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Overview of Encore Village of Schaumburg

Encore Village of Schaumburg is a continuing care retirement community in Schaumburg, IL, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living offers a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with dressing, bathing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing has licensed nurses on site around the clock. Having these care levels together may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 109 beds, with studio, one bedroom, two bedroom, and cottage housing options. The layouts can accommodate either a single resident or a couple moving together. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 39 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Respite care offers a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, and short term rehabilitation is available for someone who needs rehabilitation services.

Residents can use the pool, salon, pickleball courts, and walking paths, along with five dining venues offering restaurant style, all day dining and snacks. Fitness and yoga classes, group outings to restaurants, museums, and theaters, lifelong learning programs, creative arts, and live entertainment give residents specific on site and organized activities to choose from. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving into the community.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, allowing families to use public coverage or pay directly. A Walk Score of 58 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently. Encore Village of Schaumburg is operated by Il Ccrc.

 

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Overview of St. Joseph Village of Chicago

St. Joseph Village of Chicago, in Chicago, IL, runs a nursing home that carries skilled nursing too, and it also has assisted living, memory care, and respite care. That is five kinds of care at one address. Someone can move in needing a little help and, if things change later, stay put while the care catches up.

Because skilled nursing is part of the picture, a licensed nurse is on duty at every hour, overnight included. In assisted living, residents have their own apartments, and staff help with the everyday things that have gotten harder, bathing, getting dressed, and keeping medications straight among them.

Memory care is meant for people at risk of wandering. The setting is secured, and staff supervise the residents in it. Respite is the short-stay option, there for when a family’s main caregiver needs a break.

It’s a small place, with 45 beds, so staff and residents get to know each other. Apartments come as studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms. A studio is a single room for one person, and a two-bedroom works for two people sharing.

Each resident gets an average of 4 hours and 35 minutes of nursing time a day. Short-term rehab is available for people here to recover, and there’s a library and a beauty salon on site.

Franciscan Communities, Inc. operates the community. The neighborhood scores 91 on Walk Score, which counts as a walker’s paradise, so someone who has stopped driving can still run daily errands on foot.

Payment can come from Medicare or private pay. Of the two, Medicare covers a limited stretch of skilled care after a hospital discharge, but it won’t pay for living here long-term.

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Overview of The Sheridan at River Forest

Burrowed in River Forest, IL, The Sheridan at River Forest is a vibrant senior living community that offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short Term Care, making it an ideal place for seniors seeking a fulfilling lifestyle. The community features an array of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, offering a comfortable residence. Residents can enjoy the charming local area and have access to tailored care that meets their individual needs, allowing them to embrace life with friends and exciting opportunities.

The community is designed for comfort and convenience, featuring a beauty and barber shop, fitness equipment, and an art center. Seniors can also enjoy planned social activities, a rehabilitation gym, and outdoor patio areas. With 24-hour emergency call response, dedicated maintenance, and accessible transportation, The Sheridan at River Forest ensures a hassle-free, engaging, and supportive environment for all residents.

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Montgomery Place

5550 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
Overview of Montgomery Place

For over thirty years, Montgomery Place is a retirement community and has been one of the best independent living communities in Chicago. Their vision has always been to prioritize each senior’s comfort and safety while they live an enriching life for the residents of independent living and assisted living services. The well-trained staff are encouraged to compassionately care for the residents so there would be an in-depth connection– to build memories, friendships, and experiences. Montgomery Place Retirement Community strives to provide connection within the community while encouraging an enriching quality of life.

Montgomery Place promotes a lifestyle that is stress free. Their list of amenities and services are built into the community so as to practice a vibrant social life; they have designed the features in the community that has reimagined retirement living. Their essential amenities and services included: 24-hour security, wellness programs, transportation, room service, and housekeeping with laundry– as they try to ensure that residents are able to live with easy accessibility. The facility has a lot more to offer that awaits endless possibilities.

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Overview of Sunrise of Flossmoor

Located on Governors Highway, Sunrise of Flossmoor is an assisted living community in Flossmoor, Illinois, that offers personal care. With accommodations for 63 residents in a two-story setting, it offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites. Situated in a suburban area with a Walk Score of 53, some nearby destinations are accessible on foot, while most errands require a short drive.

On the other hand, state inspections have identified areas requiring continued attention related to resident care practices, documentation, and staff training. Discussing how these findings have been addressed and learning about the community’s quality assurance processes can help families make a more informed decision.

However, publicly available information provides limited details about staffing, dining, amenities, daily activities, or specialized programs. As a result, families are encouraged to ask about care routines, meal services, recreational opportunities, and additional support available when touring the community.

Starting Price $3,982/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Colfax Manor Assisted Living

8200 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Overview of Colfax Manor Assisted Living

Operated by Cnec Employee Benefits & Comp Law Inc, Colfax Manor Assisted Living is a small residential community on South Colfax Avenue in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago. It’s a single-story facility with 4 beds, designed for occupants who value a close-knit, intimate living environment. Private and semi-private room options exist to give families flexibility in choosing their arrangement.

The location scores 71 for walkability. This means most daily errands, groceries, pharmacies, and local services can be done on foot without needing a car. The South Shore area has good transit access and is close to residential neighborhoods and essential services, which can make it convenient for families visiting regularly.

The facility operates under the Illinois Department of Public Health’s oversight and upholds a clean regulatory record. Its small scale and residential character make it a grounded choice for people seeking personalized, home-like care in a quiet Chicago neighborhood.

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Overview of Admiral at the Lake

Admiral at the Lake is a continuing care retirement community in Chicago, Illinois, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing services. Having several care levels means a resident whose needs change over time may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The range of care options may make Admiral at the Lake a good fit for someone planning for changing support needs. With 56 beds, it is a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another.

Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom residences. The two bedroom option may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion, while Medicare and private pay provide two listed ways to cover care.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 41 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab support people who need therapy during a temporary recovery period, and the on site pool provides another place for activity within the community.

A Walk Score of 90 makes the area a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Peterson Park Health Care Center

Peterson Park Health Care Center provides nursing home, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Chicago’s North Park neighborhood. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide residential care with nursing support, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Palliative care focuses on comfort for a person with serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Short-term rehabilitation and rehabilitation services are available for residents recovering from an illness, injury, or hospital stay. The community has 196 beds, so more residents and staff share one setting than they would in a smaller community. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 39 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for care. Transportation is available, and cultural programming and social leisure activities give residents ways to take part in organized activities. A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

With multiple care levels and respite care, Peterson Park Health Care Center may be a good fit for someone whose needs may change over time or whose usual caregiver needs short-term support.

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Overview of Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace

Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace offers assisted living and memory care in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 106 beds and is operated by Oakbrook Properties. With a Walk Score of 68, the area is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. The two care levels may be a good fit for someone whose needs grow over time, since moving between assisted living and memory care can happen without leaving the community.

Starting Price $10,500/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Elevate Care Windsor Park

Conveniently nestled in Chicago, IL, Elevate Care Windsor Park offers a safe and convenient setting for those needing short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Residents here recover from their hospitalization, injury, or illness in spacious and welcoming accommodations tailored to their needs. An excellent care team is always available to assist residents and oversee their individualized care plans to guarantee the proper delivery of care.

The community is fully equipped to provide the services, therapies, and support residents need to successfully recover or maintain their functionality. With an all-around team of care professionals, residents here typically don’t have to move into another community for their needs. Here, everyone is met with genuine care that allows them to recover with ease.

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Memory Care in Chicago at a glance

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: 118The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Chicago, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90