Best Assisted Living in Chicago, Illinois
79 communities found
Chicago lists 79 assisted living communities, with 75 carrying ratings that average 4.1 based on 4,115 reviews read. Five communities publish pricing, ranging from $725 to a median of $1,059, and six communities accept Medicaid.
- 79communities
- 4.1average rating, 75 rated
- 4,115family reviews read
- 3operator-verified
- 1small homes, 10 or fewer
Amada Senior Care
Chicago, Illinois
4.9(73)
Home care · no referral needed
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community
Chicago, Illinois
4.8(165)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+2 more
Clarendale Six Corners
Chicago, Illinois
4.8(143)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Montclare Supportive Living Community
Chicago, Illinois
4.8(119)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Home Instead
Chicago, Illinois
4.9(35)
Home care · no referral needed
Ascension Living Resurrection Village
Chicago, Illinois
4.7(421)
Home care · no referral needed
Hartwell Place
Chicago, Illinois
5(15)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+2 more
Eden Supportive Living
Chicago, Illinois
4.7(121)
Assisted Living
The Vistas of Lincoln Park
Chicago, Illinois
4.7(120)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Buckingham Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation
Chicago, Illinois
4.7(92)
Home health
Linden House Apartments- Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
4.7(73)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park
Chicago, Illinois
4.7(53)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+2 more
Best-rated assisted living in Chicago
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 (73 reviews)· Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care0
Families praise Amada Senior Care's compassionate caregivers and the owners' personal involvement in hospice, recovery, and dementia care.
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The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community
4.8 (165 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care0
The Selfhelp Home earns praise as a clean, well-run Jewish community with friendly, professional nursing, PT, and OT staff.
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4.8 (143 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Clarendale Six Corners is a large, newer high-rise praised for friendly staff, a clean modern facility, and full activity calendar.
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Montclare Supportive Living Community
4.8 (119 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care0
Montclare Supportive Living is described as clean and warm, with staff who know residents by name and offer attentive care.
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4.9 (35 reviews)· Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care0
Home Instead provides in-home caregiving and hospice support, with families noting responsive, well-matched caregivers and attentive office staff.
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Ascension Living Resurrection Village
4.7 (421 reviews)· Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care0
Ascension Living Resurrection Village is praised for warm, attentive staff and a clean, full campus spanning independent living through skilled nursing.
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Hartwell PlaceVerified
5 (15 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 29 units
Hartwell Place is a small memory care community where reviewers describe close, personalized attention and a caring, home-like setting.
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4.7 (121 reviews)· Assisted Living
Eden Supportive Living is described as warm and social, with attentive activities staff, tasty food, and a clean, decorated building.
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4.7 (120 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care0
The Vistas of Lincoln Park is praised for warm, attentive staff, cleanliness, and a full calendar of activities for residents.
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Buckingham Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation
4.7 (92 reviews)· Assisted Living, Home Health, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Buckingham Pavilion is praised for strong nursing, rehabilitation, and social work care, with attention to kosher and Shomer Shabbos observance.
What families say about assisted living in Chicago
Counted across the review summaries of 79 Chicago communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Across Chicago's communities, 95% of families praise caring, attentive staff, and 63% single out the building and grounds, with 58% noting cleanliness and 49% pointing to activities and social life. Concerns center on staff attitude, raised in 49% of communities, communication with families in 47%, building upkeep in 37%, and cost or billing questions in 34%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 95%
- Building and grounds 63%
- Cleanliness 58%
- Activities and social life 49%
- Medical and nursing care 41%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 49%
- Communication with families 47%
- Building and upkeep 37%
- Cost and billing 34%
“The team at The Clare have been a joy to collaborate with. The staff are consistently thorough and detail oriented. Each event has been well organized and seamlessly executed.”
“I did some electrical work in this building and I have to say this is one of the best evergreen properties I've been in. Everything is very clean staff is friendly and maintenance team in in top of everything! All around great experience in this building!”
“Great caring staff and coordinators who make things pleasant and efficient. Josephine B. And Sue L. Do a great job running things.”
Assisted Living in Chicago: the figures
- •Of the 11 with a known size, 1 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 9 have more than 60.
- •6 report accepting Medicaid.
- •Among the 6 that publish a starting price, prices start at $725 a month with a median of $3,180.
- •Most common amenities: housekeeping (79), 24-hour staff (78), medication management (77), gathering / activity spaces (77), laundry service (76), social activities (74).
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 Chicago
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park5 mi | 9 | 3.9 / 5 | 5 mi |
| Lincolnwood8.8 mi | 19 | 4.6 / 5 | 8.8 mi |
| Niles10.9 mi | 22 | 4.2 / 5 | 10.9 mi |
| Skokie11.1 mi | 30 | 4.2 / 5 | 11.1 mi |
| Evergreen Park11.2 mi | 7 | 4.3 / 5 | 11.2 mi |
| Evanston11.4 mi | 13 | 4.1 / 5 | 11.4 mi |
| Oak Lawn11.6 mi | 11 | 3.8 / 5 | 11.6 mi |
| Rosemont12 mi | 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 12 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 9, 2026 from the 79 communities listed in Chicago, 4,115 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 24, 2026.
Assisted Living in Chicago: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Chicago, Illinois?
MyLivingChoice lists 79 assisted living communities in Chicago, Illinois, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does assisted living cost in Chicago?
Among Chicago communities that publish pricing, assisted living starts around $725/month, with an average published starting rate near $3,707/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.
Which assisted living communities in Chicago are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Hartwell Place (5★, 15 ratings), Amada Senior Care (4.9★, 73 ratings), Home Instead (4.9★, 35 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Chicago?
Beyond assisted living, Chicago has skilled nursing / long term care (131 communities), independent living (72 communities), home health (68 communities), memory care (57 communities), at-home care (7 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
Do any assisted living communities in Chicago accept Medicaid?
Yes. 6 assisted living communities in Chicago report accepting Medicaid. Use the Medicaid filter on this page to see them, and confirm current availability directly with each community, as waiver programs often have waitlists.
How do families rate assisted living in Chicago?
Families rate Chicago assisted living communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 4,115 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Chicago assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 79 Chicago communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 95%), building and grounds (mentioned for 63%), cleanliness (mentioned for 58%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (49%), communication with families (47%), building and upkeep (37%).
Are there small assisted living homes in Chicago?
Yes. Of the 11 Chicago communities with a known size, 1 has ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 9 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Chicago bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.