Overview
In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Chicago area, our team of researchers sorted through 424 communities using our unique methodology. Our team:
- Spent over 43 hours researching assisted living communities in Chicago
- Interviewed 21 facility staff members
- Read more than 230 reviews left by residents and their family members
After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 29 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Chicago is $4,794, which is considerably higher than the state average of $4,030 and the national average of $4,000.
Christina Drumm-Boyd
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)Christina Drumm-Boyd
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)Christina is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) who is passionate about seniors and their families. Along with her staff, Christina works hands-on with each client to find the best solutions for the challenges that often come with aging.
Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Chicago, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 424 communities in the Chicago area.
Assisted Living Research Institute Trusted Communities
The Assisted Living Research Institute spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Chicago area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.
Arbour Health Care Center
99
Studio
Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care
4800
Located a few short blocks from Lake Michigan, the Arbour Health Care Center has been serving Chicago’s aging population since 1964 with specialized care. They offer daily exercise classes, and arrange for dental care, ophthalmology, optometry, audiology, barber, salon, and podiatry services. Active residents are able to socialize with their neighbors in the lounge, where there are weekly movies and social events hosted to celebrate holidays and birthdays. There are also scheduled outings to shopping and dining establishments, so residents can enjoy all that the windy city has to offer.
What Residents are Saying:
Residents’ families love the caring environment and fun activities ,stating in one online review- “We liked the atmosphere at the Arbour Health Care facility right away. We were impressed with the variety of activities, such as the lounge, entertainment like movies, special parties, ice cream socials and table games.”
Artis Senior Living Of Lakeview
40 Assisted Living, 96 Memory Care
Studio, One Bedroom, Two Bedroom
Assisted Living, Memory Care
$5,500 for Studio, $5,900+ One Bedroom, $6,500 Two Bedroom, $4,000 Community Fee
This facility is newly constructed and features modern architecture and design as well as state-of-the-art equipment throughout, such as in the kitchens and therapy rooms. Artis offers premiere living in the heart of the Lakeview neighborhood, one mile from the Wrigley field and near coffee shops and a 2-story Whole Foods. The campus features a beautifully manicured courtyard where many of the daily activities are hosted, such as taichi and yoga, as well as a bus for exploring the greater Chicago area. There are tons of common areas to entertain guests in, as well as dining areas, including a sports bistro. The wellness center here has a variety of low-stress exercise machines, and a wellness director to assist residents in their exercising as well as lead group classes.
What Residents are Saying:
There aren’t any reviews left online yet for this relatively new facility.
Autumn Green At Midway Village
150
Buddy Suites, One Bedroom, Two Bedroom
Independent Living, Assisted Living
3150
The Midway Village is a great option for elders looking to age in place in their chosen luxury homes. The amenities include a 24-hour nursing and security staff with night checks, on-site maintenance, and the option between a buddy suite where you can share a two bedroom apartment with a fellow resident, or your own one- or two-bedroom apartment. These roomy apartments come with bi-weekly housekeeping, daily continental breakfast, individually controlled thermostat, wifi, and all utilities are included in the rent. The luxurious building features a fireplace in one of the lounges, fitness gym, Wii bowling, Sunday movies, Holy Communion, aromatherapy classes, and more. On top of the comfortable lifestyle afforded by this residence, the Wellness Everyday program helps residents maintain their own health through fresh cuisine, exercise, a Brain Health University, and specially trained staff.
What Residents are Saying:
Residents enjoy the apartments with large spaces and windows, and the affordable luxury offered by the Midway Village. In one review, a resident states- “Such a beautiful, warm and inviting community. The apartments are beautiful, spacious and bright. Great amenities and price point.”
Autumn Green At Wright Campus
150
One Bedroom, Two Bedroom
Independent Living, Assisted Living
$2,600+ Independent Living, $3,520+ Assisted Living
In this continuing care retirement community (CCRC), elders here begin their stay in an Independent Living apartment, or move into an Assisted Living apartment when they arrive. There is a non-refundable community fee of $4,000 for both options, as well as continued care costs of $500+ a month. The Wright Campus is in the heart of downtown Chicago, and offers many opportunities for residents to get out and explore the community, as well as in-house activities. This residence is on lush community grounds, featuring a bubbling fountain, and close to a mall as well as many boutiques and dining establishments. Active seniors will enjoy their time spent in the city as well as in their campus art center, games room, fireplace lounge, or movie theatre. Friendly, caring staff keep the residents engaged, as well as safe, and check on them 24 hours a day to ensure all their needs are met.
What Residents are Saying:
Satisfied reviewers online have expressed enthusiasm for the caring staff and clean facility, as well as its variety of opportunities for residents to engage. One reviewer states- “There are activities every day that range from meetings with Veterans to poker, bingo, basically whatever you want get involved in. The opportunity is there to do the activities and they make an effort to make sure that everyone knows what’s going on day-to-day.”
Barton Senior Residences of Chicago
145
Studio, Two Bedroom
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
$3,250 for a studio, $5,850 for 2 Bedrooms
The caring staff at Barton Senior Residences of Chicago are available around the clock (and perform daily wellness checks on every resident) to provide their aging residents with chores and laundry, or more extensive personal care needs such as medication management and help walking if needed. There is also an on-site rehabilitation area available, staffed by licensed therapists. Residents and their families can enjoy a stroll through their enclosed courtyard, or relax by playing a game of pool or poker, or watching a movie in one of the lounges. There are also monthly concerts, and scheduled group outings. The private apartments for rent here are all equipped with emergency call systems, as well as individually controlled thermostat and kitchenette. Complimentary services provided at Barton include laundry service, weekly housekeeping, utilities, and cable TV. Their website offers an easy to use virtual tour of the building.
What Residents are Saying:
Dr. Joseph writes, “I wanted to write and commend the staff of Barton Senior Residences of Chicago for the efficient and excellent way they have handled the care of my mother.”
Belmont Village Oak Park
131
Studio, Companion Suite
Assisted Living, Memory Care
$4,250 for Studio, $4,950 for Companion Suite, Cost of Care $950+, Memory Care Studio $7,740+
Belmont provides their residents modern and cozy accommodations as well as a highly-trained team of caregivers, personal assistants, therapists, and nutritional staff to help aging loved ones grow old as healthily as possible while here. Using the Whole Brain Fitness model, the facility is designed with cognitive enrichment in mind. 40% of the campus is dedicated to the activities and social events that promote brain health, and the activities department here operated seven days a week. The activities are determined by resident input, and include poker a book club, and scrabble played on a dedicated table. There are 24 rotating options for daily activities, including movie night and choir practice by the fireplace.
What Residents are Saying:
“The staff at Belmont have provided her such excellent care, she does quite a few things that are pleasantly surprising. I can honestly say she is thriving! I don't know how the Belmont does it but my Mom, who LOVES the food, is still in good shape! The cooking & menus are balanced & healthy!” enthuses one online reviewer.
Bishop Edwin Conway Residence
37
Companion Suite, Studio
Assisted Living, Supported Living
$2,750 Companion Suite, $3,000 Studio
Residents at the Bishop Edwin Conway Residence enjoy living as independently as possible with the help of a full staff of trained medical and aging professional, including a full time activities director. The activity director coordinates a variety of options for elders to participate in during the weekdays, and the residents assist in organizing the weekend schedule, including which groups form. There is also exercise available three times a week. This facility is located in the city, next to a Catholic church, in a walkable neighborhood for outdoor-loving elders. Family-style dining is offered here, which featured a delicious menu that does not include added salt or sugar. Family is welcome to join residents at meals, and this center goes above and beyond to create many opportunities for residents’ families to come spend the day at the center.
What Residents are Saying:
No review data is available at this time.
Buckingham Pavilion
100
Studio
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Parkinson’s Care
7600
Buckingham Pavilion provides independent apartments with access to services, assisted living apartments, and memory care studios to elders in Chicago. Using a team approach, Buckingham Pavilion provides intensive goal-oriented care for elders with more care needs than the average assisted living resident. As resident care needs increase, this facility is designed to increase their services so that fragile elders need not leave their homes because they require more skilled medical care, and feature a highly-trained Parkinson’s care team in addition to their 24/7 staff of highly skilled registered nurses. An on-site clinic make routine appointments less of a hassle for those who don’t need daily extra medical care. Comfortable studio apartments are available, and this all-inclusive facility provides for an interesting activities schedule that includes a book club, weekly concerts, and group trips on the town.
What Residents are Saying:
“I visited many facilities and found that they were inadequate. I chose Buckingham because they made the best list in Illinois. The staff, nurses, and therapists are professional, and caring. Buckingham is family owned, and on a small scale. I don't think that my friend would have lasted this long somewhere else.” - Alice, Facebook Reviewer
Central Baptist Village
220
Studio
Independent Living, 2 Levels of Assisted Living, Nursing Home
2317
This faith-based organization features a chapel that provides Catholic and Christian services, as well as full-service continuum of care throughout the lives of their residents. Residents are able to enter the community at any time in their aging, paying a $3,500 community fee, and enjoy all of the luxury amenities and life enrichment opportunities this residence has to offer. With music therapy, art classes, fireside history room, craft studio, and wellness center, there are plenty of activities for residents to enjoy inside their homes. The building also features sunrooms and several lounge areas and event rooms, for guests whom are always welcome here. There is also a guest room for overnight visitors, and there is often at least one guest dog on campus, though residents may not have animals live in their apartments. The campus also features many landscaped outdoor places, including perennial gardens and patios to lounge on.
What Residents are Saying:
Residents and doctors alike agree this facility is top notch. As one doctor reviewer states, “I have worked in the industry for 30+ years, and I can tell you this is one of the best places around.” A review left by a resident mirrors this sentiment, stating this group is “Very clean with a super friendly staff..who always cared for residents and made them feel at home.”
Coles Supported Living
100
Studio
Assisted Living
$3,293 All Inclusive
Studio apartments here include a twin bed, mini fridge, microwave, individual thermostat, cable, wifi, and all utilities except phone. The rent includes all-inclusive assisted living services, and daily housekeeping. The newly modernized computer lab provides access to all residents to new computers as well as technology classes for interested elders. There are also art and crafts, cooking demonstrations, mixology classes, magic shows, holiday parties, and plenty of room for residents to entertain guests, such as in one of their two lounges. The low price of this assisted living facility is no indication of the lifestyle afforded to residents here, who enjoy the community and activities they like to participate in.
What Residents are Saying:
“Coles is a nice place. I have lived here a while.. I also love getting my hair done in the salon every month.” enthuses one resident, while another states “Coles have excellent activities... I like the field trips that we go on. I have made a lot of friends.”
Colfax Manor Assisted Living
7
Studio
Assisted Living, Memory Care
4000
This faith-based assisted living program provides their residents with cozy residences in their small building, as well as personal and religious services.On top of 24-hour monitoring and around the clock care available, residents enjoy in-house day center that provides a variety of scheduled activities and outings. Arts and crafts, exercise, bingo, singing, and more are enjoyed by residents and their guests. Those with memory care needs find the small population helpful because residents are afforded more one-on-one time with the skilled life enrichment staff. This center celebrated traditional holidays, and encourages residents to help decorate and wrap gifts to put under their annual Christmas tree. Residents benefit from the small population size, because they are able to form relationships with caregivers that will benefit them emotionally as they age and potentially face memory issues. This house has seven studio apartments, a shared living room, dining room, restrooms, and its memory care unit is gender segregated.
What Residents are Saying:
People trust this facility to provide direct support to their aging parents. As one reviewer puts it, “It's a small place, and it's really a home.. One of the biggest things is the caring attitude because they get more of one-to-one care. The director is always accessible.”
Covenant Home Of Chicago
56
Studio, One Bedroom
Assisted Living
$4,100+ and Care Costs of $450+
This multi-floor assisted living facility features a wellness center with regular fitness classes, a beauty salon with twice weekly manicure days, a cafe, coffee lounge, library, and a lounge and patio on every floor. The art enrichment program here is led by a highly-skilled cognitive art therapist, and residents are encouraged to participate in the wide variety of activities offered here. The media room includes a library with large-print books, and several computers for the residents to use. The studio and one-bedroom apartments here are spacious and well lit, and come with kitchenettes as well as private bathrooms.
What Residents are Saying:
Family members love this residence for their grandparents- as one reviewer states online, “My grandmother and grandfather love this place! They have a lot of activities and everyone here is very nice... If you are looking for a home that is nurturing and supportive, please consider them. You will not be disappointed.”
Eden Supportive Living
70
Studio, Companion Suite
Assisted Living, Supported Living
$3,650 for Studio with $3,000 deposit, $3,500 for Companion Suite
The Chicago Eden is nestled in a tree-lined street in the Buena Park neighborhood, only steps away from the lakefront, coffee shops, and Chicago’s own Wrigley Field. The center here provides free wireless internet to its residents, as well as access to a wealth of luxury amenities, such as their adaptive fitness center, cyber center, and comfortably furnished meeting areas. There are also private lounges and game rooms for entertaining your guests, as well as a 24-hour movie theatre on site, with room available for private viewings. The luxurious feel to this community continues with its large stone community fireplace, Grand piano, Pool table, and daily wellness programs. Some of the activities that residents particularly enjoy here are jewelry making classes, poker nights, ceramics class, guitar lessons, and the resident council, where people who live here help make decisions on things like activities and the menu. There are also group volunteer activities offered, such as trips to the Ronald McDonald House.
What Residents are Saying:
Reviewers online all agree that the community experience and amenities here are top notch. In one Facebook review, a resident lists her favorite amenities- “Physical Therapy, a gym with trainers.. People helping you eat better, a room for crafting, and a room to get your nails done for free, and a person that can help do my hair.”
4.6 out of 5
(24) Reviews
(24) Reviews
940 W. Gordon Terrace Place,
Chicago, Illinois 60035
Chicago, Illinois 60035
Glen St. Andrew Living Community
150
Studio
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Hospice
3800
Glen St. Andrew is a Catholic facility that offers assisted living and other types of aging care, as well as religious services in it’s on-site stained-glass chapel. The community here also includes a beauty salon, and on-site therapy services. The residents here are welcome to enjoy healthy meals in their suites, in the dining room, or outside on the patio if the weather is nice. The farm-fresh menu is created from a monthly gathering of the Residents Council, where the diet and menu are discussed. This council also reviews community activities and adds new opportunities to have fun in and out of the community, and have helped create groups such as Happy Crafters, Jewelers Circle, and the Wisdom Group. This facility is a continuing-care retirement community (CCRC), so elders who are still independent and stay within this community as their age and needs increase.
What Residents are Saying:
A resident who left a review online is very happy with the comfortable home, and friendly staff. He writes- “..they are all good people. They make me smile every day. The place has a beautiful patio, and a tent out there for when it is raining.”
Greenview Place
25
Studio, One Bedroom
Assisted Living (Supported Living)
$680 plus cost of care
This pet-friendly facility offers studios and one-bedroom apartments for semi-independent seniors wishing to live in the beautiful Lakeview neighborhood. The community here provides for assistance with daily living activities, housekeeping, meals, activities, and tends to spiritual needs in partnership with nearby churches. The facility has a wellness center, and a club room with a large screen TV and a fireplace as well as plentiful seating. There is also a library, and the White-Door salon. Guests and residents can enjoy the indoor lounge areas we well as the landscaped gardens and terraces.
What Residents are Saying:
Residents here enjoy the various activities, one stating online “I think, on average, it is better than most. We have movies every night after our dinner and we have a little board where they always post what movie will be shown that day or evening..We have what they call Greenview games where there is some athletic game.”
Mercy Circle
43
One Bedroom
Assisted Living, Memory, Nursing Care
5012
The spacious 2500 square feet apartments here feature kitchenettes, oversized closets and large restrooms designed with safety in mind and include a walk-in shower. Outside of the rooms, the campus here at Mercy Circle is simply gorgeous, with perfectly manicured grounds and a scenic chapel with stained glass windows. Guests are invited to join residents for healthy meals in a formal dining setting, or participating in group art lessons, or they can serve in the ministry here. This Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) has all the amenities needed for independent elders who need housekeeping health and social opportunities, as well as those dealing with chronic health issues, memory problems, and those at the end of their journeys.
What Residents are Saying:
The reviews online are impressed with the staff here, one noting, “All of the residents and staff could not be more welcoming and understanding to the family. The entire property and buildings are amazing!”
New City Supportive Living
101
Studio, One Bedroom, Companion Suite
Assisted Living
3187
This supported living facility has a variety of room sizes, all available at the same low monthly rate. Residents here enjoy their private apartments, which include private bathrooms and kitchenettes, as well as 24-hour security, housekeeping, and assistance with any daily activities they may need. As well as comfortable apartments, there are a variety of activities to enjoy, on and off campus. The center here features many lounge and dining areas, a salon, a general store, an exercise room, many activities rooms, individual mailboxes, and a medical clinic. Residents can walk around the metropolitan neighborhood to visit nearby shopping and eating establishments.
What Residents are Saying:
Social workers with clients living here say online “New City Supportive Living has a great facility located on the lower end of the south side. The staff is friendly and very helpful. The seniors I work with had the pleasure of being invited to numerous fun activities hosted here at New City.”
Norwood Crossing
250
Studio, One Bedroom
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehab
$6,000 for Studio, $7,000 One Bedroom, $4,600 for Sheltered Care
Serving Chicago since 1896, Norwood Crossing provides studio and one-bedroom apartments, including all utilities and all-inclusive assisted living services. The wellness center here hosts exercise groups four days a week, and features the Senior Fit Program. Other services in this facility include a beauty parlor, religious services, many physical therapies such as electric light therapy offered, live entertainment, and weekly outings with Norwood’s bus. There are many activities daily, at least seven on any given day, including book clubs, art therapy, community forums, and horserace viewings. There is a skilled team of nurses, caregivers, and social workers, all of whom are available seven days a week. Residents here can have extensive healthcare needs because of the full medical centers in-house, there is a focus on having fun, and residents here love the annual fashion shows, springs BBQs, and other events scheduled throughout the calendar.
What Residents are Saying:
“Thank you very much for your kind attention, care and concern for my mother during her 14 years at Norwood Crossing. She was very happy there, and I never voiced a complaint or concern during my visits.. I found the staff and employees to be genuine, kind, caring, efficient, pleasant and knowledgeable.” - John (Jack) Heafey
Oak Park Arms Retirement Community
175
Studio, One Bedroom
Independent Living, Assisted Living
$3,865+ for Studio, $4,525+ for One Bedroom
This is a continued care retirement community, with independent living on some floors and assisted living apartments are on other floors. Three care packages are available here, from independent with supported services all the way to full assisted living. There are many events throughout the year at Oak Park Arms, from senior proms and senior olympics to live radio re-enactments and big parties for every traditional holiday. The apartments here are as pleasant as the greater facility, offering private studios starting at 275 square feet, to large, sunlight filled two-bedroom corner suites. Dining here is an experience in itself, with an extensive menu designed by a collaboration between the in-house nutritionist and the residents themselves, which features over 40 choices and daily specials. Meals can be ordered room-service style, or can be enjoyed in the elegant Georgian Room Restaurant with full table service.
What Residents are Saying:
Those with family members living at Oak Park Arms have peace of mind when it comes to their loved ones. As one reviewer states, “My family is well cared for and safe. The Arms allows them the independence and dignity to live their own lives on their own terms while providing the assistance they both need.”
Pioneer Gardens
120
Studio, One Bedroom
Assisted Living
$2,465+
Pioneer Gardens provides assisted living services with the help of their two highly-trained registered nurses, as well as a team of experienced 24-hour caregivers, and an exam room for on-site doctors visits. Residents here enjoy the spacious apartments, many of which feature private balconies, as well as jacuzzi bathtubs in their private restrooms. There is a beauty shop with a licensed nail technician in the building, a barber shop, and many activities rooms for busy residents to enjoy. Exercise classes are available and elders can also keep fit on the wrap-around walking path, as well as by participating in the bi-monthly professional exercise classes. There are religious services for Baptists, as well as fitness and health seminars for education-seekers. A physical therapy room and an on-site convenience store are also available.
What Residents are Saying:
“This place is AWESOME, My Dad just recently moved in and the staff here is extremely nice and very helpful, I’m so pleased to leave my Dad here knowing that he will be treated with kindness and LOVE” raves one online reviewer, pleased with the community her dad enjoys at Pioneer Gardens.
3.8 out of 5
(47) Reviews
(47) Reviews
3800 South Martin Luther King Drive,
Chicago, IL 60653
Chicago, IL 60653
Silverado Orchard Park
71
Companion Suites, Studio with private bath
Memory Care
$7,200 community fee $4,500
With a bistro, gated courtyard, patio and nice walking paths, Silverado Orchard Park has all the natural amenities that active seniors look for. The building is organized using a cognitive enrichment approach, with all floors and levels of care including a personalized diet, exercise regime, and activities plan to help aging adults maintain their wellness as long as possible. This facility has increasing memory care needs on higher floors, but all the levels provide studio apartments with private bathrooms. This is a cognitive care facility, and appropriate for elders at any stage of dementia. Because this is for seniors who may wander, the doors here are secured overnight and during bad weather, and all residents are cared for by a 24-hour team of nurses and security personnel.
What Residents are Saying:
This facility is noted for its fun lifestyle, with residents enjoying live performances by one group who left this review online- “(We’ve) has been providing this awesome facility with entertainment since 2013. The residents are clean, busy, loved, well fed and extremely happy here! Everyone is like a HUGE family!”
Smith Village
300
One Bedroom, Two Bedroom
Independent Living. Skilled Nursing, Memory Care
5300
Smith Village was created with the intention of providing a home for elders who have increasing care needs. There are assisted living apartments available, as well as independent living and memory care apartments. To buy into an independent living apartment, residents must provide $150,000 up front and pay $2,700 a month for rent and services, including one meal a day from their gourmet on-site kitchen. Regardless of room type, all residents are able to enjoy this all-inclusive communities supports and activities, including their various activities rooms, dining room, salon, and periodic social events. Residents are able to move in at any stage in their aging journey, and can transition from independent living to assisted living (receiving 80% of their buy-in back in the process) to memory care with specialized assistance from the top-tier care coordination team at Smith Villages.
What Residents are Saying:
Residents love the expertise of the care staff and the clean, spacious environment provided at Smith Village. According to the daughter of one resident at Smith Village, “My mother lived here for 2 years in Assisted Living and she absolutely loved it. She regretted not moving in earlier so she could enjoy more years here… the rehab process here is amazing, also thanks to the people that make up the rehab team… They are very, very caring, compassionate and very knowledgeable in the work they do.”
St Paul's House & Health Center
200
Studio (Two options: Small with a View, or Large with No View), One Bedroom
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Short-Term Rehab
$3259 for Assisted Living Studio, $6450 Memory Care Studio
Assisted living at St. Paul’s house is enriched by the home-like atmosphere and caring staff. Their residents are encouraged to participate in the multitude of daily activities and excursions, such as a painting class or trip up to the on-site library. This Catholic operated facility features a large chapel with stained glass and has regular mass worship services. Being a health center, St. Paul’s was created with people of various medical needs in mind. There is a full physical therapy center, as well as an individually-tailored memory care program, both staffed with highly-trained, dedicated care teams that operate seven days a week. Residents that need to transfer to skilled nursing are able to do so and remain in the facility, and will have only one roommate.
What Residents are Saying:
Family members of residents who leave reviews online say about their relatives, “He was able to enjoy the companionship of men and women his age and to attend religious services every weekend as well as participate in the various exercise sessions and social activities...the care he received was outstanding.”
St. Joseph Village of Chicago
40
One Bedroom, Two Bedroom
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Short-Term Rehabilitation Care
$4,957+
Franciscan Ministries of Chicago has various facilities throughout Illinois and Kentucky, including the St. Joseph village of Chicago, 15 minutes north of downtown Chicago. As well as apartments, this building has a library, media room, many private gathering rooms, Catholic services including regular mass, and all utilities are paid for. This large assisted living campus holds many luxurious features, such as a whirlpool spa, a wellness center,a barber, and a salon. The outdoor facilities are equally impressive, with many walking paths and a garden gazebo. Elders here also enjoy a varied activities calendar and robust arts program. There is also a 24-hour emergency response system in every apartment, and 24-hour campus security.
What Residents are Saying:
People who live at the Franciscan who leave reviews online are happiest with the friendly, home-like atmosphere. A long term resident states “I enjoy that I don’t have to eat alone and being around the people here. We always have a good laugh or two at dinner and the waiters are very pleasant. ”
Sunrise Of Lincoln Park
71
Studio
Assisted Living, Memory Care
$4,350 + Cost of Care
Voted Best In Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power & Associates in 2018, Sunrise of Lincoln Park features resident centered activities, natural settings, and a focus on independence. The facility is attached through an underground heated garage to a deluxe Target, and the walkable neighborhood surrounding this facility has various dining venues, art installations, and Sunrise of Lincoln Park has their own bus for winter trips and lake visits. This community has friendly staff and a friendly community cat and dog for animal loving elders. The varied activities program here actually has eight branches, emphasizing this groups dedication to preserving residents’ personal tastes. The programs include focuses on physical activity, love of the arts, music, education, legacy-building, and spirituality. The Sunrise group also has 18 other assisted living facilities in the surrounding Chicago neighborhoods, from Gurney to Olympia Field.
What Residents are Saying:
Visitors of this facility love the gorgeous surroundings, fun activities, and friendly staff. As one reviewer writes, “I loved Sunrise of Lincoln Park very much. The feel was good..the workers knew the residents by name..The dining area was set-up beautifully..I was very pleased with the cleanliness, and the apartment.”
Symphony Residences Of Lincoln Park
116
Studio
Supported Living (65+)
$2,900, Care of Cost $500+, Community Fee of $1,500
With a mens club, a womans club, a poker club, and fitness and activities departments that are open five days a week, there is always something fun to do at the Symphony of Lincoln Park. The studio apartments come with all utilities, cable, wifi, kitchenettes and private bathrooms. The building features a therapy and wellness room, a beautiful garden that is beautified by landscapers as well as residents, and a 2nd floor outdoor patio. The gourmet meals here are served restaurant style, but residents are free to order whatever they like as carry out or delivered as room service. The building is in a walkable neighborhood and is within walking distance of shopping centers, restaurants, a coffee shop, and a thrift store.
What Residents are Saying:
Neal, a resident at the Symphony, loves the residence for it’s caring staff and active lifestyle, he stated in his review- “I like the privacy and the comfort of the rooms, I feel safe here. The staff and residents are very friendly.. The Activities are very good and well coordinated.”
The Admiral at the Lake
92
Studio, One Bedroom
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Parkinson’s Care
$7400 for Studio, $7,727 for One Bedroom with Patio & Den, 2nd Person Fee is $2,970 a month
Seniors that enjoy an active lifestyle, exercise, and outdoor activities should check out the Admiral at the Lake. The robust wellness program includes various exercises, a full-time fitness director, a heated pool, wellness center, and full physical therapy facilities. The campus also features an extensive network of walking paths and a waterfront dining area, featuring scenic lakeside and cityside views. Each apartment in this building is equipped with individually controlled heat and air conditioning, a washer and dryer, and emergency call systems. Also, all utilities except for a telephone are included in the rent of these luxury apartments. As well as apartments, the building features a rooftop patio and garden terrace with fine dining and weekly live musicians.
What Residents are Saying:
“Lots of light and very pretty facility. It had just about everything with the other facility, but the other facility's location was better for us. The food was very good, and there were plenty of activities. The residents all seemed very happy, and the staff seemed very professional, friendly, and competent,” states one online reviewer.
The Carrington At Lincolnwood
247
Studio
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Parkinson’s Care
$5,000 for Assisted Living with Care Costs of $400+ a Month, $3,000 Community Fee
This Continued Care Retirement Community (CCRC), which has a $3,000 community entrance fee for any apartment, has two buildings connected by a two-story atrium. The independent living and the assisted living sides are free to move around the campus and share amenities as they like, including access to any of their three gourmet dining venues. Their main dining restaurant offers well-lit table service for lunch and dinner, and the bistro serves lunch and breakfast. There is also a sports pub where residents can enjoy brews and wine as well as light appetizers. This facility opened in April of 2018, and has received rave reviews in it’s short time here in Chicago.
What Residents are Saying:
“Lovely place and they have great regular entertainment.” enthuses one current resident on Facebook. Another Facebooker says this residence is a “Beautiful place filled with wonderful loving people!”
The Selfhelp Home
72
Studio, One Bedroom
Independent, Assisted Living
$4,305 Care Level One Studio , $4,545 Care Level Two Studio, $5,035 Level 3 Studio, $5,265 Care Level One One-Bedroom, $5,505 Care Level Two One-Bedroom, $6,000 Care Level Three One-Bedroom
The Selfhelp Home is a Jewish Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) and the apartments here provide all-inclusive care in a strict kosher environment. Residents here spend their time enjoying their apartments, decorated with modern furnishings, and luxury amenities such as live entertainment on the terrace patio. In addition to the patio, the building includes a solarium, gift shop, media room, movie theatre, wellness center, and sanctuary with Friday night and Orthodox holiday services. Every day brings a new menu of activities to enjoy, from classical music concerts, to book club and card games, garden club, or meditation, tai chi, and yoga.
What Residents are Saying:
Reviewers online claim this is “One of the best senior living communities. Everyone at The SelfHelp Home cares deeply for the residents. Quality of life is high, great cultural programming, community events and food. They go the extra mile and people who volunteer here actually move in later in life.”
Our Methodology
At the Assisted Living Research Institute, our goal is to tackle the challenges that come with aging by combining real-world expertise with data-driven metrics and the latest research methodologies. To accomplish this, our team of industry experts and in-house researchers joined forces to develop a methodology that uncovers the best assisted living communities in a given location. We search for facilities that use science-backed best practices and the latest therapies in caring for their residents, and those that have the most amenities and opportunities for residents to live an active, independent lifestyle.
Facility Features (40%)
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on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc
Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.
Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.
Residential Quality (40%)
Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.
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Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.
Location (20%)
Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.
Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older adults, air quality, climate.
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