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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Evanston, IL

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Evanston, IL area.

In Evanston, Illinois, seniors make up a significant 35.2% of the population, reflecting the city’s dedication to providing a wide variety of senior living solutions. With nine senior living facilities available, Evanston offers options catering to various needs, including independent and assisted living, memory care, and nursing home services. The average cost of assisted living in Evanston is $5,908 per month, offering comprehensive care amidst a vibrant community. Finding the right place for your loved one can be a daunting task, but this guide will introduce you to the best assisted living options in Evanston. We aim to assist you in discovering the perfect home where your loved ones can experience comfort, support, and a welcoming environment.

101 Communities were found near Evanston, IL
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Sunrise of Park Ridge
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

Sunrise of Park Ridge

1725 West Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (7.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
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Brookdale Lake View
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Brookdale Lake View

3121 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60657 (8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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of 5
9.5
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Elison of Niles
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Elison of Niles

8975 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL 60714 (8 mi from city center)
Independent Living
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of 5
9.5
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Homewatch CareGivers of Northshore, IL
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Homewatch CareGivers of Northshore, IL

900 Skokie Boulevard Suite 105, Northbrook, IL 60062 (8 mi from city center)
Home Care
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9.5
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Home Instead - Northbrook, IL
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Home Instead - Northbrook, IL

3100 Dundee Road Suite 902, Northbrook, IL 60062 (8 mi from city center)
Home Care
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9.5
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Home Helpers Home Care of Park Ridge, IL
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Home Helpers Home Care of Park Ridge, IL

900 Devon Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (8.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
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9.5
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Autumn Green at Wright Campus
Our Rating:
of 5
7.8

Autumn Green at Wright Campus

4239 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 (8.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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7.8
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The Suites of Autumn Green at Wright Campus
Our Rating:
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7.8

The Suites of Autumn Green at Wright Campus

4255 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 (8.1 mi from city center)
Independent Living
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7.8
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NorthShore FamilyCare
Our Rating:
of 5
7.8

NorthShore FamilyCare

707 Skokie Blvd, Ste 600, Northbrook, IL 60062 (8.2 mi from city center)
Home Care
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7.8
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Brookdale Lake Shore Drive
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Brookdale Lake Shore Drive

2960 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657 (8.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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9.5
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United Methodist Community
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9.5

United Methodist Community

3249 N. Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60634 (8.2 mi from city center)
Home Care
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9.5
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Sienna Home Care
Our Rating:
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9.5

Sienna Home Care

601 Skokie Blvd. Ste. 201, Northbrook, IL 60062 (8.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
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9.5
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The Abington of Glenview
Our Rating:
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9.5

The Abington of Glenview

3901 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 60025 (8.4 mi from city center)
Nursing Home
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9.5
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Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park
Our Rating:
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8.5

Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park

2715 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 (8.5 mi from city center)
Independent Living
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8.5
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Belmont Village Lincoln Park
Our Rating:
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7.7

Belmont Village Lincoln Park

700 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (8.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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7.7
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Heart Of Wisdom - Chicago, IL
Our Rating:
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7.7

Heart Of Wisdom - Chicago, IL

6859 W Addsion Ste 6, Chicago, IL 60634 (8.8 mi from city center)
Home Care
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7.7
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Bishop Edwin Conway Residence
Our Rating:
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9.9

Bishop Edwin Conway Residence

1900 N Karlov Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 (9.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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9.9
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Maxim Healthcare
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Maxim Healthcare

2340 S. River Road Suite 106, Des Plaines, IL 60018 (9.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
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9.9
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Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community

99 Pointe Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062 (9.4 mi from city center)
Memory Care
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9.9
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ActiveCare Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

ActiveCare Home Care

1420 Renaissance Dr., Suite 211, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (9.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
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9.9
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Brookdale Northbrook
Our Rating:
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10

Brookdale Northbrook

4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062 (9.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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10
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Arbor Terrace Glenview
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8

Arbor Terrace Glenview

4700 W Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60025 (9.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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8.8
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Bethesda Rehab and Senior Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8

Bethesda Rehab and Senior Care

2833 N Nordica Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 (9.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
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8.8
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Senior Suites of Belmont Cragin
Our Rating:
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9

Senior Suites of Belmont Cragin

6045 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 (9.7 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
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9
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Brookdale Des Plaines
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Brookdale Des Plaines

800 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (9.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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9.8
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Map of Assisted Living in Evanston

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Sunrise of Park Ridge
  • Brookdale Lake View
  • Elison of Niles
  • Homewatch CareGivers of Northshore, IL
  • Home Instead - Northbrook, IL
  • Home Helpers Home Care of Park Ridge, IL
  • Autumn Green at Wright Campus
  • The Suites of Autumn Green at Wright Campus
  • NorthShore FamilyCare
  • Brookdale Lake Shore Drive
  • United Methodist Community
  • Sienna Home Care
  • The Abington of Glenview
  • Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park
  • Belmont Village Lincoln Park
  • Heart Of Wisdom - Chicago, IL
  • Bishop Edwin Conway Residence
  • Maxim Healthcare
  • Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community
  • ActiveCare Home Care
  • Brookdale Northbrook
  • Arbor Terrace Glenview
  • Bethesda Rehab and Senior Care
  • Senior Suites of Belmont Cragin
  • Brookdale Des Plaines

Senior Living Statistics for Evanston, Illinois

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


Whether you're looking for independent living, assisted living, or memory care, there are several options in Evanston, Illinois. Independent living is the most affordable type of care on average, starting at $5,434 per month. If you are looking for assisted living, the average cost is $5,908 per month. Costs will be more expensive for those who need more specialized care, such as memory care, which begins at $5,920 per month, and nursing home care, which starts at $6,671 per month for a private room. These options provide a range of choices to suit different preferences and care needs.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $5,908
Memory Care $5,920
Independent Living $5,434
Nursing Home: Private Room $6,671
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $6,790
Nursing Home: Studio $6,817
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $7,850

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Evanston


Assisted living facilities in Evanston cost an average of $5,908 per month, which is higher than both the Illinois state average of $5,101 per month and the nationwide average of $4,546 per month. On the other hand, Evanston assisted living is more expensive than nearby cities, such as Oak Park and River Forest, which average $5,718 and $5,782 per month, respectively.
City Average Monthly Cost
Evanston $5,908

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Evanston compares to Illinois and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Evanston $5,908
Illinois $5,101
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Evanston


Evanston residents have 9 assisted living facilities to choose from. If you expand your search to the surrounding area, there are 557 facilities nearby. For those who want to find a facility anywhere in Illinois, there are 810 communities to choose from.
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Evanston

557

Surrounding Area

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Illinois

Evanston Senior Demographics


Seniors make up a notable 35.2% of Evanston, Illinois' population of 77,181. Among the senior age groups, 11.7% are in their 50s, 11.9% are in their 60s, 7.2% are in their 70s, and 4.4% are 80 years and older. The city's gender distribution among seniors is relatively balanced, with 48.5% male and 51.5% female. Regarding marital status, 42% of the senior population are married, 10.4% are divorced, 43.4% never married, and 4.3% are widowed. Evanston's senior community is diverse, with 61.6% identifying as White, 16.5% as Black, and 9.2% as Asian. Meanwhile, 11.3% are Hispanic, 8.7% mixed race, 0.3% Native American, and 3.7% identify as other, illustrating a vibrant, multicultural environment.

Population

Evanston has a population of 77,181.
  • 48.5% Male
  • 51.5% Female

Marital Status

  • 42% Married
  • 10.4% Divorced
  • 43.4% Never Married
  • 4.3% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 35.2% of the population.
  • 11.7% in their 50s
  • 11.9% in their 60s
  • 7.2% in their 70s
  • 4.4% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 61.6% White
  • 16.5% Black
  • 9.2% Asian
  • 0.3% Native
  • 3.7% Identifying as Other
  • 8.7% Mixed Race
  • 11.3% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Evanston

Looking for nearby senior living options outside of Evanston, Illinois? There are numerous cities to consider. Average prices start at $3,970 per month in Valparaiso and range up to $6,067 in Crystal Lake. Other options to explore include Chicago, Naperville, Schaumburg, Glenview, and Des Plaines, each offering unique amenities and community settings.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Chicago $5,666
Naperville $5,598
Aurora $5,646
Arlington Heights $6,056
Glenview $5,963
Northbrook $5,983
Crystal Lake $6,067
Orland Park $5,294
St. Charles $5,832
City Average Monthly Cost
Schaumburg $5,982
Valparaiso $3,970
Merrillville $4,026
Oak Park $5,718
Gurnee $5,726
Lombard $5,805
Park Ridge $5,887
Des Plaines $5,961
Crown Point $4,036

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.