Independent Living in Chicago, IL
Chicago has 18 independent living, life plan and 55+ communities on Lilisity. 7 also hold a state license for assisted living or other care. The other 11 come from public records, because independent living is usually not licensed by the state. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for these communities.
All 18 in Chicago
Listed with state-licensed communities first, then by name. Being listed is not a rating.
| Community | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral at the Lakestate licensed933 W. Foster Ave | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Continuing Care | 56 residents |
| Brookdale Lake Shore Drivestate licensed2960 N. Lake Shore | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Continuing Care | 70 residents |
| Clarendale Six Cornersstate licensed4715 West Irving Park Road | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care | 144 residents |
| Presence Resurrection Retirement Communitystate licensed7262 W. Peterson Ave | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 37 residents |
| Smith Village (Independent Living and Assisted Living and Memory Care and Continuing Care)state licensed2320 W. 113th Place | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Continuing Care | 82 residents |
| Terraces at The Clare, East Pearson Streetstate licensed55 East Pearson Street | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Continuing Care | 39 residents |
| The Breakers at Edgewater Beachstate licensed5333 N Sheridan Rd | Independent Living, Assisted Living | — |
| 1528 Morse Apartments1528 W Morse Ave | 55+ apartments | 57 apartments |
| Archer Avenue Senior Apartments2932 S Archer Ave | 55+ apartments | 57 apartments |
| Belmont Place Apartments4645 West Belmon | Life plan community | 110 apartments |
| Belmont Village Lincoln Park – Chicago, Illinois700 W Fullerton Ave | Independent living | — |
| Caroll Tower Apartments225 W.Washington | Life plan community | 108 apartments |
| Danish Home5656 N Newcastle | Life plan community | 59 apartments |
| Hearts United III504 E 43rd St | 55+ apartments | 53 apartments |
| Imani Senior Village Phase I9633 S Cottage Grove Ave | 55+ apartments | 70 apartments |
| Montclare Senior Residence of Englewood6314 S Green St | 55+ apartments | 102 apartments |
| Montclare Senior Residences of Calumet9401 S Stony Island Ave | 55+ apartments | 134 apartments |
| The Kenwood of Lake View3121 North Sherida | Life plan community | 263 apartments |
There are also 142 income-restricted senior apartment buildings in Chicago, where rent is set by income. They are listed on the Cook County page.
What the types mean
Independent living. Apartments or cottages for older adults who live on their own. Meals, activities, housekeeping and transport are often included or offered. Personal care is not part of it.
Life plan community. A campus with independent living plus assisted living, memory care or nursing care, usually with an entry fee and a contract that covers care later.
55+ apartments. Rental or co-op apartments for people 55 or 62 and over, with no care services.
Income-restricted senior apartments. Apartments for older adults with rent set by income, through HUD, USDA or tax-credit programs. There are income limits and often a wait list.
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