Explore Open Rooms
1 Contact details
2 What type of senior care service are you looking for?
3 What budget do you have in mind for senior care?
4 How soon do you need to find care?
5 Additional details

Thank you for your interest!

Our team will be in touch shortly to help with next steps.

Other Senior care options in Chicago:

Best Independent Living in Chicago, IL

Reviewed by
Last updated
Apr 2026
We analyzed
31 homes in Chicago, IL

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Illinois Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Other Senior care options in Chicago:
Avg. Monthly cost: $2,019
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $576 - $3,575
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: Unknown
National average: 1:6

Compare Independent Living around Chicago

Click column headers to sort
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
Facility 41
IL AVG 87
Rank #345 / 426
No
90
Facility 90
IL AVG 51
Rank #40 / 648
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 12
Rank #2 / 257
A+Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View, LLC5Studio / 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
Facility 25
IL AVG 87
Rank #398 / 426
Yes
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 51
Rank #163 / 648
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 12
Rank #128 / 257
-Bre Rook Sh Autumn Green At Wright Campus LLC2Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Autumn Green at Midway Village
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.

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 (West Lawn)
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 87
Rank #399 / 426
Yes
63
Facility 63
IL AVG 51
Rank #207 / 648
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 12
Rank #128 / 257
-Bre Rook Sh Autumn Green At Midway Village LLC91 Bed / 2 Bed
Eden Supportive Living Chicago
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.

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 (Uptown)
-No
90
Facility 90
IL AVG 51
Rank #40 / 648
23
Facility 23
IL AVG 12
Rank #57 / 257
A+--Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Senior Suites Ravenswood Manor
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 (Albany Park)
-Yes
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 51
Rank #88 / 648
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 12
Rank #37 / 257
A+--Studio / 1 Bed
Senior Suites Auburn Gresham
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 (Auburn Gresham)
-Yes
74
Facility 74
IL AVG 51
Rank #135 / 648
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 12
Rank #59 / 257
A+--Studio / 1 Bed
Senior Suites New City
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).

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 (Back Of The Yards)
218
Facility 218
IL AVG 87
Rank #18 / 426
No
79
Facility 79
IL AVG 51
Rank #109 / 648
----1 Bed
Senior Suites Rainbow Beach
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).

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 (South Shore)
84
Facility 84
IL AVG 87
Rank #170 / 426
Yes
67
Facility 67
IL AVG 51
Rank #177 / 648
----Studio / 1 Bed
Senior Suites Washington Heights
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 (Washington Heights)
-Yes
77
Facility 77
IL AVG 51
Rank #121 / 648
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 12
Rank #52 / 257
---Studio / 1 Bed
Covenant Home of Chicago
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.

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 Square)
-No
87
Facility 87
IL AVG 51
Rank #55 / 648
29
Facility 29
IL AVG 12
Rank #29 / 257
A+--Studio / 1 Bed
Senior Suites of Bridgeport
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 (Bridgeport)
-Yes
88
Facility 88
IL AVG 51
Rank #50 / 648
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 12
Rank #67 / 257
A+--Studio / 1 Bed
Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge
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 (Garfield Ridge)
-Yes
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 51
Rank #88 / 648
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 12
Rank #52 / 257
C+--Studio / 1 Bed
The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
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.

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 (Edgewater)
-Yes
89
Facility 89
IL AVG 51
Rank #45 / 648
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 12
Rank #37 / 257
A+--Studio / 1 Bed
Park Plaza
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 (West Ridge)
-No
62
Facility 62
IL AVG 51
Rank #218 / 648
29
Facility 29
IL AVG 12
Rank #29 / 257
A+--Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Encore Senior Living
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.

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.

Chicago (Chicago Loop)
-No
99
Facility 99
IL AVG 51
Rank #4 / 648
13
Facility 13
IL AVG 12
Rank #94 / 257
B----
Rows per page:
View all Nearby Homes
Overview of Senior Suites of Central Station

Set in the busy city of Chicago, IL, Senior Suites Central Station is a one-of-a-kind senior living community that offers independent living. Residents live a fulfilling lifestyle with the convenience of maintenance-free living, security, and wellness programming. The community offers well-built apartments that provide utmost comfort and safety in every turn. A compassionate team of professionals helps residents with their care needs 24/7.

Seniors who wish to live an active lifestyle are provided with an abundance of interesting activities and programming, designed based on residents’ interests and needs. Residents are free to spend their days in the comfort of inviting community rooms or vibrant outdoor settings. Maintenance personnel ensures residents’ apartments are well-appointed and spotless, ensuring comfortable and hazard-free living.

Contact Senior Suites of Central Station

Overview of Senior Suites Jefferson Park

Find more time for your passions in Senior Suites Jefferson Park, a welcoming senior living community in Chicago, IL, offering independent living. With a variety of senior living apartments to choose from, residents are able to find the residence that perfectly suits their needs. Residents live a carefree lifestyle with services like housekeeping, transportation services, and on-site maintenance.

Dedicated to creating an environment that allows residents to live freely, the community features a dedicated team available to provide support and assistance to residents 24/7. Regular welfare checks, emergency call systems, and secured entry systems, adds to residents’ safety and security. Each accommodation are equipped with full-sized kitchens, so residents can always cook their own meals and enjoy their comfort with weekly grocery transportation to ensure they are well-stocked with ingredients.

Contact Senior Suites Jefferson Park

Overview of Senior Suites West Humboldt Park

Burrowed in a vibrant area in Chicago, IL, Senior Suites West Humboldt Park is an astonishing senior living community that offers a well-supported independent living. The community features comfortable living residences, including studios and one-bedroom apartments. Seniors are allowed more time to pursue their passions with services like grocery transportation, housekeeping, and on-site maintenance.

The community offers plenty of opportunities for leisure, fun, and making new connections with a broad range of vibrant activities and amenities. Residents can make their own meals and favorite dishes in the full kitchen, play card games with friends, or have a chat with fellow residents on the outdoor patio. Each residence is equipped with safety features and individually controlled heating and cooling for a more comfortable living environment.

Contact Senior Suites West Humboldt Park

Overview of Senior Suites Belmont-cragin

Settled in the bustling city of Chicago, IL, Senior Suites Belmont-cragin is a charming senior living community that offers independent living. Featuring a variety of studios and one-bedroom apartments, the community makes sure residents are appointed to the accommodations that aligns with their needs and mobility levels. Ensuring residents are empowered to live an independent lifestyle, the community offers 24/7 support and assistance provided by a team of dedicated professionals.

Residents’ days are brighter with an array of exciting social programs and activities that caters to residents’ interests, passions, and strengths. Residents can enjoy sharing recipes in the community kitchen, or bask in the relaxing scenery on the outdoor patios. With safety features installed within the community, wheelchair accessibility, and a secured entry system, residents are guaranteed a safe and secure living environment.

Contact Senior Suites Belmont-Cragin

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.

Contact Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge

Overview of Senior Suites South Shore

Tucked away in the vibrant neighborhood of Chicago, IL, Senior Suites South Shore is a welcoming senior living community, offering engaging independent living. With comfortably-designed apartments, residents find utmost relaxation and comfort. A team of dedicated team members are available to provide compassionate support any time of the day.

At Senior Suites South Shore, residents can look forward to fulfilling days and a bright senior lifestyle with a well-curated calendar of activities and plethora of amenities. Residents enjoy plenty of spacious community rooms with televisions and movies, comfortable seating for socializing with friends, and an outdoor patio for relaxation. An emergency call system and secured entry system adds to residents’ security and peace of mind.

Contact Senior Suites South Shore

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.

Contact Park Plaza

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.

Contact The Breakers at Edgewater Beach

Overview of Senior Suites Gage Park

Senior Suites Gage Park is a paradisal senior living community based in Chicago, IL, offering independent living for active seniors. Convenient services and amenities are available to simplify residents’ lives, giving them more time to spend on creating a lifestyle they’ve always wanted. The community features an array of spacious and accessible apartments, ranging from studio to one-bedroom floor plans, allowing residents to choose an option that fits their needs.

Residents live with confidence thanks to an emergency call system and team members available to help 24/7. Moreover, residents benefit from services like transportation, regular housekeeping, and on-site maintenance personnel to make sure everything is always working. At Senior Suites Gage Park, there’s never a dull day with an array of interesting activities and abundance of delightful amenities and inviting community spaces.

Contact Senior Suites Gage Park

Overview of Senior Suites of Austin

Senior Suites of Austin in Chicago, IL, is an impressive senior living community that provides an encouraging environment for residents who wish to spend their retirement years independently. The community offers a well-supported independent living with access to meticulously designed accommodations, elegant common spaces, and compassionate services. A professional team is available 24/7 to provide added assistance to residents needing extra care and support.

Residents at Senior Suites of Austin can enjoy their day autonomously with well-coordinated activities and social events that keep residents engaged. Amenities include spacious community rooms, on-site parking, secured entry systems, and outdoor patios. Residents also enjoy carefully prepared meals by a skilled chef in an inviting communal dining room. With various assistance, supportive team members, and delightful amenities, residents at Senior Suites of Austin are guaranteed to live a comfortable life.

Contact Senior Suites of Austin

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
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

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.

How many licensed independent living communities are there in Chicago, IL?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 208 licensed independent living communities in Chicago, IL.

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 31 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.