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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 |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
Surrounded by lush trees and vast green spaces, Brighton Gardens of Wheaton is a vibrant senior living community set in Wheaton, IL. The community features an array of living options including assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination to ensure residents are able to successfully age in place. Residents can choose their ideal living space from an array of carefully designed studio and one-bedroom apartments with housekeeping and maintenance services for a worry-free lifestyle.
The community’s prime location offers easy access to local shops, restaurants, and entertainment spots, providing residents with opportunities to live a vibrant life, combined with the community’s diverse activities. Delectable meals that are both flavorful and healthy are also available to keep residents energized and nourished. Here, residents are encouraged to enjoy their retirement years however they want without hassles and worries.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Settled in the vibrant neighborhood of Gurnee, IL, the Bickford of Gurnee is an enticing senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. Large and stunning accommodations with varying floors plans are available for its residents. In terms of memory care, the community offers specialized programming, 24/7 professional care, and the purpose-built memory care environment called the Mary B’s Memory Care Neighborhood.
Having above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 fresh-cooked delightful meals, weekly housekeeping, home maintenance, access to laundry facilities, and transportation services. Explore its other amenities such as the family room, game room, and library to see how beautiful the community is. Participate in diverse social activities and other life-enrichment programs to boost engagement. At Bickford of Gurnee, seniors can enjoy a classic retirement.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Situated in the tranquil neighborhood of McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, Belmont Village Buffalo Grove is an exceptional senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care. The community exceeds expectations in ensuring seniors’ comfort and safety featuring cozy and purposely built accommodations including studio and one-bedroom apartments. Belmont Village Buffalo Grove fuses clinical excellence and top-notch care and support from a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals to provide seniors with an experience like no other.
The community strives to provide a warm and welcoming environment for seniors to reach their full potential. With a wide range of engaging activities and wellness programs, seniors are empowered to create meaningful moments and cherish every moment. Delight in exquisite meals and meet new friends at the community’s exclusive Josephine’s Kitchen. Belmont Village Buffalo Grove is committed to providing a safe place for seniors to live gracefully.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Discover a lifestyle that’s perfectly tailored to your needs at The Sheridan at Green Oaks, a vibrant senior living community in Lake Bluff, IL, offering a range of care options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Care. Residents can enjoy a welcoming environment with attentive care, fulfilling programs, and delightful amenities. Whether gathering in shared spaces, relaxing near the pond, or engaging in planned social activities, there’s always something delightful for residents to experience.
The community provides an array of amenities designed for comfort and enrichment. Residents have access to a fitness center, art center, beauty salon, library, and more. Each unit features individual washers and dryers, controlled heat and air, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Specialized areas include an enclosed courtyard with a putting green for Memory Care residents and a courtyard and outdoor patio for others.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
ClarkLindsey, East Central Illinois’ first and only nonprofit Life Plan Community, offers a retirement living experience on a stunning 27-acre campus bordering Urbana’s Meadowbrook Park and the University of Illinois at Champaign. The community’s extensive services and amenities make retirement living easy and carefree, allowing residents to spend their time doing the things they want to do, not the things they have to do. ClarkLindsey strives to foster a culture of excellence centered around well-being and encompassing its four core values: meaningful life, engaged staff, inclusive community, and excellence.
As a Life Plan Community, ClarkLindsey provides multiple levels of care on its campus, ensuring that residents have a place to live for the rest of their lives, even as their health needs change over time. The community offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services, with the new MeadowLark expansion set to include catered assisted living and memory care assisted living apartments. Residents have access to many amenities, services, and activities on the ClarkLindsey campus, including social gatherings, fitness activities, award-winning gardens, and picturesque views of the prairie. The community is excited to expand the possibilities with a new building project, including a modern three-story apartment building with catered assisted living and memory care assisted living apartments, and another three-story apartment building with independent living apartments.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 827 / 993 - 1332 sq. ft.
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Fitness and Recreation
Clarklindsey offers a welcoming independent living home for seniors in Urbana. The community boasts a secure and comfortable environment where many residents are treated like family, cultivating a sense of belonging. The staff creates a nurturing environment while maintaining a sense of individuality and independence while receiving unwavering support with daily living. At Clarklindsey, there’s always something for everyone; endless possibilities await to be discovered at the premier choice in Urbana.
Offering three housing options for seniors to choose from: The Village Apartments, Meadow Edge Villas, and an upcoming new expansion for condo-style living. he senior living community has ensured a comfortable and well-thought-of environment for seniors to live freely while being treated with resort-like hospitality– housekeeping, transportation, scheduled social and recreational activities, and delicious meals provided.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Experience a vibrant senior lifestyle at Carriage Crossing Arcola, an excellent senior living community in Arcola, IL, offering assisted living, memory care respite care and hospice care. Featuring spacious apartments and a wealth of convenient amenities, the community guarantees a secure and comfortable living space to its residents. With its continuum of care and 24-hour personal care assistance, Carriage Crossing ensures each residents’ needs are met.
Carriage Crossing’s experienced team is committed to delivering a senior living experience that meets the unique needs and desires for seniors at every stage of living. The community achieves this by providing a community environment rich with exceptional dining services, life-enriching opportunities, and maintenance-free living. Residents enjoy access to local dining, shopping and entertainment, complemented with the community amenities, such as beauty salon & spa services, chauffeured transportation, a cafe & soda shop, a game room & library, and beautiful outdoor courtyard for relaxing or catching up with fellow residents.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Located at 63rd Street, Westmont, IL, Sunrise of Westmont is an extraordinary senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Prioritizing seniors’ relaxation and safety, the community features cozy and pet-friendly floor plans including studio, two-bedroom apartments, and companion suites. Residents ease their minds with round-the-clock care and assistance from a compassionate, dedicated, and trained team.
The community fosters a bright and friendly environment, orchestrating a wide array of fun activities and learning opportunities. The culinary team serves freshly made healthy and delicious meals that cater to residents’ dietary needs and cravings. Sunrise of Westmont provides a haven for relaxation and wellness with its beautiful campus filled with wonderful amenities such as exercise rooms, a salon, and a movie theater.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Heartis Village of Peoria offers luxury assisted living and memory care services. The community screams elegance and luxury; residents are guaranteed to enjoy their stay because of the building’s astonishing, beautifully decorated interiors– adding to the community’s charm. The home strongly presents a warm, welcoming environment with resort-like hospitality that brings a vibrant lifestyle. Heartis Village ensures a life well-spent dedicated to providing compassionate care for their residents, making the elderly and their families feel secure and comfortable knowing that they are in good hands.
Thanks to the community’s accommodations and convenience, the Heartis lifestyle means elevated and enhanced everyday living. Amenities and services include an art studio, a game room, an on-site movie theater called the Village Theatre, the LaSalle Library, the Grand View restaurant, the River City bistro; services include 24/7 emergency call system, scheduled transportation, housekeeping and laundry, nursing care, and stimulating memory care activities.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 396 / 492 / 573 / 821 / 832 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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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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