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Page 16 of Best Independent Living in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 232 independent living communities in Illinois 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
Jul 2026
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232 homes
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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: 86The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Vi at The Glen
IL
NH
AL
MC
Glenview
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 86
Rank #370 / 424
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 51
Rank #310 / 648
39
Facility 39
IL AVG 18
Rank #19 / 165
A+Cc-Lake, Inc3
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 7
Rank #180 / 276
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #236 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa
Westminster Place
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Evanston (Grant Street)
105
Facility 105
IL AVG 86
Rank #115 / 424
Yes
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #392 / 648
--------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Tabor Hills
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Naperville (Naperville Park District)
96
Facility 96
IL AVG 86
Rank #135 / 424
Yes
21
Facility 21
IL AVG 51
Rank #550 / 648
-A+------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Mather
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Evanston (Davis Street)
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 86
Rank #399 / 424
Yes
95
Facility 95
IL AVG 51
Rank #18 / 648
--The Mather Evanston5--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Radford Green at Sedgebrook
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lincolnshire
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 86
Rank #364 / 424
No
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 51
Rank #448 / 648
--Sedgebrook Opco (Sl-Vii) LLC3
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mercy Circle Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (Mount Greenwood)
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 86
Rank #335 / 424
Yes
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #392 / 648
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 18
Rank #125 / 165
-Mercy Circle5
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
GreenFields of Geneva
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Geneva
77
Facility 77
IL AVG 86
Rank #192 / 424
Yes
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 51
Rank #610 / 648
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 18
Rank #93 / 165
A+Nfp Friendship Village Of Mill Creek9
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 7
Rank #248 / 276
2.7
Facility 2.7
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #246 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #242 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Wesley Village Retirement Center
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Macomb
73
Facility 73
IL AVG 86
Rank #202 / 424
No
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 51
Rank #618 / 648
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Covenant Living at Windsor Park
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Carol Stream
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 86
Rank #208 / 424
No
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 51
Rank #523 / 648
--Covenant Living At Windsor Park7
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #136 / 276
0.6
Facility 0.6
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #161 / 276
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 3
Rank #268 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Uptown)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 86
Rank #208 / 424
No
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #28 / 648
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 18
Rank #75 / 165
A+The Selfhelp Home, Inc2
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 7
Rank #249 / 276
12.5
Facility 12.5
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #275 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed
Ascension Living Nazarethville Place
IL
ADC
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Des Plaines
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 86
Rank #218 / 424
Yes
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 51
Rank #509 / 648
--------Private Rooms
Victorian Village Health and Wellness Center
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Homer Glen
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 86
Rank #292 / 424
No
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 51
Rank #332 / 648
--------Private/Semi-Private Rooms
River Glen of St. Charles
IL
AL
MC
RC
St. Charles
78
Facility 78
IL AVG 86
Rank #187 / 424
Yes
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 51
Rank #380 / 648
-A-River Glen Of St. Charles4
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes
IL
AL
Vernon Hills
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 86
Rank #292 / 424
Yes
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 51
Rank #201 / 648
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 18
Rank #2 / 165
A+Blc-The Willows, LLC4
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Clarendale Six Corners
IL
AL
MC
RC
Chicago (Old Irving Park)
144
Facility 144
IL AVG 86
Rank #57 / 424
Yes
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #28 / 648
-C+Portage Park Operations, LLC6
-
Facility -
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #242 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Overview of The Lakes/superior at Waterford

Live the retirement of your dreams at The Lakes/ Superior at Waterford, a vibrant community in Aurora, IL, offering independent living. With assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and a health care center, residents can easily access higher levels of care when needs arise. Well-thought-out and sophisticated two-bedroom floor plans are also provided, allowing residents to feel at ease during their stay.

A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Senior Suites Chicago Norwood Park

Situated in the heart of Chicago, IL, Senior Suites Chicago Norwood Park is a tight-knit independent living community that offers a serene environment for seniors who wish to enjoy an active retirement life with the right support. Relax in spacious and well-built apartments, ranging from studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A team of dedicated personnel are available 24/7 to ensure residents needing assistance are met with immediate attention.

Residents keep a busy schedule with a brimming calendar of activities that explores various interests and passions. With regular housekeeping, transportation services, and on-site maintenance personnel, residents live with confidence and fewer worries. An emergency call system, secured entry system, and regular welfare checks, ensure residents are always safe. Residents indulge in carefully prepared meals from scratch without the hassles of cooking and cleaning with the help of a dedicated culinary team.

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Overview of McDowell Point

Peacefully nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of West Diehl Road, Naperville, IL, McDowell Point is an outstanding 55+ community that offers independent living. Featuring beautifully designed and cozy accommodations in various one-bedroom to three-bedroom floor plans, residents will surely have a comfortable and safe retirement. The community also promotes a bright and friendly environment for residents to easily adapt to their surroundings.

With delightful restaurants and recreation sites nearby, residents can do the things they love and create unforgettable moments in their later years. Amenities include a sparkling pool with sundeck, a bubbling hot tub, a fire pit lounge, and a craft room, perfect for residents’ recreation and wellness. The community is great for those looking to live their golden years independently with its welcoming setting and purposely designed amenities.

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Overview of Our Lady of Angels Village in Joliet

Live independently in retirement at Our Lady of Angels in Joliet, a blissful retreat in Joliet, IL, offering independent living. With beautifully designed and spacious two-bedroom accommodations, residents enjoy the utmost comfort. Weekly housekeeping and maintenance services are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Residents can spend their days as they please with thriving amenities and leisure sites nearby. A fully furnished kitchen is also provided, allowing residents to prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. With its vibrant and welcoming environment, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of The Montvale Senior Living

Set in the peaceful town of Springfield, IL, The Montvale Senior Living is an esteemed senior living community providing independent living services. Well-appointed and comfortable accommodations with different floor plans are available and tailored to the needs of its residents. Having a highly skilled and hardworking team, the community is committed to delivering people-focused care and services ensuring the needs of its residents are met.

Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services including delightful and nutritious meals in a full-service restaurant, concierge service, maintenance and housekeeping, and transportation. Spend time visiting its 24-hour bistro and lounge and meet new companions with the same interests and passions. Engage in diverse activities and programs coordinated by a professional team. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with The Montvale Senior Living.

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Overview of Proctor Place Peoria

Located on West Reservoir Boulevard in Peoria, Illinois, Proctor Place Peoria is a memory care community specializing in support for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive decline. The community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, along with on-site healthcare professionals and physicians who provide medical services.

Additionally, residents receive practical daily support through housekeeping, laundry and ironing, concierge services, and other on-site conveniences. A dining café and shared social spaces also encourage regular interaction and provide comfortable settings for meals and activities.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 64, allowing residents and visitors to reach some nearby services on foot, while most other destinations are a short drive away. For individuals and families considering the community, an in-person tour provides the best opportunity to explore the living options, available care services, daily programs, and overall environment.

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Overview of Regency Manor 55+ Independent Senior Living Apartments

Live independently with the blissful senior living community of Regency Manor, located in the beautiful setting of Regency Park, O’Fallon, IL, that provides independent living. Featuring specially designed and snug residences for adults aged 55 and above, the community ensures seniors find the right accommodation to downsize without worries in retirement. Moreover, a compassionate and respectful team handles the maintenance and housekeeping so seniors can focus on what they truly enjoy.

With extensive amenities available, the community encourages residents to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle. Here, residents experience fine dining with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Regency Manor is a good place for seniors to maximize their freedom with its vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Hoffman Hills Apartments

Hoffman Hills Apartments is a vibrant community in Hoffman Estates, IL, offering independent living. The community has specially designed and sophisticated studio to two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort. Round-the-clock maintenance and laundry spaces are also provided, ensuring residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

With easy access to plenty of recreation sites and thriving local amenities, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Convenient kitchen features are also available, allowing residents to prepare meals on their terms. This pet-friendly community has a warm and welcoming environment, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Ascension Living Resurrection Place

Nestled in the neighborhood of Park Ridge, IL, Ascension Living Resurrection Place is a trusted senior care provider, offering excellent skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Designed to help its residents regain strength, flexibility and mobility, and their independence, the community offers access to physical, occupational and speech-language therapies. Residents are offered their semi-private or private room with plenty of space for visiting families and friends while fostering a home-like atmosphere.

The community’s care team helps residents to reach their recovery and care goals by collaborating closely with them and their healthcare team in creating personalized care plans tailored to their needs. Delicious meals and vibrant activities, events, and clubs are also available for a complete living experience. Here, residents have the opportunities and tools they need to enjoy their recovery journey and live their lives fully.

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Overview of Senior Suites New City

Located in Chicago, IL, Senior Suites New City is a secure senior living community that offers independent living. Residents enjoy a restful retirement with well-designed accommodations with access to full-kitchen, individually controlled heating and cooling, and secured entry system. With services like regular housekeeping, transportation services, and on-site maintenance, residents live conveniently and confidently.

At Senior Suites New City, residents stay connected with an array of activities and amenities. Residents enjoy spending their time playing cards, doing movie marathons with friends, or reading a book at the comfort of their apartments. With emergency call systems, regular welfare checkups, and secured entry systems, residents have peace of mind knowing they are in a safe and secured environment.

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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 232 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.