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Oak Park Arms
Oak Park Arms offers independent living and respite care in Oak Park, IL. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, while respite care provides short term stays for a family needing temporary support. Oak Park Arms may be a good fit for someone seeking a smaller community or a household that needs a short term stay option.
The community has 47 beds, a scale that may suit someone who prefers a smaller residential setting. As a rental retirement community with no entrance fee, Oak Park Arms does not require that type of upfront charge. The starting price is $2,000, giving families an initial figure for budgeting.
Meals are served in a full service restaurant with more than 40 choices across breakfast, lunch and dinner, so residents can select from an extensive menu without preparing those meals themselves. Fitness programs, the Academy for Seniors and intergenerational opportunities give residents access to exercise, senior focused programming and activities involving different generations.
A Walk Score of 78 places the area in the very walkable category. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.
Community insights.
About this community
Inspection History
In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 0 deficiencies 1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. Illinois state average• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 9 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
| 1 | 5 | This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (1 vs. IL avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer |
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0.9 miles from city center
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Compare Independent Living around the area
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.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Smith Village | IL AL CCRC MC NH SNF | Chicago (South Side) | 82
Facility
82
IL AVG
80
Rank
#135 / 379 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
IL AVG
51
Rank
#129 / 585 | 17
Facility
17
IL AVG
15
Rank
#80 / 189 | A+ | The Washington And Jane Smith Community-Beverly | 10 | 25
Facility
25
IL AVG
7
Rank
#249 / 276 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#203 / 276 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 315 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#1 / 315 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community | IL AL NH RC SNF | Chicago (Uptown) | 72
Facility
72
IL AVG
80
Rank
#168 / 379 | No |
92
Facility
92
IL AVG
51
Rank
#23 / 585 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
15
Rank
#74 / 189 | A+ | The Selfhelp Home, Inc | 4 | 25
Facility
25
IL AVG
7
Rank
#249 / 276 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#272 / 276 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes | IL AL | Vernon Hills | 50
Facility
50
IL AVG
80
Rank
#247 / 379 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
IL AVG
51
Rank
#179 / 585 | 48
Facility
48
IL AVG
15
Rank
#3 / 189 | A+ | Blc-The Willows, LLC | 1 | 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 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#165 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Oak Park Arms | IL RC | Oak Park | 47
Facility
47
IL AVG
80
Rank
#263 / 379 | No |
78
Facility
78
IL AVG
51
Rank
#99 / 585 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
15
Rank
#116 / 189 | - | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 276 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#1 / 276 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 315 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#1 / 315 | - |
| Vi at The Glen | IL AL MC NH | Glenview | 36
Facility
36
IL AVG
80
Rank
#325 / 379 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
51
Rank
#281 / 585 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
15
Rank
#31 / 189 | A+ | Cc-Lake, Inc | 3 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
7
Rank
#180 / 276 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#165 / 276 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 315 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#1 / 315 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Park Arms
Is Oak Park Arms in a walkable area?
Oak Park Arms has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Oak Park Arms?
According to IL state health department records, Oak Park Arms's license number is 5100984.
How long has Oak Park Arms been in business?
Oak Park Arms has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Oak Park Arms?
No, Oak Park Arms has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Oak Park Arms?
The team at Oak Park Arms can be reached at moses@oakparkarms.com.
How many beds does Oak Park Arms have?
Oak Park Arms has 47 beds.
How much does Oak Park Arms cost per month?
Pricing at Oak Park Arms starts at $2,000 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.





