Page 15 of Best Senior Care in Illinois

Overview of Avantara Elgin

Avantara Elgin is a nursing home in Elgin, Illinois, offering skilled nursing, nursing care, memory care, and respite care. Skilled nursing and nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 112 beds, with total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 47 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Medicare and Medicaid are coverage options, while private pay means paying directly for care. Rehabilitation services include cardiac rehabilitation and orthopedic rehabilitation, and the short-term rehabilitation option supports a temporary stay focused on recovery after a hospital stay. The area has a Walk Score of 45 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives. The combination of nursing, memory care, and respite services may suit a resident needing ongoing nursing support, dementia-related supervision, or a temporary stay while a caregiver travels or recovers.

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Overview of Elevate Care Windsor Park

Conveniently nestled in Chicago, IL, Elevate Care Windsor Park offers a safe and convenient setting for those needing short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Residents here recover from their hospitalization, injury, or illness in spacious and welcoming accommodations tailored to their needs. An excellent care team is always available to assist residents and oversee their individualized care plans to guarantee the proper delivery of care.

The community is fully equipped to provide the services, therapies, and support residents need to successfully recover or maintain their functionality. With an all-around team of care professionals, residents here typically don’t have to move into another community for their needs. Here, everyone is met with genuine care that allows them to recover with ease.

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Overview of Avantara Evergreen Park

Avantara Evergreen Park is a nursing home offering memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Evergreen Park, IL. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. The range of services may suit a resident who needs nursing care alongside memory support, rehabilitation, or palliative services.

The community has 242 beds, accommodating more residents and staff and usually supporting more programming than a smaller home. Private suites give one resident a room, while semi-private suites accommodate shared living. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 43 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident.

On-site dialysis allows residents who need dialysis to receive it at the community rather than arranging transportation elsewhere. Cardiac care, orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke recovery, and rehabilitation services address specific recovery and ongoing-care needs, while on-site salon services give residents access to grooming services within the community.

Avantara Evergreen Park accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families those payment routes to consider for covered or privately funded care. A Walk Score of 67 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Hearthwood Senior Living

Hearthwood Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Bartlett, Illinois. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services but no daily care. Assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care does not require moving to another community.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation provides a temporary setting during recovery, and rehabilitation services give residents access to therapy. The community is pet friendly, so a resident may keep a pet, has 65 beds, and is operated by FFII Carillon Tenant. The area has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100 and is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives will generally need to arrange a ride for errands.

Starting Price $4,410/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Brookdale Lake View

Brookdale Lake View is a continuing care retirement community in Chicago, Illinois, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, skilled nursing, and respite care. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care provides short stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while the range of care levels can accommodate a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community is in the Lake View East neighborhood and has 41 beds in a high rise building. Residents can choose a studio, one bedroom residence, or two bedroom residence. The larger layout may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. With a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, the area is considered a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Restaurant style meals are prepared by the culinary team, and residents can use the fitness center and salon or spa. Activities include memoir class, ceramics, movie nights, drawing classes, and chair yoga, giving residents several ways to spend time creatively, socially, or through gentle movement. Transportation is available for activities or appointments, so residents do not have to arrange every ride themselves. Pets are allowed, which means a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community.

Staff are present day and night through 24 hour staffing. Brookdale Lake View is operated by Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View.

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Sunrise of Willowbrook

6300 Clarendon Hills Rd, Willowbrook, IL 60527
Overview of Sunrise of Willowbrook

Nestled in the harmonious community of Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, IL, Sunrise of Willowbrook is a distinguished senior living community providing assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. The community features a spectrum of elegant and pet-friendly floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and companion suites. With a compassionate and well-trained team available round-the-clock, the community promises a comfortable and safe residence.

Sunrise of Willowbrook values its residents’ individuality, collaborating with them and their loved ones to craft care plans tailored to their specific needs and aspirations. Reignite your passion and explore new interests with engaging activities. Delight with healthy and delicious meals prepared based on seniors’ tastes and dietary needs. Proving its exceptional quality, the community was awarded by AHCA/NCAL with the Bronze National Quality Award.

Starting Price $4,408/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Relax within the peaceful spaces of the extraordinary senior living community of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center set in the quiet East Vernon Avenue, Normal, IL, providing companion living, memory care, and respite care. Optimize comfort and security with the intricately designed and spacious private and companion suites of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. A team of competent and well-trained professionals exceeds expectations in ensuring seniors receive top-tier care and support.

Committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, the community conducts enjoyable activities and engaging programs for leisure and wellness. Look forward to having a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a safe place for seniors to live a wondrous retirement while keeping their dignity in its well-lit and spacious abode.

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Overview of Theresa’s Home Care II

Theresa’s Home Care II is an assisted living community in Gurnee, Illinois. Residents can receive help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. With four beds, the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Housing consists of a semi-private room, suited to someone comfortable sharing living space. Theresa’s Home Care operates the community. The area has a Walk Score of 46, placing it in a car-dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

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Overview of Hickory Estates Memory Care of Greenville

Hickory Estates Memory Care is a dedicated memory care community in Greenville, IL, that offers personalized care for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The community fosters a stress-free atmosphere, ensuring older adults can maintain their dignity while receiving high-quality care. Three nutritious meals daily, weekly housekeeping, and a 24/7 in-house nurse five days a week are offered, so residents can maintain their independence without hassles. Through its person-centered approach, the community doubles its efforts to meet residents’ healthcare needs and help them live comfortably despite their conditions.

Mind-stimulating programs and therapeutic activities also accompany residents to improve their cognition and promote social engagement. The community also offers medication reminders, wellness checks, and an individual emergency response service, ensuring residents’ utmost safety. With its beautiful setting in a quiet residential area of Pana, the community guarantees a laid-back retirement. As one of Illinois’ trusted memory care communities, Hickory Estates provides the highest quality of care to enrich older adults’ living experiences.

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Bardwell Residences

301 Weston Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
Overview of Bardwell Residences

Bardwell Residences offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Aurora, IL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers short stays for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. With all four care levels in one community, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level without leaving Bardwell Residences.

Bardwell Residences has 37 beds. Its smaller size can suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom homes, and two-bedroom homes, with a studio offering one private space and a two-bedroom home giving a couple the option to move together. Starting monthly rates are $3,338 for independent living, $5,484 for assisted living, and $6,155 for memory care, giving families an entry price for each care level.

A Walk Score of 56 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach some destinations independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Bardwell Residences is operated by Fox Valley Developers and may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community with multiple care levels available.

$5,484/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Senior Care in Illinois at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 48/ 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: 67The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Illinois. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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