43 Independent Living Communities near Chicago, IL
There are 43 Independent Living Communities in the Chicago area, with 39 in Chicago and 4 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Chicago is $1,399 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,545.
To help you with your search, browse the 266 reviews below for independent living communities in Chicago. On average, consumers rate independent living in Chicago 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Oak Park with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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39 Independent Living Communities in Chicago, IL
Caring Star 2018
The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
Provides: Independent Living
5333 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640
"We liked The Breakers at Edgewater Beach very much. It is very well organized, very well run, very inviting, and very warm. It seemed to be a good value for your money. It was very resort-like. The..." More
"We liked The Breakers at Edgewater Beach very much. It is very well organized, very well run, very inviting, and very warm. It seemed to be a good value for your money. It was very resort-like. The..." More
Caring Star 2015
Brookdale Lake View
Provides: Independent Living
3121 North Sheridan, Chicago, IL 60657
"Brookdale Lake View is pretty nice and the food here is quite good. The people here are really nice and help you whenever possible. I have only been here for a month, but there are a lot of..." More
"Brookdale Lake View is pretty nice and the food here is quite good. The people here are really nice and help you whenever possible. I have only been here for a month, but there are a lot of..." More
Caring Star 2016
Autumn Green at Midway Village
Provides: Independent Living
6700 S. Keating, Chicago, IL 60629
"I loved Autumn Green at Midway Village, it was pleasant. I liked the apartment for what I would need. The person who talked to me was very informative, answered all of my questions, made me feel..." More
"I loved Autumn Green at Midway Village, it was pleasant. I liked the apartment for what I would need. The person who talked to me was very informative, answered all of my questions, made me feel..." More
Brookdale Lake Shore Drive
Provides: Independent Living
2960 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657
"I'm in independent living at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive and almost everyone is independent here. I'm very happy and satisfied with everything. They've been doing a lot of remodeling because they..." More
"I'm in independent living at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive and almost everyone is independent here. I'm very happy and satisfied with everything. They've been doing a lot of remodeling because they..." More
Caring Star 2016
Autumn Green at Wright Campus
Provides: Independent Living
4239 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60634
"I was very impressed with Autumn Green. The location was convenient. The employees were really great, readily available, and showed us everything. The only problem for my brother was that he..." More
"I was very impressed with Autumn Green. The location was convenient. The employees were really great, readily available, and showed us everything. The only problem for my brother was that he..." More
Caring Star 2018
Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge
Provides: Independent Living
5839 S. Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
"Senior Suites-Garfield Ridge is the neighborhood that I’m from. It was a very clean and very pleasant facility. The people were wonderful. The 1-bedroom and the studio apartment had nice views and..." More
"Senior Suites-Garfield Ridge is the neighborhood that I’m from. It was a very clean and very pleasant facility. The people were wonderful. The 1-bedroom and the studio apartment had nice views and..." More
Senior Suites of Jefferson Park
Provides: Independent Living
5400 N. Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60630
"Senior Suites of Jefferson Park was very nice. The woman was very accommodating and showed me an apartment that I loved. I talked to the residents, who were all very nice and very friendly and..." More
"Senior Suites of Jefferson Park was very nice. The woman was very accommodating and showed me an apartment that I loved. I talked to the residents, who were all very nice and very friendly and..." More
Senior Suites of Marquette Village
Provides: Independent Living
7430 S. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60629
"There was no food facility at Senior Suites of Marquette Village. The staff was good, and the apartments were nice, but they're small. There was nobody in the activity room when I went. I love the..." More
"There was no food facility at Senior Suites of Marquette Village. The staff was good, and the apartments were nice, but they're small. There was nobody in the activity room when I went. I love the..." More
Senior Suites of Washington Heights
Provides: Independent Living
848 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL 60643
"The apartments at Senior Suites of Washington Heights were small for me. Other than that, the staff was very courteous and very nice. There were some people playing cards and some shooting pool. It..." More
"The apartments at Senior Suites of Washington Heights were small for me. Other than that, the staff was very courteous and very nice. There were some people playing cards and some shooting pool. It..." More
Senior Suites of Auburn Gresham
Provides: Independent Living
1050 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60620
"Senior Suites of Auburn Gresham was nice. The staff was very professional. It was beautiful. They offer bingo and a little place just to sit down and get to know each other." More
"Senior Suites of Auburn Gresham was nice. The staff was very professional. It was beautiful. They offer bingo and a little place just to sit down and get to know each other." More
Senior Suites of Midway Village
Provides: Independent Living
6800 South Keating Ave., Chicago, IL 60629
"I liked Senior Suites, it was newish looking, and I liked the kitchen. I liked living on the lower-level. There was nothing I didn't like, and the staff was excellent." More
"I liked Senior Suites, it was newish looking, and I liked the kitchen. I liked living on the lower-level. There was nothing I didn't like, and the staff was excellent." More
Senior Suites of Chatham
Provides: Independent Living
8300 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619
"I thought this place was GREAT for many reasons. It was very clean and the staff was amazingly welcoming. Ms. Lashaunda specifically has been GREAT!!!
I love how they are very concerned and..." More
"I thought this place was GREAT for many reasons. It was very clean and the staff was amazingly welcoming. Ms. Lashaunda specifically has been GREAT!!!
I love how they are very concerned and..." More
Senior Suites of Autumn Green at Wrig...
Provides: Independent Living
4255 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
"I was accommodated well by the staff at Senior Suites of Auburn Green at Wright Campus. The apartment that they showed me was an apartment of a resident that had agreed to show her apartment, which..." More
"I was accommodated well by the staff at Senior Suites of Auburn Green at Wright Campus. The apartment that they showed me was an apartment of a resident that had agreed to show her apartment, which..." More
Senior Suites of Norwood Park
Provides: Independent Living
5700 N. Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
"Senior Suites of Norwood Park is very pleasant and very clean. The staff is very wonderful and answered my questions. I haven't tried the food, but it looks good -- better than most." More
"Senior Suites of Norwood Park is very pleasant and very clean. The staff is very wonderful and answered my questions. I haven't tried the food, but it looks good -- better than most." More
Senior Suites of Central Station
Provides: Independent Living
1400 S. Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
"Senior Suites of Central Station had nice studio apartments. The staff was very nice, friendly, and helpful. The amenities were very nice. I liked the library and the TV area on the first floor. I..." More
"Senior Suites of Central Station had nice studio apartments. The staff was very nice, friendly, and helpful. The amenities were very nice. I liked the library and the TV area on the first floor. I..." More
Senior Suites of South Shore
Provides: Independent Living
2355 East 67th Street, Chicago, IL 60649
"Senior Suites of South shore was nice and seemed very pleasant. It was very clean, and it didn't smell. The apartments were nice, but it wasn't for me. The people were pleasant, very professional,..." More
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"Senior Suites of South shore was nice and seemed very pleasant. It was very clean, and it didn't smell. The apartments were nice, but it wasn't for me. The people were pleasant, very professional,..." More
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Caring Star 2013
The Selfhelp Home
Provides: Independent Living
908 W Argyle, Chicago, IL 60640
"The Selfhelp Home is an active and engaging not-for-profit retirement community designed to accommodate the needs of older Jewish adults throughout the Chicago area.
At Selfhelp, you’ll receive..." More
"The Selfhelp Home is an active and engaging not-for-profit retirement community designed to accommodate the needs of older Jewish adults throughout the Chicago area.
At Selfhelp, you’ll receive..." More
Senior Suites of Hegewisch
Provides: Independent Living
13550 S. Avenue O., Chicago, IL 60633
"Senior Suites of Hegewisch was fantastic and I loved the apartment. They were very cordial. It was a nice, clean place, and I won't have to pay any utilities. I'd have my own parking and there were..." More
"Senior Suites of Hegewisch was fantastic and I loved the apartment. They were very cordial. It was a nice, clean place, and I won't have to pay any utilities. I'd have my own parking and there were..." More
Senior Suites of Rainbow Beach
Provides: Independent Living
2804 E. 77th Place, Chicago, IL 60649
"Senior Suites of Rainbow Beach is a lovely facility. I would recommend it for anyone's loved ones. It's nice, clean, hospitable, and friendly place. The staff is very lovely. The grounds and..." More
"Senior Suites of Rainbow Beach is a lovely facility. I would recommend it for anyone's loved ones. It's nice, clean, hospitable, and friendly place. The staff is very lovely. The grounds and..." More
Senior Suites of West Humboldt Park
Provides: Independent Living
3656 West Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60624
"It was very good. The staff were very cooperative and very helpful. The one-bedroom apartment -- as you walk in the door -- had the kitchen to the left, and to the right was a huge storage area. In..." More
"It was very good. The staff were very cooperative and very helpful. The one-bedroom apartment -- as you walk in the door -- had the kitchen to the left, and to the right was a huge storage area. In..." More
Senior Suites of Austin
Provides: Independent Living
335 N. Menard Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644
"She toured me around Senior Suites, and the place was nice. She showed me the area around the building and explained the details of the room, and I liked it. I am moving by the end of the month...." More
"She toured me around Senior Suites, and the place was nice. She showed me the area around the building and explained the details of the room, and I liked it. I am moving by the end of the month...." More
Senior Suites of New City
Provides: Independent Living
4845 S. Western Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609
"Senior Suites of New City is very convenient, and they had parking that we were able to park in. They're also very close to any transit and ideally located. I didn't see anything that was negative..." More
"Senior Suites of New City is very convenient, and they had parking that we were able to park in. They're also very close to any transit and ideally located. I didn't see anything that was negative..." More
Senior Suites of Ravenswood Manor
Provides: Independent Living
2800 W. Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
"Senior Suites of Ravenswood Manor is independent living. What I liked the best about it was its size. It’s not overwhelming and smaller. They had an elevator and easy access. It was very nice,..." More
"Senior Suites of Ravenswood Manor is independent living. What I liked the best about it was its size. It’s not overwhelming and smaller. They had an elevator and easy access. It was very nice,..." More
Senior Suites of Bridgeport
Provides: Independent Living
2825 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608
"I went to visit Senior Suite of Bridgeport. It’s very nice. I did see a one bedroom that they had, and it’s very nice. They have meals that you pay for which is not bad. They have a menu that they..." More
"I went to visit Senior Suite of Bridgeport. It’s very nice. I did see a one bedroom that they had, and it’s very nice. They have meals that you pay for which is not bad. They have a menu that they..." More
Senior Suites of Gage Park
Provides: Independent Living
3244 West 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60629
"We toured Senior Suites of Gage Park. It looked pretty good and offered great care. They were very kind and caring. The place was very warm. They had a library where everyone could gather, and..." More
"We toured Senior Suites of Gage Park. It looked pretty good and offered great care. They were very kind and caring. The place was very warm. They had a library where everyone could gather, and..." More
Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park
Provides: Independent Living
2715 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
"Knowing that we would be in the Chicago area, we decided to go and see the Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park assisted living facility.
We've always liked that area - and our aunt had expressed that she..." More
"Knowing that we would be in the Chicago area, we decided to go and see the Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park assisted living facility.
We've always liked that area - and our aunt had expressed that she..." More
Senior Suites of Belmont Cragin
Provides: Independent Living
6045 West Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
"While in the Chicago area, we happened upon Senior Suites of Belmont Cragin. We had been visiting some other facilities around the region for our aunt.
We were glad and impressed that we didn't..." More
"While in the Chicago area, we happened upon Senior Suites of Belmont Cragin. We had been visiting some other facilities around the region for our aunt.
We were glad and impressed that we didn't..." More
Mercy Circle
Provides: Independent Living
3659 West 99Th Street, Chicago, IL 60655
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Mercy Circle offers independent living with dining options,
Assisted living with care services, a specialized memory care
Program, and high quality rehabilitation and skilled..." More
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Mercy Circle offers independent living with dining options,
Assisted living with care services, a specialized memory care
Program, and high quality rehabilitation and skilled..." More
Montclare Senior Residences of Galewood
Provides: Independent Living
6650 West Belden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707
"I only met one staff at Montclare Senior Residences. She was extremely professional, and she answered all of my questions and concerns. The facility was extremely clean. The apartment that we saw..." More
"I only met one staff at Montclare Senior Residences. She was extremely professional, and she answered all of my questions and concerns. The facility was extremely clean. The apartment that we saw..." More
Wrightwood Senior Developments
Provides: Independent Living
2815 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60652
"My mother has been living at Wrightwood for five years already. It’s a brand-new facility in the city. While it was being built, my mother put in an application, and they called her up later to..." More
"My mother has been living at Wrightwood for five years already. It’s a brand-new facility in the city. While it was being built, my mother put in an application, and they called her up later to..." More
Renaissance Saint Luke
Provides: Independent Living
1501 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
"Renaissance was within almost walking distance of our home in a very convenient area. The apartment was open and airy with windows on two sides. I liked the whole layout and the people working..." More
"Renaissance was within almost walking distance of our home in a very convenient area. The apartment was open and airy with windows on two sides. I liked the whole layout and the people working..." More
Caring Star 2016
Victory Centre of South Chicago
Provides: Independent Living
3251 East 92nd Street, Chicago, IL 60617
"Pathway to Living's longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of South Chicago community is an extension of that promise. We are..." More
"Pathway to Living's longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of South Chicago community is an extension of that promise. We are..." More
Presence Resurrection Retirement Comm...
Provides: Independent Living
7262 West Peterson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631
""Bloom where you are planted." That old adage certainly applies to my choice to live at Presence Resurrection Retirement Community. My comfortable apartment overlooks the beautiful Grotto. The..." More
""Bloom where you are planted." That old adage certainly applies to my choice to live at Presence Resurrection Retirement Community. My comfortable apartment overlooks the beautiful Grotto. The..." More
Wheeler House
Provides: Independent Living
1450 W 69th Street, Chicago, IL 60636
"Wheeler House is worth recommending as this place is very nice. The people at this facility are also very nice. They have bingo which I love doing, movie nights, and other activities.
" More
"Wheeler House is worth recommending as this place is very nice. The people at this facility are also very nice. They have bingo which I love doing, movie nights, and other activities.
" More
The Martha Washington
Provides: Independent Living
2324 West Irving Park Road,, Chicago, IL 60618
"I liked The Martha Washington very much. It was very homey in its decoration. The people were very friendly and they said hello when you're in the hallway. They seemed to be high functioning. It..." More
"I liked The Martha Washington very much. It was very homey in its decoration. The people were very friendly and they said hello when you're in the hallway. They seemed to be high functioning. It..." More
Victory Centre of Roseland
Provides: Independent Living
10450 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
"Pathway to Living's longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Roseland community is an extension of that promise. We are..." More
"Pathway to Living's longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Roseland community is an extension of that promise. We are..." More
Victory Centre of Galewood
Provides: Independent Living
2370 North Newcastle Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
"Pathway to Living's longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Galewood community is an extension of that promise. We are..." More
"Pathway to Living's longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Galewood community is an extension of that promise. We are..." More
Paul G. Stewart Center
Provides: Independent Living
400 E. 41st Street,, Chicago, IL 60653
"Paul G. Stewart Center is a really nice building, and they have a lot of activities for the seniors. The building is secure. They have a doctor's office in the building, a grocery store, different..." More
"Paul G. Stewart Center is a really nice building, and they have a lot of activities for the seniors. The building is secure. They have a doctor's office in the building, a grocery store, different..." More
Symphony Residences of Lincoln Park
Provides: Independent Living
2437 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
"This is a full-service facility that has assisted living on one side and is connected to a nursing home on the other side of the building. I have had experiences with both facilities.Staff - My..." More
"This is a full-service facility that has assisted living on one side and is connected to a nursing home on the other side of the building. I have had experiences with both facilities.Staff - My..." More
4 Independent Living Communities near Chicago, IL
Caring Star 2016
Oak Park Arms
Provides: Independent Living
408 S Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302
"We toured Oak Park Arms, we were so impressed with it, mom felt comfortable there, and shes now living there. They were very accommodating and we were very happy. They were willing to paint the..." More
"We toured Oak Park Arms, we were so impressed with it, mom felt comfortable there, and shes now living there. They were very accommodating and we were very happy. They were willing to paint the..." More
Brookdale Oak Park
Provides: Independent Living
1111 Ontario Street, Oak Park, IL 60302
"Brookdale Oak Park is a nice place and I liked it. They have quite a few activities there like people from different arts communities in the neighborhood who come in to give presentations. They..." More
"Brookdale Oak Park is a nice place and I liked it. They have quite a few activities there like people from different arts communities in the neighborhood who come in to give presentations. They..." More
Cozy Palace Retirement Home
Provides: Independent Living
1409 Harlem Avenue # 1, Berwyn, IL 60402
"My father has been staying in Cozy Palace for about three years now, and he is happy there. I like that the environment is like a family. It has a single room, and it is cozy. They provide three..." More
"My father has been staying in Cozy Palace for about three years now, and he is happy there. I like that the environment is like a family. It has a single room, and it is cozy. They provide three..." More
Drexel Horizon Senior Living Community
Provides: Independent Living
3443 S. 55th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804
"Drexel Horizon Senior Living Community is for individuals age 62 and better. The senior living community offers the services and amenities of a fine resort along with a lifestyle rich in social,..." More
"Drexel Horizon Senior Living Community is for individuals age 62 and better. The senior living community offers the services and amenities of a fine resort along with a lifestyle rich in social,..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Chicago
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Review of The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
We liked The Breakers at Edgewater Beach very much. It is very well organized, very well run, very inviting, and very warm. It seemed to be a good value for your money. It was very resort-like. The... Read more
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Review of Senior Suites of Chatham
I thought this place was GREAT for many reasons. It was very clean and the staff was amazingly welcoming. Ms. Lashaunda specifically has been GREAT!!! I love how they are very concerned and eng... Read more
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Review of Paul G. Stewart Center
Staff is not concerned with the fact that this is a senior complex. Laundry room washers are always in need of repair. So you never have full use of all of the washers. Elevators are never at ... Read more
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