Oak Park Arms

Oak Park Arms is an independent living retirement community in Oak Park, Illinois, located minutes from downtown Chicago. The community offers rental apartments ranging from single-room suites to two-bedroom units, with no entrance fee required.

Utilities are included in residency, and meals are provided through a full-service restaurant featuring an extensive menu with over 40 choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Residents dine at their leisure and may choose their seating. The community is designed for seniors seeking to live independently while leaving household maintenance responsibilities behind.

Oak Park Arms hosts hundreds of events and activities each month for residents and the surrounding community. Programming includes performances by professional musicians, appearances by local elected officials and award-winning authors, local artists, and outdoor concert series. Many events are free and open to seniors throughout the Oak Park area.

The community was founded by two military veterans with over thirty years of experience in senior living, with a vision of creating an active retirement community that would stand apart in service and spirit. It remains privately owned and managed, with long-term staff members committed to the community.

Short-term stays and respite care options are available, allowing prospective residents to experience life at the community for periods ranging from weekends to a month or longer in fully furnished apartments.