Best Assisted Living in Aurora, Illinois
7 communities found
Aurora has 7 assisted living communities with an average rating of 4.6 based on 400 reviews. All 7 offer housekeeping, private rooms, 24-hour staff, gathering spaces, laundry service, medication management, emergency call systems, and social activities. No pricing figures or Medicaid acceptance data are available for these communities.
- 7communities
- 4.6average rating, 7 rated
- 400family reviews read
Bardwell Residences
Aurora, Illinois
4.9(138)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Bickford of Aurora
Aurora, Illinois
4.8(67)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Living Fox Knoll Village
Aurora, Illinois
4.6(66)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
High Point Residence Fox Valley
Aurora, Illinois
4.6(36)
Assisted Living
Alden Gardens of Waterford
Aurora, Illinois
4.6(15)
Assisted Living
Jennings Terrace
Aurora, Illinois
4.4(30)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Whitley of Aurora
Aurora, Illinois
4.1(48)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Best-rated assisted living in Aurora
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.9 (138 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Bardwell Residences is a renovated historic building where families praise clean surroundings, strong communication, and staff skilled at handling difficult memory-care transitions.
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4.8 (67 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Bickford of Aurora offers a warm, home-like setting where staff know residents personally, though some reviewers noted turnover and unexplained rate increases.
- 3
4.6 (66 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Living Fox Knoll Village families report long-term stays of four to nine years, praising staff warmth and cleanliness despite some tour scheduling frustrations.
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High Point Residence Fox Valley
4.6 (36 reviews)· Assisted Living
High Point Residence Fox Valley is described as warm and supportive, with recent renovations praised, though some noted staffing changes under new ownership.
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4.6 (15 reviews)· Assisted Living
Alden Gardens of Waterford earns praise for its food, attentive nurses and CNAs, varied activities, and on-site rehab support near its ponds and grounds.
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4.4 (30 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 60 units
Jennings Terrace is described as an affordable, no-frills community with warm staff and stable, long-term resident stays, despite one concern about leadership direction.
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4.1 (48 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
The Whitley of Aurora draws mixed reviews, with many praising attentive staff by name while others cite understaffing and billing issues after a management transition.
What families say about assisted living in Aurora
Counted across the review summaries of 7 Aurora communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families consistently praise caring, attentive staff, mentioned by 100% of the 7 communities, along with building and grounds at 86% and activities and social life at 71%. Concerns center on cost and billing, raised by 71%, along with communication with families and management, each cited by 57% of communities.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 100%
- Building and grounds 86%
- Activities and social life 71%
- Cleanliness 71%
- Food and dining 43%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 71%
- Communication with families 57%
- Management 57%
- Staff attitude 43%
“I have had a great experience with Bickford Aurora so far. This was a tough decision to make, but Katie and the rest of the staff have made me feel at ease. I know they are looking out for my parents when I can't be there.”
“Bardwell has great employees with amazing attitudes and very informative , from the moment my classmates and I started clinical for our nursing program we’ve felt welcomed any questions we have never go unanswered .”
“The new team is awesome! New renovations are being done and they are doing really great things for residents and families.”
Assisted Living in Aurora: the figures
- •Most common amenities: housekeeping (7), private rooms (7), 24-hour staff (7), gathering / activity spaces (7), laundry service (7), medication management (7).
How families pay for assisted living in Illinois
Most families in Illinois start by looking at what they already have: savings, retirement income, and often the proceeds from selling a home. Private funds cover the bulk of assisted living, memory care, and independent living costs in the state, at least at first. Long-term care insurance, if a parent or spouse purchased a policy years ago, can offset some of the monthly cost, though the details of what it pays and for how long vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps with the cost of care for those who meet the service and income requirements. It's worth checking early, since the application process can take time.
The full picture for the state: Assisted Living in Illinois.
Assisted Living near Aurora
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia6.8 mi | 11 | 4.5 / 5 | 6.8 mi |
| Naperville6.8 mi | 31 | 4.5 / 5 | 6.8 mi |
| Geneva8.9 mi | 9 | 4.5 / 5 | 8.9 mi |
| Plainfield9.3 mi | 6 | 4.2 / 5 | 9.3 mi |
| West Chicago10.1 mi | 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 10.1 mi |
| Lisle10.4 mi | 19 | 4.6 / 5 | 10.4 mi |
| St. Charles11 mi | 24 | 4.6 / 5 | 11 mi |
| Wheaton11.4 mi | 9 | 4.6 / 5 | 11.4 mi |
All of Illinois: Assisted Living in Illinois. Closer to home? Compare assisted living near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 1, 2026 from the 7 communities listed in Aurora, 400 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Assisted Living in Aurora: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Aurora, Illinois?
MyLivingChoice lists 7 assisted living communities in Aurora, Illinois, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which assisted living communities in Aurora are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Bardwell Residences (4.9★, 138 ratings), Bickford of Aurora (4.8★, 67 ratings), Living Fox Knoll Village (4.6★, 66 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Aurora?
Beyond assisted living, Aurora has skilled nursing / long term care (12 communities), home health (10 communities), independent living (7 communities), memory care (4 communities), at-home care (3 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Aurora?
Families rate Aurora assisted living communities 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 400 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Aurora assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 7 Aurora communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), building and grounds (mentioned for 86%), activities and social life (mentioned for 71%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (71%), communication with families (57%), management (57%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Aurora bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
