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Senior Living in Chicago, IL: Verified Reviews & 2026 Costs

Senior living in Chicago, Illinois spans 10 verified communities and 360 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, McHenry, Kendall, DeKalb, and Grundy counties in Illinois, plus Lake, Porter, Jasper, and Newton counties in Indiana. Published starting rates at featured communities run $3,800–$6,307 per month, 56 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating, and every community review here comes from a verified phone interview — 178+ in total. 306 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.

Compare 10 verified communities

Every community below has been independently reviewed through recorded phone interviews with its own residents and families. Prices shown are the operators’ published starting rates — not estimates, and not gated behind a form.

CommunityLocationCare typesStarting pricePhone-verified reviewsCMS rating
Lincolnwood Place ManorLincolnwood, ILAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $3,800/mo20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026—
North Shore PlaceNorthbrook, ILAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingCall for pricing20+ verifiedlatest Jul 2026—
Prairie Green at Dixie CrossingChicago Heights, ILAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $5,635/mo20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026—
Prairie Green at Fay's PointBlue Island, ILAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $5,635/mo20+ verifiedlatest Jun 2026—
Sheridan at Park RidgePark Ridge, ILAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $6,307/mo20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026—
The Breakers at Edgewater BeachChicago, ILAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingCall for pricing20+ verifiedlatest Jun 2026—
The Sheridan at Oak BrookOak Brook, ILAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $4,315/mo20+ verifiedlatest Jul 2026—
The Sheridan at Tyler CreekElgin, ILAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $5,700/mo20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026—
Aspired Living of LaGrangeLa Grange, ILAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $5,985/mo15 verifiedlatest Jun 2026—
Lincolnwood PlaceLincolnwood, ILAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $3,800/mo3 verifiedlatest Jun 2024—

Starting rates published by each operator, verified June 2026. Skilled nursing is typically billed by payer (Medicare/Medicaid/private) rather than a monthly rate. CMS ratings apply to Medicare-certified skilled nursing only — assisted living is state-licensed and has no federal rating.

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Lincolnwood Place Manor

Lincolnwood, IL · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“My aunt is staying at this skilled nursing facility and I’ve been very impressed with her experience. The staff are cooperative, respectful, and always willing to…”
— Razia Sultana, Aug 2026 · phone-verified
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North Shore Place

Northbrook, IL · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“This community is very reasonably priced. The management is very approachable and communitcates well. There are plenty of activites to do. We are very likely to…”
— Nancy Metallo, Sep 2023 · phone-verified
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Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing

Chicago Heights, IL · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“The staff here does a great job and the care that my sister gets is wonderful. Her room and clothes are always clean and the community itself is very beautiful.”
— Alexis Celani, Mar 2024 · phone-verified
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Prairie Green at Fay's Point

Blue Island, IL · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“My mother lives at the community and I honestly feel she’s in the right place. The management is responsive and always available when we have questions, and the staff…”
— Beulah Fudge, Jun 2026 · phone-verified
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Sheridan at Park Ridge

Park Ridge, IL · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“I would highly recommend this community. The women and the men are very sweet and gentle and they care. That means so much to me and especially when you have your…”
— Nicoletta Canale, Feb 2024 · phone-verified
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The Breakers at Edgewater Beach

Chicago, IL · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“I feel very secure. Management are excellent. I couldn’t ask for a better service. Everybody here is top notch. The housekeepers come promptly and they do an…”
— Constance Freeman, Sep 2023 · phone-verified
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The Sheridan at Oak Brook

Oak Brook, IL · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“The staff here are very receptive, they answer all of our questions, and they are very responsive. They also provide great meals and enjoyable activities.”
— Mary Pat Runtz, Jun 2024 · phone-verified
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The Sheridan at Tyler Creek

Elgin, IL · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“My mom lives at this community and the staff is very good. They are attentive, courteous, polite, and have always been respectful and knowledgeable in every way. The…”
— Rosina Volker, Dec 2024 · phone-verified
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Aspired Living of LaGrange

La Grange, IL · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“My friend is very happy with the food, she likes the activities, and the staff is very helpful. Overall she is well cared for here.”
— Alice Johnson, May 2024 · phone-verified
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Lincolnwood Place

Lincolnwood, IL · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“The management here is great, whenever I need their help, I can walk downstairs and get their attention right away! Plus, the care staff comes to check on me so I'd…”
— Myrna Fernandez, Jun 2024 · phone-verified
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All senior living in Chicago: 306 licensed communities by county

Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, McHenry, Kendall, DeKalb, and Grundy counties in Illinois, plus Lake, Porter, Jasper, and Newton counties in Indiana, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified reviews have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.

Cook County, IL 118 communities

Lake County, IL 42 communities

DuPage County, IL 40 communities

Kane County, IL 30 communities

Will County, IL 27 communities

McHenry County, IL 12 communities

DeKalb County, IL 4 communities

Du Page County, IL 4 communities

Kendall County, IL 4 communities

Grundy County, IL 3 communities

Mc Henry County, IL 1 communities

Lake County, IN 14 communities

Porter County, IN 7 communities

How much does senior living cost in Chicago?

Verified starting rates at featured Chicago communities range from $3,800 per month at Lincolnwood Place (assisted living) to $6,307 at Sheridan at Park Ridge (assisted living and memory care). Memory care generally runs $1,000–$1,500 above assisted living; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent.

Care typeTypical Chicago rangeWhat it covers
Independent living$3,000 – $4,500Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional
Assisted living$4,500 – $6,500Daily personal care, meals, medication management
Memory care$5,500 – $8,000Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff
Skilled nursingPayer-based24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay

Ranges reflect published rates at verified Chicago-area communities plus operator-published market rates, September 2026. Illinois’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.

What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Chicago?

56 of the 360 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Chicago metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Dupage Care Center in Wheaton. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.

Facility ↕Location ↕CMS rating ↕Beds ↕Operator ↕
Dupage Care CenterWheaton, IL★★★★★ 5/5366Independent
Niles Nsg & Rehab CtrNiles, IL★★★★★ 5/5304Infinity Healthcare Consulting
Wynscape Health & RehabWheaton, IL★★★★★ 5/5209Justliving Communities
Avantara Lake ZurichLake Zurich, IL★★★★★ 5/5203Legacy Healthcare
Burgess Square Healthcare CtrWestmont, IL★★★★★ 5/5203Independent
Elevate Care AbingtonGlenview, IL★★★★★ 5/5192Elevate Care
Greek American Rehab Care CtrWheeling, IL★★★★★ 5/5188Independent
Harmony Healthcare & Rehab CtrChicago, IL★★★★★ 5/5180Legacy Healthcare
Sunny Hill Nursing Home Of Will CountyJoliet, IL★★★★★ 5/5157Independent
Ignite Medical Hanover ParkHanover Park, IL★★★★★ 5/5150Ignite Medical Resorts
Northbrook Health And RehabNorthbrook, IL★★★★★ 5/5147Independent
Avondale Estates Of ElginElgin, IL★★★★★ 5/5120Independent
New Summit Rehabilitation And HealthcareArlington Heights, IL★★★★★ 5/5120Independent
Village At Victory Lakes, TheLindenhurst, IL★★★★★ 5/5120Franciscan Communities
Central Baptist VillageNorridge, IL★★★★★ 5/5116Independent

Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved September 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.

Which Chicago areas have senior living?

Senior living in the Chicago metro is spread across Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, McHenry, Kendall, DeKalb, and Grundy counties in Illinois, plus Lake, Porter, Jasper, and Newton counties in Indiana. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.

Illinois

  • Chicago (114)
  • Naperville (15)
  • Aurora (15)
  • Joliet (11)
  • Elgin (11)
  • Evanston (11)
  • Des Plaines (10)
  • Northbrook (9)
  • Niles (8)

Indiana

  • Valparaiso (9)
  • Crown Point (7)
  • Merrillville (6)
  • Portage (4)
  • Chesterton (4)
  • Dyer (4)
  • Munster (3)
  • Gary (3)
  • Hobart (3)

How these reviews were collected — and how we’re paid

  1. We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
  2. Every review is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
  3. Reviews are published as given — including critical ones. Of the 178 on this page, 154 are five-star and 24 are four-star. None were removed.

How Lilisity makes money: some communities pay us a referral fee when a family we’ve helped moves in. That fee never changes a review, a rating, or who appears on this page — CMS ratings come from the federal government, and reviews come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →

Recent verified reviews from Chicago families

★★★★

“My spouse lives at the community and I feel very comfortable with the care and attention provided. Management and nursing are kind, professional, and usually very responsive when I reach out. The meals look appetizing, are nicely presented, and there is a good variety to choose from. The…”

John Gabor · Aug 2026 · The Sheridan at Tyler Creekphone-verified
★★★★★

“My aunt is staying at this skilled nursing facility and I’ve been very impressed with her experience. The staff are cooperative, respectful, and always willing to guide our family. Therapy and nursing are excellent, and admission and discharge were handled smoothly with regular updates. The food…”

Razia Sultana · Aug 2026 · Lincolnwood Place Manorphone-verified
★★★★★

“I live at the community and I am very happy here. From my very first tour, everyone was helpful and answered all my questions. The staff checks on me regularly and are always kind and respectful. The building is clean and well-kept, and my apartment was in great shape when I moved in. I enjoy…”

Cora Carter · Aug 2026 · Prairie Green at Dixie Crossingphone-verified
★★★★★

“My sister lives at the community and I’ve been really impressed with how well-run and welcoming it is. The staff are kind, energetic, and genuinely seem to enjoy their work, and communication with our family has been excellent. Her room is spacious and comfortable with its own shower, and the…”

Marcia Kuhr · Aug 2026 · Sheridan at Park Ridgephone-verified

Assisted living and memory care by city

Chicago senior living questions, answered

Most states, including Illinois, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.

Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.

Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 56 Chicago-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.

Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Calling an advisor who knows current availability is the fastest path: (833) 612-4732.

Yes. All 178 reviews on this page come from recorded, voice-to-voice phone interviews with named residents and family members, conducted and verified by Senior Living Alliance. Nothing is scraped, anonymous, or edited — including the four-star reviews.

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