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Best Senior Care in Illinois

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Illinois Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

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Sunrise at Fountain Square
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.

Lombard (Fountain Square)
80Yes 58 1-Hcri Sun Three Lombard Il Senior Living LLC630.5-2Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Sunrise of Willowbrook
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.

Willowbrook (Clarendon Hills Road)
82Yes 52 --Szr Willowbrook Opco, LLC1040.424Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Bloomingdale
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.

Bloomingdale
82Yes 65 28A+Szr Bloomingdale Assisted Living Opco, LLC810.131Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Schaumburg
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.

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.

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.

Schaumburg
82Yes 52 25A+Sunrise Schaumburg Assisted Living, LLC500.0-3Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cedarhurst of McHenry
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.

Mchenry (Evergreen Park)
82Yes 61 1-Cedarhurst Of Mchenry Operator, LLC520.43-Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
River Glen of St. Charles
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.

St. Charles
78Yes 45 1-River Glen Of St. Charles300.0-2Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Naperville
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.

Naperville (Naperville Park District)
76Yes 33 45A-Al I/Naperville Senior Housing Opco, LLC940.422Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & 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.

Lake In The Hills
88No 30 --Al-Mc Lake In Hills Associates, LLC11100.926Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Buffalo Grove
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.

Buffalo Grove (Prairie View)
79Yes 56 --Szr Buffalo Grove Assisted Living Opco, LLC910.112Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
Sunrise of Highland Park
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.

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.

Highland Park
75Yes 78 --Sunrise Highland Park Senior Living, LLC620.3-2Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Naperville North
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.

Naperville (Naperville Park District)
77Yes 49 18-Welltower Opco Group LLC351.7-1Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Villas of Holly Brook & Reflections Springfield
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).

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.

Springfield
97Yes 52 1-Phillips Investments LLC-Springfield Facility Series1420.117Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Keystone Place at Richland 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.

O'fallon (Parkway Lakeside)
85Yes 22 1-Keystone Place At Richland Creek, LLC1800.0-2Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria on the Lake
LSL

Luxury 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.

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.

Glen Ellyn
85Yes 75 --Aoc Glen Ellyn Opco, LLC500.011Studio / 1 Bed / Suite
Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
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.

Cary
87No 56 --Cary Senior Living, LLC1070.716-
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Overview of Hawthorne Inn of Peoria
Hawthorne Inn is an assisted living facility in Peoria, Illinois. It offers elegant suites and a stress-free atmosphere for those who enjoy an independent lifestyle but need assistance with daily activities. Services include three meals served daily, housekeeping, recreational activities, and scheduled transportation.

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Overview of Hawthorne Inn of Peru
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Overview of Hawthorne Inn of Galesburg
Hawthorne Inn is an assisted living facility in Galesburg, Illinois. It offers elegant suites and a stress-free atmosphere for those who enjoy an independent lifestyle but need assistance with daily activities. Services include three meals served daily, housekeeping, and scheduled group transportation.

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Overview of Westminster Village Al
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Overview of Central Baptist Village (assisted Living)
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Overview of Franciscan Village of Lemont
Franciscan Village is a senior living community in Lemont, IL that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. Residents enjoy a high level of care, comfort, and safety with spacious homes and personalized services. The community promotes a healthy lifestyle through engaging activities and a full-service dining experience.

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Overview of Smith Crossing (assisted Living)
Smith Crossing is a senior living community located in Orland Park, Illinois. It offers a full continuum of health care services including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The community is set on 32 scenic acres and is committed to enriching the lives of older adults.

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Overview of Resthave Home of Whiteside
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Overview of Plymouth Place, Inc. (assisted Living)
Plymouth Place is a nonprofit retirement community in La Grange Park, offering a full continuum of compassionate senior care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community features a state-of-the-art wellness hub, exquisite dining options, and a variety of amenities designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Plymouth Place is committed to fostering independence and providing a welcoming environment for all residents.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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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