
#159 / 648 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home | AL NH | Chicago (Lincoln Park) | 76
Facility
76
IL AVG
85
Rank
#190 / 419 | No |
93
Facility
93
IL AVG
51
Rank
#23 / 648 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Eden Vista Prospect Heights | AL HOS MC NH PC SNF | Prospect Heights | 30
Facility
30
IL AVG
85
Rank
#375 / 419 | No |
45
Facility
45
IL AVG
51
Rank
#380 / 648 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community | AL IL NH RC SNF | Chicago (Uptown) | 72
Facility
72
IL AVG
85
Rank
#204 / 419 | No |
92
Facility
92
IL AVG
51
Rank
#28 / 648 | A+ | The Selfhelp Home, Inc | 2 | 25
Facility
25
IL AVG
7
Rank
#249 / 276 | 12.5
Facility
12.5
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#275 / 276 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| CENTRAL BAPTIST VILLAGE (Assisted Living) | AL MC NH SNF | Norridge (Norwood Park Township) | 97
Facility
97
IL AVG
85
Rank
#128 / 419 | No |
87
Facility
87
IL AVG
51
Rank
#55 / 648 | A+ | - | 4 | 25
Facility
25
IL AVG
7
Rank
#249 / 276 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#265 / 276 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
2
Rank
#62 / 315 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#1 / 315 | - |
| PRAIRIEVIEW AT THE GARLANDS (Assisted Living) | AL MC NH SNF | Barrington | 50
Facility
50
IL AVG
85
Rank
#287 / 419 | No |
89
Facility
89
IL AVG
51
Rank
#45 / 648 | - | - | 5 | 10
Facility
10
IL AVG
7
Rank
#219 / 276 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#236 / 276 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | - |
StoryPoint is an extraordinary residential assisted living in Naperville community located in the heart of Naperville, Illinois. The home offers a range of living options, including independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, and specialized memory care benefits. From spot-on housekeeping services to a thoughtfully designed environment, every detail is tailored to ensure residents feel truly at home.
Pamper yourself at the beauty salon and barbershop, unwind with a good book in the library, or simply enjoy the open concept floor plans that provide a sense of spaciousness and freedom. At StoryPoint, you’ll find the perfect balance between independence and the level of care you require. Engaging activities and events are a regular occurrence, bringing joy and creating cherished memories. It’s no wonder StoryPoint has received recognition and awards for its exceptional service and dedication to assisted living levels of care.
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.
Just a stone’s throw away from O’Fallon, Parkway Gardens Senior Living in Fairview Heights offers premier assisted living services with family-like treatment that has gained the trust of many elderly adults over the years. The senior living home encourages, empowers, and enriches the lives of its residents through its comprehensive services and professional staff. They want their residents to make the most out of their experience at Parkway Gardens.
As an Americare Senior Living community, expect its resident-centered services to be complemented by a list of all-inclusive amenities, including daily delicious and nutritious meals prepared by a chef, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and daily fitness activities with the finest gym equipment. They also provide every private assisted living apartment with an emergency call system.
Sit by the porch and enjoy the refreshing breeze of 10th Street, Silvis, IL, with the outstanding senior living community of New Perspective Senior Living Silvis offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features cozy and elegant accommodations in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring the utmost comfort and security. With a kind and compassionate team delivering top-notch care and support, seniors enjoy a maintenance-free retirement and optimize their freedom.
Explore new adventures and rekindle passions with engaging activities and fun programs for leisure and wellness. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. With its bright and welcoming environment, seniors enjoy their golden years living as they prefer in New Perspective Senior Living Silvis.
Experience an unforgettable retirement with the esteemed senior living community of Clarendale of Algonquin located in the harmonious neighborhood of West Algonquin Road, Algonquin. IL, which offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With its elegant and well-designed residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures seniors have a safe place to enjoy their intimate moments. Clarendale of Algonquin delivers exceptional care and assistance for seniors to enjoy every moment of their best years.
Keep the lifestyle you prefer with signature programs from Clarendale of Algonquin that prioritize seniors’ needs and interests. Engaging programs and fun activities are conducted for residents to explore interests and rekindle passions. The community features an award-winning chef who prepares delightful and healthy meals catering not only to dietary needs but also to satisfy cravings and tastes. Clarendale of Algonquin is ideal for seniors aiming to spend their golden years in comfort and style with its serene campus surrounded by lush nature and warmth.
The Hallmark is a high-quality assisted living and independent living community in Chicago, IL, that provides personalized support and maintenance-free living for older adults. The community strives to help older adults age gracefully by continuously promoting a supportive and nurturing environment. Recreational activities, restaurant-style dining, and household services are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community is dedicated to residents’ welfare, providing 24-hour care for their personal needs.
Gardening, fitness programs, and social events accompany residents to prevent loneliness and isolation. A library, a bistro, and a beautifully maintained resident garden with a greenhouse also provide residents with more opportunities for recreation and interaction. Shops and restaurants also surround the area, providing residents with convenient access to their leisure and necessities. As a Grace MGMT Community in Illinois, this community adheres to exceptional standards of care.
Delivering the highest quality of care, safety and comfort to seniors in Cook Chicago, IL, St. Joseph Village of Chicago is a distinguished senior living community that offers assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation services and respite care. Rest comfortably in bright and spacious apartments in variations of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents live as autonomously as possible with the support of personalized care services, 24-hour security, and an array of stimulating interactions.
At St. Joseph Village of Chicago, residents truly experience what joyful living is with a wide array of social, recreational and leisure activities inspired by the seven dimensions of wellness. Committed to delivering a dining experience that fosters resident health and well-being, the community provides a team of excellent chefs who use fresh local ingredients to create delicious, resident-inspired meals. Here, residents’ goals, dreams and desires are thoughtfully taken into consideration for every aspect of their care plan, ensuring that all of their needs are met accordingly.
Enjoy the cozy and quaint spaces of Shepherd Premier Senior Living, an outstanding senior living community overlooking the five acres of stunning lands in East Hillside Road, Crystal Lake, IL, that provides assisted living. With 12 warm and friendly beds available for seniors’ comfort and convenience, the community strives to provide a serene accommodation for a wondrous retirement. Shepherd Premier Senior Living delivers top-tier care and assistance to ensure residents’ needs and aspirations with a qualified and well-trained team.
Feel a sense of camaraderie and lead a meaningful life with enriching activities and engaging programs. Enjoy delicious and healthy meals that satisfy nutritional requirements and preferences. With its intimate setting and friendly environment, Shepherd Premier Senior Living is great for seniors aiming to maximize their independence.
Located in the peaceful neighborhood of West Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, Sunrise of Buffalo Grove is an extraordinary senior living community providing a wide selection of living options. These include assisted living, memory, care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. The community features sophisticated and well-built floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and companion suites. Keep your worries at bay with maintenance and housekeeping handled by a caring, compassionate, and highly skilled team.
Sunrise of Buffalo Grove doubles its efforts to provide residents with customized care to ensure their specific needs are taken care of. Focusing on seniors’ strengths and interests, the community conducts fun activities and learning opportunities to maintain their happiness and well-being. Join friends and find comfort with freshly prepared meals to satisfy your tastes and dietary needs. Sunrise of Buffalo Grove is an ideal place for relaxation and wellness, giving seniors inspiring and fulfilled golden years.
Hickory Estates Memory Care is a dedicated memory care community in Greenville, IL, that offers personalized care for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The community fosters a stress-free atmosphere, ensuring older adults can maintain their dignity while receiving high-quality care. Three nutritious meals daily, weekly housekeeping, and a 24/7 in-house nurse five days a week are offered, so residents can maintain their independence without hassles. Through its person-centered approach, the community doubles its efforts to meet residents’ healthcare needs and help them live comfortably despite their conditions.
Mind-stimulating programs and therapeutic activities also accompany residents to improve their cognition and promote social engagement. The community also offers medication reminders, wellness checks, and an individual emergency response service, ensuring residents’ utmost safety. With its beautiful setting in a quiet residential area of Pana, the community guarantees a laid-back retirement. As one of Illinois’ trusted memory care communities, Hickory Estates provides the highest quality of care to enrich older adults’ living experiences.
Ranking Methodology
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
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 375 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.



















