A Place for Mom
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Independent Living
Senior Living
Sign in

Independent Living in Illinois

Overview of Independent Living in Illinois

When families search for senior 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 360 independent living communities, sometimes simply called retirement communities, in Illinois.

The median monthly cost of independent living in Illinois is about $2,300.

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Illinois

12
12 Photos available

Carriage Crossing Rochester

1121 Community Dr, Rochester, IL 62563
10
Review Score
28 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

A friend of mine recommended, A Place for Mom to help me when I was with my mom in the hospital. Once I called and we determined mom's needs, you did everything. Found the places and set up the appointments....

Get Pricing
7
7 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available

Brookdale Northbrook

4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
10
Review Score
85 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Davin G - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My father and I made the decision to move him back to IL after it became apparent that he could no longer live by himself so far away from family. After a very thorough search, we chose Brookdale because of...

Get Pricing

Independence Village Naperville

1030 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
10
Review Score
69 reviews
C. Chase - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Our parents have been here a year and a half now and we love this for them. Dad, who is becoming forgetful, is safe and loves taking walks in the lobby and seeing people who know who he is. Even mom, who...

Get Pricing

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Schaumburg

See top facilities
15
15 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available

Sunrise of Schaumburg

790 North Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
8.8
Review Score
59 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

He needed some additional reminders with some daily hygiene things and location/times for activities due to his dementia, so that could have been a little more consistent. I had to stay on top of that piece....

Get Pricing
7
7 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available

Brookdale Northbrook

4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
10
Review Score
85 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Davin G - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My father and I made the decision to move him back to IL after it became apparent that he could no longer live by himself so far away from family. After a very thorough search, we chose Brookdale because of...

Get Pricing
16
16 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available

Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assisted Living

10 East Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
9.9
Review Score
65 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Stan R - I'm a current/former resident or client

I am very happy here at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes. The staff is friendly and caring. I attend social events, gatherings and happy hour on Friday afternoons. I give meals, activities and cleanliness 5...

Get Pricing

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Chicago

See top facilities
22
22 Photos available
1
1 Video available

Mercy Circle Senior Living

3659 W 99th Pl, Chicago, IL 60655
9.9
Review Score
106 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Sybil G - I'm a current/former resident or client

I could not be more pleased with my mom's experience at Mercy Circle. The nurses and the CNS's were friendly, patient, and very attentive. The meals were always served hot, and the food was very good.

Get Pricing
10
10 Photos available
1
1 Video available

Brookdale Lake View

3121 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60657
9.6
Review Score
116 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Rob R - I'm a current/former resident or client

I found friends at Brookdale lake view that have similar interests as me. I like that Brookdale gives me a sense of independence and I can come go and go as a please. But if I ever needed anything they are...

Get Pricing
13
13 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
1
1 Video available

Brookdale Lake Shore Drive

2960 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657
9.5
Review Score
66 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I live or lived in this community

I've lived happily at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive for five years, and recommend it highly. The locations and wonderful activities are two of the best assets.

Get Pricing

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Orland Park

See top facilities
19
19 Photos available

Heartis Village Orland Park

7420 West 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60462
9.7
Review Score
46 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I would tell others when touring the facility observe the caregivers. Do they seem happy to be working there, how do they interact with the residents, genuine smiles and attitude? Based off of our personal...

Get Pricing
11
11 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available

Brookdale Orland Park

16051 South La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL 60467
9.6
Review Score
106 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My loved one was previously a resident at Brookdale Orland Park and the overall experience was great. Based on the experience, I would recommend this facility to others.

Get Pricing
17
17 Photos available

Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park

10820 183rd St, Orland Park, IL 60467
8.2
Review Score
45 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Sue P - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Generally very happy with the care, etc. But with anything some help are better than others. My Mom chooses not to participate in most of the activities, choosing to nap- but they have tried to encourage...

Get Pricing

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Naperville

See top facilities
16
16 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available

Sunrise of Naperville North

535 West Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563
9.8
Review Score
58 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Marc D - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

From the minute you meet [name removed] in Sales to the wonderful coordinators and caregivers, you will feel a wonderful, loving and caring vibe. It is genuine. We are so lucky to have my mother's care in...

Get Pricing
10
10 Photos available

StoryPoint Naperville

504 N River Rd, Naperville, IL 60563
9.5
Review Score
127 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Monica - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

MY FATHER IS IN HIS THIRD YR. AT STORYPONT, DURING THAT TIME BOTH HE AND I WERE EXCEEDINGLY HAPPY WITH ALL ASPECTS OF HIS STAY THERE. ISSUES STARTED WHEN THE SERVICES OF LAURES HOME HEALTH BECAME NECESSARY,...

Get Pricing
14
14 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available

Sunrise of Naperville

960 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
9.5
Review Score
50 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Mary M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom moved into Sunrise of Naperville last year. We looked at the newer, more modern places and decided to move to one of them. I am embarrassed to say it was because it was "prettier" and the salesperson...

Get Pricing

Top cities in Illinois for independent living

8.6
Naperville, IL
58 facilities
8.4
Schaumburg, IL
46 facilities
8.2
Aurora, IL
44 facilities
8.0
Orland Park, IL
34 facilities
7.9
Rockford, IL
29 facilities
7.6
Chicago, IL
156 facilities

Find independent living in other states

Find Independent Living in Illinois cities

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.