Find your perfect senior independent living community in Illinois

Illinois is a great state for seniors to retire to. Its retirement communities offer access to a world-class city and more.

Living in Illinois

Illinois is a state that has some tax-friendly policies for seniors, exempting almost all forms of retirement income from taxes. It’s also home to Chicago, a world-class city that many Americans love, and has a lower cost of living than most other cities of its kind.

Climate

Illinois has four distinct seasons. Its winters can vary from cold in the north to fairly mild in the south, while its summers are warm.

Things to Do

Illinois is home to Chicago, a famous city with so much to do. Whether seniors want to dine on world-class cuisine, boat on the shores of Lake Michigan, or explore the various parks, Chicago has something to offer for every senior.

Culture

Illinois is home to a large number of famous museums, with a large number of them found in Chicago. In Springfield, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library is the largest such library in the country offering a complete view of one of our nation’s greatest presidents, and the Illinois State Museum offers a comprehensive history of the state.

Alongside this, Chicago is an epicenter of music and theater. One of the comedy capitals of the country, many a comedian starts their career at the various improv theaters found in the city.

Median Income

$68,428

Average Retirement Age

64 Cost of Living for 2 Adults

$56,846

Illinois

Addolorata Villa

At Addolorata Villa, we offer a variety of senior living services to guarantee you or your loved one receives the right amount of senior care and services when...

The Admiral at the Lake

Live Life to the Fullest Residents of The Admiral at the Lake enjoy being free from a life of competing priorities. They spend their time any way they please...

Asbury Court

Asbury Court is a Continuum of Care Senior living Community that can meet almost every senior’s healthcare, financial, and social lifestyle. Our multiple...

Addolorata Villa

At Addolorata Villa, we offer a variety of senior living services to guarantee you or your loved one receives the right amount of senior care and services when...

The Admiral at the Lake

Live Life to the Fullest Residents of The Admiral at the Lake enjoy being free from a life of competing priorities. They spend their time any way they please...

Asbury Court

Asbury Court is a Continuum of Care Senior living Community that can meet almost every senior’s healthcare, financial, and social lifestyle. Our multiple...

Clare Oaks

Imagine a warm and friendly retirement community with a small-town feel, where making friends is easy, and people care about and help each other. Picture a...

Beacon Hill

Seize opportunity. That’s life at Beacon Hill. Not waiting. Not hesitating. Engaging on the spot. After all, we love life and we love adventure. And as vital,...

Bridgeway of Bensenville

Home is where your heart is and you can share your memories. Bridgeway of Bensenville features independent living homes and apartments offering a worry-free...

Brookdale Lisle

Our Community Located in Lisle, Illinois, Brookdale Lisle is an exclusive senior living community with spacious accommodations, well-appointed amenities and...

Beacon Hill

Seize opportunity. That’s life at Beacon Hill. Not waiting. Not hesitating. Engaging on the spot. After all, we love life and we love adventure. And as vital,...

Bridgeway of Bensenville

Home is where your heart is and you can share your memories. Bridgeway of Bensenville features independent living homes and apartments offering a worry-free...

Brookdale Lisle

Our Community Located in Lisle, Illinois, Brookdale Lisle is an exclusive senior living community with spacious accommodations, well-appointed amenities and...

Park Place of Elmhurst

Discover the difference at Park Place. Park Place is a different kind of retirement community – different because you’ll enjoy a lifestyle unlike any you’ve...

Lake Forest Place

At Lake Forest Place, you can retire in a beautiful home in the heart of the North Shore – and never have to worry about maintenance again! Better still, it...

Prairieview At The Garlands

Your Home Your Way The Garlands custom homes offer the highest quality construction and thoughtful interior design. They feature large and open floor plans,...

Sedgebrook

It’s your life; it’s your chapter to write. In the story of your life, retirement can be one of the most exciting chapters. At Sedgebrook, preconceived notions...

Lake Forest Place

At Lake Forest Place, you can retire in a beautiful home in the heart of the North Shore – and never have to worry about maintenance again! Better still, it...

Prairieview At The Garlands

Your Home Your Way The Garlands custom homes offer the highest quality construction and thoughtful interior design. They feature large and open floor plans,...

Sedgebrook

It’s your life; it’s your chapter to write. In the story of your life, retirement can be one of the most exciting chapters. At Sedgebrook, preconceived notions...

The Village At Victory Lakes

The Village at Victory Lakes, located in Lindenhurst, Illinois offers a picturesque 38-acre campus within a lush prairie setting. This Catholic senior living...

Apostolic Christian Skylines

Apostolic Christian Skylines is a continuing care retirement community set in a pleasant wooded area along the Illinois River in Peoria, Illinois. Our full...

Lutheran Hillside Village

An Abundant Life in the Heart of the Place You Love You’ll quickly find Lutheran Hillside Village is driven by a mission that puts a personal focus on helping...

Liberty Village of Peoria

Peoria offers it all! Restaurants, shopping, and arts & entertainment. The fine arts thrive in the area and some of the finest talents around perform on our...

Apostolic Christian Skylines

Apostolic Christian Skylines is a continuing care retirement community set in a pleasant wooded area along the Illinois River in Peoria, Illinois. Our full...

Lutheran Hillside Village

An Abundant Life in the Heart of the Place You Love You’ll quickly find Lutheran Hillside Village is driven by a mission that puts a personal focus on helping...

Liberty Village of Peoria

Peoria offers it all! Restaurants, shopping, and arts & entertainment. The fine arts thrive in the area and some of the finest talents around perform on our...

Fairhaven Christian Ret Center

Community Life Fairhaven is a warm and caring community of people who share many common interests, beliefs and mutual concerns. We are an environment that...

Wesley Willows

Located in Rockford, Illinois, Wesley Willows is the only Senior Living community with a full continuum of Senior housing and Senior health care services on...