Best Assisted Living in Chicago, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 47 assisted living communities in Chicago, 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: $7,468The average monthly cost across facilities in Chicago, IL. 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: 76/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Chicago, IL. 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: 74The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Chicago, IL. 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
Smith Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (South Side)
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 85
Rank #166 / 418
Yes
71
Facility 71
IL AVG 52
Rank #148 / 634
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 16
Rank #84 / 189
A+The Washington And Jane Smith Community-Beverly10
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 7
Rank #249 / 276
2.5
Facility 2.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #203 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Lincoln Park
AL
HOS
MC
Chicago (Lincoln Park)
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 85
Rank #248 / 418
Yes
97
Facility 97
IL AVG 52
Rank #9 / 634
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 16
Rank #10 / 189
A-Szr Lincoln Park Opco Lc3
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 276
1.7
Facility 1.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #156 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Uptown)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 85
Rank #204 / 418
No
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 52
Rank #28 / 634
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 16
Rank #77 / 189
A+The Selfhelp Home, Inc4
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 7
Rank #249 / 276
6.3
Facility 6.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #272 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed
Mercy Circle Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (Mount Greenwood)
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 85
Rank #329 / 418
Yes
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 52
Rank #392 / 634
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 16
Rank #126 / 189
-Mercy Circle2
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 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
Autumn Green at Wright Campus
AL
IL
Chicago (Dunning)
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 85
Rank #390 / 418
Yes
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 52
Rank #164 / 634
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 16
Rank #126 / 189
-Bre Rook Sh Autumn Green At Wright Campus LLC1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Amazing Grace Senior Living
AL
MC
Chicago (Norwood Park)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 85
Rank #204 / 418
Yes
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 52
Rank #348 / 634
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 16
Rank #126 / 189
A+Amazing Grace Luxury Living, LLC3
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 276
1.7
Facility 1.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #156 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed
Aspired Living of La Grange
AL
MC
RC
La Grange
117
Facility 117
IL AVG 85
Rank #85 / 418
Yes
89
Facility 89
IL AVG 52
Rank #45 / 634
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 16
Rank #126 / 189
-Pathway La Grange Property Owner, LLC1
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 276
5.0
Facility 5.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #263 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Clarendale Six Corners
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chicago (Old Irving Park)
144
Facility 144
IL AVG 85
Rank #54 / 418
Yes
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 52
Rank #28 / 634
-C+Portage Park Operations, LLC1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #242 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Encore Village of Schaumburg
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Schaumburg
109
Facility 109
IL AVG 85
Rank #104 / 418
Yes
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 52
Rank #254 / 634
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 16
Rank #1 / 189
A+Il Ccrc, LLC31
122
Facility 122
IL AVG 7
Rank #276 / 276
3.9
Facility 3.9
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #244 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #242 / 315
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Artis Senior Living of Lakeview
AL
MC
Chicago (Lake View)
136
Facility 136
IL AVG 85
Rank #60 / 418
No
95
Facility 95
IL AVG 52
Rank #18 / 634
13
Facility 13
IL AVG 16
Rank #95 / 189
A+Artis Senior Living Of Lakeview, LLC5
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 7
Rank #237 / 276
3.4
Facility 3.4
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #233 / 276
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 3
Rank #287 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
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Overview of Smith Village

Enjoy a vibrant life with­out the demands and costs of home own­er­ship with Smith Village, a classic senior living community in Cook County, Chicago, IL, that offers care continuum with their independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. Make yourself at home in well-designed apartments with an array of one- or two-bedroom apartments to choose from–all fea­turing a kitch­enette, full bath­room with walk-in show­er, lots of clos­et space, and plen­ty of nat­ur­al light. Residents never have to lift a fin­ger with maintenance and housekeeping handled by the attentive team.

A licensed nurs­ing team is available on-site any time of the day to ensure residents’ needs are met immediately. The community provides compassionate care services, including assis­tance with activ­i­ties of dai­ly liv­ing, med­ica­tion administration, phys­i­cal, speech, occu­pa­tion­al and res­pi­ra­to­ry therapies, making sure residents have access to necessary care and support even as their needs evolve. A full cal­en­dar of recre­ation­al, social, cul­tur­al and edu­ca­tion­al programs foster social connection and lifelong learning opportunities, which help residents maintain their abilities while living a fulfilling life.

Contact Smith Village

Overview of Sunrise of Lincoln Park

Sunrise of Lincoln Park is a 60-unit assisted living and memory care community located at 2710 N Clark Street in Chicago, Illinois. The mid-rise building offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and suite layouts, including 46 permanent units and 14 apartments dedicated specifically to cognitive support.

Residents have access to restaurant-style dining, scheduled activities, and wellness programs alongside everyday housekeeping and laundry services. The pet-friendly property features common areas, theater rooms, and outdoor terraces. Situated in a highly desirable part of the city, the neighborhood boasts a walk score of 97. This ideal location allows visiting families and active residents to run daily errands and reach local shops entirely on foot.

Illinois Department of Public Health records show that the community maintains a stable licensing status. Recent state evaluations have focused primarily on administrative updates, such as emergency preparedness documentation, with all past findings promptly addressed through approved correction plans.

Prospective representatives interested in touring the community or discussing apartment availability can contact the Clark Street office.

Contact Sunrise of Lincoln Park

Overview of The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community

Catering to older Jewish residents in Chicago, IL, The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community offers a full continuum of care to accommodate residents’ changing needs. Residents here enjoy the convenience of having independent living, assisted living, long-term care, and rehabilitation services on one campus. As a non-profit and award-winning community, The Selfhelp Home ensures that residents are provided with care services focused solely on their well-being.

Apart from comprehensive care plans, residents here enjoy access to a wellness center where they can meet various healthcare professionals for their medical needs. Other amenities like a movie theater, library, and a sanctuary for meditation and worship are also available to meet residents’ diverse interests. Here, you can confidently enjoy the life you want while receiving the support you need without hassles and worries.

Contact The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community

Overview of Mercy Circle Senior Living

Mercy Circle is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care facility that promotes independence regardless of living options. Mercy Circle emphasizes the importance of each individual; that is why they want to ensure that residents are able to grow in a community that gives them exceptional care while being able to do what they want freely. From watching a movie at their very own movie room to relaxing at their beautiful courtyard, Mercy Circle has ensured that their community will be built with the idea that every detail in the facility is able to provide each residence with comfort and care.

Mercy Circle prides itself on being a community that is an ideal place for residents to find feasibility– residents are available to do things whenever and wherever they need. 

Contact Mercy Circle Senior Living

Overview of Autumn Green at Wright Campus

A newly built community bringing contemporary hospitality to Chicago’s assisted living market, Autumn Green at Wright Campus is an assisted living residence in Chicago’s Dunning neighborhood at the intersection of Oak Park Avenue and nearby transit routes. This intimate 25-bed community opened recently and offers studio plus one- and two-bedroom housing options for residents’ varying needs and preferences.

The facility has a Walk Score of 68, indicating average walkability where some daily errands are walkable, with easy access to nearby shops and services. The mid-rise building design creates an efficient residential setting that balances personal space with accessible common areas. Autumn Green at Wright Campus accepts pets, making it an inviting choice for residents wanting their animal companions nearby during senior years. It’s legally operated by Bre Rook Sh Autumn Green at Wright Campus LLC.

As per inspection records, the facility was found in full compliance with all applicable assisted living regulations, with no deficiencies cited. While the community addressed incident investigations over a recent period, the submitted correction plan demonstrated active management oversight. During recent reviews, no resident complaints were substantiated.

For interested residents and families considering Autumn Green at Wright Campus, touring it would provide insight into the layouts of available units, common amenities, and the daily environment this young community provides.

Contact Autumn Green at Wright Campus

Amazing Grace Senior Living

7432 W Talcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Overview of Amazing Grace Senior Living

An upscale senior living community in Chicago, Amazing Grace is amazingly graced with fully equipped innovative technologies for seniors to have a modern and easy approach to residential living. Their virtual pharmacy kiosks, sweeping air ventilation systems, and antimicrobial cleaning technology are just a few of the revolutionary technologies Amazing Grace has to offer to improve quality of life.

Personalized care is offered for assisted living and memory care residents while they try to balance their lifestyle of wellness with life-enriching activities. Through their essential amenities such as theater room, game room, art studio; and services like medication management, beauty salon and barbershop, and fitness activities. At Amazing Grace Senior Living, services and amenities are designed to empower residents, enhance safety and security so that residents can enjoy retirement.

Contact Amazing Grace Senior Living

Overview of Aspired Living of La Grange

Tucked away in the serene neighborhood of La Grange, IL, Aspired Living of La Grange is a state-of-the-art senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term care. Accommodations are purposefully designed to provide residents with utmost comfort and security, with a wide selection of floor plans to choose from, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A dedicated care team is available 24/7 support and care, including assistance with daily living activities.

Giving residents more time to relax and enjoy the community’s wide range of delightful amenities, Aspired Living of La Grange offers various services, such as on-site maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry services. Residents experience a relaxed lifestyle with a variety of amenities, such as a well-curated library, fitness center, cozy bistro, massage suite, salon & spa, and refreshing outdoor courtyards with walking paths, gazebo, and gardens.

Contact Aspired Living of La Grange

Clarendale Six Corners

4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
Overview of Clarendale Six Corners

Clarendale Six Corners is a 144-unit mid-rise at 4715 W Irving Park Rd, in the Old Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago. Portage Park Operations, LLC runs the building. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, all in one place. Residents must be 55 or older to move in.

Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom sizes. Price depends on the kind of care a resident needs. Independent living starts at $3,800 a month; assisted living runs $4,185; memory care is $4,800.

Two programs stand out: Health and Wellness Navigation, and the Heartfelt Connections Memory Care Program. Both are staffed by licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who are trained in Alzheimer’s care.

Residents also get dining, beauty services, transportation, housekeeping, and group social activities. Pets are welcome, too. Nobody has to give up a dog or cat they’ve had for years just to move in.

The Walk Score is 92, which is near the top of the scale, so most errands can be done on foot. A recent complaint review found the community fully compliant, with no deficiencies. The complaint itself turned out to be unsubstantiated.

Clarendale Six Corners is built so residents can stay put as their needs change. Someone could move in fully independent and, years later, transition into memory care, all without ever leaving the building.

Contact Clarendale Six Corners

Overview of Encore Village of Schaumburg

Encore Village of Schaumburg is a highly recognized retirement community in Schaumburg, IL, that offers independent living and assisted living. Here, older adults experience the best of their retirement, accompanied by its resort-style amenities. Well-balanced dining options, 24-hour care, and transportation services are among the high-quality services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Alongside world-class amenities, personalized care plans are also provided to help residents live to their potential in retirement.

Cultural programs, educational activities, and social events provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and make friends. Pickleball courts, a dog park, and an on-site market are among the many amenities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Ideally situated near Olde Schaumburg Centre Park in the quiet residential area of Schaumburg, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the best choices for senior living in Illinois, this retirement community ensures older adults can thrive in their later years.

Contact Encore Village of Schaumburg

Overview of Artis Senior Living of Lakeview

Labeled as “Chicago’s Premier Assisted Living and Memory Care”, Artis Senior Living is ranked as the prime nursing facility for personalized care. Their well-trained care staff approaches exceptional care for residents adhering to their unique tailored care. Categorized as a boutique senior living community, the facility is designed with beautiful and modern decor, which relatively promotes a welcoming environment. Independence is highly encouraged by the staff even while getting assistance and management in their daily living. At Artis Senior Living, residents will discover the grandeur care and priority they get to receive.

Artis has designed a lifestyle for seniors that allows them to live independently; so they’ve created amenities and services that cater to that goal. To name a few of these would be their essential services: three meals served daily, room service, housekeeping and daily trash disposal, and weekly; with caretakers doing round the clock services, and having resident ambassadors that are available to welcome new residents. Seniors mention that their favorite so far is the activity of having North Shore Symphony to play for them every month; as well as chair yoga activities; and recreational activities.

Contact Artis Senior Living of Lakeview

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 Chicago, IL

What is the average cost of assisted living in Chicago, IL?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Chicago, IL is approximately $5,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Chicago, IL?

Assisted living in Chicago, IL typically ranges from $4,800–$7,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Chicago, IL?

Assisted living facilities in Chicago, IL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.