Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lake Forest, IL

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

Whether you are looking for assisted living, independent living, or a nursing home, Lake Forest has senior housing options to meet your needs. There are 3 facilities throughout the city, with average assisted living costs of $5,956 per month. Since 46.8% of the city's residents are seniors, quality communities that offer solid value are in high demand. In this article, we'll explore some of the top-rated assisted living options in Lake Forest, helping you make an informed decision about the best care for your loved ones.

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ACASA Senior Care of Lake Forest, IL

ACASA Senior Care of Lake Forest, IL

100 S Saunders Rd Ste 150, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (0.4 mi from city center)
Home Care Memory Care

ACASA Senior Care of Lake Forest, IL provides in-home care services for seniors, including memory care, transportation, meal preparation, personal care, companionship, light housekeeping, and medication reminders.

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Lake Forest Place Independent Living, a CCRC
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3

Lake Forest Place Independent Living, a CCRC

1100 Pembridge Dr., Lake Forest, IL 60045 (1.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home

Lake Forest Place is a luxury senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services.

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3
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Balmoral Care Center
Our Rating:
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5

Balmoral Care Center

1101 Pembridge Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (1.6 mi from city center)
Nursing Home

Balmoral Care Center at Lake Forest Place offers skilled nursing care in a warm, home-like setting with 24/7 medical attention and personalized support.

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5
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Warren Barr North Shore/ Red Oaks of Highland Park
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5

Warren Barr North Shore/ Red Oaks of Highland Park

2773 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035 (2.8 mi from city center)
Nursing Home

Warren Barr North Shore offers post-hospital care and rehabilitation services, blending the comfort and elegance of a 5-star hotel with the efficiency of a first-rate healthcare facility.

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5
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Green Oaks Senior Living
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4.5

Green Oaks Senior Living

14595 W Rockland Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048 (4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

Green Oaks Senior Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care for seniors in Libertyville, IL.

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4.5
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Brookdale Vernon Hills
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5

Brookdale Vernon Hills

145 North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (4.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Senior Apartments

Brookdale Vernon Hills is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Vernon Hills, IL.

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5
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The Laurel at Vernon Hills
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5

The Laurel at Vernon Hills

350 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (4.2 mi from city center)
Memory Care

The Laurel at Vernon Hills Memory Care provides compassionate, connected memory care to serve people with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia.

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Studio - Starting at $7,700 per month
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The Wealshire
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3

The Wealshire

170 Jamestown Lane, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 (4.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home

The Wealshire is a senior living facility offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care services in Lincolnshire, IL.

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3
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StoryPoint Libertyville
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5

StoryPoint Libertyville

901 Florsheim Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048 (4.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Respite Care

StoryPoint Libertyville is a senior living community offering independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care options.

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5
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Assisting Hands Deerfield
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5

Assisting Hands Deerfield

500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 350, Deerfield, IL 60015 (4.6 mi from city center)
Home Care Memory Care

Assisting Hands Home Care provides customized non-medical in-home care services for seniors and adults with disabilities in Deerfield, IL.

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5
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Arbor Terrace Highland Park
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3.5

Arbor Terrace Highland Park

1000 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035 (4.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

Arbor Terrace Highland Park is a luxury resort-style senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services.

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3.5
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North Shore Compassionate Care - Highland Park, IL
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4.5

North Shore Compassionate Care - Highland Park, IL

1510 Old Deerfield Road Suite 222, Highland Park, IL 60035 (4.7 mi from city center)
Home Care Memory Care

North Shore Compassionate Care provides quality in-home care services to help loved ones maintain dignity, comfort, and peace of mind.

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4.5
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Abbott House LLC
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4.5

Abbott House LLC

405 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035 (4.8 mi from city center)
Nursing Home

Abbott House LLC is a senior living facility offering nursing home services in Highland Park, IL.

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4.5
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Freedom Home Care
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3

Freedom Home Care

1749 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 (4.8 mi from city center)
Home Care Memory Care

Freedom Home Care provides in-home care services including companionship, personal care, and specialized care for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.

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3
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Sunrise of Highland Park
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4.5

Sunrise of Highland Park

1601 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 (4.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care

Sunrise of Highland Park is a senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services in a walkable Highland Park neighborhood.

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4.5
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Studio - Starting at $3,557 per month
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Sedgebrook
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4.5

Sedgebrook

800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 (5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Home Care Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home

Sedgebrook is a Life Plan Community offering a full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services.

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4.5
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One Deerfield Place
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4.5

One Deerfield Place

733 Osterman Ave, Deerfield, IL 60015 (5.1 mi from city center)
Independent Living Senior Apartments

One Deerfield Place is an affordable senior housing facility offering rent-subsidized units for very low-income seniors on fixed incomes.

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4.5
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Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assisted Living
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5

Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assisted Living

10 East Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (5.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes is an Assisted Living and Independent Living community located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, offering a range of care services and amenities.

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5
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One Bedroom - Starting at $3,360 per month
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Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living
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5

Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living

10 East Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (5.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living

Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes is an Assisted Living and Independent Living community located at 10 East Hawthorn Parkway in Vernon Hills, IL, offering a blend of independence and support with comprehensive care and medical services.

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One Bedroom - Starting at $3,650 per month
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Aspen Woods of Vernon Hills
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5

Aspen Woods of Vernon Hills

500 Atrium Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (5.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care

Aspen Woods of Vernon Hills is a senior living facility specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's care, offering assisted living and memory care services.

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5
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Victory Centre of Vernon Hills
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4.5

Victory Centre of Vernon Hills

97 W Phillip Road, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (5.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Senior Apartments

Victory Centre of Vernon Hills is a senior living community offering supportive living apartments for adults 65 and over and independent living apartments for adults 62 and over.

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4.5
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Studio - Starting at $5,511 per month
Whitehall of Deerfield
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5

Whitehall of Deerfield

300 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015 (5.7 mi from city center)
Nursing Home

Whitehall of Deerfield offers comprehensive, customized care for a wide range of medical conditions, including orthopedic surgery, strokes, and cardiac illnesses, with a focus on rehabilitation therapy, short-term and skilled nursing care.

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5
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FirstLight Home Care of Libertyville, IL
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FirstLight Home Care of Libertyville, IL

1580 S. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 201, Libertyville, IL 60048 (5.8 mi from city center)
Home Care

FirstLight Home Care of Libertyville provides non-medical in-home care services including companion care, personal care, and dementia care.

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The Sheridan at Green Oaks
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5

The Sheridan at Green Oaks

29330 N Waukegan Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (5.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

The Sheridan at Green Oaks offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care on a 30-acre campus with extensive walking paths and luxurious amenities.

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5
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Companion Services of America
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5

Companion Services of America

420 Lake Cook Rd, Suite 119, Deerfield, IL 60015 (5.9 mi from city center)
Home Care

Companion Services of America provides quality personal home care services for clients in the privacy of their home, hospital, or assisted and skilled nursing facility.

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Map of Assisted Living in Lake Forest

Find the right senior living community by location
  • ACASA Senior Care of Lake Forest, IL
  • Lake Forest Place Independent Living, a CCRC
  • Balmoral Care Center
  • Warren Barr North Shore/ Red Oaks of Highland Park
  • Green Oaks Senior Living
  • Brookdale Vernon Hills
  • The Laurel at Vernon Hills
  • The Wealshire
  • StoryPoint Libertyville
  • Assisting Hands Deerfield
  • Arbor Terrace Highland Park
  • North Shore Compassionate Care - Highland Park, IL
  • Abbott House LLC
  • Freedom Home Care
  • Sunrise of Highland Park
  • Sedgebrook
  • One Deerfield Place
  • Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assisted Living
  • Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living
  • Aspen Woods of Vernon Hills
  • Victory Centre of Vernon Hills
  • Whitehall of Deerfield
  • FirstLight Home Care of Libertyville, IL
  • The Sheridan at Green Oaks
  • Companion Services of America
  • Sunrise of Buffalo Grove
  • Weinberg Community for Senior Living
  • Agape Home Care Agency - North Chicago, IL
  • Glen Oaks Nursing Home
  • Comfort Keepers
  • Belmont Village Buffalo Grove
  • The Landing on Dundee Senior Living
  • Addolorata Villa
  • Sienna Home Care
  • Affinity Home Care
  • Healthcare Plus Team Waukegan
  • Harbor House - Memory Care
  • ComForCare Home Care - Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Home Instead - Northbrook, IL
  • Homewatch CareGivers of Northshore, IL
  • Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community
  • Ciel of Long Grove
  • North Shore Place
  • Lilac Ledge
  • Bella Terra
  • Heritage Woods of Gurnee
  • Alden of Long Grove
  • Bickford of Gurnee
  • Sunrise of Prospect Heights
  • Amada Senior Care of Northern Illinois - Gurnee, IL

Senior Living Statistics for Lake Forest, Illinois

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


Senior housing costs in Lake Forest, Illinois start at an average of $4,565 per month for independent living. Average prices can range up to $6,794 per month for a studio in a nursing home. There are plenty of options at price points in between, including assisted living at $5,956 per month, memory care at $6,000 per month, and a private room in a nursing home at $6,617 per month.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $5,956
Memory Care $6,000
Independent Living $4,565
Nursing Home: Private Room $6,617
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $6,467
Nursing Home: Studio $6,794
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $6,741
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $5,905

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Lake Forest


The average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in Lake Forest is 5956. Nearby cities like Gurnee and Park City are slightly less expensive, with average costs of $5,726 per month and $5,817 per month, respectively. The cost in Lake Forest is higher than the average in Illinois, which is $5,101, and also exceeds the national average of $4,546 per month.
City Average Monthly Cost
Lake Forest $5,956
Gurnee $5,726
Park City $5,817

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Lake Forest compares to Illinois and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Lake Forest $5,956
Illinois $5,101
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Lake Forest


If you don't find the senior living option that's right for you in Lake Forest, there are many options outside of the city. There are 642 facilities to choose from in the surrounding area, while there are a total of 964 facilities in the entire state of Illinois.
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Lake Forest Senior Demographics


47.6% of Lake Forest residents are male, while 52.4% are female. Seniors comprise approximately 46.8% of the total population. This includes 14.5% in their 50s, 13.1% in their 60s, 11.4% in their 70s, and 7.8% over 80. Marital statuses vary, with 58.3% married, 7% divorced, 28.4% never married, and 6.3% widowed. The town's diversity includes 84.6% White, 6.1% Asian, 6.8% mixed race, and 4.7% Hispanic residents.

Population

Lake Forest has a population of 19,190.
  • 47.6% Male
  • 52.4% Female

Marital Status

  • 58.3% Married
  • 7% Divorced
  • 28.4% Never Married
  • 6.3% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 46.8% of the population.
  • 14.5% in their 50s
  • 13.1% in their 60s
  • 11.4% in their 70s
  • 7.8% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 84.6% White
  • 0.9% Black
  • 6.1% Asian
  • 0.2% Native
  • 1.4% Identifying as Other
  • 6.8% Mixed Race
  • 4.7% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Lake Forest

Looking to explore assisted living options near Lake Forest, Illinois? Average costs start as low as $3,970 per month in Valparaiso, while the most expensive nearby option is Crystal Lake, which costs an average of $6,067 per month. A few other cities to consider include Chicago, St. Charles, Evanston, and Skokie.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Chicago $5,666
Naperville $5,598
Aurora $5,646
Joliet $5,366
Elgin $5,967
Arlington Heights $6,056
Crystal Lake $6,067
St. Charles $5,832
Evanston $5,908
City Average Monthly Cost
Skokie $5,921
Park Ridge $5,887
Des Plaines $5,961
Downers Grove $5,659
Glenview $5,963
Northbrook $5,983
Valparaiso $3,970
Crown Point $4,036
Orland Park $5,294

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.