Best Retirement Homes in Chicago, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 28 retirement homes communities in Chicago, IL using IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank retirement homes in IL
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28 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 81/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Chicago, IL. 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: 66The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Chicago, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. RH (Retirement Homes):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Autumn Green at Wright Campus
RH
AL
CCRC
IL
Chicago (Dunning)
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 80
Rank #351 / 379
Yes
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 51
Rank #142 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
-Bre Rook Sh Autumn Green At Wright Campus LLC1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Amazing Grace Senior Living
RH
AL
MC
Chicago (Norwood Park)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 80
Rank #168 / 379
Yes
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 51
Rank #318 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
A+Amazing Grace Luxury Living, LLC3
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 276
1.7
Facility 1.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #156 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed
Clarendale Six Corners
RH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chicago (Old Irving Park)
144
Facility 144
IL AVG 80
Rank #41 / 379
Yes
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #23 / 585
-C+Portage Park Operations, LLC1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #242 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Artis Senior Living of Lakeview
RH
AL
MC
Chicago (Lake View)
136
Facility 136
IL AVG 80
Rank #46 / 379
No
95
Facility 95
IL AVG 51
Rank #15 / 585
13
Facility 13
IL AVG 15
Rank #91 / 189
A+Artis Senior Living Of Lakeview, LLC5
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 7
Rank #237 / 276
3.4
Facility 3.4
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #233 / 276
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 3
Rank #287 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
-
Autumn Green at Midway Village
RH
AL
Chicago (West Lawn)
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 80
Rank #352 / 379
Yes
63
Facility 63
IL AVG 51
Rank #184 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
-Bre Rook Sh Autumn Green At Midway Village LLC1
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #120 / 276
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #213 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Colfax Manor Assisted Living
RH
ADC
AL
MC
RC
Chicago (South Chicago)
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 80
Rank #376 / 379
No
71
Facility 71
IL AVG 51
Rank #129 / 585
--Cnec Employee Benefits & Comp Law Inc1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Norwood Crossing
RH
AL
HC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Norwood Park)
55
Facility 55
IL AVG 80
Rank #237 / 379
Yes
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 51
Rank #77 / 585
--Norwood Crossing Association10
31
Facility 31
IL AVG 7
Rank #258 / 276
3.1
Facility 3.1
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #225 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
RH
IL
RC
Chicago (Edgewater)
-Yes
89
Facility 89
IL AVG 51
Rank #39 / 585
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 15
Rank #35 / 189
A+------Studio / 1 Bed
Covenant Home of Chicago
RH
AL
Chicago (Lincoln Square)
-No
87
Facility 87
IL AVG 51
Rank #48 / 585
29
Facility 29
IL AVG 15
Rank #27 / 189
A+------Studio / 1 Bed
Senior Suites of Bridgeport
RH
IL
Chicago (Bridgeport)
-Yes
88
Facility 88
IL AVG 51
Rank #44 / 585
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 15
Rank #64 / 189
A+------Studio / 1 Bed

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 28 analyzed for Chicago. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Autumn Green at Wright Campus

Autumn Green at Wright Campus in Chicago offers assisted living, a Continuing Care Retirement Community, and independent living. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers a private residence with community services and no daily care. Because the campus provides multiple levels of care, a resident’s needs can change over time without requiring a move to another campus. The range may suit someone who wants independent living now but may need more support later.

With 25 beds, the community has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes studios, one bedroom units, and two bedroom units. A studio provides one private living space, while the larger layouts offer a separate bedroom. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet to live with them.

A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain outings independently. Bre Rook Sh Autumn Green at Wright Campus operates the community.

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Amazing Grace Senior Living

7432 W Talcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Overview of Amazing Grace Senior Living

An upscale senior living community in Chicago, Amazing Grace is amazingly graced with fully equipped innovative technologies for seniors to have a modern and easy approach to residential living. Their virtual pharmacy kiosks, sweeping air ventilation systems, and antimicrobial cleaning technology are just a few of the revolutionary technologies Amazing Grace has to offer to improve quality of life.

Personalized care is offered for assisted living and memory care residents while they try to balance their lifestyle of wellness with life-enriching activities. Through their essential amenities such as theater room, game room, art studio; and services like medication management, beauty salon and barbershop, and fitness activities. At Amazing Grace Senior Living, services and amenities are designed to empower residents, enhance safety and security so that residents can enjoy retirement.

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Clarendale Six Corners

4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
Overview of Clarendale Six Corners

Clarendale Six Corners offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Chicago’s Old Irving Park neighborhood. Independent living means a resident has a private home with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, and medication without taking away the resident’s apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community opened in 2026 and has 144 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A studio suits one resident seeking a single living space, while a two bedroom can accommodate a couple moving together or a resident who wants a companion. Having several care levels under one roof may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, or a family caregiver who needs a short term arrangement.

Starting monthly prices are $3,800 for independent living, $4,195 for assisted living, and $4,800 for memory care. A Walk Score of 92 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can handle routine errands on foot. Pets are allowed, and the community offers the Health and Wellness Navigation program and the Heartfelt Connections Memory Care Program; it is operated by Portage Park Operations.

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Overview of Artis Senior Living of Lakeview

Labeled as “Chicago’s Premier Assisted Living and Memory Care”, Artis Senior Living is ranked as the prime nursing facility for personalized care. Their well-trained care staff approaches exceptional care for residents adhering to their unique tailored care. Categorized as a boutique senior living community, the facility is designed with beautiful and modern decor, which relatively promotes a welcoming environment. Independence is highly encouraged by the staff even while getting assistance and management in their daily living. At Artis Senior Living, residents will discover the grandeur care and priority they get to receive.

Artis has designed a lifestyle for seniors that allows them to live independently; so they’ve created amenities and services that cater to that goal. To name a few of these would be their essential services: three meals served daily, room service, housekeeping and daily trash disposal, and weekly; with caretakers doing round the clock services, and having resident ambassadors that are available to welcome new residents. Seniors mention that their favorite so far is the activity of having North Shore Symphony to play for them every month; as well as chair yoga activities; and recreational activities.

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Overview of Autumn Green at Midway Village

Autumn Green at Midway Village is an assisted living community in Chicago’s West Lawn neighborhood. Assisted living here includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private apartment. The community has 24 beds, creating a smaller setting that may suit someone who prefers a place where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. A two bedroom apartment may work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. The area has a Walk Score of 63, meaning it is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives. Bre Rook Sh Autumn Green at Midway Village operates the community.

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Colfax Manor Assisted Living

8200 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Overview of Colfax Manor Assisted Living

Operated by Cnec Employee Benefits & Comp Law Inc, Colfax Manor Assisted Living is a small residential community on South Colfax Avenue in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago. It’s a single-story facility with 4 beds, designed for occupants who value a close-knit, intimate living environment. Private and semi-private room options exist to give families flexibility in choosing their arrangement.

The location scores 71 for walkability. This means most daily errands, groceries, pharmacies, and local services can be done on foot without needing a car. The South Shore area has good transit access and is close to residential neighborhoods and essential services, which can make it convenient for families visiting regularly.

The facility operates under the Illinois Department of Public Health’s oversight and upholds a clean regulatory record. Its small scale and residential character make it a grounded choice for people seeking personalized, home-like care in a quiet Chicago neighborhood.

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Norwood Crossing

6016 N Nina Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Overview of Norwood Crossing

Norwood Crossing is a non-profit nursing home in Chicago, IL, that offers a wide range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. Promoting a home-like atmosphere, the community ensures older adults are treated like family. Nutritious meals, recreational activities, and household services are also offered, ensuring older adults experience maintenance-free living. Through individualized care options, the community strives to help residents thrive in their later years.

Fun games, light exercises, and social events are just some of the activities that residents can participate in for leisure and wellness. Cozy living spaces, accessible hallways, and lively gathering areas make the community an ideal retirement option. With its ideal location along North Avondale Avenue, near public transportation and restaurants, residents gain easy access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the best options for retirement in Illinois, this nursing home has comprehensive care options and extensive amenities dedicated to older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of The Breakers at Edgewater Beach

Let go of responsibilities and gain the freedom to explore, learn, and grow with The Breakers at Edgewater Beach in Chicago, IL, a dynamic senior living community that offers independent living and short-term care. The community features a variety of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, providing residents with plenty of accommodation options to choose their ideal residence. Residents’ days of worrying about the everyday tasks of living are over with housekeeping, laundry and maintenance handled by the community’s team members.

Residents experience a vibrant living experience with a diverse calendar of activities, such as religious services, LGBT social hours, meditation sessions, local outings, and live music performances. Meal options are curated by dining professionals to meet residents’ specific dietary needs, ensuring they eat good and feel good. Amenities include a beauty & barbershop, fitness equipment, art center, cards room, a courtyard, library, greenhouse, indoor pool, and cinema for entertainment and leisure.

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Covenant Home of Chicago

2720 W Foster Ave, Chicago, Il 60625, United States2720 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Overview of Covenant Home of Chicago

Covenant Home of Chicago is a special place. With a history spanning more than a century, it’s a community that truly understands what it means to care for seniors. Here, residents are more than just a number. They are valued members of a caring community, surrounded by staff and fellow residents who dedicate themselves to helping them live a fulfilling life.

The community provides a well-rounded approach to care, ensuring that residents receive the support they need to live their best life. They participate in Medicaid, and the amenities are truly top-notch, with everything from a café and art studio to a physical therapy gym and theater room. But what really sets Covenant Home of Chicago apart is the sense of community. Residents can participate in activities and events, connect with their neighbors, and build friendships that last a lifetime.

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Senior Suites of Bridgeport

2825 S Halsted St Apt, 610 610, Chicago, IL 60608
Overview of Senior Suites of Bridgeport

Committed to creating a nurturing atmosphere that promotes independence, Senior Suites of Bridgeport in Chicago, IL, is an idyllic senior living community that offers active independent living. Choose from a variety of well-designed studios and one-bedroom apartments with built-in safety features and individually controlled heating and cooling. Dedicated team members go above and beyond to provide services that make residents’ lives more convenient and easier.

The community serves everything residents need to live well, from fun activities to convenient transportation services. An on-site maintenance personnel ensures residents’ apartments are always safe and beautiful, adding an extra sense of security. Plenty of activities and social programs are available to provide residents with opportunities for social interaction 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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