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Independent Living in Illinois

Overview of Independent Living in Illinois

When families search for senior living, Illinois is often at the top of the list — and for good reason.

People often say Illinois is a small version of the United States as a whole, meaning the state has a little bit of everything the country has to offer. With mostly moderate weather, plus plenty of farmland and rural towns to go along with its mid-size industrial cities and Chicago — the third-largest city in the U.S. — Illinois is a uniquely desirable retirement destination. It’s the quintessential Midwestern state, bordering the Mississippi River in the west, the Ohio River in the east, and Lake Michigan in the north. The “Land of Lincoln” also has a rich political history: Other than Honest Abe, several other U.S. presidents have called Illinois home, including Ulysses S. Grant, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 360 independent living communities, sometimes simply called retirement communities, in Illinois.

The median monthly cost of independent living in Illinois is about $2,300.

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Illinois

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Regency Manor

128 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269
10
Review Score
23 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My Mom is very happy staying there. She likes the staff, the other people living there, the social gathering for activities, the gym and the cafeteria area. Her apartment is just the right size for her....

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The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville

605 S. Dewey St., Greenville, IL 62246
10
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15 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Sandra D - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The absolute best facility in our area! Very clean, kind staff, and good food! The sister lived here for 3 years and we had the best possible key experience. Would recommend to everyone for their loved one

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Brookdale Northbrook

4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
10
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104 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Sheila H - I'm a current/former resident or client

Brookdale Northbrook is a warm and welcoming place from management all the way down to residents. There is a wide variety of things to do. You can choose as much or as little as you wish to participate!

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Schaumburg

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Sunrise of Schaumburg

790 North Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
9.2
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63 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Beautiful facility. Very helpful and kind staff. The level of Mom's care needs pretty low right now, so we find that certain things might be overlooked by staff, e.g. laxative needs, room temperature...

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Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC

350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
8.7
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20 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Debra - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Everyone that I have met at Encore Village of Schaumburg has been friendly. The staff reports that they are lucky to have my mom, which makes me feel like she has found a great community. The facility has a...

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Brookdale Northbrook

4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
10
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104 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Sheila H - I'm a current/former resident or client

Brookdale Northbrook is a warm and welcoming place from management all the way down to residents. There is a wide variety of things to do. You can choose as much or as little as you wish to participate!

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Chicago

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Mercy Circle Senior Living

3659 W 99th Pl, Chicago, IL 60655
9.9
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121 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Jerome K - I'm a current/former resident or client

Mercy Circle was wonderful. My dad was able to heal with support kindness and support. We highly recommend Mercy Circle to everyone.

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Autumn Green at Midway Village

6700 S Keating Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
9.7
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69 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Very expensive and increasing 10% after only 6 months. They could communicate better on how things are done, eg prescriptions, health insurance, activities, etc. Yes, we would recommend this community to...

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Brookdale Lake View

3121 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60657
9.5
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130 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Sherwin H - I'm a current/former resident or client

I have only been here for a few months, but I like it here very much. The food is very good. I go to so many activities, always something to do here. Dining experience is so great, restaurant style. don’t...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Orland Park

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Heartis Village Orland Park

7420 West 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60462
9.5
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59 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Ted and Gail M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Our parents have been at Heartis for the last 3 years and are treated with the utmost respect. From the moment you enter, you are greeted with a very pleasant and friendly atmosphere. A welcoming concierge...

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Brookdale Orland Park

16051 South La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL 60467
9.4
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111 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My interaction with all levels of staff has been very positive. I interview I believe 9 assisted living facilities with wife and sister, we all agreed this looked the best, And haven't been disappointed...

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Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park

10820 183rd St, Orland Park, IL 60467
8.2
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45 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Sue P - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Generally very happy with the care, etc. But with anything some help are better than others. My Mom chooses not to participate in most of the activities, choosing to nap- but they have tried to encourage...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Naperville

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Sunrise of Naperville North

535 West Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563
9.9
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65 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mother loves the staff. She loves the atmosphere. They go on outings almost every Wednesday and she looks forward to those outings. A varied list of activities. She has a great time. The staff is very...

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StoryPoint Naperville

504 N River Rd, Naperville, IL 60563
9.6
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133 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Evelyn M - I live or lived in this community

It was a very great experience. I will come back if I can. Too many people making the food and even different ingredients. It's never the same.

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Sunrise of Naperville

960 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
9.5
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50 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Mary M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom moved into Sunrise of Naperville last year. We looked at the newer, more modern places and decided to move to one of them. I am embarrassed to say it was because it was "prettier" and the salesperson...

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Illinois laws and regulations for independent living communities

Illinois independent living facilities are not regulated by a state agency, so they must follow tenant and rental laws set forth by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. However, if an independent living facility shares a campus with an assisted living facility then the assisted living unit must follow Illinois assisted living requirements.

Tenant rights for Illinois residents

In Illinois, independent living landlords or property managers must provide residents safe and livable conditions. Landlord responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:[01]

  • Adherence to standards required by local health and housing codes
  • Performance of repairs and maintenance
  • Individual units fit for habitation

Illinois tenant obligations

As a renter at an Illinois independent living facility, you also have obligations you need to meet in order to continue renting:[01]

  • Make on-time payments for rent and utilities include in the lease agreement
  • Maintain a clean apartment free of damages
  • Refrain from making changes to your apartment or unit without prior approval from your landlord

Disability accommodation requirements for Illinois independent living facilities

Independent living facilities must comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) just like any other rental community in Illinois. This includes protecting residents with disabilities from discrimination and offering reasonable accommodations and modifications to allow them the same rights as each resident.

Reasonable accommodations

Reasonable accommodations include adjusting community policies so that residents with disabilities can participate in any on-site activities or amenities. Some accommodations that landlords must provide include the following:[02]

  • Dedicate a parking space for easy access to the resident’s building
  • Change the rent due date to reflect the resident’s disability payments
  • Enable equal access to the community’s shared spaces or activities

Reasonable modifications

Reasonable modifications include making changes to a resident’s unit and/or property for easier access for disabled residents. Modifications may include the following:[02]

  • Wheelchair ramps
  • Visual doorbells
  • Widened doorways

In Illinois, independent living property owners must may for these modifications, rather than the residents with disabilities, unless it poses an undue financial burden.[02]

Illinois Department of Health contact information

Illinois Department of Public Health Chicago Headquarters Offices
122 S. Michigan Ave., 7th and 20th floors
Chicago, IL 60603

Phone: 312-814-2793

69 W. Washington St., 35th floor
Chicago, IL 60602

Phone: 312-814-5278

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How to find independent living facility inspection information in Illinois

The Illinois Department of Human Services handles housing and rental services. They currently do not publish any inspection or violation reports for any rentals, including independent living facilities. To request specific inspection information, you can try contacting the IDHS helpline at 1-800-843-6154.

References

  1. Illinois Attorney General. (2024, January). Landlord and tenant rights and laws.

Top cities in Illinois for independent living

8.3
Naperville, IL
58 facilities
8.3
Schaumburg, IL
46 facilities
8.2
Aurora, IL
44 facilities
8.2
Orland Park, IL
34 facilities
8.1
Rockford, IL
29 facilities
8.0
Chicago, IL
153 facilities

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