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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, LLC | 10 | 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 Creek | 9 | 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 LLC | 8 | 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, LLC | 11 | 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 Trust | 5 | 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, LLC | 4 | 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 LLC | 11 | 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, LLC | 9 | 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, Inc | 3 | 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, Inc | 2 | 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, LLC | 5 | 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 LLC | 6 | 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, LLC | 8 | 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-Beverly | 3 | 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 |
Nestled in the serene lands of Indigo Lane, Glenview, IL, VI at the Glen is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Relax within the beautifully crafted and spacious floor plans including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments. A kind and highly skilled team strives to deliver round-the-clock care and support for seniors to flourish and maximize their independence.
VI at the Glen promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring seniors experience meaningful interactions and gain new friends in the community. Revel in delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. With its state-of-the-art amenities and lush grasslands, VI at the Glen is a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years without worries.
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.
Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Northbrook, IL, Inspirations of Northbrook is an outstanding community that offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care. The community features a variety of studio to two-bedroom floor plans, designed for residents’ comfort and safety. Here, residents receive exceptional support for their daily living activities from a kind and well-trained team available around the clock.
With fun recreational programs and engaging activities, like billiards and light exercises, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents enjoy mealtimes based on their dietary needs and preferences with delicious and well-balanced dining options served in multiple dining venues. Transportation and concierge services are also provided for convenience and safety. Amenities include a library, a cafe, an arts and craft studio, a courtyard, a garden, a greenhouse, a fitness center, and walking paths.
Brookdale Oak Park, located in Oak Park, Illinois, offers both independent and assisted living options within a warm, welcoming community. Nestled between historic Frank Lloyd Wright homes and the bustling downtown shopping district, this senior living community provides a unique blend of big-city style in a cosmopolitan residential neighborhood. Residents can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with the peace of mind that comes from having a well-trained team on-site 24/7 to handle emergencies.
Committed to enhancing residents’ daily lives, Brookdale Oak Park provides a wealth of amenities, including a fitness center, library, meeting rooms, arts and crafts studio, and a snack shop. Residents can dine in the skyline view restaurant, take care of personal needs with postal services and a clinic, and host visitors in guest suites. With pet-friendly apartments, a greenhouse for gardening, and activities that allow residents to pursue their passions, Brookdale Oak Park ensures that every resident can live life on their terms.
Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village is a warm and welcoming community in La Grange Park, IL, providing a vibrant setting for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Their excellent team is always available to help residents curate their dream retirement with access to daily living assistance, medication management support, and personal care for their comfort and convenience. Those living with the challenges of memory loss also thrive in the community with specialized care services and a secure environment tailored to their unique safety and comfort needs.
An array of physical and social activities are available as well to help residents maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle. With fresh and nutritious meals served daily, residents can easily maintain a healthy and well-nourished body. At Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village, they provide residents with a seamless combination of top-notch care and exciting experiences for a fulfilling retirement life.
Storypoint Libertyville is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community provides high-quality senior care that allows residents to stay active and maintain a level of individuality; they ensure that residents live their best life possible by creating an environment that cultivates personal growth and blossoming friendships. Storypoint Libertyville is the ideal place for an elderly who seeks to find a community that is accepting and inviting with programs and services that celebrate each individual.
As a proud member of the StoryPoint group, Libertyville ensures that its services are flexible for comfort and stability. They provide a range of services such as 24-hour licensed support by a team of professional and compassionate care staff, beautiful and thoughtfully designed interiors, and specialized programming for holistic wellness.
Peacefully nestled in Burr Ridge, IL, Burr Ridge Senior Living provides a serene and nurturing environment for residents seeking a seamless transition between care levels. The community provides access to independent living, assisted living, and memory care to make sure residents are provided with all the care and support they need to thrive. Residents here enjoy a maintenance-free living experience with daily living assistance, medication management services, and personal care support for their convenience.
With 24/7 emergency response systems and team members availability, residents can confidently live their lives without worrying about their safety. Fun and enriching activities are also held regularly to give residents countless opportunities to stay active and live their lives fully. A wellness center, healthy menus, and convenient amenities are provided as well to ensure residents maintain their well-being and enjoy a truly comfortable lifestyle.
Catering to older Jewish residents in Chicago, IL, The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community offers a full continuum of care to accommodate residents’ changing needs. Residents here enjoy the convenience of having independent living, assisted living, long-term care, and rehabilitation services on one campus. As a non-profit and award-winning community, The Selfhelp Home ensures that residents are provided with care services focused solely on their well-being.
Apart from comprehensive care plans, residents here enjoy access to a wellness center where they can meet various healthcare professionals for their medical needs. Other amenities like a movie theater, library, and a sanctuary for meditation and worship are also available to meet residents’ diverse interests. Here, you can confidently enjoy the life you want while receiving the support you need without hassles and worries.
Based in the tranquil area of Romeoville, IL, Storypoint Romeoville is a dedicated senior living community that offers premiere independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care services. Residents indulge in the warmth brought by thoughtfully-designed residences, surrounded by friendly neighbors, beautiful amenities, and quick access to care services. A team of experienced and professional employees create a well-curated care plan and provide 24-hour licensed support and assistance.
A lively day to day life is guaranteed with a wide range of daily activities and programs conducted, top-notch amenities, and cozy common areas to enjoy with friends and family. Chef-prepared meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences are offered to make sure residents always eat well and feel good. A well-stocked library, therapy pool, salon, media room, massage room, and fitness center are just some of the many amenities that make residents’ living experience in Storypoint Romeoville a remarkable experience.
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.
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 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.













