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Best assisted living facilities for meals and dining in Chicago, Illinois

From world-famous Chicago staples to health-conscious daily menus, Chicago, Illinois, assisted living residents enjoy excellent meals and dining. Over 68% of our partner assisted living facilities within a 10-mile radius of downtown Chicago have professional on-site chefs to craft incredible menus. Additionally, most Chicago assisted living facilities offer ample dietary accommodations to personalize residents’ meals, from vegan to kosher to sodium-conscious diets. One reviewer loves how the diet-friendly offerings are “nutritional and appetizing,” and they’re often deliciously memorable.

Below are the best assisted living communities for meals and dining options, as rated by A Place for Mom’s review-based proprietary recommendation system. These Chicago, Illinois, assisted living facilities receive high ratings for Windy City-inspired gourmet offerings, on-site bistros and bars, and cuisine from around the world. Chicago assisted living residents and their loved ones praised these facilities for their food quality, nutrient value, and variety.

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St. Joseph Village of Chicago

4021 W Belmont, Chicago, IL 60641

Reviewer Ranking

4.5/ 5.0

(11)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

This has generally been a positive experience for our family and loved one. There isn't one person I can go to when I have questions or concerns. The have three shifts of staff members providing care, and...

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Hartwell Place

5520 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60640

Reviewer Ranking

4.2/ 5.0

(9)
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$X,XXX/mo
anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We looked at other places and we chose The Hartwell because when we walked in it instantly resonated with my brother. They have had the same chef over 30 years and the staff have been there a long time. They...

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The Admiral at the Lake, a CCRC

929 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Reviewer Ranking

5.0/ 5.0

(16)
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$X,XXX/mo
Dave Haeckel - I'm a current/former resident or client

Dinner service at the Admiral at the Lake has successfully made it through the pandemic, staff shortages, and inflation that plague us all. Meals are nutritional and appetizing, and always include meat, fish...

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Belmont Village Lincoln Park

700 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Reviewer Ranking

4.7/ 5.0

(35)
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

This facility is excellent! It's new and very nice. The staff is wonderful. They are a bit short staffed, but that's everywhere right now. The food is good quality and they have a good variety. They do...

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Artis Senior Living of Lakeview

3535 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Reviewer Ranking

4.5/ 5.0

(25)
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$X,XXX/mo
C W - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

This is a great community. The community and staff feel it is the residents' home and treat it as such. Everything is nice and neat. There is laundry service that is included for the residents. The...

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Brookdale Lake Shore Drive

2960 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657

Reviewer Ranking

4.2/ 5.0

(47)
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$X,XXX/mo
Tom - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Brookdale is currently short staffed and the assisted living team is stretched thin. Hopefully this will get corrected. I want to stress, I do believe that Brookdale is doing their best given the difficulty...

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Brookdale Lake View

3121 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60657

Reviewer Ranking

4.4/ 5.0

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Denise - I'm a current/former resident or client

My experience at Brookdale has been very good. The staff is great. They remember your name from the first day. You're never completely alone unless you want to be. The activities are varied and interesting....

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Autumn Green at Midway Village

6700 S Keating Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Reviewer Ranking

4.3/ 5.0

(53)
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$X,XXX/mo
Christine - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom is very happy at Autumn Green. She has pretty much everything she needs there. It's a good value for the price. The facility is clean. She says the meals are pretty good. They always have a full...

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Lexington Square of Elmhurst a CCRC

400 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Reviewer Ranking

3.6/ 5.0

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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Our experience has been with the assisted living side of the community. It is a good option for someone who is in need of additional help, but still would like to socialize. The staff are fairly responsive...

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The Pointe at Kilpatrick

14230 S Kilpatrick Ave, Crestwood, IL 60418

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4.2/ 5.0

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Mary Lou F - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We love it, and my sister who lives there loves it too! We were very pleased by the entire process from beginning to end. I want to make special note of mentioning [name removed], the Marketing Director....

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Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC

555 Foxworth Boulevard, Lombard, IL 60148

Reviewer Ranking

4.5/ 5.0

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$X,XXX/mo
anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Many of the employees have been working there a very long time and you can tell they really care about their jobs and the residents. The move in process was not as coordinated as I would expect, some...

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St. Anthony of Lansing Supportive Living

3025 Spring Lake Drive, Lansing, IL 60438

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4.8/ 5.0

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$X,XXX/mo
JoAnne B - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We are very happy with our experience at St. Anthony of Lansing. The facility is very clean and did not smell at all when you walk in. The sales lady we worked with was so welcoming and went out of her way...

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Mount Prospect Senior Living

1111 S. Linneman Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Reviewer Ranking

4.8/ 5.0

(10)
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$X,XXX/mo
Alejandro - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I give all categories a 10 stars for Mount Prospect Senior Living. Fantastic place. Staff is super friendly. Great activities. Based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other...

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Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale

285 E Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Reviewer Ranking

4.7/ 5.0

(11)
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$X,XXX/mo
William N - I'm a current/former resident or client

When you come to Alden, you are greeted by the smiling face of [name removed], then met with [name removed] who explains what apartments we have here. [name removed] handles all financial questions. We...

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Brighton Gardens of Wheaton

831 East Butterfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189

Reviewer Ranking

4.2/ 5.0

(45)
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$X,XXX/mo
James - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The person who gave us the tour greeted us at the door, did a great job showing us around and convinced our loved one to move in. Our loved one is doing good for himself and he says he is at home here. He is...

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North Shore Place

1000 Sunset Ridge Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

Reviewer Ranking

4.3/ 5.0

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$X,XXX/mo
Calvin A - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It is pricey, but if you have the money it's well worth it. The room was excellent, very beautiful. They had staff there all the time, and my loved one was constantly seeing the staff even when she...

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Lakeview Memory Care

241 E Lake St, Bloomingdale, IL 60108

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4.3/ 5.0

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D M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The community doesn't allow family into the dining room to see the food or visit with our loved one there. For the most part it has been an alright experience. When the family goes to visit we are not able...

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Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community

99 Pointe Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062

Reviewer Ranking

4.5/ 5.0

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Annie S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

After touring several communities, this was the only community we felt love as we walked through the building. The staff are kind, caring and treat the patients as family. Moving my mom into Northbrook Inn...

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Belmont Village Geneva Road

545 Belmont Lane, Carol Stream, IL 60188

Reviewer Ranking

4.4/ 5.0

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$X,XXX/mo
anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The people are friendly and know their residents well. Their nursing services are great. They go out of their way to make sure the residents receive the right medications timely and follow up with family...

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Anthology of Wheaton

219 Parkway Dr, Wheaton, IL 60187

Reviewer Ranking

4.2/ 5.0

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$X,XXX/mo
Greg F - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Anthology is a newer place and the staff I met there that day I toured I liked and thought my mom would like this place better than the other two we visited. The facility is always neat, very clean and never...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove

1940 Nerge Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Reviewer Ranking

4.7/ 5.0

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$X,XXX/mo
Shannon C - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I would recommend Arden Court of Elk Grove to anyone. The facility staff are kind and small enough that our questions were answered quickly. Never once unhappy with Arden Courts. There was a time when my...

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Friendship Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC

350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194

Reviewer Ranking

3.9/ 5.0

(14)
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$X,XXX/mo
Kathie - I live or lived in this community

The Friendship Village community is very clean and all of the staff members have been wonderful - they are so friendly and we have not met a grumpy person yet. There are several different places inside the...

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Arbor Terrace Highland Park

1000 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

Reviewer Ranking

4.7/ 5.0

(5)
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$X,XXX/mo
Rich - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

This is the place to go for a community for your loved one. The meals are gourmet and as much as the residents want, and the meals are served in a beautiful dining room. The community has lots of...

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Brookdale Oak Park

1111 Ontario Street, Oak Park, IL 60302

Reviewer Ranking

4.6/ 5.0

(29)
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$X,XXX/mo
anonymous family member - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We have had a great experience with Brookdale Oak Park. It is a very strong community and all of the residents who are here have been engaging and kind. I would recommend this facility to other families...

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Victory Centre of River Woods

1800 River Woods Drive, Melrose Park, IL 60160

Reviewer Ranking

4.2/ 5.0

(26)
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$X,XXX/mo
Gerald - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They were so accommodating and helped us get in here fast. My friend is getting great care and attention from the staff. He raves about the food, it is a posted a menu each week. The assistant director [name...

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