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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 232 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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232 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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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, 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
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 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 86
Rank #364 / 424
No
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 51
Rank #448 / 648
--Sedgebrook Opco (Sl-Vii) LLC3
-
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 Circle5
-
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 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
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
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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 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
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, 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
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. Charles4
-
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, LLC4
-
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, LLC6
-
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
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Overview of New Perspective Senior Living Silvis

Sit by the porch and enjoy the refreshing breeze of 10th Street, Silvis, IL, with the outstanding senior living community of New Perspective Senior Living Silvis offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features cozy and elegant accommodations in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring the utmost comfort and security. With a kind and compassionate team delivering top-notch care and support, seniors enjoy a maintenance-free retirement and optimize their freedom.

Explore new adventures and rekindle passions with engaging activities and fun programs for leisure and wellness. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. With its bright and welcoming environment, seniors enjoy their golden years living as they prefer in New Perspective Senior Living Silvis.

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American House Cedarlake

14800 S Van Dyke Rd, Plainfield, IL 60544
Overview of American House Cedarlake

Set in the peaceful and serene setting of Plainfield, IL, American House Cedarlake is a charming senior living community that offers an array of senior living options and services, including independent living, assisted living, respite stays, and coordination of hospice care. Residents can choose from a range of floor plans for a comfortable residence that matches their needs, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. With a dedicated care team that offers assistance with daily living activities, residents are sure to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.

Indulge in fun and entertainment with a broad range of engaging and stimulating activities and events inspired by residents’ current skills and interests. An excellent culinary team provides an exquisite dining experience with thoughtfully prepared menus that considers’ residents’ diverse dietary requirements and preferences. Most of the daily chores are handled so residents can freely enjoy amenities like a wellness center, salon, fitness center, and a country store.

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Overview of Autumn Fields Adult Community- Savoy

Conveniently settled in Savoy, IL, Autumn Fields Adult Community is a peaceful senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living options. Residents comfortably reside in graciously appointed accommodations, ranging from studios to one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Registered nurses and well-trained personnel are available 24 hours a day to attend to residents’ needs and emergencies.

Dedicated to making its residents’ lives easier, Autumn Fields offers a broad range of convenient services that eliminates the hassles of daily living in residents’ lives. These include cleaning & laundry services, transportation assistance, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living. A team of talented chefs prepare three freshly prepared meals per day to satisfy residents’ cravings and dietary requirements. Fostering an interesting daily life, the community conducts various planned trips and outings and daily activities.

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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 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 Brookdale Vernon Hills

Tucked in the beautiful neighborhood of North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL, Brookdale Vernon Hills is an idyllic senior living community providing a wide range of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Offering warm and cozy floor plans ranging from studio to one-bedroom apartments, the community promises a relaxing and secure residence. With around-the-clock care and assistance from a compassionate, and well-trained team of professionals, residents live a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Brookdale Vernon Hills focuses on the wellbeing of its residents, paving the way for them to explore and learn. Enjoy healthy and delicious chef-prepared meals with friends at the community dining room. Amenities include a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, an indoor, therapy, and whirlpool, computers, a fireside living room, a cafe, a library, a greenhouse, an arts and crafts studio, and walking paths.

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Overview of Brookdale Lisle

Brookdale Lisle is an assisted living community located in the suburban village of Lisle, Illinois. Situated just 25 miles from Chicago, Lisle offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and urban convenience, making it an ideal place for relaxation and retirement. This independent living community is close to various hospitals and medical centers, including Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Edward-Elmhurst Health Center Lisle, and DuPage Medical Group. The dedicated team takes care of the cooking, cleaning, and maintenance, allowing residents to live life how they want to. From the foyer and library to the serene tree-lined patio and expansive indoor swimming pool, residents discover the comforts of home in an entirely new way. The community also offers an Emergency Alert System, ensuring residents’ safety and peace of mind.

Brookdale Lisle warmly welcomes furry companions as it is pet-friendly. Residents have access to an indoor pool, fitness center, and the concierge service. They can also enjoy delicious meals in the dining room. Engaging the creative side is easy with the Arts & Crafts Studio, while friendly games of billiards provide enjoyable challenges. Brookdale Lisle awaits to make each day fulfilling and enjoyable for its residents. It offers an enriching senior living journey, combining the comforts of home with an array of amenities that contribute to an exceptional living experience.

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Overview of Keystone Place at Richland Creek

A charming community providing luxury assisted living, memory care, and independent living services, Keystone Place at Richland Creek boasts upscale residences. Residents are empowered to feel comfortable and secure in the warm and welcoming atmosphere it provides. Management boasts an innovative and person-centered approach with a mission to modernize senior living by focusing on the convenience and comfort of senior wellness. Keystone Place guarantees the delivery of the highest standards of quality care.

The luxurious retirement home ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority on their list, enabling a level of trust that many families have praised over the years. The lifestyle is centered on the independence and flexibility of its residents through amenities and services such as social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, specialized memory care activities, housekeeping, laundry, concierge, and transportation services.

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Overview of Atria on the Lake

Searching for the finest luxury senior living near me? Atria on the Lake is the perfect choice. Set in peaceful surroundings, this prestigious community enhances every facet of retirement living.

Spacious, elegantly appointed apartments provide a haven of comfort. Savor gourmet meals and personalized wellness programs designed to keep you thriving. A dedicated staff prioritizes your needs, offering personalized care and attention for peace of mind.

Atria on the Lake fosters a vibrant sense of community, with beautifully appointed living spaces and personalized care plans available. Explore and discover a luxurious and fulfilling lifestyle to your desires,  their location details might be helpful in your search for luxury senior living near me

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Overview of Smith Crossing (assisted Living)

Set across a 32-acre campus in Orland Park, Illinois, Smith Crossing runs a 62-bed nursing and rehab facility. Under the direction of owner Andrew Anello and Executive Director Amanda Mauceri, the building keeps about 85.6 percent of its beds filled and takes Medicare alongside private pay. Stays here average 56 days, meaning the daily routine is geared heavily toward short-term rehab patients rather than permanent residents.

Residents get around 5 hours and 11 minutes of direct, hands-on attention from the nursing team every single day. Registered nurses handle 1 hour and 27 minutes of that daily care, working alongside the rest of the 24/7 floor staff to coordinate speech pathology, physical therapy, and temporary respite stays. The campus layout is built around a full continuum of care, letting people switch between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing without moving to a new property. Outside the gates, the neighborhood has a walkability score of 1 out of 100, so you will definitely have to drive when visiting or running errands.

State inspectors gave the facility a clean bill of health during their recent annual licensure survey, finding no deficiencies or rule violations. That clean record results in a citation rate of zero for the home, which has been established in the Orland Park area for 17 years.

Families can contact the main office to find out about current bed availability, ask how the physical therapy programs are structured, or set up an afternoon to walk through the grounds.

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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.