Page 2 of Best Independent Living in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 235 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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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

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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. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Summit of Uptown
IL
AL
MC
Park Ridge
29
Facility 29
IL AVG 80
Rank #340 / 379
Yes
91
Facility 91
IL AVG 51
Rank #31 / 585
42
Facility 42
IL AVG 15
Rank #13 / 189
A+Ffi Summit Owner, LLC2
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #136 / 276
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #165 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed
Clarendale of Addison
IL
AL
MC
RC
Addison
93
Facility 93
IL AVG 80
Rank #112 / 379
No
61
Facility 61
IL AVG 51
Rank #200 / 585
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 15
Rank #110 / 189
A+Addison Operations, LLC6
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #136 / 276
0.7
Facility 0.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #96 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #258 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Lake Barrington Woods
IL
AL
Lake Barrington
-Yes
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 51
Rank #469 / 585
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 15
Rank #40 / 189
A+Sl Barrington, LLC2
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Celebrate Senior Living Niles
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Niles
59
Facility 59
IL AVG 80
Rank #222 / 379
No
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 51
Rank #210 / 585
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 15
Rank #114 / 189
A+Elevate Saint Andrew LLC5
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 7
Rank #203 / 276
1.6
Facility 1.6
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #154 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed
Clarendale of Algonquin
IL
AL
MC
RC
Algonquin
110
Facility 110
IL AVG 80
Rank #74 / 379
No
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 51
Rank #314 / 585
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 15
Rank #98 / 189
A+Algonquin Operations LLC4
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #189 / 276
1.8
Facility 1.8
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #160 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #285 / 315
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
River Glen of St. Charles
IL
AL
MC
RC
St. Charles
78
Facility 78
IL AVG 80
Rank #150 / 379
Yes
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 51
Rank #345 / 585
-A-River Glen Of St. Charles1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
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 80
Rank #41 / 379
Yes
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #23 / 585
-C+Portage Park Operations, LLC1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
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
Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village
IL
AL
MC
Aurora
79
Facility 79
IL AVG 80
Rank #147 / 379
Yes
78
Facility 78
IL AVG 51
Rank #99 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
-Presence Life Connections1
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #136 / 276
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #246 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
1 bed / 2 bed
Sunrise of Olympia Fields
IL
AL
Olympia Fields
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 80
Rank #290 / 379
Yes
32
Facility 32
IL AVG 51
Rank #441 / 585
15
Facility 15
IL AVG 15
Rank #86 / 189
-Sjv 1 Olympia Fields Opco LLC1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Overlook Village
IL
AL
MC
Moline (Floreciente)
70
Facility 70
IL AVG 80
Rank #174 / 379
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 51
Rank #281 / 585
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 15
Rank #110 / 189
-Sabra Illinois Operations II, LLC4
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
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Overview of Summit of Uptown

Start your journey to a fulfilling retirement experience with Summit of Uptown, a distinct senior living community in Park Ridge, IL. Residents here enjoy access to various levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and their Bridges neighborhood for those in the early stages of cognitive decline. From assistance with daily living activities to specialized memory support, residents are provided with the services they need for their evolving lifestyle requirements.

Most of residents’ daily chores are handled as well to make sure they enjoy more time to engage in the community’s activities and programs. Resort-style amenities are also offered, adding to the charm of the community. With its personalized care services, stimulating programs, and excellent amenities, Summit of Uptown is an ideal place for a fulfilling living experience.

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Clarendale of Addison

1651 W Lake St, Addison, IL 60101
Overview of Clarendale of Addison

Tucked away in the neighborhood of Addison, IL, Clarendale of Addison is a compassionate senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Licensed professionals and a dedicated team of caregivers are available round the clock to provide nursing services, assistance with daily living activities, and personal care assistance. With bright and spacious apartments, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, residents are guaranteed a comfortable living space.

Committed to providing residents the opportunities they need to live fully, the community regularly conducts an array of vibrant activities, including happy hours, movie nights, arts classes, and game times. Residents’ wellness are also given priority with a comprehensive wellness program that focuses on 8 aspects of well-being. The community also provides a restaurant-style and all-inclusive dining, featuring a delicious menu of fresh, healthy selections carefully prepared by a culinary team to make sure residents’ nutritional needs and preferences are met.

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Overview of Lake Barrington Woods

Located in Lake Barrington, IL, Lake Barrington Woods is a fun and friendly senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and short-term care. Providing a comfortable and relaxing living space, the community features an array of spacious apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

The community conducts a full calendar of activities that cater to residents’ interests, needs, and abilities. Common areas like an art center, indoor pool, bistro, card room, and library provide a comfortable space for leisure and social connections. Meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care, and laundry services helps residents live conveniently. With a dedicated culinary team, residents savor delicious meals catered to their dietary needs.

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Overview of Celebrate Senior Living Niles

Peacefully located in Niles, IL, Celebrate Senior Living Niles is a vibrant community designed to provide independent living and assisted living options. It supports residents needing support with their daily activities with the help of an excellent care team that is also trained in memory care practices. Those who want to enjoy an independent lifestyle find comfort and convenience in having access to maintenance and housekeeping services.

Residents here have no boring days with an array of daily activities, weekly recreation, and monthly social events held regularly. The community also has a spacious dining room where residents can enjoy three delicious meals daily. Residents’ living experience is further enhanced by amenities like a salon, library, and refreshing outdoor spaces for socialization and relaxation.

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Clarendale of Algonquin

2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
Overview of Clarendale of Algonquin

Experience an unforgettable retirement with the esteemed senior living community of Clarendale of Algonquin located in the harmonious neighborhood of West Algonquin Road, Algonquin. IL, which offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With its elegant and well-designed residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures seniors have a safe place to enjoy their intimate moments. Clarendale of Algonquin delivers exceptional care and assistance for seniors to enjoy every moment of their best years.

Keep the lifestyle you prefer with signature programs from Clarendale of Algonquin that prioritize seniors’ needs and interests. Engaging programs and fun activities are conducted for residents to explore interests and rekindle passions. The community features an award-winning chef who prepares delightful and healthy meals catering not only to dietary needs but also to satisfy cravings and tastes. Clarendale of Algonquin is ideal for seniors aiming to spend their golden years in comfort and style with its serene campus surrounded by lush nature and warmth.

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Overview of River Glen of St. Charles

River Glen of St. Charles is an exceptional senior living community in Kane County, St. Charles, IL, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care. A considerate and capable team of caregivers are always on standby to provide care and assistance anytime the residents need it. Those needing support with daily routine are offered with compassionate assistance with personal care, mobility, and medication administration.

The community doubles their effort in supporting residents with their needs so they can focus on enjoying their days their way without the hassles of cleaning, commuting, maintenance, or doing the laundry. With most of the chores handled, residents can focus on exploring the community amenities or engaging in the vibrant calendar of activities. Residents can treat themselves to a new look at the salon, breathe in the fresh air in beautifully landscaped lawns, or settle in with friends in the cozy movie room for a special movie screening. Whatever your heart desires, River Glen of St. Charles will help you make it come true.

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Clarendale Six Corners

4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
Overview of Clarendale Six Corners

Clarendale Six Corners offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Chicago’s Old Irving Park neighborhood. Independent living means a resident has a private home with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, and medication without taking away the resident’s apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community opened in 2026 and has 144 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A studio suits one resident seeking a single living space, while a two bedroom can accommodate a couple moving together or a resident who wants a companion. Having several care levels under one roof may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, or a family caregiver who needs a short term arrangement.

Starting monthly prices are $3,800 for independent living, $4,195 for assisted living, and $4,800 for memory care. A Walk Score of 92 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can handle routine errands on foot. Pets are allowed, and the community offers the Health and Wellness Navigation program and the Heartfelt Connections Memory Care Program; it is operated by Portage Park Operations.

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Overview of Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village

Operated by Presence Life Connections, Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village is a newly opened mid-rise community at 421 N Lake Street in Aurora, Illinois. The facility opened one year ago and currently serves 21 residents in its 79-bed mid-rise building, offering one- and two-bedroom floor plans.

With a Walk Score of 78, the Aurora location is highly walkable, so it’s easy for visitors and residents to access nearby amenities and services on foot. The home sits in a convenient neighborhood with good access to local resources.

Interested residents and families must know that state inspections have noted concerns with care planning and safety protocols at Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village. Such concerns specifically relate to adequate assessment of resident needs, implementation of interventions to prevent injuries, and documentation of changes in resident condition. Families contemplating this facility should inquire directly about how these themes are being addressed and monitored.

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Overview of Sunrise of Olympia Fields

Settling at the serene neighborhood of Breakers Drive, Olympia Fields, IL, Sunrise of Olympia Fields is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living and independent living. The community promises a relaxing and safe retirement with a wide range of cozy and elegant floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

Live your golden years in comfort and style with Sunrise of Olympia Fields. Relive your passion and meet new friends through various fun-filled activities conducted over the month. The community carefully crafts care plans tailored to its residents needs and desires. Healthy and tasty meals are served to satisfy the seniors’ tastes and cravings. Sunrise of Olympia Fields provides a haven where seniors can find solace in their retirement.

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Overview of Overlook Village

Overlook Village offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Moline, IL. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having several care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since they can move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

Overlook Village has 70 beds and is in the Floreciente neighborhood. Sabra Illinois Operations II operates the community, and pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

A Walk Score of 52 out of 100 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently.

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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 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.