Best Assisted Living Facilities in North Chicago, IL

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

In North Chicago, Illinois, seniors make up about 15.1% of the population, and the city offers a variety of quality senior living options tailored to meet their needs. With one senior living facility in the city itself and access to an extensive network of 605 more facilities in the surrounding area, choices range from independent living to memory care. Assisted living in North Chicago averages about $5,979 per month, aligning with the city's overall cost of living and signaling a commitment to quality care. Making the right decision about senior living can be a daunting task, so this guide will focus on showcasing top facilities in and around North Chicago, emphasizing those known for their services, amenities, and overall value to help ensure peace of mind in your selection process.

491 Communities were found near North Chicago, IL
Agape Home Care Agency - North Chicago, IL

Agape Home Care Agency - North Chicago, IL

3301 Beacon St., Unit 72, North Chicago, IL 60064 (0.7 mi from city center)
Home Care

Agape Home Care Agency provides live-in and hourly home care services for clients of all ages in their homes.

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Healthcare Plus Team Waukegan

Healthcare Plus Team Waukegan

2215 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085 (2.2 mi from city center)
Home Care

Healthcare Plus provides non-medical home care services under the Community Care Program (CCP) licensed by the Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA).

Lilac Ledge

Lilac Ledge

542 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085 (3.2 mi from city center)
Independent Living Senior Apartments

Lilac Ledge Apartments offers high-rise senior apartments in Waukegan, IL, with studio and one-bedroom homes featuring modern amenities and timeless classic styling.

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Balmoral Care Center
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5

Balmoral Care Center

1101 Pembridge Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (4 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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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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Heritage Woods of Gurnee
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3.5

Heritage Woods of Gurnee

3775 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031 (4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living

Heritage Woods of Gurnee provides a wonderful residential alternative to a nursing home or to struggling alone at home.

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3.5
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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 (4.1 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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The Sheridan at Green Oaks
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5

The Sheridan at Green Oaks

29330 N Waukegan Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (4.7 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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FirstLight Home Care of Libertyville, IL
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5

FirstLight Home Care of Libertyville, IL

1580 S. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 201, Libertyville, IL 60048 (4.7 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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5
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Amada Senior Care of Northern Illinois - Gurnee, IL
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5

Amada Senior Care of Northern Illinois - Gurnee, IL

1800 Nations Dr. Suite 117, Gurnee, IL 60031 (5.3 mi from city center)
Home Care

Amada Senior Care of Northern Illinois provides comprehensive, non-medical, in-home care to seniors in the Gurnee area.

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5
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Gurnee Place Memory Care
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4.5

Gurnee Place Memory Care

505 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL 60031 (5.5 mi from city center)
Memory Care

Gurnee Place Memory Care provides a warm and enriching environment for people with Alzheimer's or another memory loss illness.

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4.5
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Studio - Starting at $6,745 per month
SYNERGY HomeCare of Gurnee
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5

SYNERGY HomeCare of Gurnee

223 North Route 21, Gurnee, IL 60031 (5.5 mi from city center)
Home Care Memory Care

SYNERGY HomeCare of Gurnee provides in-home care services including companionship, personal assistance, live-in care, and specialized care for seniors and individuals with various needs.

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5
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ACASA Senior Care of Lake Forest, IL
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5

ACASA Senior Care of Lake Forest, IL

100 S Saunders Rd Ste 150, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (5.8 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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5
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StoryPoint Libertyville
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5

StoryPoint Libertyville

901 Florsheim Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048 (5.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory 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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Bickford of Gurnee
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4.5

Bickford of Gurnee

301 S Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031 (5.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Home Care Memory Care

Bickford of Gurnee offers assisted living and memory care services in a family-owned and operated facility.

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4.5
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Sunrise of Gurnee
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4.5

Sunrise of Gurnee

500 North Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL 60031 (6.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care

Sunrise of Gurnee is a senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services.

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4.5
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Studio - Starting at $3,800 per month
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Alto Grayslake
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4.5

Alto Grayslake

1865 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030 (7.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care

Alto Grayslake is a senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services.

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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 (7.4 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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Pool
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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 (7.5 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 (7.5 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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5
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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 (7.7 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 (7.8 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
The Laurel at Vernon Hills
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5

The Laurel at Vernon Hills

350 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (7.9 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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5
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Studio - Starting at $7,700 per month
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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 (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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Barton Senior Residences of Zion
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3.5

Barton Senior Residences of Zion

3500 Sheridan Rd, Zion, IL 60099 (8.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living

Barton Senior Residences of Zion offers affordable assisted living with a lifestyle of active independence, providing a worry-free, secure, and comfortable place to call home.

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3.5
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Map of Assisted Living in North Chicago

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Agape Home Care Agency - North Chicago, IL
  • Healthcare Plus Team Waukegan
  • Lilac Ledge
  • Balmoral Care Center
  • Green Oaks Senior Living
  • Heritage Woods of Gurnee
  • Lake Forest Place Independent Living, a CCRC
  • The Sheridan at Green Oaks
  • FirstLight Home Care of Libertyville, IL
  • Amada Senior Care of Northern Illinois - Gurnee, IL
  • Gurnee Place Memory Care
  • SYNERGY HomeCare of Gurnee
  • ACASA Senior Care of Lake Forest, IL
  • StoryPoint Libertyville
  • Bickford of Gurnee
  • Sunrise of Gurnee
  • Alto Grayslake
  • Brookdale Vernon Hills
  • 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
  • The Laurel at Vernon Hills
  • Warren Barr North Shore/ Red Oaks of Highland Park
  • Barton Senior Residences of Zion

Senior Living Statistics for North Chicago, Illinois

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


North Chicago, Illinois, offers several types of senior living at various price points. The least expensive option, independent living, averages $4,643 per month, while the most expensive option is a nursing home studio, which averages $6,331 per month. Other relatively moderate options include assisted living at $5,979 per month and a two-bedroom unit in a nursing home at $5,905. A private room in a nursing home costs around $6,204, and a semi-private room costs $6,250. For those considering a nursing home one-bedroom, the cost stands at $6,320. North Chicago provides plenty of senior living choices to match different needs and preferences.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $5,979
Memory Care $6,037
Independent Living $4,643
Nursing Home: Private Room $6,204
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $6,250
Nursing Home: Studio $6,331
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $6,320
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $5,905

Average Cost of Assisted Living in North Chicago


When compared to the nationwide average for assisted living costs ($4,546 per month), North Chicago is more expensive at $5,979 per month. On the other hand, assisted living in North Chicago is also more costly than in other nearby cities, such as Zion ($5,242 per month) and Old Mill Creek ($5,464 per month).
City Average Monthly Cost
North Chicago $5,979
Zion $5,242
Old Mill Creek $5,464

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in North Chicago compares to Illinois and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
North Chicago $5,979
Illinois $5,101
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in North Chicago


The city of North Chicago is home to 1 senior living facility, which is just a small fraction of Illinois's 913 facilities. There are 605 communities in nearby cities for those who want to expand their search. With this array of options, you can find a community that suits your needs.
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North Chicago Senior Demographics


In North Chicago, Illinois, seniors account for a modest 15.1% of the 30,890 residents. Gender distribution shows a majority of 60.2% males compared to 39.8% females. Seniors are primarily distributed as follows: 5.8% in their 50s, 5.2% in their 60s, 2.7% in their 70s, and 1.4% are in their 80s and over. Marital status among seniors reveals that 27.9% are married, 8% are divorced, 61.3% have never tied the knot, and 2.8% are widowed. North Chicago is a tapestry of diversity, with 41.3% identifying as White, 25.6% as Black, and 5.2% as Asian. The community also includes 35.9% Hispanics, 14% mixed race, 1.5% Native American, 0.1% Pacific, and 12.3% identifying as other, reflecting a multifaceted cultural community.

Population

North Chicago has a population of 30,890.
  • 60.2% Male
  • 39.8% Female

Marital Status

  • 27.9% Married
  • 8% Divorced
  • 61.3% Never Married
  • 2.8% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 15.1% of the population.
  • 5.8% in their 50s
  • 5.2% in their 60s
  • 2.7% in their 70s
  • 1.4% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 41.3% White
  • 25.6% Black
  • 5.2% Asian
  • 1.5% Native
  • 0.1% Pacific
  • 12.3% Identifying as Other
  • 14% Mixed Race
  • 35.9% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near North Chicago

Senior living options near North Chicago, Illinois, present a range of costs. More affordable choices are found in Valparaiso, with costs starting at $3,970 per month, and Merrillville at $4,026. On the other end, Crystal Lake and Arlington Heights offer higher-priced options at $6,067 and $6,056, respectively. Notable cities like Evanston and Chicago fall in the mid to high range, with costs of $5,908 and $5,666 per month. To explore the area further, consider cities like Oak Park and Orland Park for additional options.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Chicago $5,666
Naperville $5,598
Aurora $5,646
Joliet $5,366
St. Charles $5,832
Elgin $5,967
Evanston $5,908
Arlington Heights $6,056
Crystal Lake $6,067
City Average Monthly Cost
Des Plaines $5,961
Downers Grove $5,659
Glenview $5,963
Park Ridge $5,887
Valparaiso $3,970
Skokie $5,921
Orland Park $5,294
Oak Park $5,718
Merrillville $4,026

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.