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| 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
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#40 / 648 | 48
Facility
48
IL AVG
12
Rank
#2 / 257 | A+ | Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View, LLC | 5 | 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
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 LLC | 2 | Studio / 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 LLC | 9 | 1 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
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#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
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#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
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#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
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#94 / 257 | B- | - | - | - |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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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
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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
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 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.
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