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Independent Living in Illinois

Communities with an address in Illinois. Prices shown below remain visible without a phone number.

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Brookdale Lake View

3121 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL, 60657

4.1 (135 reviews)11 photos83 amenities
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Checked August 1, 2026

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Clarendale Six Corners

4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL, 60641

4.9 (37 reviews)13 photos132 amenities
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Plum Creek Chicago

6700 S Keating Ave, Chicago, IL, 60629

4.8 (71 reviews)17 photos53 amenities
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Checked August 1, 2026

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How to pay for independent living in Illinois

Families often combine private income or assets with benefits for which a resident qualifies. Coverage depends on the person, care setting, and facility contract—never assume that a program pays room and board.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Find affordable housing resources for older adults

HUD explains public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, affordable rentals, and counseling resources that may be relevant to independent living.

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HUD Resource Locator

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Use the federal resource locator to find public housing agencies and affordable elderly or special-needs housing.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Check VA Aid and Attendance eligibility

Qualified veterans and survivors who already receive a VA pension may be eligible for an additional monthly payment when they need help with daily activities.

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Benefit rules and facility participation can change. These links are planning resources, not an eligibility decision or financial advice.

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