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Compare Independent Living around Illinois
| 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, Inc | 3 | 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 Evanston | 5 | - | - | 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) LLC | 3 | -
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 Circle | 5 | -
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 Creek | 9 | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 Park | 7 | 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, Inc | 2 | 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. Charles | 4 | -
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, LLC | 4 | -
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, LLC | 6 | -
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 |
Live a nurturing retirement life in Bloomingdale Horizon Independent Senior Living Community, an inviting and vibrant community in Bloomingdale, IL for independent living. Their luxurious accommodations come with amenities like a 24-hour emergency pull cord system, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and fully-equipped kitchens for residents’ convenience. Residents also have access to an on-site property manager and live-in maintenance manager to ensure their concerns, issues, and emergencies are met with immediate attention.
Organized outings and other enriching activities like clubs, classes and seminars are available to ensure residents have plenty of opportunities to connect with others and live actively. Residents also enjoy access to several amenities, such as a game room, arts and crafts room, and library to give them cozy spaces for enjoying their interests or learning new passions. Here, everyone is given all the care and support to live their dream retirement without worries.
Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Chicago, IL, Martha Washington Senior Apartments is a dedicated 62+ community that offers independent living. Residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort with thoughtfully designed and sophisticated studio to two-bedroom floor plans. The community also provides on-site maintenance and management, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.
Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with unique local amenities and recreation sites nearby. With restaurants surrounding the area, residents enjoy plenty of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s vibrant and friendly environment creates the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.
Encircled by stunning pear trees and green golf courses, Holiday Sierra Hills offers premier amenities and high-quality, independent living services in Quincy, Illinois. Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River, this craftsman-style senior living community offers a quaint small-town atmosphere just a short drive from the city’s amenities and attractions. Apart from having access to scheduled transportation services, professional housekeeping, linen, and maintenance, residents can take advantage of the community’s paved walking trails, comfortable common areas, and a pet-friendly atmosphere.
For its residents, Holiday Sierra Hills is dedicated to creating a lively and interesting community by providing them with amenities that offer them opportunities to relax, connect, and thrive, such as a spacious atrium that lets in plenty of natural light, a classy dining area where nutritious meals are served daily, and a game room for recreational activities. Residents will never get bored with Holiday Sierra Hills’ calendar filled with new recreational and leisure activities, day trips to popular local destinations, and community social events.
Overlooking the bustling area of Chicago, IL, Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park is an engaging senior living community, offering serene independent living. Featuring an array of studios and one-bedroom apartments, the community enables residents to find the ideal accommodation that best fits their needs. A compassionate team is available to provide assistance and support 24/7, complemented with round-the-clock emergency call response for added security.
At Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park, residents enjoy an engaging lifestyle with a calendar of activities, inspired by resident’s interests and current abilities. Spacious common areas provide a cozy environment for social interaction. Each apartment is equipped with secured entry systems, individually controlled heating and cooling, and safety features for security and comfort.
Senior Suites Washington Heights is a charming senior living community in Chicago, IL, offering active independent living. The community features beautifully designed studios and one-bedroom apartments for a comfortable and secure living environment. Around-the-clock assistance and support are provided to residents, providing them utmost comfort and security, knowing that help is available whenever they need it.
Residents enjoy an active schedule with a full-packed calendar of activities inspired by residents’ interests and strengths. With regular housekeeping, transportation services, and on-site maintenance personnel, residents are free of worries and hassles of chores. An emergency call system, secured entry system, and regular welfare checks, make sure residents have a safe environment. Residents delight in making their own meals from scratch with weekly grocery transportation.
Conveniently located near Endeavor Health Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL, The Martin Avenue Apartments is a specially designed community that offers independent living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with cozy and sophisticated accommodations. Convenient apartment features and laundry spaces are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free living.
With inviting communal spaces and wellness opportunities, residents can spend their days as they please. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community has plenty of amenities, including a bistro, a solarium, a beauty salon, a library, a computer lab, a movie theater, an exercise room, and other communal spaces, ensuring residents can thrive in their golden years.
Serving the community for eight years, The Atrium is a senior living community at 2885 McFarland Road in Rockford, Illinois. The single-story building is accessible to occupants seeking care in a quieter residential setting.
Located in a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 39, The Atrium is best for residents and families who drive to most destinations or have available transportation. The area is typical of suburban Rockford, offering a calm atmosphere while requiring a vehicle for many daily errands and activities.
For families considering the home, visiting on-site is a vital first step to know existing services and care options, see living spaces, and get a sense of daily life in the community. This helps you determine if The Atrium and its location meet your loved one’s needs.
Plum Landing Retirement Community provides independent senior housing at 495 North Lake Street in Aurora, Illinois. The mid-rise building has apartment options ranging from studios to larger suites. An internal elevator links each floor, meaning residents can easily get to the shared areas or dining room without using stairs.
The monthly routine includes safety check-ins, a pet-friendly policy, and regular church services held on-site. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants stay on property to handle general wellness needs. The local neighborhood is moderately walkable, so you can take care of a few basic chores on foot, though a car is still necessary for most trips across town.
Interested families looking at local independent options can call the front desk to find out which apartments are currently open.
Alden Horizon Senior Living is the ultimate destination for affordable independent senior living. Residents will find Alden Horizon to have a luxurious vibe, making it easy for them to develop holistically in this community. Alden Horizon strives to create an engaging and interesting living experience for its residents. The community is meticulously designed to provide a sense of luxury and comfort, ensuring that residents can enjoy their golden years to the fullest.
Their accommodations include exquisite duplex homes, and they will have access to a wide range of amenities that are beyond compare. These amenities include a library with a fireplace, an outdoor patio with a grill, an arts and crafts room, a game room, a posh lobby area, and much more. From cozy moments in the library by the crackling fireplace to delightful gatherings on the outdoor patio, residents will have access to exceptional amenities that cater to their interests and desires. Whether engaging in creative pursuits in the arts and crafts room or enjoying friendly competition in the vibrant game room, residents will find themselves immersed in a posh and sophisticated environment.
Peacefully set in the harmonious neighborhood of Joliet, IL, Joshua Arms Senior Residences is an astounding community that offers independent living. The community has cozy and sophisticated one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable. A 24-hour emergency response system and laundry spaces are also available, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Recreation sites and unique local amenities surround the area, providing residents with plenty of leisure and wellness opportunities. Delicious and well-balanced restaurant-style meals are also available, ensuring residents have a hassle-free dining experience. The community is a great option for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and exceptional amenities.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.













