Page 3 of Best Independent Living in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 234 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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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.
Sunshine Gardens
IL
AL
MC
Marion
55
Facility 55
IL AVG 70
Rank #76 / 123
No
86
Facility 86
IL AVG 51
Rank #29 / 229
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 15
Rank #35 / 71
A+-2
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 98
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 98
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 2
Rank #106 / 111
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #24 / 111
-
Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village
IL
AL
MC
Aurora
79
Facility 79
IL AVG 70
Rank #40 / 123
Yes
78
Facility 78
IL AVG 51
Rank #46 / 229
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #44 / 71
-Presence Life Connections1
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #47 / 98
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #88 / 98
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #30 / 111
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 111
1 bed / 2 bed
Overlook Village
IL
AL
MC
Moline (Floreciente)
70
Facility 70
IL AVG 70
Rank #50 / 123
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 51
Rank #106 / 229
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 15
Rank #39 / 71
-Sabra Illinois Operations II, LLC4
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 98
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 98
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #63 / 111
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 111
-
Sunrise of Olympia Fields
IL
AL
Olympia Fields
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 70
Rank #98 / 123
Yes
32
Facility 32
IL AVG 51
Rank #170 / 229
15
Facility 15
IL AVG 15
Rank #31 / 71
-Sjv 1 Olympia Fields Opco LLC1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 98
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 98
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #30 / 111
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #77 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cordia Senior Residence
IL
AL
Westmont
116
Facility 116
IL AVG 70
Rank #10 / 123
Yes
62
Facility 62
IL AVG 51
Rank #78 / 229
-A+Westmont Operator, LLC & Intercontinental Us Real Estate Fun2
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #47 / 98
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #59 / 98
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #30 / 111
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #52 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Encore Village of Schaumburg
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Schaumburg
109
Facility 109
IL AVG 70
Rank #16 / 123
Yes
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 51
Rank #87 / 229
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 15
Rank #1 / 71
A+Il Ccrc, LLC31
122
Facility 122
IL AVG 7
Rank #98 / 98
3.9
Facility 3.9
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #87 / 98
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #91 / 111
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #77 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Franciscan Village of Lemont
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lemont
47
Facility 47
IL AVG 70
Rank #88 / 123
No
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 51
Rank #225 / 229
29
Facility 29
IL AVG 15
Rank #11 / 71
A+-5
33
Facility 33
IL AVG 7
Rank #92 / 98
6.6
Facility 6.6
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #98 / 98
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 111
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #24 / 111
-
Atria Park of Glen Ellyn
IL
AL
MC
Glen Ellyn
85
Facility 85
IL AVG 70
Rank #30 / 123
Yes
75
Facility 75
IL AVG 51
Rank #51 / 229
1-Aoc Glen Ellyn Opco, LLC2
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 98
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 98
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #30 / 111
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #52 / 111
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
GreenFields of Geneva
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Geneva
77
Facility 77
IL AVG 70
Rank #44 / 123
Yes
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 51
Rank #221 / 229
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 15
Rank #33 / 71
A+Nfp Friendship Village Of Mill Creek6
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 98
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #88 / 98
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #91 / 111
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #24 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Covenant Living at Windsor Park
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Carol Stream
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 70
Rank #47 / 123
No
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 51
Rank #185 / 229
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #44 / 71
-Covenant Living At Windsor Park1
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #47 / 98
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #88 / 98
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 2
Rank #101 / 111
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #24 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Overview of Sunshine Gardens

Sunshine Gardens offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Marion, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while residents maintain their own apartments, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is also available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs temporary support while traveling or recovering.

With 55 beds, Sunshine Gardens is a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know one another. Apartment options include basic studios, deluxe studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments; a studio suits one resident seeking a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The community offers rehabilitation services, religious services, a salon, and transportation, giving residents access to these services without arranging each one independently.

Chef-prepared meals use fresh ingredients, offer broad menu choices, and accommodate dietary restrictions, so residents can select from available dishes while receiving meals suited to documented dietary needs. Sunshine Gardens also holds resident and family care plan meetings, creating a scheduled setting to discuss a resident’s care needs with family members. The community is operated by Venus Properties, and its very walkable area, with a Walk Score of 86, places most errands within walking distance for a resident who no longer drives and wants to get out independently.

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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 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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Overview of Sunrise of Olympia Fields

Sunrise of Olympia Fields offers assisted living and independent living in Olympia Fields, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, with a choice of a private studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom home; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Both care levels are available in one community. That may make Sunrise of Olympia Fields a good fit for someone whose support needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 43 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet after moving in.

A Walk Score of 32 places Sunrise of Olympia Fields in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. SJV 1 Olympia Fields OpCo operates the community.

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Overview of Cordia Senior Residence

Cordia Senior Residence is a warm and inviting community in Westmont, IL, offering a peaceful yet lively atmosphere for independent living and assisted living. Residents here are empowered to live their best lives while receiving the right amount of care and support to maintain their well-being and independence. The community features 116 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with housekeeping and linen services included for a carefree lifestyle and well-maintained living environment.

Those who need added care and support are assisted with their daily living activities, personal care, and medication management for their convenience. There are no boring days in the community with regular exercise classes, rich recreational activities, and social events available for residents’ enjoyment. Whatever your needs are, Cordia Senior Residence always goes the extra mile to meet them to ensure you enjoy the retirement experience you deserve.

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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 Franciscan Village of Lemont

Franciscan Village of Lemont, in Lemont, IL, brings together independent living, memory care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and nursing home care. Independent living is a private residence, with community services included, and daily care is not part of it. Assisted living adds bathing, medication, and dressing, with the resident’s own apartment left alone.

Memory care comes as a setting rather than as a service, secured and supervised for a resident whose wandering is a risk. A licensed nurse at any hour is what makes moving up a level here a real option rather than a line in a brochure.

The licensed count is 47 beds. Nurse time allocated to one resident is 4h 5m in a day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are the three ways to fund it, and Franciscan Communities, Inc operates the community.

Rehabilitation is available through the community too. Respite covers a short stay for somebody whose usual caregiver has a trip or a recovery of their own, arriving at the end of a list otherwise built for staying. Franciscan Care Solutions is a program with its own name.

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Overview of Atria Park of Glen Ellyn

Atria Park of Glen Ellyn offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Glen Ellyn, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since the resident may move between care levels without leaving the community or starting over socially.

The community has 85 beds and offers studio, suite, and one-bedroom housing options. A studio provides one private space. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet. The area has a Walk Score of 75, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be completed on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently. Aoc Glen Ellyn Opco operates the community.

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Overview of GreenFields of Geneva

Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Geneva, IL, GreenFields of Geneva is an enticing community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom are available for its residents. Each memory care resident resides in private accommodations that are just steps away from meals, activities, and expert assistance.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy chef-prepared delightful and nutritious meals, weekly housekeeping services, round-the-clock nursing and certified nursing assistance, fitness director, and many more. Engage in activities that promote your total well-being (body, mind, and spirit) and step into a bright future by pursuing what makes you happy. At GreenFields of Geneva, you can pursue your passions and find new purpose among friends.

Starting Price $3,038/Month

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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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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 234 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.

Independent Living in Illinois at a glance

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: 70The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90