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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 44 assisted living communities in Chicago, IL using Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in IL
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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: 77/ 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: 75The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Chicago, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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

Mercy Circle Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (Mount Greenwood)
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 86
Rank #337 / 426
Yes
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #392 / 648
1-Mercy Circle5
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 308
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Uptown)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 86
Rank #209 / 426
No
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #28 / 648
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 20
Rank #75 / 145
A+The Selfhelp Home, Inc2
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 7
Rank #283 / 308
12.5
Facility 12.5
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #308 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed
Clarendale Six Corners
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chicago (Old Irving Park)
144
Facility 144
IL AVG 86
Rank #57 / 426
Yes
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #28 / 648
-C+Portage Park Operations, LLC6
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 308
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 308
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #185 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #1 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Lake View
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (Lake View East)
41
Facility 41
IL AVG 86
Rank #344 / 426
No
90
Facility 90
IL AVG 51
Rank #40 / 648
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 20
Rank #2 / 145
A+Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View, LLC5
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 308
-
Facility -
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #95 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Clare
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (Rush & Division)
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 86
Rank #301 / 426
No
100
Facility 100
IL AVG 51
Rank #1 / 648
-A+------1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Wellshire Morton Grove
AL
RC
Morton Grove
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 86
Rank #322 / 426
Yes
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 51
Rank #233 / 648
1-Wellshire Morton Grove5
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 308
-
Facility -
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 308
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #95 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #1 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed
Encore Village of Schaumburg
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Schaumburg
109
Facility 109
IL AVG 86
Rank #108 / 426
Yes
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 51
Rank #253 / 648
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 20
Rank #1 / 145
A+Il Ccrc, LLC11
122
Facility 122
IL AVG 7
Rank #308 / 308
11.1
Facility 11.1
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #229 / 308
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #307 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #307 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Autumn Green at Wright Campus
AL
IL
Chicago (Dunning)
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 86
Rank #398 / 426
Yes
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 51
Rank #163 / 648
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 20
Rank #125 / 145
-Bre Rook Sh Autumn Green At Wright Campus LLC2
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 308
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #207 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
St. Joseph Village of Chicago
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Belmont Gardens)
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 86
Rank #322 / 426
No
91
Facility 91
IL AVG 51
Rank #36 / 648
21
Facility 21
IL AVG 20
Rank #64 / 145
-Franciscan Communities, Inc8
23
Facility 23
IL AVG 7
Rank #280 / 308
2.9
Facility 2.9
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #288 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #185 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #1 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Autumn Green at Midway Village
AL
Chicago (West Lawn)
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 86
Rank #399 / 426
Yes
63
Facility 63
IL AVG 51
Rank #207 / 648
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 20
Rank #125 / 145
-Bre Rook Sh Autumn Green At Midway Village LLC9
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #152 / 308
0.3
Facility 0.3
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #122 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #239 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #1 / 308
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Admiral at the Lake
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (Uptown)
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 86
Rank #278 / 426
No
90
Facility 90
IL AVG 51
Rank #40 / 648
-A+The Admiral At The Lake5
12
Facility 12
IL AVG 7
Rank #261 / 308
2.4
Facility 2.4
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #278 / 308
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #95 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #1 / 308
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale at Home® Lake View
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (Lake View East)
41
Facility 41
IL AVG 86
Rank #344 / 426
No
90
Facility 90
IL AVG 51
Rank #40 / 648
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 20
Rank #2 / 145
A+Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View, LLC5
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 308
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #95 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
-
Smith Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (South Side)
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 86
Rank #171 / 426
No
71
Facility 71
IL AVG 51
Rank #147 / 648
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 20
Rank #84 / 145
A+The Washington And Jane Smith Community-Beverly3
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 7
Rank #283 / 308
8.3
Facility 8.3
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #303 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #1 / 308
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Lincoln Park
AL
HOS
MC
Chicago (Lincoln Park)
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 86
Rank #255 / 426
Yes
97
Facility 97
IL AVG 51
Rank #9 / 648
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 20
Rank #9 / 145
A-Szr Lincoln Park Opco Lc9
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #200 / 308
0.6
Facility 0.6
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #166 / 308
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #95 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
Montgomery Place
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (East Hyde Park)
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 86
Rank #350 / 426
No
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 51
Rank #98 / 648
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 20
Rank #125 / 145
A+-5
35
Facility 35
IL AVG 7
Rank #296 / 308
7.0
Facility 7.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #306 / 308
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #1 / 308
1 Bed / 1 Bed
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The Hallmark

2960 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60657
Overview of The Hallmark

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.

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Overview of Grand Regency of Jackson Park Supportive Living

Experience a well-supported lifestyle in Grand Regency of Jackson Park Supportive Living, a welcoming community in Chicago, IL for assisted living. The community provides flexible care plans which may include daily living assistance and other supportive services for a maintenance-free lifestyle. Access to healthcare services is also available through their healthcare provider, ensuring residents’ every need is met.

In addition to 24-hour caregivers, the community provides purpose-driven programming with a wealth of activities tailored to residents’ interests and skills. Residents are also served three fresh meals daily for their nourishment. The community further improves everyone’s living experience through its host of thoughtful and convenient amenities.

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Overview of The Montclare Senior Residences

Set in the bustling Chicago, IL, The Montclare Senior Residences is an inviting senior living community that offers a welcoming environment for assisted living. The community consists of 134 beautifully designed one and two bedroom apartments equipped with individually controlled heating and air conditioning, ample closet storage, and complete kitchen. Residents are provided with emergency medical pendants that provide easy access during an emergency, ensuring that they get help as soon as possible.

Committed to creating an engaging environment, the community provides an array of delightful amenities, designed to provide convenience and foster leisure and enjoyment. Residents enjoy access to a medical consultation room and fitness center, ensuring they stay on top of their health and well-being. Other amenities include a business center, salon, library, shuttle service, and outdoor patio and pavilion for relaxing outdoor activities.

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Overview of Ravenswood Supportive Living

Ravenswood Supportive Living is a retirement home and independent living community serving seniors in the Chicago area, located at 1922 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL, in the Lincoln Square neighborhood.

Ravenswood Supportive Living is certified by the Illinois Department of Health and Family Services and is specifically designed to provide cost-effective residential services for low-income older adults as an alternative to nursing home placement. The community accepts Medicaid, though it is not currently CMS-certified for Medicare.

The facility location maintains a Walk Score of 87, indicating that most errands can be accomplished on foot and many essentials are within a short walk. Ravenswood Supportive Living is 8.7 miles from Chicago’s city center and 2.9 miles from Ascension Saint Joseph – Chicago hospital.

The community serves residents age 65 and older and offers one-bedroom apartments in a mid-rise building. The community does not accept pets.

Ravenswood Supportive Living emphasizes independence and well-being through a model combining residential services with professional healthcare support. The facility maintains licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants providing 24-hour staffing coverage and an on-staff physician to serve resident healthcare needs.

Services include personal care, homemaking, laundry assistance, medication management support, and on-site physician visits. The community partners with local hospitals and home health services to address resident healthcare needs. Additional services encompass rehabilitation services, respite care, and hospice and palliative care options. Residents have access to beauty salon and barber services, private mailboxes, an activity room, Wi-Fi access, an outdoor patio, and a fully-equipped laundry room.

The community provides three daily meals plus snacks. Programming includes fitness activities, social events, card games, movies, special outings, guest entertainment, and religious services. Transportation assistance is available for medical appointments.

Illinois Department of Health and Family Services provides state licensing oversight for senior living communities. Families considering Ravenswood Supportive Living should independently verify with the Illinois Department of Health and Family Services whether the community holds current licensure, what regulatory status applies, whether complaints have been filed, and what compliance issues may exist in state records.

The community’s Medicaid acceptance paired with non-CMS certification status requires clarification regarding which specific programs and coverage levels apply to prospective residents.

Families should verify state licensure and regulatory standing, Medicaid eligibility and coverage, staffing ratios and physician availability, and scope of personal care services.

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Senior Lifestyle

303 E Wacker Dr Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60601
Overview of Senior Lifestyle

Senior Lifestyle  offers a range of living options for seniors looking for the best care in Chicago. Their award-winning programs provide a hassle-free and enjoyable life for residents, while families can trust that their loved ones are receiving high caliber care. The home understands that every senior has unique lifestyles and needs, which is why they offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care options.

If additional support is required, Senior Lifestyle’s team can help. For those needing assisted living or memory care, Medicaid may be able to help cover the costs. The community also dedicated itself to providing a welcoming and supportive environment where every senior can live with dignity and respect. From cozy apartments to engaging activities, there’s something for everyone. It is truly worth experiencing the difference that Senior Lifestyle can make.

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Overview of Barton Senior Residences

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. 

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Overview of The Vistas of Lincoln Park

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.

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Overview of Grand Regency of South Shore

Offering unique lifestyle choices, Grand Regency of South Shore is a dynamic senior living community in Cook County, Chicago, IL, offering supportive assisted living services. Here, residents are encouraged to maintain or improve their current lifestyle with the help of a professionally trained and educated team that provides the highest quality of care and services. Live comfortably in well-designed apartments featuring a kitchenette, spacious bathroom and emergency alert system for immediate response during emergencies.

Residents can take advantage of the full range of services available within the community, including personal assistance with Activities of Daily Living and support services such as three daily meals, housekeeping and laundry. With more free time on their hands, residents can freely participate in and enjoy social and recreational activities with fellow residents and friends, fostering both connections and vibrant living. A wide range of amenities are available to provide residents with convenience, enjoyment, and fun, such as media rooms, cozy common areas, a library, beauty & barber shop, and an outdoor patio for enjoying fresh air and outdoor views.

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Overview of Churchview Supportive Living

Churchview Supportive Living renders a haven of empathy in the heart of Chicago’s Cook County. It’s a place where seniors on Medicaid, who only receive a minimum Social Security income, can afford to live comfortably.  The community is steeped in rich history, surrounded by neighboring facilities that offer a plethora of events to fill up seniors’ days. Their staff is always available 24/7 to assist seniors with any needs, from on-site beauty and barber services to transportation and medication management, ensuring that residents are always in good hands.

In addition to these essential services, Churchview offers an array of amenities to cater to seniors’ personal interests and well-being. Their facilities include an outdoor patio, a resident laundry, a TV lounge, exercise room, and much more. At Churchview Supportive Living, they strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. There is no question of their commitment to supporting their residents every step of the way.

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Overview of New City Supportive Living

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.

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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 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.