When families search for assisted living, Illinois is often at the top of the list — and for good reason.
People often say Illinois is a small version of the United States as a whole, meaning the state has a little bit of everything the country has to offer. With mostly moderate weather, plus plenty of farmland and rural towns to go along with its mid-size industrial cities and Chicago — the third-largest city in the U.S. — Illinois is a uniquely desirable retirement destination. It’s the quintessential Midwestern state, bordering the Mississippi River in the west, the Ohio River in the east, and Lake Michigan in the north. The “Land of Lincoln” also has a rich political history: Other than Honest Abe, several other U.S. presidents have called Illinois home, including Ulysses S. Grant, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 540 senior living communities in Illinois that provide assisted living.
The median monthly cost of assisted living in Illinois is about $4,900.
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The staff is very involved, friendly and the communication between the staff and the families is good. They well us vell informed with newsletters and they quick to return calls. I would recommend this community to others
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Read more[Name removed] and her team were amazing and responsive during the touring and decision making process. My mom loves her apartment and I love the daily courtesy checks...I live on the other side of the country and I feel at ease knowing the staff at Oak Park Arms is there for her if needed
Read more800 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 | (< 1 mile) from River Forest center
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I've been here since June and find this to be the BEST place to live. The managing staff is wonderful as are the caregivers - however, they could use more caregivers. Two of my friends have moved here on my...
2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102 | 32.5 miles from River Forest center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
At Clarendale of Algonquin, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Free resident parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized care,...
... Read more[name removed] is my husbands, [name removed], father. On behalf of him, myself and our children, I want to thank you ever so much for the wonderful day of celebration you gave him at Clarendale on his 103rd...
303 E. Washington Street, Bensenville, IL 60106 | 7.1 miles from River Forest center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Bridgeway of Bensenville features independent living homes and apartments offering a worry-free lifestyle. Additionally, Bridgeway of Bensenville offers various levels of assisted living and memory care to those that require more help with daily activities.Lifestyle Amenities:Choice of large...
... Read moreI have lived at Bridgeway for six years and have enjoyed my time here. The people are so nice and I have made great friends. Dinner time is one of my favorite times because I get to enjoy good food with all...
21536 South Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448 | 25.1 miles from River Forest center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Clarendale of Mokena is the only senior living community in The Village of Mokena, Ill. It is also the newest such community in the greater market area to offer three integrated lifestyle options under one roof - residential living, assisted living and memory care. Clarendale of Mokena creates an...
... Read moreEverything is excellent. I looked at a lot of places. For the price, Clarendale exceeds the dollar price by far by good! [name removed] my sales person is a credit to Clarendale, and needs to be recognized...
300 West 22nd St., Lombard, IL 60148 | 11.1 miles from River Forest center
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The new Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lombard, IL is the perfect alternative for seniors who value their independence but still need some help from time to time. Carefully designed and professionally managed, Lombard Place features beautiful apartments in a home-like setting....
... Read moreThe rooms are very nice. The staff is very accommodating. The person at the front desk is very involved and a very hard worker. The dining room staff are very nice and are dealing with a shortage of staff....
504 N River Rd, Naperville, IL 60563 | 20.2 miles from River Forest center
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Welcome to StoryPoint Naperville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, memory care, and respite...
... Read moreWe chose StoryPoint because they location was great and the value for the money was good as well. It just had the right feel to it, all of the people were super friendly and we felt comfortable. Her...
901 Florsheim Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048 | 26.0 miles from River Forest center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Welcome to StoryPoint Libertyville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, memory care, and...
... Read moreI have been very pleased with my residency for one year now. the services provided are very appreciated and adequate. any questions or problems I've had have been resolved every time very quickly. dining...
1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 | 20.0 miles from River Forest center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our community, located next door to a golf course and across the street from Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, has both independent living and assisted living so you’ll have care options if you need more care later. When something needs to be fixed,...
... Read moreBrookdale Hoffman Estates has been wonderful so far, everybody here is so helpful. If you need anything you can call down to the front desk and they will make sure you have all the information needed, if not...
800 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 10.5 miles from River Forest center
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It’s good to be home.Our community just outside of Chicago gives you the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. With several floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able...
... Read moreMy mom lived at Brookdale Des Plaines for close to [date removed]. When we needed to find a place we stopped here unannounced and they gladly gave us a tour and talked with us. Mom made many friends with...
1700 Robin Lane, Lisle, IL 60532 | 15.7 miles from River Forest center
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Good Times, Good PeopleAre you ready to enjoy everything senior living has to offer? At our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Lisle, Illinois, you can enjoy a beautiful and inviting environment with spacious common rooms, a fun-filled events calendar with a multitude of activities...
... Read moreThis has been an excellent experience for my loved one and family. Everything is promptly available, and the service has been very good. The food, activities, and training equipment have been readily...
495 Alexandra Blvd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 | 34.2 miles from River Forest center
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Building on a tradition of excellence, Encore at Crystal Lake features the highest quality of care, but also an outstanding quality of life.At Encore at Crystal Lake the joy of life is plain to see. For all those in our care, we are dedicated to creating a sensitive, nurturing and comfortable...
... Read moreThe meals and dining service is not the best, it could be improved they do not really cook with any fresh vegetables. When our loved one does participate in the activities they really seem to enjoy them and...
60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | 12.7 miles from River Forest center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...
... Read moreI've only been here a year, my spouse passed after only being here for a month. Brookdale understands me; my husband had stage 4 cancer and his doctor gave him up. We had to sell our house and find somewhere...
110 W Schaumburg Road, Streamwood, IL 60107 | 21.1 miles from River Forest center
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Westbrook Senior Living, part of Spectrum Retirement Communities, is a community which opened in 2016! We are an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Secured Memory Care rental community located in Streamwood just on the border of Schaumburg near the Elgin-O'Hare expressway, shopping,...
... Read moreWe chose Westbrook because of the cleanliness of the facility, the activities that were offered, and when looking at their menu the food looked fantastic. Since moving in, both of my parents absolutely love...
3501 Northeast Parkway, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 | 9.2 miles from River Forest center
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Creating a multi-acre senior living community in the very heart of a highly desirable area like Lincolnwood is a rare opportunity. While only minutes from businesses and shopping, cultural opportunities, houses of worship and medical and professional offices, the landscaped 13-acre,...
... Read moreThe Carrington at Lincolnwood is a newer facility so right when you walk in it feels like an apartment building you would find downtown. It is open, the staff are very welcoming and it is just very inviting....
3659 W 99th Pl, Chicago, IL 60655 | 13.7 miles from River Forest center
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A faith-based not-for-profit communityMercy Circle’s residents and staff together create a vibrant, caring community where all people are welcome and our non-profit status is reflected in no entrance fees. Residents pay only a monthly fee, which includes meals, services, amenities and...
... Read moreMy Mom received excellent care and therapy. She was happy to socialize with others through spiritual activities, dining and activities. We are very pleased with the compassion and friendliness the staff...
7770 Burr St, Schererville, IN 46375 | 35.9 miles from River Forest center
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Clarendale of Schererville is a top pet-friendly senior community in the Chicago metro area, providing independent living assisted living and memory care for our residents. Our convenient and comfortable suburban location features 177 units and is designed with seniors’ comfort and well-being in...
... Read moreThere are lot of different activities, covid just kind of changed how things worked with the activities. I feel like I can trust this community with my loved one. This is a very nice place and they go out...
4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062 | 13.9 miles from River Forest center
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A Meaningful RetirementWhy would you settle for a senior living community that requires you to sacrifice your well-deserved freedom and independence in exchange for quality care? Our residents enjoy both here at our independent and assisted living community in Northbrook, Illinois. You can join...
... Read moreThe people are very inclusive. Everybody really tries very hard to help each other out. So it's a good place to be if you're all alone. I like my apartment and have plenty of space here And I like that...
14595 W Rockland Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048 | 27.0 miles from River Forest center
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Here you'll enjoy a spacious, park-like property with beautiful brick buildings. Walking paths meander through the landscape, leading you to a small, tranquil lake. The community feels warm and welcoming with areas that are alive with activity alongside quiet neighborhoods that provide serenity...
... Read moreThis was a wonderful place for our father. The nurses, resident assistants, chefs, receptionists, house cleaners, maintenance crew, administrators and onsite Legacy therapists all were so helpful, caring...
215 Bartlett Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010 | 22.4 miles from River Forest center
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You can trust that your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is in good hands at Encore at South Barrington memory care assisted living in South Barrington, Illinois. We focus exclusively on memory care, providing care that is based on the most up-to-date research, for our residents with...
... Read moreWe really like the people at Revere Court and we really like the facility. Unfortunately the staff to resident ratio is 9:1, so it is not enough care for my loved one and she has fallen quite a bit. We are...
700 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 | 9.0 miles from River Forest center
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At Belmont Village Lincoln Park, you’ll find the perfect blend of comfort, care and active living. The mid-rise building maintains the look and feel of the area with an architectural style very closely replicating the Nellie Black building that previously occupied the site. Nestled in the new...
... Read moreThe decision to move our mom into Memory Care was very difficult, but the staff at Belmont Village held our hand at every step. Mom is safer, well cared for, and, in fact, more engaged, since moving in. We...
1800 River Woods Drive, Melrose Park, IL 60160 | 1.1 miles from River Forest center
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Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Woods community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...
... Read moreThey 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...
7420 West 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60462 | 20.2 miles from River Forest center
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Heartis Orland Park is a luxurious senior living community offering you fun and engaging ways to continue a life well lived.The upscale services and amenities create a vibrant atmosphere with new experiences around every corner. Socialize with neighbors and visitors in the courtyards or theatre....
... Read moreMy dad has been a resident at Heartis since they opened. I cannot say enough about [name removed]. I believe she has been taking care of my dad since the beginning. She is so good with him. She is always...
525 Harvest Gate Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 | 33.0 miles from River Forest center
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OPENING IN SPRING 2020!We’d love to show you what a Life in Harmony is like at Melody Living’s Lake in the Hills community by inviting you to schedule a private tour of our assisted living and memory support neighborhoods! Discover our commitment to care, warm and welcoming hospitality, explore...
... Read moreA place to live, a place to enjoy, a place to meet new and interesting people...you will experience All of these and more. Melody is a community that brings individuals together to form a friendly and...
929 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 | 10.1 miles from River Forest center
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Step out your door to acres of beautiful parkland, the beach, and the lake’s shore. Look the other way and Chicago surrounds you – the stunning skyline, vibrant neighborhoods, and the cultural depth few other cities offer.Chicago’s oldest, nonprofit retirement living organization is introducing...
... Read moreI have lived in the neighborhood where the admiral is located for 38 years. The idea of staying in the same location was very appealing. Several neighbors made the move before I did. Overtime, these...
750 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | 13.6 miles from River Forest center
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The Koelsch family has more than six decades in developing, building and operating senior housing. The tradition began in 1958 when Emmett Koelsch and Alice Koelsch-Schultz founded the company and employed the simple philosophy, 'Treat all people with the respect they deserve and the special...
... Read moreI am extremely pleased with our experience with Maple Glen. I would recommend you check the community out to see if it would be a good fit for your loved one. The staff communication has been great with...
The average cost of senior living in River Forest is 4,900 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northlake, IL with an average of 1,850 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Assisted living is long-term care for seniors who are generally active and independent, but who require increased supervision and help with some daily tasks. Staff can assist residents with activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, and medication management. Assisted living is also a good option for seniors seeking more socialization. Services and amenities in assisted living facilities often include:
The Admiral at the Lake, a CCRC, Encore at Crystal Lake and Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care are the top rated assisted living facilities near River Forest, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 347 assisted living facilities near River Forest, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in River Forest, Illinois are Clarendale of Algonquin, Bridgeway of Bensenville a CCRC, and Clarendale of Mokena. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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