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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 |
Spend your best years at Park Tower Apartments, a distinct community in Joliet, IL, offering independent living. Dedicated to the comfort of those 62+, the community has affordable and purposely built accommodations. With income-based rents, the community strives to ease financial burdens.
Engaging activities and fun recreational programs are conducted, so residents have an active and vibrant lifestyle. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free living with on-site maintenance, laundry spaces, and a fully furnished kitchen in each unit. A social service coordinator is also available for residents’ convenience. With its vibrant and welcoming environment, residents live a blissful retirement.
Lisle Creek Estates is an assisted living community in Lisle, IL, offering independent living, personal care, short-term stay, and skilled nursing. The community ensures older adults feel at home with a variety of premium floor plans, ranging from studio to two-bedroom. 24/7 care, physical therapy, health services, restaurant-style dining, and concierge services are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ daily living. To meet residents’ needs and preferences, personalized care plans are also provided.
Games, gardening, and swimming are among the activities that residents can participate in to maintain holistic wellness and live actively. This pet-friendly community is also equipped with a private library, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a beauty shop. Parks, shops, a variety of dining options, and the Four Lakes recreation area in the Lisle neighborhood are available nearby, providing residents with easy access to leisure and wellness. Providing a wide range of care options and upscale amenities, this assisted living community is a trusted option for senior living community in Illinois.
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.





