The 10 Best Independent Living Facilities in Cook County, IL

"Quality and Affordability on the Lake Settled in one of Chicago's finest locations, Grace Street Towers is a close walk to Lake Michigan, Wr..."

"Buford Walker Senior Housing, located in Lansing, IL, is a senior living provider that specializes in housing for individuals who are 55 yea..."

"The community has a large community room for resident activities, including games, potlucks and holiday parties. Local grocery store, pharma..."

"Chicago's Old Town is home to North Orchard Place, a community that forms part of the HUD housing initiative. It's located near amenities su..."

"Located in a residential neighborhood of Skokie, IL, Robineau Residence is situated in an accessible and convenient location. Seniors live w..."

"Welcome to St. Ailbe Faith Apartments Affordable Retirement Housing Sponsored by Catholic Charities. St. Ailbe Faith Apartments is a senior..."

"Lake Forest is great, it's a buy-in, it's expensive, and the people there are mostly local people. The staff took me around, and I've gone to a couple of their functions -- which were wonderful. They have a swimming pool, and many people would come i..."

"I toured Marian Village. They were a little less expensive, but the place itself just seemed so vibrant, alive, energetic, and bright. The place seemed very new and very updated. When you walked in, you were welcomed by the person at the front desk. ..."

"This place is so cute. I love the at home feel. I toured with Nathan and he is so great and is friendly and caring. My parents decided to stay out of state, but this would be where they go when they do move back to Illinois. Just a great homelike fe..."

"I moved to The Roosevelt at Salt Creek. I chose it because of its location. The rooms are large and completely reconditioned. They have activities, but I haven't been yet. The staff are very friendly and very helpful. The food is very good. They keep..."

"We toured Brookdale Glen Ellyn. The emphasis is more on independent living as we found, by making several tours, that probably our family member who needs care is going to be more qualified and comfortable in independent living. One of the things I l..."

"We liked Clarendale of Mokena, but they had no availability. It was clean and friendly. They had a theater, an exercise room, libraries, and nice areas to sit down and relax...."

"Brookdale Vernon Hills is beautiful. It's an open floor plan, and it's got a swimming pool and a jungle right in the middle of everything. From what I've seen, the cleanliness is fine. They come in once a week and clean the house and wash your linens..."

"The rooms are comfortable and homey and the housekeeping and maintenance staff are great and very responsive and friendly and encouraging All staff is very friendly and supportive and I appreciate the activities offered Specially enjoy the opportun..."

"I have a friend who lives there at Clarendale of Addison in the memory unit, and it's very nice. She's in her 90s and she's a lot forgetful, but she's very happy there. They have good food, she said. The staff was very nice. I spent more time with th..."

"The apartment is beautifully appointed and ready to move in. Everyone that mom has encountered has been friendly and caring and that includes staff and residents. They go out of their way to make sure she feels seen and taken care of. She enjoys t..."

"My parents moved into Bridgeway of Bensenville. I liked that they were able to socialize with other people in their age group. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, and the facility is organized and clean-looking. I know there are numerous ac..."

"My mother-in-law moved into Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living one week ago. The Saratoga Grove is a very clean, very nicely set up, smaller community. They only have 66 total residents. It's set up for independent living on the lower leve..."

"My tour at The Sheridan at Oak Brook was very positive and extremely helpful. I had a friend with me, and a woman named Adi showed us around. She just was patient and explained everything very thoroughly. We saw the areas where card games would be pl..."

"Brookdale Lisle would have been my number-one pick. It was a luxury assisted living facility and probably the best in the area. It included extra things like a separate storage area, which was just kind of nice. The food menu was fabulous. Some of th..."