The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
Let go of responsibilities and gain the freedom to explore, learn, and grow with The Breakers at Edgewater Beach in Chicago, IL, a dynamic senior living community that offers independent living and short-term care. The community features a variety of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, providing residents with plenty of accommodation options to choose their ideal residence. Residents’ days of worrying about the everyday tasks of living are over with housekeeping, laundry and maintenance handled by the community’s team members.
Residents experience a vibrant living experience with a diverse calendar of activities, such as religious services, LGBT social hours, meditation sessions, local outings, and live music performances. Meal options are curated by dining professionals to meet residents’ specific dietary needs, ensuring they eat good and feel good. Amenities include a beauty & barbershop, fitness equipment, art center, cards room, a courtyard, library, greenhouse, indoor pool, and cinema for entertainment and leisure.
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- Private dining room for family events.
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6.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to The Breakers at Edgewater Beach's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.23 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago)
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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
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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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
71
Rank
#35 / 123 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
IL AVG
51
Rank
#58 / 229 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
13
Rank
#29 / 82 | A+ | The Washington And Jane Smith Community-Beverly | 1 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
5
Rank
#89 / 98 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
1.3
Rank
#74 / 98 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#1 / 111 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Sheridan at Oak Brook | IL AL MC RC | Oak Brook | 73
Facility
73
IL AVG
71
Rank
#45 / 123 | No |
34
Facility
34
IL AVG
51
Rank
#166 / 229 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
13
Rank
#44 / 82 | - | Bmsh II Oakbrook Il, LLC | 2 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
5
Rank
#47 / 98 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IL AVG
1.3
Rank
#59 / 98 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#24 / 111 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community | IL AL NH RC SNF | Chicago (Uptown) | 72
Facility
72
IL AVG
71
Rank
#47 / 123 | No |
92
Facility
92
IL AVG
51
Rank
#13 / 229 | 19
Facility
19
IL AVG
13
Rank
#27 / 82 | A+ | The Selfhelp Home, Inc | 2 | - | - | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#24 / 111 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Mercy Circle Senior Living | IL AL CCRC MC NH SNF | Chicago (Mount Greenwood) | 43
Facility
43
IL AVG
71
Rank
#98 / 123 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
IL AVG
51
Rank
#132 / 229 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
13
Rank
#44 / 82 | - | Mercy Circle | 2 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
5
Rank
#1 / 98 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 98 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#24 / 111 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Breakers at Edgewater Beach | IL RC | Chicago (Edgewater) | - | Yes |
89
Facility
89
IL AVG
51
Rank
#20 / 229 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
13
Rank
#15 / 82 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
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