Overview
You shouldn’t have to compromise on your dream retirement just because you want a little extra help from time to time. When you move to Brookdale Oak Park, our independent living and assisted living community in Oak Park, Illinois, you can have both. We’ll make sure you have the quality care you need and the time and freedom you want so you can do more of the things you love.
Let our team handle the chores so you can pick up a new hobby, like woodworking, sewing or gardening. Or you might want to spend more time with your loved ones. You’ll have your own spacious and sun-filled apartment, which makes for a great place to host your grandchildren for regular play dates. You might even want to consider joining a campus hobby group where you can regularly meet up with like-minded men and women for walking clubs, book clubs and more.
If you want a few more ideas on how to spend your newfound freedom, look no farther than our recreational calendar. You can almost always find something fun to do, like:
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Current events
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Religious services
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Wii bowling competitions
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Culture Club movies
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Fitness classes
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Cocktail hours
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Bingo games
The important thing isn’t how you spend your time — but that you have the option to choose what you do and who you do it with.
Here you can make yourself at home when you choose your apartment from a selection of floor plans. Your new home will feature
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Plenty of natural window light
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Open and spacious floor plans
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Garden views available
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Kitchens offered for select floor plans
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Basic utilities, maintenance and transportation included
Our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to an emergency. But we also work together before you move in to create a custom care plan that’s right for you. Whether you want us to simply handle the chores and let you get back to doing the things you love most, or you want us to offer assistance with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, managing medication and coordinating outside healthcare, you can rest easy knowing we’re always happy to help.
Amenities
- Fitness Center
- Private Dining Room
- Snack Shop
- Game Room
- Library
- Emergency Alert System
Care
Assisted Living
A living option for seniors or individuals who require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, or medication management while maintaining a level of independence. Assisted living facilities offer personalized care plans and social activities that promote quality of life for their residents.
Independent Living
Designed to help older adults who want to maintain an active and independent lifestyle, these communities offer services and amenities that cater to residents’ needs, while encouraging a sense of community and freedom from the responsibilities of owning a home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Qualifications
ASHA Verified Member
Licensing
Assisted Living License #: 5100786
Neighborhood
Pulling from a variety of reliable data sources, Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address, helping you understand how easy it is to live a car-free lifestyle. Transit Score®, when available, measures how well a location is served by public transit. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more amenities within walking distance and diverse transit options nearby.
Brookdale Oak Park Reviews
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Jennifer Zapler
3 months ago
The Brookdale experience has been efficient, friendly, and warm. The facility is beautiful and full of activities. The views of the Chicago skyline and the tree tops of Oak Park are a pleasant surprise. We have had many family occasions celebrated on the 13th floor. Brookdale is now our go to place for family functions so that we can all gather in a great space with our father. The best thing about Brookdale is the staff. They have been helpful and most importantly universally friendly, understanding, and welcoming.
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Stephanie Sluka
4 months ago
My mother moved in June 2025 and I've just spent a week visiting her. I am deeply grateful for the experience and community she has at Brookdale - it is an incredibly dynamic and interesting group of residents. I had a very friendly and warm experience - meeting people on the elevators and at meals, and at a variety of resident led activities. The staff I met were friendly and helpful and the leadership seems deeply committed to creating a positive, healthy and supportive living environment. I appreciated the personal touches (attention to food allergies, a place to charge her EV, etc.) and love that mom is able to live in such a wonderful community. It is perfectly located - just 2 blocks from shops, cafes, restaurants, gym, etc. We decided on Brookdale after the highly personal and thoughtful engagement with Natasha and then subsequently with Samantha, Marjan and others. They helped us navigate a very difficult time and help mom feel supported and welcomed.
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Mary Sluka
4 months ago
Brookdale Oak Park has proven to be far better than my hoped-for expectations. The people, both residents and staff, are outgoing, friendly and service-oriented. High resident engagement and staff's outstanding support have provided intellectually stimulating and fun activities for all kinds of interest groups. Chefs provide good meals and my dietary needs have been wonderfully met. The architecture and physical grounds are well-maintained, and there's a lovely public garden a block away. The location is amazing: one block away from downtown Oak Park, where we can walk to a grocery store, restaurants, the public library, a movie theater, shops, banks, book stores. I'm very happy my daughter found this new home for me.
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Bev Applebaum
3 months ago
Finding a place for an elderly loved one is a daunting task. Everything and everyone at Brookdale Oak Park turned the daunting task into a smooth transition for us. From the welcoming, accommodating staff to the sunny individual units, from the amazing food to the endless activities and social events, from the diverse community both in and around Brookdale Oak Park we have found the perfect environment!
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