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Best Independent Living in Evanston, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 7 independent living communities in Evanston, 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
Dec 2025
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7 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 89/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Evanston, 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: 53The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Evanston, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Trulee Evanston
IL
AL
MC
Evanston
33
Facility 33
IL AVG 86
Rank #378 / 426
Yes
93
Facility 93
IL AVG 51
Rank #23 / 648
Trulee Evanston16
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #292 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Mather
IL
AL
MC
NH
Evanston (Davis Street)
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 86
Rank #401 / 426
Yes
95
Facility 95
IL AVG 51
Rank #18 / 648
The Mather Evanston5
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #207 / 308
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Merion
IL
Evanston (Chicago Avenue)
-Yes
97
Facility 97
IL AVG 51
Rank #9 / 648
---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Avidor Evanston
IL
Evanston
-Yes
97
Facility 97
IL AVG 51
Rank #9 / 648
---1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westminster Place
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
Evanston (Grant Street)
105
Facility 105
IL AVG 86
Rank #116 / 426
Yes
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #392 / 648
---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ten Twenty Grove
IL
Evanston
-No
96
Facility 96
IL AVG 51
Rank #15 / 648
---1 Bed / 2 Bed
Center For Independent Futures
IL
AL
Evanston (Davis Street)
-No
98
Facility 98
IL AVG 51
Rank #6 / 648
---Private Rooms
Overview of Trulee Evanston

Trulee Evanston promotes a lifestyle centered on you or your loved one. With their independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities– each home is tailored to your care. The team of compassionate and professional staff tries to create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort where seniors can feel amplified in finding new possibilities in the community. Trulee Evanston practices a person-centered approach for an enhanced lifestyle.

The retirement home designed its services with the thought of independence and personalized care in a comfortable and stable environment. They offer housekeeping, educational activities, outdoor lounge areas, indoor common areas, specialized programs, enriching gatherings, and 24/7 care.

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Overview of The Mather

The Mather is undoubtedly the premier Life Plan Community just north of Chicago. The beautiful condominium-style building offers resort-like hospitality, ensuring residents a sense of belonging with a forward-thinking approach to senior living. The luxurious 62+ retirement community has learned year after year the right direction to a quality standard of living and, for years, has promoted and lived by its goal of enhancing the quality of life for every senior who has chosen its approach to senior living.

A luxury community that guarantees cozy apartments where residents can feel comfortable after a day of doing activities. Their amenities and facilities are convenient: a hair salon and barbershop, a library, a recreational studio, a business center, and breathtaking views, to name a few of the community highlights. Their housekeeping and linen services, concierge, and maintenance services are all provided so residents can live a hassle-free lifestyle.

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Overview of The Merion

A beautiful senior living community offering an exquisite and inclusive atmosphere, The Merion provides resort-like accommodations with exceptional world-class hospitality. The luxurious and elegant senior living community is gorgeous, offering a dedicated environment wherein every need of each old is met.  The upscale independent senior living home consists of a team of well-trained professionals who are committed to providing compassionate care for their residents, making the elderly and their families feel secure and comfortable knowing that they are in good hands.

The Merion is on the mission to redefine the meaning of the luxury senior living experience we know of today, by providing opportunity and inspiration along with an exceptional level of service and an exclusive level of hospitality. Community services include housekeeping, transportation, dining, social and educational activities, and fitness programs; amenities include lounge areas, a courtyard, and private baths with walk-in showers.

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Overview of Avidor Evanston

Avidor Evanston creates a splendid future for seniors at their retirement homes by allowing residents to choose a lifestyle that fits their needs freely. A luxurious 55+ independent living home, management encourages residents to live vibrantly by socializing and making meaningful memories with people their age.  Residential living practices an excellent, exemplary, resident-centered approach where seniors can thrive in a high-rise condominium-style building.

Avidor’s luxurious living means a life of convenience and flexibility. As a tax credit community, they offer affordable housing for eligible residents. The community’s all-inclusive services and amenities include medication management, supervised care, specialized programs, engaging activities, and ADLs for stress-free living.

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Overview of Westminster Place

The sister community of Ten Twenty Grove, Westminster Place, is an active 55+ community that genuinely understands the aging process and is dedicated to providing its residents with the highest care. Specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory support, long-term care, respite care, and short-term rehab services, the community’s specially trained staff is committed to helping seniors achieve maximum independence with ability-centered programming that promotes individuality.

As a Presbyterian senior living home, Westminster Place ensures comfort and flexibility as the focus of all its community features. Residents can immerse themselves in exclusive activities scheduled for them to participate in, such as the exclusive Kimble Fitness Center for health and wellness, immediate access to healthcare at the McGaw Care Center, and exploring the vibrant and engaging social life downtown.

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Overview of Ten Twenty Grove

Ten Twenty Grove is an active 55+ community that truly understands the aging process and is dedicated to providing its residents with the highest level of care. Specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory support, long-term care, respite care, and short-term rehab services, the community’s specially trained staff is committed to helping seniors achieve maximum independence with ability-centered programming that promotes individuality.

As a Presbyterian senior living home, Ten Twenty Groves ensures comfort and flexibility as the focus of all its community features. Residents can immerse themselves in exclusive activities scheduled for residents to join and engage at Westminster Place, having immediate access to healthcare at the McGaw Care Center and exploring the vibrant and engaging social life downtown.

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Overview of Center for Independent Futures

Center for Independent Futures is a social services center that teaches like-skilled services to its residents, promoting mutual respect and trust. Specializing in supportive living for seniors with disabilities, the staff continues to deliver an active, stimulating, and independent lifestyle. The team of dedicated professionals aims to fulfill each resident’s holistic wellness through the continuum of care services.

Center for Independent Futures services includes 24-hour care and supervision, stimulating activities, and engaging social activities, and programs.

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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 Evanston, IL

What is the average cost of independent living in Evanston, IL?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Evanston, IL is approximately $2,019. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Evanston, IL?

Independent living in Evanston, 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 Evanston, IL?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 189 licensed independent living communities in Evanston, 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 7 independent living communities in Evanston, IL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Evanston, 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 Evanston, 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 Evanston, 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.