Studio
Independent Living · 0 bedroom
$2,000/month
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Oak Park Arms Retirement Community
408 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL
Independent Living
★ 4.743 reviewsvia A Place for Mom ↗
About the community
About Oak Park Arms Retirement Community
Oak Park Arms Retirement Community brings a historically known 1920s hotel to life with a vast range of choices for seniors. Oak Park Arms is pet friendly and offers different floor plans with options in independent living apartments, assisted living, adult day care, and short-term care. The community is located in Oak Park, Illinois, less than 30 minutes west of Chicago. Oak Park Arms has been serving seniors for over 40 years. While there is no age limit, the community is recommended for 62+. Residents can attend doctor’s appointments or visit one of the surrounding parks via the private bus. Feel safe knowing your loved one has caregivers available 24/7. A nutritionist approved menu prepared by a chef is readily available throughout the day in the restaurant-style Georgian dining hall. It’s not just bingo and card games: Oak Park Arms hosts a variety of activities like ceramics, yoga, tai chi, and more. Take up a new hobby while making friends with the large club selection or stay active with the fitness programs. Learning never stops at Oak Park Arms as classes are available through the “Academy for Seniors.” Give your loved one the freedom to choose at Oak Park Arms Retirement Community. Related Articles: Assisted Living vs. Independent Living: What’s the Difference? Helping Seniors Move: Design and Downsizing Tips for Senior Living Furry Friends Welcome: A Guide to Pet-Friendly Senior Living
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Independent Living · 1 bedroom
$2,600/month
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Independent Living · 2 bedroom
$3,100/month
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Price history by floor plan
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Studio$2,000 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
4.7 out of 5 from 43 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveMy experience
I enjoy the overall experience and I have already recommend Oak Park community to other families.
★★★★★
PositiveOak Park Arms Retirement Community
Security, lots of activities, cleanliness, restaurant, library, piano room, beauty shop, laundry mat. The staff is nice and very helpful. I feel comfortable knowing my sister lives at Oak Park Arms.
★★★★★
PositiveOak Park Arms Retirement Community
5 for sure on each. I like the security where people can't just walk in the building. I like the cleanliness of the property. I like the restaurant. And most of all I like the staff. They are professional and friendly.
★★★★★
PositiveJust what I was looking for
The Oak Park Arms Community has everything I need SECURITY: ... I moved from a two-flat where I lived alone for 3 yrs. CLEANLINESS: w/ hse keeping PARKING: AMENITIES CUSTOMER NEEDS FOOD. ...to beauty & everyone is so NICE... Staff & Seniors...OPA is SOoo family like and connected THANK GOD FOR LEADING ME TO THIS GREAT COMMUNITY OF LOVE. Would I recommend Oak Park Arms I've been doing that ever since I came here
★★★★★
PositiveOak Park Arms
Availability of units ready for move in were excellent. Food is good. Staff are helpful and attentive when available.
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PositiveOak Park Arms Retirement Community
The apartment has stores that are within the area. Yes, we would recommend Oak Park Arms to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Independent Living
- Operator
- Not yet resolved
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- August 3, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Room Service
- Vegan
- Low / No Sodium
- Vegetarian
- Meals Provided
- Guest Meals
- Professional Chef
- Café or Bistro
- Private Dining Room
Health & wellness
- Memory Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
Services & convenience
- Uncovered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Cats Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Dogs Allowed
- Pet Care Available
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Beautician
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Housekeeping
- Polish
- English
- Spanish
Activities & engagement
- Live Well Programs
- Sensory-based Programs
- Light Therapy Programs
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Activities On-site
- Intergenerational Programs
- Reminiscence Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Happy Hour
- Catholic Services
- Other Religious Services
- Dances
- Holiday Parties
- Wii Bowling
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Karaoke
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Pet-focused Programs
- Montessori Programs
- Art Classes
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Day Trips and Outings
- Gardening Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Protestant Services
- Live Musical Performances
- Trivia Games
- Tai Chi
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Birthday Parties
- Visiting Rabbi
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Community Service Programs
Outdoor spaces
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Main Street Shops
- TV Lounge
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Beauty Salon
- Outside Patio
- Library
- Central Fireplace
- Barber Shop
- Computer or Media Center
- Game Room
- Movie or Theater Room
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Ballroom
- Piano or Organ
- Billiards Lounge
- Fitness Center
Apartment & room features
- Kitchenette
- Bath Tubs
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Full kitchen
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Air Conditioned
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked August 3, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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