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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

Independence Village Naperville

1030 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
10
Review Score
68 reviews
Peter P - I'm a current/former resident or client

Really good place to live if you need assistance / companions. Good food, good activities, good friends. Great staff and adminstrator.

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Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

58 W Park Ave, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
9.9
Review Score
25 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

This community has friendly regular staffing. Our loved one is thriving the best that she can. We are glad we found Prairie Pointe. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this...

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Carriage Oaks

1500 S. 14th Street, Saint Charles, IL 60174
9.9
Review Score
26 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Jennifer M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mother in law has been living here for several years now. The staff is great, [name removed] is an angel. The meals are delicious and there’s always fun events going on, on a daily basis. The residents...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Schaumburg

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Sunrise of Schaumburg

790 North Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
9.0
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....

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11
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Carriage Oaks

1500 S. 14th Street, Saint Charles, IL 60174
9.9
Review Score
26 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Jennifer M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mother in law has been living here for several years now. The staff is great, [name removed] is an angel. The meals are delicious and there’s always fun events going on, on a daily basis. The residents...

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6
6 Floor plans available

Brookdale Northbrook

4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
9.9
Review Score
83 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
William Dingfelder - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My parents only lived at Brookdale for only 3 years, but the care and love they received from the devoted staff made their, and their children's experience, feel like their long time home. When we left after...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Chicago

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Mercy Circle Senior Living

3659 W 99th Pl, Chicago, IL 60655
9.9
Review Score
95 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Tony L - I live or lived in this community

Everything was excellent. Starting with the check-in everything went smoothly and well organized. Food was very good as was the therapy program. The therapists were friendly and knowledgeable and patient....

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9
9 Floor plans available
1
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The Breakers at Edgewater Beach

5333 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640
9.7
Review Score
97 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It’s a great place for active seniors. We picked this community because of the location and services. The interaction/communication with the staff has been good.

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Bridgeway of Bensenville a CCRC

303 E. Washington Street, Bensenville, IL 60106
9.7
Review Score
133 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff knows who you are and are great! They are very caring! We never met the Executive Director, but [name removed] was a life saver. He helped us more than I can say with a few difficult situations on...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Orland Park

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Heartis Village Orland Park

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

My loved one is currently a resident at Heartis Village Orland Park and overall his experience at this facility has been okay so far. The staff is generally personable, it just depends who is on duty. I do...

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6 Floor plans available

Brookdale Orland Park

16051 South La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL 60467
9.4
Review Score
102 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Larry - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Very nice community. Residents I have talked to like the care they are given. I would recommend to others. We picked this community because of the location and cost.

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Mercy Circle Senior Living

3659 W 99th Pl, Chicago, IL 60655
9.9
Review Score
95 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Tony L - I live or lived in this community

Everything was excellent. Starting with the check-in everything went smoothly and well organized. Food was very good as was the therapy program. The therapists were friendly and knowledgeable and patient....

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Naperville

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StoryPoint Naperville

504 N River Rd, Naperville, IL 60563
9.6
Review Score
123 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Doris O - I live or lived in this community

Loves the friendliness, likes the name of the place, so many different activities to please everyone. Says she wishes she could rate a 10!

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Sunrise of Naperville North

535 West Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563
9.2
Review Score
47 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Lisa - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff at Sunrise of Naperville North is very friendly. They were quick to include our mom in activities upon our request. They communicate often with updates and/or concerns. The move in process was...

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Arbor Terrace Naperville

2920 Leverenz Rd, Naperville, IL 60564
9.0
Review Score
13 reviews
Wendy - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The activities, staff engagement, and bridges opportunity won me over at Arbor Terrace. The variety of food is good and she does not skip meals. I love they put so much effort into activities even on the...

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Top cities in Illinois for independent living

8.5
Naperville, IL
3 facilities
8.5
Schaumburg, IL
4 facilities
8.4
Aurora, IL
5 facilities
7.8
Orland Park, IL
2 facilities
7.8
Chicago, IL
1 facilities
7.5
Rockford, IL
6 facilities

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