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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: 80The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
Overview of Senior Suites of Bellwood

Located on Randolph Street, Senior Suites of Bellwood is a retirement community in Bellwood, Illinois, that provides independent living for active older adults. A variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are offered, each featuring a full kitchen, a private bathroom with a shower, individually controlled heating and cooling, and wheelchair-accessible design for comfort and independence.

24-hour emergency response systems, housekeeping, transportation, and building maintenance support residents’ daily living. With a Walk Score of 64, the surrounding neighborhood allows some errands to be completed on foot, while transportation services make other destinations easily accessible.

To promote an active and connected lifestyle, residents can participate in a variety of planned activities based on their interests, including card games, bingo, movie outings, and casual social gatherings. These opportunities encourage older adults to stay engaged, build friendships, and enjoy a welcoming community environment.

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Overview of Drexel Horizon

Make the most of your best years at Drexel Horizon, an idyllic haven in Cicero, IL, offering independent living. The community has affordable and specially designed one-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to improving residents’ living experiences. A maintenance and a property manager are available on-site, striving to ease residents’ worries.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with exciting events and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. A community room with a kitchen is also provided, allowing residents to enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is also equipped with a fitness room, a library, a movie theater, and a gazebo, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of ReNew Poplar Creek

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at ReNew Poplar Creek, an esteemed community in Hoffman Estates, IL, offering independent living. With beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can live comfortably during their stay. The community also helps with maintenance, allowing residents to have more time to do the things they love.

Residents have fun and maintain social connections with engaging activities and enriching programs. With delightful restaurants nearby and convenient kitchen features, residents enjoy mealtimes on their terms. Surrounded by scenic views and convenient amenities, residents have a relaxing and worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Katharine Manor Apartments – Illinois Independent Living

Make your dream golden years happen in Katharine Manor Apartments – Illinois Independent Living, a thriving community in Naperville, IL, offering a serene setting for independent living. Their array of one–, two–, and three-bedroom apartments come with an array of convenient in-house amenities and various accessibility features to make residents feel comfortable and secure in their living environment. An array of convenient services, including personal care assistance, housekeeping, laundry, and medication reminders are also available should residents need them.

Thanks to the community’s premier location, residents here enjoy easy access to parks, shopping, healthcare providers, and other local amenities for a better quality of life. Their attentive team also helps with the cooking and meal preparation, ensuring residents always eat healthy meals and right on time. With Katharine Manor Apartments – Illinois Independent Living, residents can spend their retirement in peace while enjoying plenty of time to focus on the things they enjoy.

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Overview of Buehler Home

Buehler Home offers independent living as a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Peoria, Illinois. Independent living provides a private residence with community services rather than daily care, while the Life Care Community gives residents access to lifelong care as their needs change. Buehler Home may be a good fit for someone seeking independent living with a continuing care option within the same community.

Opened in 1932, Buehler Home offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Its Health Care program and rehabilitation services provide access to health-related and recovery support when those services are needed.

Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 53 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby tasks independently.

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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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Grand At Twin Lakes

920 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60074
Overview of Grand at Twin Lakes

Overlooking the serene area of Palatine, IL, Grand at Twin Lakes offers a maintenance-free environment for independent living. Residents here thrive in their modern accommodations with light housekeeping, 24-hour emergency response, and other amenities for their convenience. The community also provides additional services like visiting physicians, therapies, home healthcare, and nursing services for more support.

Fostering an active and enriching lifestyle, the community provides an array of educational, social, and recreational activities. Residents can choose to enjoy delectable meals in the private dining room or cozy resident club lounge that fosters socialization. With 24-hour teams and an abundance of interesting amenities, residents here are guaranteed to enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling living experience.

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Overview of Senior Suites of Midway Village

Senior Suites of Midway Village sits at 6800 S Keating Ave in Chicago’s West Lawn neighborhood, run as part of the Senior Lifestyle network and overseen by the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Office of Health Care Regulation. It’s an independent living community, not a facility offering hands-on medical or personal care. People here live on their own, in their own apartments, inside a mid-rise building with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts.

Walkability sits in the middle of the range. A Walk Score of 55 means some errands, grabbing a coffee, picking up a prescription, can happen on foot, but a car is still going to be part of most weeks. Holy Cross Hospital is close by, just 2.49 miles out, so if a health issue ever comes up, help isn’t far.

What actually fills a resident’s week here is fairly concrete. There’s transportation service, so getting to an appointment doesn’t hinge on someone else’s schedule. There are fitness and recreation programs for people who want to keep moving. Meals are provided, and the community runs organized social events, the kind of built-in structure that makes it easier to actually see people instead of just living near them.

One more detail worth naming: pets are welcome here. That’s not a small thing for someone who’s spent fifteen years with the same dog and isn’t interested in changing that now.

Put together, Senior Suites of Midway Village is a facility built for a specific kind of resident: independent, self-sufficient, not in need of caregiving support, but interested in trading some of the friction of solo living, errands, meals, social effort, for a place where those pieces are already in motion.

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Overview of Senior Suites of Fay’s Point

Charming and welcoming, Senior Suites of Fay’s Point in Blue Island, IL offers a welcoming community for active seniors who wish to live their life independently. The community offers independent living with well-designed and accessible one-bedroom apartments with full-kitchens, individually controlled heating and cooling, and safety features. A dedicated team is available to provide residents with assistance and support 24/7.

Fostering a vibrant and well-connected lifestyle, the community conducts a wide array of engaging activities with something for everyone to enjoy. Residents can cook their own meals at the comfort of their accommodation with weekly grocery transportation. With routine housekeeping, transportation services, and on-site maintenance, residents can live an easy and convenient life.

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Overview of Senior Suites South Shore

Tucked away in the vibrant neighborhood of Chicago, IL, Senior Suites South Shore is a welcoming senior living community, offering engaging independent living. With comfortably-designed apartments, residents find utmost relaxation and comfort. A team of dedicated team members are available to provide compassionate support any time of the day.

At Senior Suites South Shore, residents can look forward to fulfilling days and a bright senior lifestyle with a well-curated calendar of activities and plethora of amenities. Residents enjoy plenty of spacious community rooms with televisions and movies, comfortable seating for socializing with friends, and an outdoor patio for relaxation. An emergency call system and secured entry system adds to residents’ security and peace of mind.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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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
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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 235 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.