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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 232 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: 52/ 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: 85The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Illinois

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Vi at The Glen
IL
NH
AL
MC
Glenview
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 85
Rank #364 / 418
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 52
Rank #310 / 634
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 17
Rank #32 / 177
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
The Mather
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Evanston (Davis Street)
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 85
Rank #393 / 418
Yes
95
Facility 95
IL AVG 52
Rank #18 / 634
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 17
Rank #125 / 177
-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 85
Rank #358 / 418
No
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 52
Rank #448 / 634
--Sedgebrook Opco (Sl-Vii) LLC3
0
Facility 0
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 85
Rank #329 / 418
Yes
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 52
Rank #392 / 634
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 17
Rank #125 / 177
-Mercy Circle5
0
Facility 0
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 85
Rank #188 / 418
Yes
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 52
Rank #611 / 634
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 17
Rank #93 / 177
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
Covenant Living at Windsor Park
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Carol Stream
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 85
Rank #204 / 418
No
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 52
Rank #523 / 634
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 17
Rank #125 / 177
-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
Westminster Place
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Evanston (Grant Street)
105
Facility 105
IL AVG 85
Rank #112 / 418
Yes
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 52
Rank #392 / 634
--------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Tabor Hills
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Naperville (Naperville Park District)
96
Facility 96
IL AVG 85
Rank #132 / 418
Yes
21
Facility 21
IL AVG 52
Rank #550 / 634
-A+------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Wesley Village Retirement Center
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Macomb
73
Facility 73
IL AVG 85
Rank #198 / 418
No
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 52
Rank #619 / 634
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The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Uptown)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 85
Rank #204 / 418
No
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 52
Rank #28 / 634
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 17
Rank #77 / 177
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
Oak Trace
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Downers Grove (Oak Trace)
94
Facility 94
IL AVG 85
Rank #140 / 418
Yes
35
Facility 35
IL AVG 52
Rank #458 / 634
--Lifespace Communities, Inc10
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 7
Rank #253 / 276
2.8
Facility 2.8
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #248 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
-
Good Samaritan Home
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Quincy
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 85
Rank #389 / 418
Yes
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 52
Rank #571 / 634
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 17
Rank #125 / 177
-The Good Samaritian Home Of Quincy4
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 276
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #217 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
-
Clarendale Six Corners
IL
AL
MC
RC
Chicago (Old Irving Park)
144
Facility 144
IL AVG 85
Rank #54 / 418
Yes
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 52
Rank #28 / 634
-C+Portage Park Operations, LLC6
0
Facility 0
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
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes
IL
AL
Vernon Hills
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 85
Rank #286 / 418
Yes
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 52
Rank #201 / 634
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 17
Rank #3 / 177
A+Blc-The Willows, LLC4
0
Facility 0
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
PLYMOUTH PLACE, INC. (Assisted Living)
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lagrange Park (Orland Township)
78
Facility 78
IL AVG 85
Rank #183 / 418
No
74
Facility 74
IL AVG 52
Rank #135 / 634
---6
23
Facility 23
IL AVG 7
Rank #246 / 276
3.8
Facility 3.8
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #256 / 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 Martin Health Center

Martin Health Center is a nursing home in Bloomington, IL, focusing on long-term and short-term skilled nursing. Promoting a supportive and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults experience the utmost comfort and safety during their stay. Three nutritious meals daily, housekeeping, and transportation services are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care for their unique needs and preferences.

Light exercises, social gatherings, and wellness programs encourage residents to live actively and create meaningful moments. A putting green, enclosed walkways, and walking paths also ensure residents can move around comfortably and freely interact with their surroundings. Located in the peaceful residential area of Bloomington, near bus stops, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. Providing exceptional care and well-maintained amenities, this nursing home is an ideal choice for senior living in Illinois.

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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 Westwood Oaks Independent Living

Peacefully set in Kankakee, IL, Westwood Oaks Independent Living is a blissful senior living community, offering independent living to active and dynamic residents. Dedicated to helping residents rediscover themselves, the community offers an array of convenient services to make sure they focus more of their time on their well-being and passions. In addition to well-appointed residences, residents here enjoy the convenience of housekeeping, maintenance, and linen services.

Residents here also benefit from the excellent wellness assistant program for their wellness needs and an array of activities for recreation, leisure and socialization. Fresh, chef-prepared meals are served restaurant-style in the cozy dining areas that foster meaningful interactions and bonding. Access to various amenities, such as a dog park, salon, creative arts studio, and theater are also offered to make residents’ retirement experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

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Overview of The Reserve of Geneva – Independent Living Community

Residing in the serene neighborhood of Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL, is the unique senior living community of The Reserve of Geneva that provides independent living. The community focuses on the needs and preferences of adults aged 55 and older, providing them with a range of cozy and elegant one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences. A kind and reliable team also keeps seniors’ surroundings clean to ensure they enjoy a maintenance-free retirement.

There is always something fun to do with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and strengths. With plenty of incredible amenities available, residents have more freedom to do as they please. The Reserve of Geneva is a good place for seniors to experience a glorious retirement with its serene environment.

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Overview of Peterson Meadows Expansion

Situated in Rockford, IL, Peterson Meadows is an exceptional senior living community providing independent living. Featuring diverse floor plans including single-family homes, duplex homes, and apartments, seniors enjoy a luxurious and safe retirement. Live life to the fullest and reach your full potential with Peterson Meadows handling the mundane activities in the daily.

Peterson Meadows strives to improve seniors’ quality of life, utilizing a community-based living calendar to ensure seniors remain active and socially engaged. With various activities to participate in such as card games, live music, and outside trips, residents enjoy new endeavors and relive old interests. The community is conveniently located near local amenities making it easier for seniors to come with friends on local trips and access their necessities.

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Overview of Alden Horizon Senior Living

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.

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Overview of Grand Victorian at Crystal Lake
Grand Victorian at Crystal Lake is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community emphasizes lifestyle and wellness while providing personal assistance and support services. Residents enjoy a vibrant community with friendly neighbors and a variety of activities.

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Overview of Fair Havens Senior Living

Experience exceptional care at Fair Havens Senior Living, a one-of-a-kind community in Decatur, IL, offering a wide range of care options. These include independent living, dementia care, rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly trained team helping with their needs.

Enriching activities and engaging programs are also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Residents are guaranteed to thrive in their golden years, especially with its comprehensive care options and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of The Brant at Oswego Senior Living

Live the retirement of your dreams with the distinguished senior living community of The Brant at Oswego located in the beautiful setting of Chapman Drive, Oswego, IL, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With housekeeping and laundry handled by a compassionate and responsible team, seniors can rest easy knowing their responsibilities are cared for. Moreover, the community utilizes specialized programs to ensure seniors receive the finest care and support around the clock.

Have fun with friends and keep in shape through a full slate of engaging activities and wellness programs. The community supports residents’ independence and choices, ensuring they get to do the things they truly enjoy. The Brant at Oswego works hard to provide a safe place for seniors to experience a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of The Lodge of Northbrook

Enjoy a carefree living experience in The Lodge of Northbrook, a blissful community in Northbrook, Illinois designed for independent living. The community is beautifully set amidst lush trees and well-maintained grounds, providing a perfect backdrop for a relaxing lifestyle. With most of the chores and maintenance taken care of, residents can focus on living their best lives without hassles and worries.

Apart from graciously-appointed apartments, the community features an array of thoughtful amenities like a library, media room, and guest suites. Appetizing and nourishing meals are also served daily to keep residents energized throughout the day. With the help of its kind and accommodating team, The Lodge of Northbrook guarantees a liberating living experience.

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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.