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Best Independent Living in Chicago, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 46 independent living communities in Chicago, IL using Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in IL
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Last updated
May 2026
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46 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 76/ 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: 77The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Chicago, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 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
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, 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
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, 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
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, 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
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, 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
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 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
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 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
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, 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
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-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
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
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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Lincoln Park

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.

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Overview of Midway Pointe Senior Living

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.

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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 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.

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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.

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Encore Senior Living

101 N Upper Wacker Dr Suite 605, Chicago, IL 60606
Overview of Encore Senior Living

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.

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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 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.