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Independent living in Chicago, IL

6 independent living communities and continuing care retirement communities from public records.

Independent living communities
6
in Chicago
Units
299
across all 6
Adults 65+
374,665
Census estimate for Chicago
Within 25 miles
25
of the center of Chicago
Independent LivingAssisted Living 19Memory Care 1Home Care 221Nursing Homes 77Senior Apartments 212
Showing 1–20 of 25 independent living communities within 25 mi of Chicago
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Representative photo of a nursing home, not Montgomery Place
Nursing HomeIndependent Living

Montgomery Place

3 of 5· Average
5550 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
Beds40
AcceptsMedicare, Medicaid
Penalties2 fines
(773) 753-4100
6.2 mi from city center
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Nursing HomeIndependent Living

Mercy Circle

5 of 5· Much above average
3659 W 99th St, Chicago, IL 60655
Beds23
AcceptsMedicare, Medicaid
PenaltiesNone
(773) 253-3600
8.7 mi from city center
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Nursing HomeIndependent Living

Plymouth Place

5 of 5· Much above average
315 N la Grange Rd, La Grange Park, IL 60526
Beds86
AcceptsMedicare
PenaltiesNone
(708) 482-6668
9.6 mi from city center
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Nursing HomeIndependent Living

Smith Village

3 of 5· Average
2320 W 113th Pl, Chicago, IL 60643
Beds78
AcceptsMedicare, Medicaid
Penalties1 fine
(773) 474-7300
10.4 mi from city center
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Nursing HomeIndependent Living

Lincolnwood Place

5 of 5· Much above average
7000 N McCormick Blvd, Lincolnwood, IL 60645
Beds40
AcceptsMedicare
Penalties2 fines
(847) 673-7166
11.2 mi from city center
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Nursing HomeIndependent Living

Westminster Place

5 of 5· Much above average
3200 Grant St, Evanston, IL 60201
Beds105
AcceptsMedicare, Medicaid
PenaltiesNone
(847) 492-4800
15.5 mi from city center
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Nursing HomeIndependent Living

Oak Trace

5 of 5· Much above average
250 Village Dr, Downers Grove, IL 60516
Beds104
AcceptsMedicare
Penalties1 fine
(630) 769-6200
16.5 mi from city center
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Nursing HomeIndependent Living

Beacon Hill

5 of 5· Much above average
2400 S Finley Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
Beds45
AcceptsMedicare, Medicaid
Penalties2 fines
(630) 620-5850
17.6 mi from city center
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Nursing HomeIndependent Living

VI at the Glen

5 of 5· Much above average
2401 Indigo Ln, Glenview, IL 60026
Beds47
AcceptsMedicare
PenaltiesNone
(847) 904-4700
18.1 mi from city center
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Nursing HomeIndependent Living

Franciscan Village

4 of 5· Above average
1270 Franciscan Dr, Lemont, IL 60439
Beds127
AcceptsMedicare, Medicaid
Penalties2 fines
(630) 243-3500
18.4 mi from city center
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Chicago (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Independent living communities near Chicago

Counting neighboring towns, there are 25 independent living communities within 25 miles of the center of Chicago, 19 more than in Chicago itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Chicago

See all 25 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Independent living in Chicago at a glance

Chicago has 6 independent living communities in our directory, drawn from CMS Care Compare records. They are spread over 5 ZIP codes, with the largest group (2) in 60640. 3 of the 6 that report their size have under 50 units.1

By ZIP code

  • 606402
  • 606551
  • 606371
  • 606431
  • 606111
Independent living communities in Chicago by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By size

  • Under 50 units3
  • 50 to 149 units3
  • 150 units or more0
Size is the number of units on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How independent living is regulated in Illinois

Independent living is housing. Any assisted living, memory care or nursing care offered on the same campus is licensed separately; in Illinois, residential care is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.2

Paying for care

Ways to pay for independent living in Illinois

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Illinois Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Illinois Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.4
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.5 The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (800-437-9824).6
Medicare counseling
Illinois’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-252-8966.7

Local resources

Local help for families in Chicago

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Cook County8

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Cook County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program9

    312-814-1203

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Illinois Adult Protective Services

    866-800-1409

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)7

    1-800-252-8966

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs6

    800-437-9824

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Illinois Medicaid agency3

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about independent living in Chicago

How many independent living communities are in Chicago, IL?

WeFoundCare lists 6 independent living communities in Chicago, IL, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Chicago there are 25.

How many units can independent living communities in Chicago serve?

6 of the 6 independent living communities report units, for a combined 299 units. The Census Bureau estimates 374,665 adults age 65 and older live in Chicago.

Which Chicago ZIP codes have the most independent living communities?

60640 (2), 60655 (1), 60637 (1). In all, 5 ZIP codes in Chicago have at least one.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Chicago?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Cook County, call 312-814-1203. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Illinois Adult Protective Services at 866-800-1409.

Are there independent living communities near Chicago?

Nearby cities with listings include Brookfield (1, 8.4 mi), La Grange Park (1, 9.7 mi), Lincolnwood (1, 11.9 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing independent living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Chicago

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Chicago (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.10
  • Units is the figure on the public record; 6 of 6 independent living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Chicago (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. Illinois Department of Public Health. data.illinois.gov/d/9miz-pbzm Accessed .
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.