Cities with Active Adult Communities in Illinois
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1250 West Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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1545 Temple Lane
Rockford, IL 61112
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1706 East Amber Lane
Urbana, IL 61802
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700 East Euclid Avenue
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
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6801 High Grove Boulevard
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
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8700 West 31st Street
Brookfield, IL 60513
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800 Audubon Way
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
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2255 Monarch Drive
Naperville, IL 60563
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825 Carillon Drive
Bartlett, IL 60103
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1700 Robin Lane
Lisle, IL 60532
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7000 North McCormick Blvd.
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
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200 Wyndemere Circle
Wheaton, IL 60187
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2210 Fountain Square Drive
Lombard, IL 60148
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555 Foxworth Boulevard
Lombard, IL 60148
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1515 Barrington Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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1000 Airport Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
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5201 Asbury Avenue
Godfrey, IL 62035
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1201 Hartman Lane
Shiloh, IL 62221
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39 Dorothy Drive
Troy, IL 62294
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2451 West White Oaks Drive
Springfield, IL 62704
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2700 South 14th Street
Pekin, IL 61554
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100 Grand Victorian Place
Washington, IL 61571
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960 North Mulford
Rockford, IL 61107
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2705 Avenue E
Sterling, IL 61081
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504 North River Road
Naperville, IL 60563
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1145 West Arbor Drive
Decatur, IL 62526
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3121 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60657
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2960 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60657
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4501 Concord Lane
Northbrook, IL 60062
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800 S. River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
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22320 Classic Court
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
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4239 North Oak Park Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
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6700 South Keating Avenue
Chicago, IL 60629
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901 Florsheim Dr
Libertyville, IL 60048
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3300 Charles J. Miller Road
McHenry, IL 60050
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10 E. Hawthorn Parkway
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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1111 Ontario Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
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60 N. Nicoll Ave.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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2601 Montvale Drive
Springfield, IL 62704
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823 S 36th Street
Quincy, IL 62301
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1200 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
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1201 West Northmoor Road
Peoria, IL 61614
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1415 West Mound Road
Decatur, IL 62526
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5333 North Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60640
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55 S Greeley
Palatine, IL 60067
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901 Essington Road
Joliet, IL 60435
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900 East Southwind Road
Springfield, IL 62703
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400 West Butterfield Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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2412 Becker Drive
Peru, IL 61354
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1800 Robin Lane
Lisle, IL 60532
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2940 W. 87th Street
Chicago, IL 60652
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730 West Hintz Road
Wheeling, IL 60090
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815 East Irving Park Road
Streamwood, IL 60107
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675 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
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14601 S. John Humphrey Drive
Orland Park, IL 60462
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2100 South Finley Road
Lombard, IL 60148
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900 South Rand Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
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4735 South Willow Springs Road
La Grange, IL 60525
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420 West Butterfield Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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10300 Southwest Highway
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
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165 South Bloomingdale Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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6300 Clarendon Hills Road
Willowbrook, IL 60527
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790 N. Plum Grove Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
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1725 Ballard Road
Park Ridge, IL 60068
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535 West Ogden Avenue
Naperville, IL 60563
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960 East Chicago Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
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2710 N. Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614
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1601 Green Bay Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
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500 North Hunt Club Road
Gurnee, IL 60031
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95 Carleton Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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19715 Governors Hwy
Flossmoor, IL 60422
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751 Terra Cotta Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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180 West Half Day
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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129 East Lake Street
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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510 West Northwest Hwy
Barrington, IL 60010
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831 East Butterfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
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600 Dunham Road
St. Charles, IL 60174
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16051 S La Grange Road
Orland Park, IL 60497
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1373 D'Adrian Professional Park
Godfrey, IL 62035
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429 S Main Street
Shiloh, IL 62269
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4221 Maine
Quincy, IL 62305
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1920 West Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
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3650 41st Street
Moline, IL 61265
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1600 Maple Avenue
Macomb, IL 61455
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1002 S Staley Road
Champaign, IL 61822
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14 Heartland Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704
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1340 River St
Aurora, IL 60506
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2875 Campton Hills Road
St. Charles, IL 60175
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3712 Grove Road
Oswego, IL 60543
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717 McHenry Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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100 Jones Drive
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
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5520 Lincoln Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
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1207 Vandalia Avenue
Collinsville, IL 62234
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900 43rd Avenue
Moline, IL 61265
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7130 Crimson Ridge Drive
Rockford, IL 61107
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615 Ridge Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
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3450 Village Lane
Granite City, IL 62040
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7108 Marine Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
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221 11th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265
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3350 Charles J. Miller Road
McHenry, IL 60050
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3315 Executive Drive
Joliet, IL 60431
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2150 West Golf Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
What are Active Adult and 55+ Communities?
Active Adult and 55+ Communities are geared towards older adults who are able to live independently and who don’t require the services that retirement, assisted living or memory care communities provide. Many residents still work full- or part-time. For those seniors who desire a low-maintenance lifestyle, often with resort-like amenities and organized social activities, an active adult or 55+ community may be the right option. These communities fall into two categories:
1) Age-Restricted – For 55+ communities, in order to comply with the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995, one person must be aged 55 or older in at least 80% of the occupied housing units. The other 20% of the homes are open to younger adults, sometimes with a minimum age that is established by the community, creating the 80/20 rule. If the minimum age in the community is 62, then all residents must be aged 62 or older.
2) Age-targeted – These communities are marketed towards the 55+ population, with amenities that promote an active adult lifestyle, but there are no age restrictions.
The types of homes in an active adult neighborhood vary from community to community, as do the range of services and amenities provided. From small apartments to two- or three-bedroom single-family homes with attached garages, there’s a broad range of housing options available, with many communities offering multiple home styles. Communities can offer luxurious, resort-like features with multiple, daily planned activities, or be lower-engagement with more simple amenities. The term “active” adult does not necessarily mean physically active, although these communities often have facilities that help foster a more physically active lifestyle. Events and outings that encourage social activity are common, and opportunities for mental stimulation, through cultural excursions and enrichment classes, may also be scheduled. Amenities may include:
- Golf
- Tennis and pickleball courts
- Walking trails
- Fitness centers and exercise classes
- Gathering spaces such as a clubhouse or lounge
- Pools
- Planned social activities
- Classes and lectures
- Clubs and interest groups
There are many benefits to living in an Active Adult or 55+ Community. These benefits include:
- Location – these communities are often located near shopping, parks, restaurants, office buildings and local attractions
- Low-maintenance living – exterior home maintenance and lawn care are usually provided
- Neighbors of similar age – being in close proximity to people in the same stage of life makes it easier to form new friendships
- Amenities – facilities and programs that promote better health, strengthen social bonds and improve or maintain mental sharpness will help keep seniors vibrant and happy
When searching for an Active Adult Community, be sure to keep in mind which amenities are best suited to your lifestyle, choose a location that provides access to what is important to you and take any rules or fees into account.
Use our US map above to begin your search for Active Adult and 55+ communities. Our search results include pictures, floor plans, contact info and pricing where available.