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Best Independent Living in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 230 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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230 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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Brookdale Vernon Hills
IL
AL
MC
NH
Vernon Hills (North Milwaukee Avenue)
90
Facility 90
IL AVG 86
Rank #151 / 426
Yes
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 51
Rank #529 / 648
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 20
Rank #2 / 145
A+S-H Opco Park At Vernon Hills, LLC10
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 308
0.4
Facility 0.4
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #139 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #95 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed
GreenFields of Geneva
IL
AL
MC
NH
Geneva
77
Facility 77
IL AVG 86
Rank #193 / 426
Yes
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 51
Rank #610 / 648
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 20
Rank #93 / 145
A+Nfp Friendship Village Of Mill Creek9
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 7
Rank #282 / 308
2.7
Facility 2.7
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #292 / 308
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #185 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #1 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Clarendale of Algonquin
IL
AL
MC
RC
Algonquin (West Algonquin Road)
110
Facility 110
IL AVG 86
Rank #101 / 426
No
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 51
Rank #344 / 648
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 20
Rank #101 / 145
A+Algonquin Operations LLC8
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #221 / 308
0.9
Facility 0.9
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #215 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 308
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #257 / 308
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Encore Village of Schaumburg
IL
AL
MC
NH
Schaumburg
109
Facility 109
IL AVG 86
Rank #108 / 426
Yes
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 51
Rank #253 / 648
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 20
Rank #1 / 145
A+Il Ccrc, LLC11
122
Facility 122
IL AVG 7
Rank #308 / 308
11.1
Facility 11.1
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #229 / 308
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #307 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #307 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Church Creek
IL
AL
MC
RC
Arlington Heights
69
Facility 69
IL AVG 86
Rank #217 / 426
Yes
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 51
Rank #418 / 648
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 20
Rank #33 / 145
A+Sptmrt Properties Trust5
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 308
0.8
Facility 0.8
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #199 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 308
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes
IL
AL
Vernon Hills
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 86
Rank #294 / 426
Yes
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 51
Rank #201 / 648
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 20
Rank #2 / 145
A+Blc-The Willows, LLC4
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 308
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #95 / 308
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Carrington at Lincolnwood
IL
AL
MC
Lincolnwood (Northeast Parkway)
132
Facility 132
IL AVG 86
Rank #68 / 426
Yes
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 51
Rank #253 / 648
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 20
Rank #113 / 145
A+The Carrington At Lincolnwood LLC11
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 7
Rank #258 / 308
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #215 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #95 / 308
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #207 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
New Perspective Senior Living Silvis
IL
AL
MC
Silvis
61
Facility 61
IL AVG 86
Rank #250 / 426
Yes
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 51
Rank #418 / 648
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 20
Rank #75 / 145
A+Hcri Illinois Properties, LLC9
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #99 / 308
0.1
Facility 0.1
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #115 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #95 / 308
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #207 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at The Glen
IL
NH
AL
MC
Glenview
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 86
Rank #372 / 426
No
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 51
Rank #310 / 648
39
Facility 39
IL AVG 20
Rank #19 / 145
A+Cc-Lake, Inc3
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 7
Rank #212 / 308
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #252 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #1 / 308
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community
IL
AL
NH
RC
Chicago (Uptown)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 86
Rank #209 / 426
No
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #28 / 648
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 20
Rank #75 / 145
A+The Selfhelp Home, Inc2
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 7
Rank #283 / 308
12.5
Facility 12.5
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #308 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed
Brookdale Lake View
IL
AL
MC
NH
Chicago (Lake View East)
41
Facility 41
IL AVG 86
Rank #344 / 426
No
90
Facility 90
IL AVG 51
Rank #40 / 648
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 20
Rank #2 / 145
A+Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View, LLC5
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 308
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #95 / 308
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #139 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Celebrate Senior Living Niles
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
Niles (North Newark Avenue)
59
Facility 59
IL AVG 86
Rank #268 / 426
No
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 51
Rank #233 / 648
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 20
Rank #117 / 145
A+Elevate Saint Andrew LLC6
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 7
Rank #235 / 308
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #221 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #239 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #1 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed
Summit of Uptown
IL
AL
MC
Park Ridge
29
Facility 29
IL AVG 86
Rank #387 / 426
Yes
91
Facility 91
IL AVG 51
Rank #36 / 648
42
Facility 42
IL AVG 20
Rank #12 / 145
A+Ffi Summit Owner, LLC8
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 308
0.5
Facility 0.5
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #166 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #185 / 308
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #207 / 308
Studio / 1 Bed
Independence Village of Rockford
IL
NH
Rockford
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 86
Rank #222 / 426
No
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 51
Rank #399 / 648
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 20
Rank #17 / 145
A+------Studio / 1 Bed
Smith Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
Chicago (South Side)
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 86
Rank #171 / 426
No
71
Facility 71
IL AVG 51
Rank #147 / 648
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 20
Rank #84 / 145
A+The Washington And Jane Smith Community-Beverly3
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 7
Rank #283 / 308
8.3
Facility 8.3
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #303 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 308
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #1 / 308
1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Overview of Encore Village of Schaumburg

Encore Village of Schaumburg is a highly recognized retirement community in Schaumburg, IL, that offers independent living and assisted living. Here, older adults experience the best of their retirement, accompanied by its resort-style amenities. Well-balanced dining options, 24-hour care, and transportation services are among the high-quality services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Alongside world-class amenities, personalized care plans are also provided to help residents live to their potential in retirement.

Cultural programs, educational activities, and social events provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and make friends. Pickleball courts, a dog park, and an on-site market are among the many amenities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Ideally situated near Olde Schaumburg Centre Park in the quiet residential area of Schaumburg, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the best choices for senior living in Illinois, this retirement community ensures older adults can thrive in their later years.

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Overview of Covenant Living at Windsor Park

Covenant Living at Windsor Park is a trusted continuing care community in Carol Stream, IL, offering various levels of care. With independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation available under one campus, residents enjoy a seamless transition between care levels for their ever-changing needs. Those seeking temporary stays to give their family and other caregivers a much-deserved break from caregiving can opt for respite care with access to main services, amenities, and activities.

The community also offers an array of engaging activities and convenient access to local shopping, entertainment, and outdoor spaces to help residents maintain an active and vibrant lifestyle. They also boast a well-equipped wellness center and carefully curated menu of healthy meals to ensure residents can easily maintain their overall well-being. At Covenant Living at Windsor Park, they always strive to deliver excellent care services in a comforting and nurturing environment tailored for residents’ comfort and happiness.

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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 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.

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Overview of Modena Green Oaks

Discover a lifestyle that’s perfectly tailored to your needs at Modena Green Oaks, a vibrant senior living community in Lake Bluff, IL, offering a range of care options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Care. Residents can enjoy a welcoming environment with attentive care, fulfilling programs, and delightful amenities. Whether gathering in shared spaces, relaxing near the pond, or engaging in planned social activities, there’s always something delightful for residents to experience.

The community provides an array of amenities designed for comfort and enrichment. Residents have access to a fitness center, art center, beauty salon, library, and more. Each unit features individual washers and dryers, controlled heat and air, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Specialized areas include an enclosed courtyard with a putting green for Memory Care residents and a courtyard and outdoor patio for others.

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Overview of The Flats by Clark Lindsey (expansion)

ClarkLindsey, East Central Illinois’ first and only nonprofit Life Plan Community, offers a retirement living experience on a stunning 27-acre campus bordering Urbana’s Meadowbrook Park and the University of Illinois at Champaign. The community’s extensive services and amenities make retirement living easy and carefree, allowing residents to spend their time doing the things they want to do, not the things they have to do. ClarkLindsey strives to foster a culture of excellence centered around well-being and encompassing its four core values: meaningful life, engaged staff, inclusive community, and excellence.

As a Life Plan Community, ClarkLindsey provides multiple levels of care on its campus, ensuring that residents have a place to live for the rest of their lives, even as their health needs change over time. The community offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services, with the new MeadowLark expansion set to include catered assisted living and memory care assisted living apartments. Residents have access to many amenities, services, and activities on the ClarkLindsey campus, including social gatherings, fitness activities, award-winning gardens, and picturesque views of the prairie. The community is excited to expand the possibilities with a new building project, including a modern three-story apartment building with catered assisted living and memory care assisted living apartments, and another three-story apartment building with independent living apartments.

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ClarkLindsey

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

Clarklindsey offers a welcoming independent living home for seniors in Urbana. The community boasts a secure and comfortable environment where many residents are treated like family, cultivating a sense of belonging. The staff creates a nurturing environment while maintaining a sense of individuality and independence while receiving unwavering support with daily living. At Clarklindsey, there’s always something for everyone; endless possibilities await to be discovered at the premier choice in Urbana.

Offering three housing options for seniors to choose from: The Village Apartments, Meadow Edge Villas, and an upcoming new expansion for condo-style living. he senior living community has ensured a comfortable and well-thought-of environment for seniors to live freely while being treated with resort-like hospitality– housekeeping, transportation, scheduled social and recreational activities, and delicious meals provided.

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Overview of Brookdale Glen Ellyn

Brookdale Glen Ellyn is a senior living community located just west of Chicago, offering both independent living and assisted living options on the same campus, providing residents with the lifestyle they desire along with the care they may need. With over two dozen floor plans available, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, residents can find the perfect luxury apartment that suits their preferences. The community offers a wide range of activities to choose from, whether it’s playing Bocce ball, bingo, or swimming.

At Brookdale Glen Ellyn, residents can trade home maintenance for more leisure time to engage in activities they enjoy, including classes for yoga, art, and design. Residents can enjoy the freedom of spending their time according to their interests, while also having the peace of mind that our dedicated staff is available 24/7 to respond to any emergency needs. Brookdale Glen Ellyn is dedicated to providing an enriching and fulfilling lifestyle that caters to each resident’s unique needs and preferences.

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Church Creek

1250 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Overview of Church Creek

Discover stress-free living at Church Creek, an extraordinary senior living community in Arlington Heights, IL, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Residents here enjoy a comfortable residence with spacious studio, one or two-bed apartments and access to convenient services, such as on-site maintenance, weekly housekeeping, linen, and towel services, and a dedicated team available to provide support 24/7. Offering a variety of activities, the community ensures a vibrant and engaging lifestyle to its residents.

At Church Creek, residents can leave all the worries behind with personalized care services, access to comprehensive therapy solutions, and a wealth of conveniently designed amenities. Here, residents can give themselves a makeover in the beauty salon, attend an on-site religious service or get hooked to a new book from the library. Delicious and nutritious meals are available with the help of the exceptional culinary team that serves an array of classic comfort and healthy dishes. Church Creek helps residents to live their life to the fullest through its wide array of services and compassionate care.

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Overview of Trustwell Living of Springfield

Trustwell Living of Springfield is an assisted living community situated in Springfield, Illinois, dedicated to providing compassionate and resident-centered care. Offering both Assisted Living and soon-to-be-introduced Memory Care services, this community takes pride in their on-site therapy options as well as their calendar of activities. Senior residents can relish restaurant-style dining, receive medication assistance, and benefit from personalized care plans tailored to their individual needs.

Recognizing that the search for the perfect senior living community has its own sets of challenges, Trustwell Living of Springfield ensures a seamless transition, allowing residents to leave their worries behind and embrace a fulfilling and worry-free lifestyle in a warm and supportive 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 230 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.