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| Encore Village 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.
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.
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). | Schaumburg | 169 | Yes | 58 | 52 | A+ | Il Ccrc, Llc | 24 | 13 | 7 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Admiral at the Lake |
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.
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). | Chicago (Uptown) | 36 | No | 90 | - | A+ | The Admiral At The Lake | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Wellshire Morton 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. | Morton Grove (Morton Grove) | 45 | Yes | 60 | - | - | Wellshire Morton Grove | 4 | 1 | 0 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Norwood Crossing |
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
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). | Chicago (Norwood Park) | 131 | No | 83 | 1 | - | Norwood Crossing Association | 3 | 1 | 0 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Mercy Circle 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.
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.
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). | Chicago (Mount Greenwood) | 111 | Yes | 44 | - | - | Mercy Circle | 5 | 0 | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Lake View |
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. | Chicago (Lake View East) | 41 | No | 90 | 48 | A+ | Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View, Llc | 5 | 1 | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Autumn Green at Wright Campus |
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. | Chicago (Dunning) | 25 | Yes | 68 | 1 | - | Bre Rook Sh Autumn Green At Wright Campus Llc | 2 | 0 | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Hallmark |
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Chicago (Lake View East) | - | Yes | 87 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Senior Suites of Bellwood |
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. | Bellwood (Bellwood) | - | No | 64 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois |
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.
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). | Addison (Wood Dale) | 6 | No | 7 | 1 | - | Esther Ama Keelson | 6 | 3 | 0 | - |
| Barton Senior Residences |
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. | Chicago (Near West Side) | - | No | 79 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | Private Apartment |
| Asbury Gardens |
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.
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). | North Aurora (Airport Road) | - | Yes | 38 | 39 | A+ | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| The Vistas of Lincoln 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. | Chicago (Lincoln Park) | - | Yes | 92 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | Studio |
| New City Supportive 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. | Chicago (Back Of The Yards) | - | No | 86 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Montclair Senior 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.
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. | Morton Grove (Morton Grove) | 86 | Yes | 52 | - | - | Montclair Senior Living & Memory Care, Llc | 2 | 0 | 2 | Studio |
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Nestled in a quiet community, Asbury Gardens is a gem of a residential community that opened its doors in 2003. It’s the perfect place for anyone who desires high-quality care without the exorbitant costs. The home is known for its exceptional care services, including skilled nursing, independent living, assisted living, supportive living, and supportive living memory care. With around-the-clock care and a team of compassionate healthcare professionals, residents can rest assured they are in safe hands. They offer a range of post-hospital care and rehabilitation services to ensure that residents can recover in a comfortable and nurturing environment.
The facility is more than just a place for medical care. They also take pride in providing a range of amenities that help residents feel right at home. From an on-site library to a gazebo game room, small pets, chapel, and even a salon and barber, residents are never short on entertainment or services to enhance their quality of life. Accommodations are spacious and comfortable, designed to meet the needs of all residents. Large closet spaces, emergency pull cords, balconies, and private handicap-accessible baths are just some features that residents enjoy and find useful.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 65 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
An affordable senior living community in Chicago, Barton Senior Residences provides services for assisted living residents. Barton Senior Residences aims to provide a community of growth for residents to feel empowered to nurture and develop their golden years. The community provides essential amenities and services that help with daily living of each resident while being encouraged to live a life of independence. From learning how to use a computer at their media center exercising and staying active at their very own fitness center. These amenities and services are designed to efficiently accommodate the residents who may need help.
Barton Senior Residence prioritizes a service delivered with grace to the restaurants while maintaining respect. The community is generally a safe place to live for its affordability and comfort allowing residents to feel safe and secure in their new home.
Overview of Barton Senior Residences
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Apartment
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
The Vistas of Lincoln Park is a one-of-a-kind 65+ community in Chicago, IL, offering supportive living. With its dedication to maintaining residents’ independence, the community provides top-tier personal care, alongside on-site medical professionals, to ensure their comfort and safety. Residents also have a variety of floor plans to choose from, with the community’s beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations.
Featuring plenty of exciting events and engaging activities, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live an active lifestyle. Here, residents delight in freshly prepared, delicious, and well-balanced meals and snacks served daily to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for residents’ convenience. Residents thrive in retirement amid the community’s inviting communal spaces and state-of-the-art amenities.
Overview of The Vistas of Lincoln Park
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 65 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
New Supportive Living is a supportive living community that is, by nature, a more affordable assisted living service for seniors. New Supportive Living prioritizes taking care of adults who need additional support with guaranteed quality service. The team of dedicated professional care staff is always ready to accommodate any need a resident may have with compassion. New Supportive Living is a comfortable and secure community that is trusted by many residents and families to make them happy and healthy in their new found home.
New Supportive Living is an all-inclusive community that includes a range of services and amenities all created to ensure that residents live a hassle-free lifestyle– restaurant-style meals provided, housekeeping and laundry, 24/ nurse on-site, and activities that focus on mental and physical stimulation.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Montclair Senior Living and Memory Care stands as a vibrant sanctuary, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services for seniors. This compassionate senior living community is dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents, fostering an environment where each senior can thrive. At Montclair, personalized care tailored to individual needs is the cornerstone of their service. The team, comprising highly trained professionals and deeply empathetic individuals, ensures every resident receives the personalized attention and care they deserve. Understanding that aging signifies new opportunities rather than limitations, Montclair boasts thoughtfully designed living spaces prioritizing comfort and safety. From cozy private apartments to inviting communal areas, Montclair fosters social interaction, nurturing a strong sense of community. Residents relish delectable chef-prepared meals in an elegant dining setting, engage in diverse activities, and explore beautifully landscaped outdoor areas.
Embracing a new chapter at Montclair Senior Living and Memory Care means becoming an integral part of the Montclair family, where companionship and dignity are paramount. As seasons shift, so does their calendar, celebrating holidays, cultural customs, and simple pleasures. Engaging game nights, inspiring art classes, and tranquil garden afternoons are fulfilling experiences residents can expect within this caring community. Pioneering holistic wellness, Montclair offers access to fitness programs, educational workshops, and spiritual support, ensuring a well-rounded experience. Additionally, transportation services enable seniors to explore nearby attractions and maintain cherished connections with loved ones.
Overview of Montclair Senior Living and Memory Care
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Fitness and Recreation
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.
Overview of Amazing Grace Senior Living
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Just a few minutes away from Lake Michigan, Sunrise of Lincoln Park provides customized care for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a branch of Sunrise Senior Living, Lincoln Park has been recognized as the Best Memory Care by the U.S. News and as the Best Senior Living ratings for 2022 – 2023; a testament to their top-ranked service. Residents of both living options receive compassionate care from the staff and nurses. At Sunrise of Lincoln Park, residents are tailored to an enriching life that is convenient for their wellness.
Sunrise of Lincoln Park pride themselves on the active lifestyle they promote for the seniors. There’s a range of activities scheduled for residents to join and engage. The close-knit community mainly enjoy physical stimulation brought by singing, dancing, and memory to excite the mind– a good practice for a healthy well-being. Through their theater rooms, dining areas, terraces– and many more of the all-inclusive amenities– allow residents to feel like they’re home.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Wellness Programs
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.
Overview of Artis Senior Living of Lakeview
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Wellness Programs
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities
Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
What We Prioritize Most
Balancing Additional FactorsThe largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:
Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
Website quality and digital trust indicators
Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)
These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.
The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.
These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
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We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
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