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| Randall Residence of Decatur |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Decatur | 55 | No | 14 | - | Rr Decatur Holdings, Llc | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Norwood Crossing |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Chicago (Norwood Park) | 55 | No | 83 | 1 | Norwood Crossing Association | 3 | 1 | 0 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Burr Ridge Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Burr Ridge | 84 | Yes | 51 | - | Burr Ridge Operator, Llc | 10 | 0 | 5 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Hickory Estates Memory Care of Greenville |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Greenville (East Harris Avenue) | 16 | No | 15 | - | Central Illinois Services (Nfp) | 5 | 0 | 1 | Suites |
| Savoy Place |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Savoy | 12 | No | 66 | 1 | Lcre, Llc | 5 | 0 | 0 | Studio |
| atHome Home Care & Home Nursing |
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Urbana (West Windsor Road) | - | No | 13 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Circle of Friends Adult Day Center |
ADC Adult Day Care Structured weekday daytime programming for seniors who live at home but need supervision, health monitoring, or social engagement. More affordable than full residential care and a key resource for working family caregivers.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Champaign (Downtown) | - | No | 65 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Green Leaf Senior Living |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Peoria | 16 | No | 37 | - | Erin Taylor Nevitt | 2 | 0 | 0 | Private Rooms |
| Fair Havens Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Decatur (South Fairview Avenue) | 154 | No | 25 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation Center |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Willowbrook | 150 | No | 28 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Westmont Manor Health and Rehab Center |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Westmont | 155 | No | 58 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| The Roosevelt at Salt Creek |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Elmhurst (Yorkfield) | 32 | Yes | 34 | - | Ffii Elmhurst Owner Llc | 5 | 1 | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Hickory Estates Memory Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Pana | 16 | No | 56 | 1 | Christian County Integrated Community Services | 3 | 0 | 1 | Suites |
| Safe Life Home Health Care LLC |
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Lombard | - | No | 57 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Yvonne’s Home Care Agency |
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | St. Charles | - | No | 83 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Ideally located in the tranquil grounds of West Remington Boulevard, Bolingbrook, IL, is the outstanding senior living community of Meadowbrook Bolingbrook that provides post-hospital rehabilitation, memory care, long-term care, and respite care. Featuring specialized care programs including wound management, orthopedic rehabilitation, and pulmonary rehab, the community ensures seniors receive the utmost care and assistance for their every need. Moreover, a kind and responsible team cares for seniors around the clock to ensure their comfort and safety.
Promoting a vibrant and inviting environment, the community conducts fun events and stimulating activities to keep residents happy and well. With AMITA Bolingbrook Hospital nearby, the community ensures residents’ medical needs are easily accessible. Meadowbrook Bolingbrook is great for seniors looking for supplementary care without restraining their freedom.
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Total Residents: 298
Building Type: Single-story
Live a fulfilling lifestyle while maintaining your maximum potential in Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a vibrant and welcoming community in Willowbrook, IL, offering exceptional care. Their team is highly skilled in providing residents with skilled nursing care and various rehabilitation services, helping residents maintain their overall functioning. Residents here are given pain management services and access to physical, speech, and occupational services for a comfortable and pain-free healing journey.
Countless leisure and recreational activities are also available to ensure residents stay active and well-connected. With housekeeping services provided regularly, residents can focus on living their best lives while enjoying the comfort of their safe and well-organized living environment. Here, residents are given all the comfort and support they need to maintain their well-being and continue enjoying the golden years they deserve.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
The Pearl of Orchard Valley is a nursing home in Aurora, IL, that offers comprehensive care options, including long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, and in-house dialysis. The community also ensures older adults are well-cared for with its supportive and welcoming environment. Therapy services, respite care, and 24-hour support are among the exceptional services provided to meet residents’ needs and preferences. Focusing on residents’ welfare, the community seamlessly combines compassionate care and clinical excellence.
Chess, light exercises, and fun gatherings provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and live actively. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and spacious gathering areas are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Restaurants, a bank, shops, bus stops, and green spaces also surround the area, ensuring a laid-back and convenient lifestyle. This nursing home has high standards of care, making it a great choice for senior living in Illinois.
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes, Accept
Total Residents: 203 Residents
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Elevate Care South Holland is an esteemed senior living community located in the peaceful residential grounds of Wausau Avenue, South Holland, IL, providing a wide range of care services including skilled nursing, respiratory care, chronic disease management, comprehensive rehab, wound care, and memory care. The community also offers in-house dialysis for seniors who require it to ensure their convenience. A team of compassionate and well-trained professionals cares for seniors’ special needs and aspirations to ensure they thrive and live their lives to the fullest.
The community promotes a bright and friendly environment, encouraging residents to mingle with friends and maintain an active lifestyle. Here, families can rest their minds knowing their loved ones are well-cared for. Elevate Care South Holland is a good place for seniors to make every moment of their best years count.
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Total Residents: 171
Building Type: Single-story
Lakeview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has been a cherished member of Chicago’s northside community for more than 25 years. Their mission to prioritize emotional wellness is apparent in every aspect of their operations, creating an environment that promotes healing and relaxation for their residents. Loved ones can definitely have peace of mind knowing their family members are receiving compassionate and expert care. The team’s commitment to developing emotional health demonstrates the transformative power of this nursing home to individuals seeking for holistic recovery.
This home has a functional and peaceful atmosphere. The center’s skilled team of professionals offers a range of services, including specialized care for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients, personalized rehabilitation services, wound care, respiratory services, pain management, and in-house diagnostics. For those in search of a nurturing and supportive environment to heal and improve, Lakeview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is the place to be.
Enjoy a seamless transition for your evolving needs in Westbrook Senior Living, a trusted community in Streamwood, IL that offers various care options. With access to independent living, assisted living, and memory care under one campus, residents don’t have to move to another community for their needs. Everyone here is offered personalized care plans designed to maximize their independence and abilities for a fulfilling living experience.
Indulge in your passions with a diverse array of activities, programs, and purposeful projects offered in the community. Dining here is an experience to look forward to with an excellent culinary and beverage team that curates culinary delights. Amenities like a wellness center, salon, library, and theater are also available for a complete retirement experience.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Exercise Programs
Parking Available
Enjoy a vibrant life without the demands and costs of home ownership with Smith Village, a classic senior living community in Cook County, Chicago, IL, that offers care continuum with their independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. Make yourself at home in well-designed apartments with an array of one- or two-bedroom apartments to choose from–all featuring a kitchenette, full bathroom with walk-in shower, lots of closet space, and plenty of natural light. Residents never have to lift a finger with maintenance and housekeeping handled by the attentive team.
A licensed nursing team is available on-site any time of the day to ensure residents’ needs are met immediately. The community provides compassionate care services, including assistance with activities of daily living, medication administration, physical, speech, occupational and respiratory therapies, making sure residents have access to necessary care and support even as their needs evolve. A full calendar of recreational, social, cultural and educational programs foster social connection and lifelong learning opportunities, which help residents maintain their abilities while living a fulfilling life.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Sunrise of Palos Park is a blissful senior living community settling in the serene neighborhood of South LaGrange Road, Palos Park, IL, that offers assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. With the seniors’ comfort and safety in mind, the community provides various pet-friendly floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and companion suites. Keep worries at bay and enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with a compassionate and skilled team lending support 24 hours a day.
The community promotes an innovative environment, providing seniors and their families with a diversity of applications to enhance their quality of life. Fun-filled activities and several learning opportunities are conducted for seniors to remain actively engaged with their surroundings. Enjoy delectable, healthy meals served to satisfy residents’ tastes and dietary needs. Sunrise of Palos Park is an ideal place to live your golden years in comfort and style with its ethereal campus brimming with fabulous amenities including a sun porch and serene courtyard.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
A worry-free haven awaits at Morningside of Sterling, a compassionate senior living community in Sterling, IL that offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and short-term stays. The community features a wide range of studio and one-bed apartments with modern amenities like walk-in closets, kitchenettes and private balconies, offering a vibrant and convenient residence with access to an array of amenities and services. Offering various therapies, personalized medical resources, housekeeping, linen services, and nursing team, the community provides residents with all the support they need to live comfortably.
Dedicated to helping residents create meaningful experiences, the community conducts a variety of activities tailored to residents’ passion, interests, and current capabilities. An exceptional culinary team serves delicious and nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences. At Morningside of Sterling, residents are well-supported to live a carefree lifestyle with plenty of time to explore and continue doing what they desire.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Have a peaceful retirement with Alto Wheaton, an astounding senior living community in Parkway Drive, Wheaton, IL, offering assisted living and memory care. A team of responsive and highly trained professionals helps seniors with their daily living activities and personal needs to ensure a worry-free retirement. With its purposely built and snug accommodations, seniors can rest assured of experiencing comfort and convenience like no other.
A full slate of enjoyable activities and engaging programs accompanies residents as they make every moment of their best years count. Here, residents do not have to worry about meal preparations, with delicious and healthy meals served to cater to their dietary needs and tastes. Alto Wheaton is filled with incredible amenities that seniors will surely enjoy.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private / Companion Suites
Building Type: Mid-rise Building
Parking Available
Exercise Programs
Transportation Services
Safety Systems
Recreational Activities
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View Full Ranking MethodologyHow We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities
Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
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Balancing Additional FactorsThe largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:
These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.
The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.
These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.
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What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
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Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
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