
Compare Independent Living around Chicago
| Mercy Circle Senior Living | IL AL 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 Circle | 5 | -
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 | IL AL 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, Inc | 2 | 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 | IL AL 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, LLC | 6 | -
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 | IL AL 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, LLC | 5 | -
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 | IL AL 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 |
| Encore Village of Schaumburg | IL AL 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, LLC | 11 | 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 | IL AL | 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 LLC | 2 | -
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 |
| Admiral at the Lake | IL AL 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 Lake | 5 | 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 | IL AL 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, LLC | 5 | -
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 | IL AL 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-Beverly | 3 | 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 |
| Montgomery Place | IL AL 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 |
| Senior Suites Ravenswood Manor | IL | Chicago (Albany Park) | - | Yes |
83
Facility
83
IL AVG
51
Rank
#88 / 648 | 27
Facility
27
IL AVG
20
Rank
#37 / 145 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Senior Suites Auburn Gresham | IL | Chicago (Auburn Gresham) | - | Yes |
74
Facility
74
IL AVG
51
Rank
#135 / 648 | 22
Facility
22
IL AVG
20
Rank
#59 / 145 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Senior Suites of Bridgeport | IL | Chicago (Bridgeport) | - | Yes |
88
Facility
88
IL AVG
51
Rank
#50 / 648 | 20
Facility
20
IL AVG
20
Rank
#67 / 145 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge | IL | Chicago (Garfield Ridge) | - | Yes |
83
Facility
83
IL AVG
51
Rank
#88 / 648 | 24
Facility
24
IL AVG
20
Rank
#52 / 145 | C+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
Find a unique balance of innovative programming and best-in-class care at Belmont Village Senior Living Lincoln Park in Chicago, IL. The community provides various senior living options, including Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care. Residents enjoy plenty of space and privacy at the community’s residences, ranging from studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. On-site therapy services, a licensed nurse and well-trained team available 24/7, memory enrichment programs, and a dynamic social calendar, ensures residents have everything they need to thrive holistically.
Serving the highest standard of care to Chicago families for more than 20 years, Belmont Village Lincoln Park ensures premier hospitality and unmatched focus on helping residents live an engaging, purposeful life. With amenities like chef-prepared meals, free scheduled transportation, professionally supervised fitness programs, and well-designed common spaces, residents are sure to enjoy the retirement lifestyle they deserve.
Providing more than just a place to live, Midway Pointe Senior Living is a distinct senior living community based in Chicago, IL, offering assisted living. The community consists of multiple one and two bedroom apartments, equipped with emergency alert systems and other convenient amenities for a comfortable living experience. Residents can relax knowing that basic everyday chores can be easily handled with trash chutes and recycling centers on each floor, free laundry facility and elevator service.
Located within the Garfield Ridge community, Midway Pointe provides convenient access to medical, social and retail amenities, several restaurants, banks, cleaners and community services. The community holds an array of exciting activities, including holiday parties, crafts, speakers, wellness/exercise classes and more, for a vibrant living experience. A variety of convenient services, including grocery delivery, pharmacy delivery, laundry service, maid service, linen service, and meals are provided to give residents more time to spend on enjoyment and leisure.
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.
As a property management company, Encore Senior Living in Chicago provides a range of living options to cater to seniors’ varying needs, including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Their goal is to help seniors live on their own terms without worrying about safety. The community creates a home with a unique personality. Each resident is valued for their individuality and independence. They offer a variety of floor plans to choose from, so seniors can find the perfect space that suits their lifestyle.\
Designed to provide an engaging and social environment, they have on-site dining where residents can enjoy meals with others, a salon and spa for pampering, landscaped grounds with outdoor nooks for fresh air, community rooms for events, and even a wellness office to ensure that residents are staying healthy and active. If you’re looking for a senior living community that feels like home, Encore Senior Living in Chicago is the perfect choice.
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
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 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 46 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.














