Free, no-pressure senior care guidance for Chicago families across Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, and Will counties.
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CHIChicago Senior Advisor

Find Senior Living in Chicago

Free, personalized matches for assisted living, memory care, and in-home care across the Chicago metro. Tell us your situation and we'll match you with the best option in about 60 seconds.

Free for families
Verified Chicago communities
Local Chicagoland advisors
AI-guided match: Type your situation in the search below, or pick a care type. Most Chicago families find their matches in under 60 seconds.
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✓ Verified Chicago-area facilities
✓ Free for families · no fees, ever
✓ IDPH-licensed Illinois communities (210 ILCS 9 / 77 Ill. Adm. Code 295)
✓ Local advisors only · never resold

How Chicago Senior Advisor works

Most families go from first search to move-in within two weeks.

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Tell us about your situation

Answer a few questions about care level, budget, location, and timeline. Anonymous until you share contact info.

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We hand-match 1–3 options

Your local advisor reviews your answers and matches you to verified communities — not five at once.

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Tour, decide, move in

We coordinate tours, help compare quotes, and stay with you through paperwork and move-in. Always free.

Senior care, simplified

Not sure what fits? Tap any option below.

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Assisted Living

Private apartment plus help with daily activities — licensed by IDPH under 210 ILCS 9 and 77 Ill. Adm. Code 295.

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Memory Care

Secured communities with dementia-trained staff. For Alzheimer's and serious memory loss.

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Nursing Facilities

24-hour medical care from licensed nurses. For complex medical needs or post-hospital rehab in the Chicago area.

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In-Home Care

A caregiver comes to the house. Flexible hours, with Illinois Community Care Program (CCP) eligibility for those who qualify.

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Independent Living

Active 55+ communities for adults who don't need help yet but want fewer chores and more company.

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Hospice

Comfort-focused end-of-life care, at home or in a hospice residence around Chicago. Often fully covered by Medicare.

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Browse by Chicago metro city

Local communities, pricing, and tour availability.

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Chicago
Cook County
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Evanston
Cook County
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Oak Park
Cook County
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Skokie
Cook County
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Naperville
DuPage County
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Schaumburg
Cook County
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Arlington Heights
Cook County
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Oak Lawn
Cook County
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Orland Park
Cook County
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Cicero
Cook County
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Aurora
Kane County
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Elgin
Kane County
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Des Plaines
Cook County
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Wheaton
DuPage County
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Waukegan
Lake County

My father was admitted to Northwestern Memorial after a fall, and they gave us 48 hours to find memory care. Chicago Senior Advisor matched us with two communities in Lincoln Park and one near Evanston — all within our Illinois Community Care Program budget. He moved in a few days later, conveniently close to his cardiologist downtown.

Carmen R., Lincoln Park · daughter of a memory care resident

Free resources for Chicago metro families

2026 Pricing

What assisted living costs in the Chicago metro

Real numbers from current providers, refreshed monthly.

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15 questions every family should ask on a senior living tour

The questions communities don't volunteer answers to.

Get the checklist → Illinois Benefits

Illinois SLP & CCP Medicaid: who qualifies

How the Supportive Living Program and Community Care Program pay for in-home care and assisted living.

Read the guide →

Common questions

Who licenses assisted living facilities in Chicago?
Assisted living and shared housing establishments in Illinois are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) under 210 ILCS 9 (the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act) and 77 Ill. Adm. Code 295. Families can verify a community's license and inspection history through IDPH.
How does Medicaid help pay for care?
Illinois offers two key paths. The Supportive Living Program (SLP) covers services in participating assisted living settings for those who qualify, and the Community Care Program (CCP) helps pay for in-home care to keep seniors living at home. Neither generally covers room & board. Our advisors help you understand eligibility.
What cities/areas do you serve?
Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Skokie, Naperville, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Cicero, Aurora, Elgin, Des Plaines, Wheaton, and Waukegan — across Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, and Will counties.
What does senior care cost in the Chicago area?
Approximate monthly ranges: assisted living $4,500–$6,500/mo; memory care $5,500–$8,000/mo; nursing homes $7,500–$10,500/mo; and in-home care roughly $28–$36/hr. Your advisor can narrow these to your neighborhood and care level.
How fast can a parent move in?
Most non-urgent moves close in 7–14 days. Hospital discharges from Northwestern Memorial, Rush, or the University of Chicago Medicine can sometimes happen the same day.
Can the Area Agency on Aging or VA benefits help?
The City of Chicago Area Agency on Aging and AgeOptions (the suburban Cook County AAA) connect families with benefits, caregiver support, and the Community Care Program. Veterans can reach Jesse Brown VA Medical Center or Hines VA Hospital for benefits guidance, including Aid & Attendance.
Is my information shared with lots of companies?
No. We hand-match you with 1–3 relevant options. Your information stays with our local Chicago team — we never resell it.
What does this service cost families?
Nothing — free for families. We're compensated by the receiving community only when a placement is made.

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