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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.
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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 | 9.0 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 5.0 | 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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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
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.
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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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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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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Oak Park Arms | IL RC | Oak Park | 47
Facility
47
IL AVG
70
Rank
#88 / 123 | No |
78
Facility
78
IL AVG
51
Rank
#46 / 229 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
15
Rank
#43 / 71 | - | 1 | - |
| Senior Suites of Bridgeport | IL | Chicago (Bridgeport) | - | Yes |
88
Facility
88
IL AVG
51
Rank
#22 / 229 | 20
Facility
20
IL AVG
15
Rank
#25 / 71 | A+ | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge | IL | Chicago (Garfield Ridge) | - | Yes |
83
Facility
83
IL AVG
51
Rank
#35 / 229 | 24
Facility
24
IL AVG
15
Rank
#20 / 71 | C+ | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Midway Pointe Senior Living | IL | Chicago (Garfield Ridge) | - | No |
67
Facility
67
IL AVG
51
Rank
#65 / 229 | 11
Facility
11
IL AVG
15
Rank
#35 / 71 | A+ | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Senior Suites Auburn Gresham | IL | Chicago (Auburn Gresham) | - | Yes |
74
Facility
74
IL AVG
51
Rank
#54 / 229 | 22
Facility
22
IL AVG
15
Rank
#24 / 71 | A+ | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other IL independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Illinois
Oak Park Arms is located in Oak Park, Illinois.
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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.
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