Page 5 of Best Senior Care in Illinois

Overview of Bickford of Oswego

Bickford of Oswego provides assisted living and memory care in Oswego, Illinois. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 56 beds and offers Montessori Memory Care as its named memory care program. Having both assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Residents can use salon services, restaurant-style dining, outdoor spaces, and wellness programs. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet. Those details can shape daily routines and help someone keep familiar parts of life.

Bsl Oswego operates the community, and Patrick Hurts is the director. A Walk Score of 32 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. State inspections have reviewed the community’s routine care and safety standards.

 

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Overview of Revela at O’fallon

Revela at O’fallon provides assisted living and memory care in O’Fallon, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 92 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio provides a single private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. With both care levels, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community, and pets are allowed so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

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Overview of Brighton Gardens of Wheaton

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.

Starting Price $3,040/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

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Overview of The Carrington at Lincolnwood

The Carrington at Lincolnwood is a vibrant senior living community located in the North Chicago suburb bordering Skokie and the neighborhoods of West Ridge and North Park, Lincolnwood, IL. From the urban modern all-masonry exterior, to the warm and inviting interior décor, The Carrington certainly has a fresh and welcoming look. It is a beautiful community in a park-like setting. They also consider themselves as a green-space campus. The community sits on 13 pedestrian-friendly acres for they believe that you can elevate your retirement lifestyle by greening your living space. Spending time in green spaces such as parks, gardens, and forests—whether for a leisurely stroll, a spirited bike ride or a quiet moment on a bench—can fuel vitality and breathe life into your day.

The Carrington at Lincolnwood is located in an ideal location that is close to family, medical and professional offices, shopping and houses of worship. They are offering Assisted Living and Independent living, which makes the place a perfect home base for an active and rewarding lifestyle. In addition, they also offer specialized memory care for some of their residents. They feature open-concept kitchens, roomy bedrooms with walk-in closets, granite countertops, and the security of emergency pull-cord notification system in bathrooms, among others.

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Overview of Sunshine Gardens

Sunshine Gardens offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Marion, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while residents maintain their own apartments, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is also available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs temporary support while traveling or recovering.

With 55 beds, Sunshine Gardens is a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know one another. Apartment options include basic studios, deluxe studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments; a studio suits one resident seeking a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The community offers rehabilitation services, religious services, a salon, and transportation, giving residents access to these services without arranging each one independently.

Chef-prepared meals use fresh ingredients, offer broad menu choices, and accommodate dietary restrictions, so residents can select from available dishes while receiving meals suited to documented dietary needs. Sunshine Gardens also holds resident and family care plan meetings, creating a scheduled setting to discuss a resident’s care needs with family members. The community is operated by Venus Properties, and its very walkable area, with a Walk Score of 86, places most errands within walking distance for a resident who no longer drives and wants to get out independently.

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Overview of Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village

Operated by Presence Life Connections, Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village is a newly opened mid-rise community at 421 N Lake Street in Aurora, Illinois. The facility opened one year ago and currently serves 21 residents in its 79-bed mid-rise building, offering one- and two-bedroom floor plans.

With a Walk Score of 78, the Aurora location is highly walkable, so it’s easy for visitors and residents to access nearby amenities and services on foot. The home sits in a convenient neighborhood with good access to local resources.

Interested residents and families must know that state inspections have noted concerns with care planning and safety protocols at Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village. Such concerns specifically relate to adequate assessment of resident needs, implementation of interventions to prevent injuries, and documentation of changes in resident condition. Families contemplating this facility should inquire directly about how these themes are being addressed and monitored.

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Overview of Sunrise of Highland Park

Sunrise of Highland Park offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Highland Park, IL. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; and hospice care focuses on comfort during a terminal illness.

The range of care types may suit a resident who needs daily support or a supervised setting for dementia-related needs. The community has 75 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes, with layouts that can accommodate someone living alone or a couple moving together. A Walk Score of 78 places the area in the very walkable range, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently. Pets are allowed, which means a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in. Sunrise Highland Park Senior Living operates the community.

Starting Price $4,600/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Sunrise of Olympia Fields

Sunrise of Olympia Fields offers assisted living and independent living in Olympia Fields, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, with a choice of a private studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom home; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Both care levels are available in one community. That may make Sunrise of Olympia Fields a good fit for someone whose support needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 43 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet after moving in.

A Walk Score of 32 places Sunrise of Olympia Fields in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. SJV 1 Olympia Fields OpCo operates the community.

Starting Price $3,300/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of The Cottages of Fox Lake

Tucked away in the serene neighborhood of Fox Lake, IL, The Cottages of Fox Lake is an intimate senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents are welcomed into spacious and comfortable apartments with modern amenities like, kitchenettes, private full bathrooms, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and emergency call systems. Licensed nurses are available on site 24 hours a day to provide immediate care and assistance when residents need it.

Fostering a convenient living experience for its residents, the community provides an array of convenient services, including housekeeping, laundry, bus transportation, and on-site maintenance. Residents enjoy delicious and health-conscious meals tailored to cater to their unique dietary needs and preferences. The community also features an array of engaging activities and amenities that encourages residents to live an active and fulfilling life.

Starting Price $4,895/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Decatur

Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Decatur provides memory care, hospice care, and respite care in Decatur, IL. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Hospice care serves residents receiving hospice services, while respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination may be a good fit for someone needing supervised memory care, hospice services, or temporary support. The community has 65 beds, with studio and one bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private living space, while a one bedroom layout includes a separate bedroom. The building is single story, and Slf 1031 Operator Decatur operates the community.

The starting price is $5,500. Restaurant style dining, a cafe and soda shop, outdoor courtyards, and salon and spa services give residents places on site for meals, refreshments, outdoor exercise, and personal care. Chauffeured transportation provides community arranged rides, and pets are allowed. A Walk Score of 56 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

Starting Price $5,500/Month Info Pricing updated on February 13th, 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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