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Westminster Place
Scout 100Evanston, IL · 105 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Evanston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Chicago, Illinois
Every licensed senior community in the Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Chicago
Local Chicago-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Chicago prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,050/mo median
typical range $4,840–$7,560
Memory Care
$7,770/mo median
typical range $6,220–$9,710
Skilled Nursing
$8,830/mo median
typical range $7,790–$10,410
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,050/mo median
typical range $2,710–$8,550
Residential Care Home
$5,450/mo median
typical range $4,360–$6,810
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Chicago using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Chicago.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Top 60 of 220 communities in Chicago, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. Narrow by type of care above to see every community.
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Moorings of Arlington Heights
Scout 100Arlington Hts, IL · 92 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Arlington Hts's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →3
Mercy Circle
Scout 100Chicago, IL · 23 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Chicago's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →4
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Scout 97Melrose Park, IL · 32 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Melrose Park's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →5
VI at the Glen
Scout 97Glenview, IL · 47 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Glenview's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →6
Mather Evanston, the
Scout 97Evanston, IL · 37 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Evanston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →7
Palatine, IL · 49 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Palatine's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →8
Selfhelp Home of Chicago
Scout 96Chicago, IL · 72 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Chicago's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →9
Little Sisters of the Poor
Scout 96Chicago, IL · 76 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Chicago's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →10
Community First Medical Center
Scout 93Chicago, IL · 66 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Chicago's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →11
British Home, the
Scout 93Brookfield, IL · 72 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Brookfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →12
Central Baptist Village
Scout 93Norridge, IL · 116 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Norridge's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →13
Terraces at the Clare
Scout 93Chicago, IL · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Chicago's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →14
Hearthwood SNF Senior Living
Scout 92Bartlett, IL · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Bartlett's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →15
Eden Vista Prospect Heights
Scout 90Prospect Heights, IL · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Prospect Heights's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →16
Victorian Village Hlth & Well
Scout 90Homer Glen, IL · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Homer Glen's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →17
Greek American Rehab Care Ctr
Scout 89Wheeling, IL · 188 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Wheeling's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →18
Plymouth Place
Scout 89La Grange Park, IL · 86 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of La Grange Park's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →19
Addolorata Villa
Scout 87Wheeling, IL · 86 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Wheeling's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →20
Lutheran Home for the Aged
Scout 87Arlington Hts, IL · 354 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Arlington Hts's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →21
Alden Estates of Skokie
Scout 87Skokie, IL · 56 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Skokie's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →22
Joliet, IL · 157 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Joliet's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →23
Brandel Health and Rehab
Scout 86Northbrook, IL · 102 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Northbrook's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →24
Ignite Medical Hanover Park
Scout 86Hanover Park, IL · 150 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Hanover Park's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →25
Ascension Nazarethville Place
Scout 86Des Plaines, IL · 68 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Des Plaines's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →26
Niles Nsg & Rehab Ctr
Scout 85Niles, IL · 304 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Niles's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →27
Citadel Care Center-Wilmette
Scout 85Wilmette, IL · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Wilmette's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →28
Dobson Plaza
Scout 84Evanston, IL · 97 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Evanston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →29
Alden Estates of Shorewood
Scout 84Shorewood, IL · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Shorewood's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →30
Alden Estates of Evanston
Scout 82Evanston, IL · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Evanston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →31
Aperion Care Niles
Scout 81Niles, IL · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Niles's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →32
Encore Village
Scout 80Schaumburg, IL · 169 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Schaumburg.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →33
St Joseph Village of Chicago
Scout 80Chicago, IL · 54 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Chicago.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →34
Arlington Heights, IL · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Arlington Heights.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →35
Bella Terra Streamwood
Scout 79Streamwood, IL · 214 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Streamwood's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →36
Northbrook Health and Rehab
Scout 79Northbrook, IL · 147 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Northbrook's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Lincolnwood Place
Scout 77Lincolnwood, IL · 40 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lincolnwood.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →38
Celebrate Senior Living Niles
Scout 77Niles, IL · 55 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Niles.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →39
Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center
Scout 76Oak Park, IL · 72 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Oak Park's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →40
Glenview Terrace
Scout 75Glenview, IL · 314 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Glenview.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →
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Birchwood Plaza
Scout 75Chicago, IL · 200 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Chicago.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →42
Avantara Park Ridge
Scout 75Park Ridge, IL · 154 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Park Ridge.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →43
Elevate Care Abington
Scout 75Glenview, IL · 192 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Glenview.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →44
Bella Terra Lagrange
Scout 75La Grange, IL · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in La Grange.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →45
Pearl of Evanston,the
Scout 75Evanston, IL · 158 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Evanston.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →46
Astoria Place Living & Rehab
Scout 74Chicago, IL · 164 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Chicago.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →47
Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr
Scout 70Chicago, IL · 99 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Chicago.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →48
Warren Barr Oak Lawn
Scout 70Oak Lawn, IL · 122 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Oak Lawn.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →49
Lee Manor
Scout 70Des Plaines, IL · 262 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Des Plaines.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →50
Citadel of Skokie, the
Scout 70Skokie, IL · 113 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Skokie.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →51
Bella Terra Schaumburg
Scout 70Schaumburg, IL · 214 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Schaumburg.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →52
Citadel of Glenview,the
Scout 70Glenview, IL · 135 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Glenview.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →53
Smith Crossing
Scout 70Orland Park, IL · 92 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Orland Park.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →54
Alden Courts of Shorewood
Scout 70Shorewood, IL · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Shorewood.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →55
Warren Barr Gold Coast
Scout 69Chicago, IL · 271 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Chicago.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →56
Harmony Healthcare & Rehab Ctr
Scout 69Chicago, IL · 180 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Chicago.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →57
Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & Hcc
Scout 68Hoffman Estates, IL · 217 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hoffman Estates.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →58
Prairie Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr
Scout 68Chicago Heights, IL · 148 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Chicago Heights.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →59
Aliya of Palatine
Scout 68Palatine, IL · 69 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Palatine.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →60
West Suburban Medical Ctr
Scout 68Oak Park, IL · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Oak Park.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Chicago, IL?
In the Chicago, IL area, assisted living typically runs $4,840–$7,560/month (median $6,050), memory care $6,220–$9,710/month (median $7,770), and skilled nursing $7,790–$10,410/month (median $8,830) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 220 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
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What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.