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Overview of Healthcare Plus Caregivers

Elevate your retirement experience with Healthcare Plus Caregivers, a reliable home care provider in Chicago, IL that provides non-medical home care services. Residents thrive in the comfort of their residences with the support of kind and highly skilled caregivers. From assistance with daily living activities and companionship to escorts to doctor appointments, Healthcare Plus Caregivers ensure residents receive all the care they need.

They also take care of the mundane chores like housekeeping, laundry, and running errands to give the residents more time to spend on their hobbies or with their families. Meals are also prepared for residents to make sure they always eat healthy and right on time. With over twenty years of experience, Healthcare Plus Caregivers provides compassionate care founded on extensive knowledge and experience.

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Overview of Home for Good Senior Care

Twenty years serving the Chicago area, and Home for Good Senior Care still operates from a single office in West Ridge, at 5765 N Lincoln Ave #27, under President Eliza Mercado. Service runs seven days a week, which matters for families who can’t predict exactly when help will be needed.

Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants handle the clinical side, with 24-hour staffing and respite care available for short-term coverage. The daily task list covers a lot of ground: meal planning and preparation, bathing and grooming, exercise support, light housekeeping, medication tracking, and appointment coordination. But the service list doesn’t stop at the physical basics. Relationship building, emotional support, stress management, and help reconnecting clients with family and friends are all named specifically, which says something about how this agency thinks about care beyond just physical tasks.

Outdoor activities and incidental transportation round out the day-to-day, and the agency also runs educational presentations on senior health topics, a detail that goes beyond typical home care offerings.

The office scores an 88 on Walk Score, very walkable, and Ascension Saint Joseph – Chicago hospital sits under five miles away, useful context even though the actual care happens in clients’ homes rather than at the office.

Home for Good Senior Care fits families looking for a long-established Chicago agency that treats daily support and emotional wellbeing as equally important parts of helping someone stay in their own home.

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Encore Senior Living

101 N Upper Wacker Dr Suite 605, Chicago, IL 60606
Overview of Encore Senior Living

As a property management company, Encore Senior Living in Chicago provides a range of living options to cater to seniors’ varying needs, including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Their goal is to help seniors live on their own terms without worrying about safety. The community creates a home with a unique personality. Each resident is valued for their individuality and independence. They offer a variety of floor plans to choose from, so seniors can find the perfect space that suits their lifestyle.\

Designed to provide an engaging and social environment, they have on-site dining where residents can enjoy meals with others, a salon and spa for pampering, landscaped grounds with outdoor nooks for fresh air, community rooms for events, and even a wellness office to ensure that residents are staying healthy and active. If you’re looking for a senior living community that feels like home, Encore Senior Living in Chicago is the perfect choice.

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Overview of Shalom at Home

Shalom at Home, a leading provider in Chicago, Illinois, delivers innovative and personalized home care services for seniors who wish to age comfortably in their own homes. Their certified caregivers, trained as Home Health Aides (HHA) or Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA), are equipped to handle everything from basic support like housekeeping and meal preparation to complex medical needs such as wound care and tube feeding. This ensures that every client, regardless of the level of care required, receives the highest standard of care. Additionally, all caregivers are CPR certified, and prepared to act as first responders in emergencies.

In a field crowded with private care and staffing agencies, Shalom at Home stands out by offering flexible and comprehensive care options, including live-in care, hourly PRN, and weekly support. Their services extend to providing skilled nurses to meet staffing needs in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and senior communities. The “No Client Left Behind” promise reflects their commitment to making quality care accessible to everyone, regardless of financial constraints. They work closely with clients to create affordable care packages, offering sliding-scale fees and price adjustments when necessary.

As a nurse-owned and operated business, Shalom at Home takes a personal approach to client care, with the founders personally visiting clients to discuss their needs and develop tailored care plans. This client-centered approach allows for necessary adjustments based on each individual’s financial and care requirements. Their dedication to affordability and high-quality service sets them apart in the home care industry. Shalom at Home is more than just a care provider; it is a trusted partner, ensuring that seniors receive compassionate, patient-centered care in the comfort of their own homes.

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Friendly Home Care

3427 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Overview of Friendly Home Care

Friendly Home Care has worked in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood for 35 years. The agency focuses on a few specific needs: dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other health conditions that need ongoing care, not just one-time help. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide the care. Staff are available 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

The agency offers many services; these include respite care, help with daily tasks, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation, companionship, personal care, and companion care. This means the agency covers both medical needs and everyday social support. The agency also holds ACHC Accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.

The office is located at 3427 N Milwaukee Ave. It has a Walk Score of 91, which means most places nearby can be reached on foot. Ascension Saint Joseph – Chicago hospital is less than five miles away. This is useful to know, even though care actually happens in each client’s own home, not at the office.

Friendly Home Care is a good fit for families dealing with a chronic condition or memory-related diagnosis. The agency has years of experience and holds accreditation. It focuses on ongoing, condition-specific care instead of general help alone.

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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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Senior Living in Chicago at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 82/ 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: 94The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Chicago, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Chicago, IL

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 55 senior living communities in Chicago, IL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Chicago, IL?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Chicago, IL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting senior living communities in Chicago, IL?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.