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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 48 independent living communities in Chicago, IL using IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in IL
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
The Clare
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 70
Rank #83 / 123
Yes
100
Facility 100
IL AVG 51
Rank #1 / 229
-A+----1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Park Plaza
IL
HC
SNF
Chicago (West Ridge)
-No
62
Facility 62
IL AVG 51
Rank #78 / 229
29
Facility 29
IL AVG 15
Rank #11 / 71
A+----Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ascension Living Resurrection Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (Norwood Park)
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 70
Rank #105 / 123
No
47
Facility 47
IL AVG 51
Rank #122 / 229
--Presence Senior Services-Chicagoland3
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #91 / 111
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria on the Lake
IL
AL
MC
RC
Glen Ellyn
85
Facility 85
IL AVG 70
Rank #30 / 123
Yes
75
Facility 75
IL AVG 51
Rank #51 / 229
--Aoc Glen Ellyn Opco, LLC6
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #30 / 111
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #52 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / Suite
Midway Pointe Senior Living
IL
Chicago (Garfield Ridge)
-No
67
Facility 67
IL AVG 51
Rank #65 / 229
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 15
Rank #35 / 71
A+----1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
IL
RC
Chicago (Edgewater)
-Yes
89
Facility 89
IL AVG 51
Rank #20 / 229
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 15
Rank #15 / 71
A+----Studio / 1 Bed
Senior Suites of Bridgeport
IL
Chicago (Bridgeport)
-Yes
88
Facility 88
IL AVG 51
Rank #22 / 229
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 15
Rank #25 / 71
A+----Studio / 1 Bed
Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge
IL
Chicago (Garfield Ridge)
-Yes
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 51
Rank #35 / 229
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 15
Rank #20 / 71
C+----Studio / 1 Bed
Senior Suites Ravenswood Manor
IL
Chicago (Albany Park)
-Yes
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 51
Rank #35 / 229
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 15
Rank #15 / 71
A+----Studio / 1 Bed
Brookdale at Home® Lake View
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (Lake View East)
41
Facility 41
IL AVG 70
Rank #100 / 123
Yes
90
Facility 90
IL AVG 51
Rank #17 / 229
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 15
Rank #2 / 71
A+Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View, LLC2
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #30 / 111
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #24 / 111
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Overview of Ascension Living Resurrection Village

Ascension Living Resurrection Village is a mid-rise, 37-unit community at 7262 W Peterson Ave in Chicago’s Norwood Park neighborhood, operated by Presence Senior Services-Chicagoland. The care levels span memory care, assisted living, and independent living, with units in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations. Resurrection Medical Center is 0.28 miles from the front door, which is among the closer hospital proximities you will find for a community this size.

The facility is rooted in the Catholic faith tradition, and pastoral and spiritual care are part of the service package alongside the practical daily supports: housekeeping, transportation, beauty services, and rehabilitation. Registered dietitian consultations are available. Exercise programming and organized social activities fill out the wellness side. A volunteer program is active.

The amenity footprint is substantive for 37 units. On-site you get a library, salon, spa, patio, fitness center, greenhouse and garden areas, bike paths, and free ground-level parking. That breadth is unusual at this scale and suggests a campus built for longer stays.

The Walk Score is 47, meaning Norwood Park requires a car for most daily tasks. State inspections have tended to center on care planning and documentation and fall and injury prevention.

For families placing a loved one within a Catholic care tradition, or those who want memory care paired with independent and assisted living on the same campus and a hospital within a quarter mile, this community is a specific and coherent fit.

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Overview of Brookdale at Home® Lake View

Enjoy our independence for as long as possible with Brookdale at Home Lake View, a dedicated home care provider based in Chicago, IL that offers a range of in-home care services. This includes companion care, personal care, and respite care. Brookdale’s team of professional caregivers is experienced in serving people who want to enjoy their independence for as long as possible while receiving the support they require.

Brookdale at Home Lake View’s dedicated team can help with a wide variety of tasks and services, ranging from meal preparation and housekeeping to pet care and medication assistance, so seniors can spend more time doing the things they truly love. Understanding that their caregivers are vital to their endeavor, Brookdale at Home conducts thorough background checks and screenings to select highly qualified caregivers seniors can feel comfortable around.

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Overview of Atria on the Lake

Searching for the finest luxury senior living near me? Atria on the Lake is the perfect choice. Set in peaceful surroundings, this prestigious community enhances every facet of retirement living.

Spacious, elegantly appointed apartments provide a haven of comfort. Savor gourmet meals and personalized wellness programs designed to keep you thriving. A dedicated staff prioritizes your needs, offering personalized care and attention for peace of mind.

Atria on the Lake fosters a vibrant sense of community, with beautifully appointed living spaces and personalized care plans available. Explore and discover a luxurious and fulfilling lifestyle to your desires,  their location details might be helpful in your search for luxury senior living near me

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The Clare

55 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
Overview of The Clare

The Clare sits at 55 E Pearson St in Chicago’s Rush & Division neighborhood, a high-rise run by The Clare Partners LLC with 49 units split across one, two, and three-bedroom layouts. Sizes run from 774 square feet up to 1,709.

A Walk Score of 100 means groceries, pharmacies, and most daily errands are a walk away, not a drive. Occupancy sits at 84.4 percent, which tells you the building is mostly full but not maxed out. This is a place that covers a lot of ground on the care spectrum: independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all under one roof, with staff specifically trained in dementia care for residents who need it.

Beauty services, transportation, housekeeping, organized social and recreational activities, exercise and wellness programming, and parking are all part of daily life, and residents also get 24-hour security, an on-site concierge, and access to a full-time exercise physiologist. Dining is flexible and chef-prepared, not a fixed cafeteria schedule. Pets are welcome, too.

The Clare takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families aren’t boxed into one funding path. For residents needing nursing-level support, the staffing data shows about 3 hours and 41 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day.

The Clare is a high-rise community built to handle a resident’s care needs as they change, independent living now, memory care later if it comes to that, without forcing a move somewhere new.

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Overview of The Breakers at Edgewater Beach

Let go of responsibilities and gain the freedom to explore, learn, and grow with The Breakers at Edgewater Beach in Chicago, IL, a dynamic senior living community that offers independent living and short-term care. The community features a variety of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, providing residents with plenty of accommodation options to choose their ideal residence. Residents’ days of worrying about the everyday tasks of living are over with housekeeping, laundry and maintenance handled by the community’s team members.

Residents experience a vibrant living experience with a diverse calendar of activities, such as religious services, LGBT social hours, meditation sessions, local outings, and live music performances. Meal options are curated by dining professionals to meet residents’ specific dietary needs, ensuring they eat good and feel good. Amenities include a beauty & barbershop, fitness equipment, art center, cards room, a courtyard, library, greenhouse, indoor pool, and cinema for entertainment and leisure.

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Overview of Senior Suites Ravenswood Manor

Senior Suites Ravenswood Manor is found on Montrose Avenue on Chicago’s North Shore, in a neighborhood offering plenty of walkability and foot traffic. It sits in a mid-rise building operating for 27 years, with housing options in studio and one-bedroom floor plans to suit varying preferences and needs.

The location scores 83 for walkability, meaning most daily errands and nearby essentials are walkable. It’s then especially convenient for independent residents and visiting family members navigating the neighborhood. Occupants with pets will find the home welcoming them as part of the community.

For families thinking of choosing the community, visiting in person is the best way to explore available floor plans, meet staff, and get a feel for daily life and the immediate neighborhood.

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Senior Suites of Bridgeport

2825 S Halsted St Apt, 610 610, Chicago, IL 60608
Overview of Senior Suites of Bridgeport

Committed to creating a nurturing atmosphere that promotes independence, Senior Suites of Bridgeport in Chicago, IL, is an idyllic senior living community that offers active independent living. Choose from a variety of well-designed studios and one-bedroom apartments with built-in safety features and individually controlled heating and cooling. Dedicated team members go above and beyond to provide services that make residents’ lives more convenient and easier.

The community serves everything residents need to live well, from fun activities to convenient transportation services. An on-site maintenance personnel ensures residents’ apartments are always safe and beautiful, adding an extra sense of security. Plenty of activities and social programs are available to provide residents with opportunities for social interaction and enjoyment.

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Overview of Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge

Senior Suites Garfield Ridge is an excellent senior living community, located in Chicago, IL, offering comfortable independent living. Residents experience a maintenance-free living with on-site maintenance personnel, monthly housekeeping and free laundry rooms available. Relax in comfortable and spacious apartments, ranging from studios to one-bedroom apartments.

The community aims to provide its residents with a fulfilling lifestyle through a well-planned calendar of activities and plentiful amenities. Emergency call systems and 24/7 professional team members are available to provide residents with assistance when they need it. Residents enjoy the convenience of transportation services and weekly grocery transportation to ensure residents always have their favorite ingredients and dishes.

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Park Plaza

6840 N Sacramento Ave # 1, Chicago, IL 60645
Overview of Park Plaza

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at Park Plaza, a blissful retreat in Chicago, IL, offering independent living. The community features beautifully furnished and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy easy access to local amenities and convenient apartment features.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents have a hassle-free dining experience with delectable and healthy meals served two times daily. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy can also be arranged to improve residents’ living experiences. The community is a good option for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its top-notch amenities and exceptional services.

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Overview of Midway Pointe Senior Living

Midway Pointe Senior Living offers independent living in Chicago, with private living spaces and community services. Daily care is not part of the independent living model, so residents live privately without receiving routine care through the community.

In the Garfield Ridge neighborhood, residents can choose one-bedroom or two-bedroom residences. A two-bedroom layout may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion, while the Walk Score of 67 means the area is somewhat walkable and a resident who does not drive may be able to complete some errands on foot. Midway Pointe Senior Living may be a good fit for someone seeking private living without daily care.

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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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Independent Living in Chicago at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 75/ 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: 64The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Chicago, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Chicago, IL

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

The average monthly cost of independent living in Chicago, IL is approximately $2,019. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

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

Independent living in Chicago, IL typically ranges from $576 - $3,575 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 48 independent living communities in Chicago, IL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Chicago, IL?

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 Chicago, IL, 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 independent living communities in Chicago, IL?

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.