Page 11 of Best Independent Living in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 234 independent living communities in IL using IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in IL
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Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Cedarhurst of Frankfort
IL
AL
MC
Frankfort
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 70
Rank #34 / 123
Yes
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 51
Rank #221 / 229
--5
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 7
Rank #64 / 98
1.2
Facility 1.2
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #46 / 98
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #91 / 111
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #77 / 111
-
Atria on the Lake
IL
AL
MC
RC
Glen Ellyn
85
Facility 85
IL AVG 70
Rank #30 / 123
Yes
75
Facility 75
IL AVG 51
Rank #51 / 229
1Aoc Glen Ellyn Opco, LLC6--
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #30 / 111
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #52 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / Suite
Peace Village
IL
AL
MC
Palos Park
65
Facility 65
IL AVG 70
Rank #55 / 123
Yes-
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 15
Rank #8 / 71
-3--
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #79 / 111
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 111
-
Luther Oaks
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Bloomington
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 70
Rank #72 / 123
Yes
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 51
Rank #227 / 229
-Luther Oaks, Inc16
39
Facility 39
IL AVG 7
Rank #95 / 98
2.4
Facility 2.4
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #71 / 98
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 2
Rank #104 / 111
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #91 / 111
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Grand Victorian of Rockford
IL
AL
Rockford
-Yes
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 51
Rank #126 / 229
-Well Path Tenant, LLC4
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #69 / 98
1.8
Facility 1.8
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #55 / 98
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #91 / 111
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #77 / 111
1 Bed
Prairie View Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Winnebago
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 70
Rank #115 / 123
Yes
34
Facility 34
IL AVG 51
Rank #166 / 229
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #44 / 71
Sabra Health Care Holdings III, LLC9--
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #79 / 111
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #52 / 111
Private Rooms
Bickford of Rockford
IL
AL
Rockford
65
Facility 65
IL AVG 70
Rank #55 / 123
Yes
12
Facility 12
IL AVG 51
Rank #214 / 229
-Rockford Bickford House, LLC1
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #59 / 98
5.0
Facility 5.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #94 / 98
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #79 / 111
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #103 / 111
-
Cedar Trails Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Freeburg
61
Facility 61
IL AVG 70
Rank #65 / 123
Yes
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 51
Rank #185 / 229
-Freeburg Senior Community, LLC8
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 7
Rank #78 / 98
1.4
Facility 1.4
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #51 / 98
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #63 / 111
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #91 / 111
-
ClarkLindsey
IL
ADC
AL
CCRC
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Urbana
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 70
Rank #59 / 123
Yes
13
Facility 13
IL AVG 51
Rank #212 / 229
-Clark-Lindsey Village, Inc6--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 111
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #52 / 111
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Lisle
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Lisle (The Villages On Maple)
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 70
Rank #74 / 123
Yes
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 51
Rank #120 / 229
-Blc-Devonshire Of Lisle, LLC9--
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #30 / 111
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #52 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other IL independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 234 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Cedarhurst of Frankfort

Cedarhurst of Frankfort offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Frankfort, IL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the three care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

Starting prices are $6,250 for independent living, $7,150 for assisted living, and $9,450 for memory care. Each rate corresponds to a different care level, helping families match the starting cost with the amount and type of support a resident needs. Cedarhurst of Frankfort has 83 beds and offers respite care, which provides a short stay for a resident while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

All-day dining includes seasonal menus, daily specials, and options for gluten-free, diabetic-friendly, and low-sodium diets, allowing meals to reflect those dietary needs. Landscaped courtyards and walking paths provide outdoor space, while a fitness center and salon and spa services support exercise and personal-care routines. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet in the community; scheduled transportation and daily programs and events provide organized services and activities. Cedarhurst of Frankfort is operated by Cedarhurst of Frankfort Operator.

$7,150/Month

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Overview of Atria on the Lake

Four care types are named at Atria on the Lake in Glen Ellyn, IL. They are independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care.

Independent living hands the resident a private home and use of the community’s services, without any daily care. Assisted living adds daily care, such as help with bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management, and escorts to meals and events. Memory care is the secured, supervised level, and it is what a family looks for once reminders have stopped working. Respite is the booking that’s made around something on a caregiver’s calendar that can’t be moved, whether that’s a busy season or a trip that can’t be avoided.

All four levels are shared between 85 beds, offered as studios, one-bedrooms, and suites. What a family avoids by choosing an address like this, with all four of the care types here, is a second search a few years down the line. The amenities list features a spa and a fitness center, and rehabilitation, transportation, and religious services are all named too. The operating entity is Aoc Glen Ellyn Opco, LLC.

The Walk Score is 75, which is very walkable ; a car isn’t required for errands. Pets are allowed too, so residents can bring theirs when they move in.

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Peace Village

10300 Village Circle Dr, Palos Park, IL 60464
Overview of Peace Village

Peace Village offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Palos Park, IL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Peace Village opened in 1989 and has 65 beds. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need rehabilitation support through the community.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet after moving in.

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Overview of Luther Oaks

Discover a safe haven where comfort meets independence with Luther Oaks, an inviting senior living community offering a serene setting for assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and skilled rehabilitation. Catering to independent residents aged 62 and better, the community provides individualized care plans and compassionate assistance with daily living activities that make their lives as comfortable as possible. Residents can choose among spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments with plenty of storage and natural light for their ideal living environment.

With the convenience of concierge-style services like housekeeping and transportation, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with more time in their hands for vibrant activities and programming. Gourmet, nutritious, restaurant-style dining is offered to make sure residents eat right on time and healthily at all times. A multitude of amenities like an on-site fitness center, barber shop, beauty salon, post office, club room, library and convenience store are also available to elevate residents’ comfort and convenience.

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Overview of Grand Victorian of Rockford

Grand Victorian of Rockford serves residents in Rockford, Illinois, through dual options for independent living and assisted living. Independent living suits individuals who can handle their own schedule without daily oversight, whereas assisted living adds tailored help for personal routines and medication administration.

These care levels under the same roof let residents adjust their services as personal care demands change over time. Short-term respite stays are also supported, allowing primary caregivers to step away for personal time or travel while their family member stays on site. Pets are also allowed to stay in the residence. Around-the-clock staffing ensures assistance is continuously present day and night.

Well Path Tenant manages operations across the site. A walk score of 45 categorizes the surrounding neighborhood as car-dependent, so errands typically require automotive transit.

Individuals can get in touch with the admissions office to request more details or book a guided tour of the grounds.

Contact Grand Victorian of Rockford

Overview of Prairie View Assisted Living

Nestled in the welcoming community of Winnebago, IL, Prairie View Assisted Living is an inviting senior living community that provides assisted living and short-term living. Beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations with varying floor plans are available for its residents based on individual tastes. With a highly equipped and passionate team, residents can receive personalized care plans catering to their immediate interests and needs.

Dedicated to providing top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: full dining services, an emergency call system, a pendant for personal safety, housekeeping and laundry services, access to rehabilitation services, and many more. Meet new friends by participating in diverse recreational programs and other social activities. The Prairie View Assisted Living is ideal for seniors seeking a worry-free retirement.

Contact Prairie View Assisted Living

Overview of Bickford of Rockford

Bickford of Rockford offers assisted living and independent living in Rockford, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, while independent living provides a maintenance-free setting for residents who do not need daily care. Having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who would prefer to remain in the same community.

Residents can bring pets, and transportation services are available for travel beyond the community. Meals are made from scratch, and special diets are accommodated so residents can continue following an established dietary plan. Spiritual care and religious services are also available for residents who want faith-based support.

Anne Gray is the director, and the community is operated by Rockford Bickford House.

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Overview of Cedar Trails Senior Living

Based in the vibrant community of Freeburg, IL, Cedar Trails Senior Living is a welcoming community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Beautifully appointed and comfortable accommodations with different floor plans are available for its residents. With an expert and compassionate team, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia receive specialized care partnered with technology and a community-setting approach.

The community is committed to delivering top-of-the-line amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy restaurant dining, events and entertainment, local trips, and many more. Boost wellness and engagement by visiting its common spaces such as the lounges, bistro, wellness center, and theater. Avail of their housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation services to maximize comfort and relaxation. At Cedar Trails Senior Living, seniors can truly live life to the fullest.

$3,845/Month

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ClarkLindsey

101 W Windsor Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
Overview of ClarkLindsey

Dedicated to older adults 62 and above, ClarkLindsey in Urbana, Illinois, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, adult day services, and home care. Operated by Clark-Lindsey Village, Inc., the community offers 64 beds in a single-story setting, including both permanent residences and dedicated memory care accommodations, with housing options such as The Village Apartments and Meadow Edge Villas.
Residents benefit from services that simplify daily life, including housekeeping, laundry, linen service, transportation, and included utilities. Rehabilitation programs, short-term recovery services, and 24-hour staffing support individuals with both ongoing and temporary care needs. Nursing services provide a significant level of clinical support through registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides.

State inspections have frequently reviewed areas related to resident well-being, resident rights, safety practices, pharmacy operations, and infection prevention. Families exploring the community may wish to discuss these topics with staff to better understand current procedures and oversight.

Amenities support an active and engaged lifestyle through access to a fitness center, gym, wellness center, library, dining venues, walking paths, and garden spaces. Volunteer opportunities and support groups further encourage social involvement. The community accepts both Medicare and private pay and is located in an area where most errands require transportation.

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Overview of Brookdale Lisle

Brookdale Lisle is an assisted living community located in the suburban village of Lisle, Illinois. Situated just 25 miles from Chicago, Lisle offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and urban convenience, making it an ideal place for relaxation and retirement. This independent living community is close to various hospitals and medical centers, including Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Edward-Elmhurst Health Center Lisle, and DuPage Medical Group. The dedicated team takes care of the cooking, cleaning, and maintenance, allowing residents to live life how they want to. From the foyer and library to the serene tree-lined patio and expansive indoor swimming pool, residents discover the comforts of home in an entirely new way. The community also offers an Emergency Alert System, ensuring residents’ safety and peace of mind.

Brookdale Lisle warmly welcomes furry companions as it is pet-friendly. Residents have access to an indoor pool, fitness center, and the concierge service. They can also enjoy delicious meals in the dining room. Engaging the creative side is easy with the Arts & Crafts Studio, while friendly games of billiards provide enjoyable challenges. Brookdale Lisle awaits to make each day fulfilling and enjoyable for its residents. It offers an enriching senior living journey, combining the comforts of home with an array of amenities that contribute to an exceptional living experience.

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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 Illinois

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 234 independent living communities in Illinois. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Illinois?

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 Illinois, 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 Illinois?

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.

Independent Living in Illinois at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 51/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Illinois. 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: 70The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90