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Best Independent Living in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 230 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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230 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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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, LLC10
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 Creek9
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 LLC8
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, LLC11
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 Trust5
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, LLC4
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 LLC11
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, LLC9
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, Inc3
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, Inc2
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, LLC5
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 LLC6
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, LLC8
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-Beverly3
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
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Overview of Ascension Living Resurrection Village

Ascension Living Resurrection Village is a mid-rise, 37-unit community at 7262 W Peterson Ave in Chicago’s Norwood Park neighborhood, operated by Presence Senior Services-Chicagoland. The care levels span memory care, assisted living, and independent living, with units in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations. Resurrection Medical Center is 0.28 miles from the front door, which is among the closer hospital proximities you will find for a community this size.

The facility is rooted in the Catholic faith tradition, and pastoral and spiritual care are part of the service package alongside the practical daily supports: housekeeping, transportation, beauty services, and rehabilitation. Registered dietitian consultations are available. Exercise programming and organized social activities fill out the wellness side. A volunteer program is active.

The amenity footprint is substantive for 37 units. On-site you get a library, salon, spa, patio, fitness center, greenhouse and garden areas, bike paths, and free ground-level parking. That breadth is unusual at this scale and suggests a campus built for longer stays.

The Walk Score is 47, meaning Norwood Park requires a car for most daily tasks. State inspections have tended to center on care planning and documentation and fall and injury prevention.

For families placing a loved one within a Catholic care tradition, or those who want memory care paired with independent and assisted living on the same campus and a hospital within a quarter mile, this community is a specific and coherent fit.

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Overview of Bickford of Bloomington

Nestled in the peaceful community of Bloomington, IL the Bickford of Bloomington is an enticing senior living community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. A wide range of cozy and well-appointed accommodations with different floor plans are available for its residents based on their preferences. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions like dementia receive round-the-clock professional care, specialized programming, and a thoughtfully designed Mary B’s Neighborhood.

Explore its top-notch amenities and services to maximize the living experience in this beautiful place. Experience restaurant-style dining with healthy meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Avail of their HigherPart Care Coordination, medication management, and transportation services. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories together through its various social activities and community events coordinated by a professional team. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed an all-encompassing retirement with the Bickford of Bloomington.

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Overview of Celebrate Senior Living Niles

Peacefully located in Niles, IL, Celebrate Senior Living Niles is a vibrant community designed to provide independent living and assisted living options. It supports residents needing support with their daily activities with the help of an excellent care team that is also trained in memory care practices. Those who want to enjoy an independent lifestyle find comfort and convenience in having access to maintenance and housekeeping services.

Residents here have no boring days with an array of daily activities, weekly recreation, and monthly social events held regularly. The community also has a spacious dining room where residents can enjoy three delicious meals daily. Residents’ living experience is further enhanced by amenities like a salon, library, and refreshing outdoor spaces for socialization and relaxation.

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Radford Green at Sedgebrook

960 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Overview of Radford Green at Sedgebrook

Overlooking the scenic Audubon Way Lincolnshire, IL, Radford Green at Sedgebrook is a distinguished senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. With cozy and elegant one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences, seniors experience unmatched comfort and security. The community takes pride in a kind and highly trained team handling maintenance, housekeeping, medical needs, and residents’ daily living activities to ensure they live their days without hassles.

Relive old interests and discover new hobbies through a full calendar of enjoyable activities and engaging programs. Featuring extensive amenities including a library, a creative arts studio, a hobby shop, a game room, and an aquatics center, residents have more avenues to maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Moreover, nutritious and tasty meals are served for dietary satisfaction. Radford Green at Sedgebrook is great for seniors looking to make the most out of their golden years knowing a trusted community has their backs.

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Overview of The Mather

The Mather is undoubtedly the premier Life Plan Community just north of Chicago. The beautiful condominium-style building offers resort-like hospitality, ensuring residents a sense of belonging with a forward-thinking approach to senior living. The luxurious 62+ retirement community has learned year after year the right direction to a quality standard of living and, for years, has promoted and lived by its goal of enhancing the quality of life for every senior who has chosen its approach to senior living.

A luxury community that guarantees cozy apartments where residents can feel comfortable after a day of doing activities. Their amenities and facilities are convenient: a hair salon and barbershop, a library, a recreational studio, a business center, and breathtaking views, to name a few of the community highlights. Their housekeeping and linen services, concierge, and maintenance services are all provided so residents can live a hassle-free lifestyle.

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Overview of Bickford of Bourbonnais

Burrowed in the quiet neighborhood of Bourbonnais, IL, the Brickford of Bourboonnais is an enticing senior living community providing independent living and assisted living services. A wide range of cozy and well-appointed accommodations with different floor plans are available for its residents based on their preferences. With a highly equipped and compassionate team, residents can receive 24/7 personalized care and support through its residents’ monitoring system

Experience its top-notch amenities and services to maximize the living experience in this beautiful place. Indulge in a restaurant-style dining with healthy meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Avail of their HigherPart Care Coordination, medication management, and transportation services. Meet new companions and create unforgetabble memories together through its various social activities and community events coordinated by a professional team. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are assured of a wonderful retirement with the Brickford of Bourboonnais.

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Overview of Seasons at Hoffman Estates

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Hoffman Estates, IL, Seasons at Hoffman Estates is a distinguished community that offers independent living. With beautifully furnished and spacious studio to three-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and convenience. Residents enjoy a hassle-free living with on-site maintenance and plenty of apartment features.

Cozy gathering spaces and wellness opportunities are available, providing residents with plenty of avenues to interact with their surroundings. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community’s bright and friendly setting makes it an ideal retirement option, perfect for those seeking independence in retirement.

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Overview of Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center

Nestled in the tranquil community of Rockford, IL, Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is an inviting senior living community that provides independent living and nursing care services. Well-appointed large and small accommodations with varying floor plans are available for its residents based on individual tastes. With a well trained and dediccated team, residents can receive continuum care catering to their immediate needs and interests.

Dedicated to providing the highest level of independence and living options for residents, the community offers top-notch amenities and services including three delectable and healthy meals in restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, on-site full-service beauty salon, and transportation services for schedule personal appointments. Meet new friends and participate in diverse recreational programs and other social activities. At Fairhave Christian Retirement Center, seniors are assured of a wondrous retirement.

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Overview of Concord Place Retirement Community

Concord Place is an eminent senior living community in Northlake, IL, offering assisted living. Get welcomed into conveniently designed accommodations and enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that personal care and support services are available to provide assistance with basic activities of daily living. Care plans are personalized to match residents’ needs and overseen by dedicated caregivers committed to making residents feel confident, safe, and cared for.

At Concord Place, residents enjoy as many activities as they want or as much privacy as they could have in a safe and secure environment. Here, residents find the convenience of having nutritious and tasty meals prepared by a culinary team, as well as access to senior care providers such as physicians, therapists, home health care providers, audiologists, podiatrists, and even dentists. A broad range of amenities provide plenty of spaces for sharing experiences with fellow residents, including a heated pool, library, movie theater, exercise room, arts & crafts room, and luxurious outdoor park with gazebo for outdoor relaxation.

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Overview of Senior Suites Wright Campus

Tucked away in Chicago, IL, Senior Suites Wright Campus is an engaging senior living community that offers independent living. Residents can choose from a variety of apartments, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Emergency call systems and a dedicated team is available 24/7 to provide support and assistance should residents need it. The community is conveniently close to restaurants, shops, and local resources, providing residents plenty of opportunities for living their lives to the fullest.

The community offers plenty of planned social activities to keep residents close and connected to one another. Residents can pursue their passion for cooking in their well-designed, full-size kitchens with large refrigerators, ranges, and ovens. Services like regular housekeeping, transportation, and on-site maintenance adds to residents’ comfort and convenience, giving residents more time for relaxation and enjoyment.

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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 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.