Good senior living communities provide extra care and assistance to seniors that need it, but also a strong sense of security. Finding the right living and care provider is the crucial difference between an aging loved one being part of a warm, caring environment, or feeling out of place and distant. How do you find the right senior living provider with the right services, amenities, and one that is properly staffed?
We know it can be overwhelming looking for the right senior living for a parent or loved one. We created this list of 15 top senior living communities in Illinois hoping it would make your search for the perfect community faster and easier. Don’t worry if you can’t find a facility near you, our senior living directory has other highly rated locations that you can filter by city or zip code. If you’re still not sure how to get started, contact us for extra assistance.
Paying for Senior Living in Illinois: VA Benefits
A little-known benefit is offered through the VA to eligible wartime veterans and their spouses. The Aid and Attendance benefit is awarded to those with low incomes who require extra financing to pay for senior living costs. Specifically, performing activities of daily living (dressing, feeding, toileting, etc) can often times be covered by this benefit. Contact your local VA office or website for additional information.
Ranking The Best Senior Living Facilities in Illinois
We pulled together reviews off Facebook and Google and combined them with our own visitor ratings and comments. Together with an in-depth search into community citations and violations on the Illinois Department of Public Health IDPH, we found our final list of top quality communities listed below.
In terms of costs, the average cost of an Illinois senior living community is $2,800 per month. This is on par with most states and can vary depending on cost of living location and services provided. The level of care needed will also heavily influence the final price. Senior apartments are the cheapest because no care is provided. Nursing homes and memory care will run several thousand dollars more a month because of the high-level of care given.
Top Rated Illinois Senior Living Facilities
4.75/5 Average Rating of Facilities
543 Total Reviews
Park Place of Elmhurst
1050 Euclid Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care
4.9/5 Average Rating
48 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Park Place of Elmhurst:
Park Place is not just a place to live, but a place to THRIVE. My grandma has been a resident for over 10yrs. (I have been in and out of SEVERAL living care places as a hospice RN – Park Place is truly special.) The most significant difference I see at Park Place is the quality of interpersonal connections that the residents developed with each other and the staff. Residents REALLY care about each other and connect with one another.
-Danielle LeBeau
Heartwood Senior Living
825 Carillon Dr
Bartlett, IL 60103
Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care
4.9/5 Average Rating
48 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Heartwood Senior Living:
I fell the end of April and broke my leg. I had to go to rehab it was the first time for me and I didn’t know what to expect. But I had a very good experience there everyone from the nurses and pt people . the staff each person made me feel good. I would give them a 10 star they are the best.
-Anna Paccione
Warren Barr Orland Park
14601 John Humphrey Dr
Orland Park, IL 60462
Living Types Available: Memory Care
4.5/5 Average Rating
45 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Warren Barr Orland Park:
My husband has been in Warren Barr and we are so very pleased with his care. The personnel can’t be nicer. From the receptionists to the doctors! Each cna and nurse has been extremely compassionate, professional and patient! No matter what shift we can only say great things about each employee! The nurse managers and social workers have been so knowledgeable and accommodating. We came here because the physical therapy department was highly recommended which is why we chose Warren Barr. It has been so wonderful we can’t recommend them highly enough. I would especially like to thank Javin, Mo, Alicia our social worker, Martina, Kierra, Dante, Lamia who has truly done miracles with his pt! Betty the receptionist greets everyone with happiness! I will miss each and everyone who has touched our lives at a very difficult time with such compassion no words for our gratitude!!
-Cathy Gerdes
Pa Peterson At The Citadel
1311 Parkview Ave
Rockford, IL 61107
Living Types Available: Memory Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care
4.3/5 Average Rating
54 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Pa Peterson At The Citadel:
I came to them after being in the ICU for 3 months. I was unable to walk, dress myself, or do any of the things needed to be home. Now on oxygen I was barely able to stand without becoming extremely short of breath. They fast tracked my care, I was doing sometype of physical or occupational therapy upwards of two or three times a day, every day. The staff was wonderful, caring, professional. They were this way with the others in our groups too. I remember a car they have in a large room. Just to teach us how to get in and out. When it was time to finally get out I rang the bell. Letting everyone know I was ready for the next steps. When it was time for my discharge they made certain that my wife had what would be needed for me at home. I can’t thank the staff there enough. For helping me to get back home to my loving wife and kids.
-Tim Schroeder
Friendship Village of Schaumburg
350 W Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
Living Types Available: Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care
4.9/5 Average Rating
76 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Friendship Village of Schaumburg:
My 98-year-old mother fell and broke her femur. After researching rehabilitation facilities we decided on Encore. We could not be more satisfied. The attention and care she is getting has been excellent. The nurses and their assistants provide great care. And her room is spotless as is the rest of the immaculate facility. It is so well run. Nice to have a staff that is caring and friendly and makes you feel welcome and cared for. My sisters and I can rest easy knowing our mother is in good hands. And that is a welcome luxury during such a trying time. Sincerely Elaine’s daughters.
-Laura Diane
Citadel at Saint Benedict
6930 W Touhy Ave
Niles, IL 60714
Living Types Available: Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care
4.8/5 Average Rating
99 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Citadel at Saint Benedict:
My uncle has been at St. Benedict’s for several years. He’s now on the skilled nursing side after several years on independent side. My family and I are impressed by all the amazing care!!givers, kitchen workers, maintenance, and management and fellow residents that have helped my uncle and us to get him settled in and feel at home on the independent side these past years. Now, the skilled nursing side nurses, doctor K., staff and again management and maintenance are doing the same to help him settle in on this side. Thanks to you all. God Bless you.The Collins Family.
-Kathleen Magno
Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire
150 Jamestown Ln
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Living Types Available: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care
4.8/5 Average Rating
49 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire:
My husband had a couple hospitalizations and had to have rehab done so he could come home and be safe. We chose The Wealshire and I couldn’t have made a better choice! All of the staff are amazing, super helpful and definitely go above and beyond for the patient/residents as well as their families! I 100% recommend them for any loved one who needs in patient rehabilitation! Thank you Wealshire for being such an amazing place and having such outstanding people!
-Jamie Rae Smith
Avantara Chicago Ridge
10300 SW Hwy
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Living Types Available: Memory Care
4.7/5 Average Rating
23 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Avantara Chicago Ridge:
I arrived at this nursing facility, not knowing what to expect. My stay has been WON /DERFUL!! The staffing is friendly,kind ,caring and always willing to make you smile. I have been to many nursing homes in the past the past. Please don’t be foolish and past this one by. It’s clean , the food is good and I cannot say enough good about it.
-Michelle Leonard
Victorian Village
12600 W Renaissance Cir
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Living Types Available: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care
5.0/5 Average Rating
22 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Victorian Village:
My Mom was a patient in the post-acute rehabilitation building. The staff made it a wonderful experience. They treated her with kindness and went the extra mile to ensure she was always comfortable during her stay. The administrator, Jamie, checked in on her and ensured her needs were met and expectations exceeded. I highly recommend Victorian Village for short term rehabilitation or long term care.
-Patty Lichner
Willow Falls Senior Living
1681 Willow Cir Dr
Crest Hill, IL 60403
Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
4.7/5 Average Rating
79 Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Willow Falls Senior Living:
Willow Falls is a great place for your love one. The staff is very polite. They are always willing to help families and residents. When you walk into the community it is very warm & friendly. And the residents that live at Willow Falls all seem to be happy to live there.
-Friendeaser Jackson
More Highly Rated IL Senior Living & Care Facilities
Artis Senior Living of Elmhurst
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