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 what's going on, and we'll help you find the right option — usually in about a minute.

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 we help go from that first search to move-in inside of two weeks.

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Tell us what's going on

Answer a few plain questions — care level, budget, where you're looking, and how soon. You're anonymous until you decide to share your contact info.

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We match you with 1 to 3 spots

A local advisor looks over your answers and sends back one to three verified communities that fit — not a whole stack to sort through.

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Tour, decide, move in

We set up the tours, help you line the quotes up side by side, and stick with you through the paperwork and the move. No charge, ever.

Senior care, made straightforward

Not sure what you need yet? Have a look at any option below.

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Assisted Living

Your own apartment, plus help with the everyday things — licensed by IDPH under 210 ILCS 9 and 77 Ill. Adm. Code 295.

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Memory Care

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

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Nursing Facilities

Round-the-clock nursing care from licensed staff. For complex medical needs or rehab after a hospital stay in the Chicago area.

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In-Home Care

A caregiver comes to the house. Flexible hours, and the Illinois Community Care Program (CCP) may help cover it for those who qualify.

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Independent Living

55+ communities for folks who don't need help yet — just less to keep up with and more neighbors around.

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Hospice

Comfort-focused end-of-life care, at home or in a hospice residence around Chicago. Usually covered in full 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

Free resources for Chicago metro families

2026 Pricing

What assisted living costs in the Chicago metro

Straight numbers from local providers, updated every month.

See the pricing → Tour Prep

15 questions worth asking on a senior living tour

The ones a community won't bring up on its own.

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 match you with one to three relevant options, and your information stays with our local Chicago team. We never resell it.
What does this service cost families?
Nothing — it's free for families. We get paid by the receiving community, and only once your loved one moves in.

Let's find the right senior care fit.

Free, online, and no pressure. Our job is to look out for your family, not the facilities.

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