Senior Living Specialists Chicago
We are Chicago's Premier, Local, FREE Senior Community Referral Service
Let us be your partner in finding the best senior community for your loved one. We all age..it’s a part of life. Senior Living Specialists Chicago is here to help. We streamline the search to find the “best fit” for your loved one’s new senior residence. We are a Full service, FREE placement company that specializes in: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Group Homes. We are local and are available 24/7 to our families.
Free Services
Senior Living Specialists Chicago provides personalized senior living placement services that are FREE with no obligation.
From making the plan to handling the most crisis situation, we are here to help.
Our services are efficient, dependable and credible. Let us be your independent living, assisted living, memory care and/or group home advisor.
Contact us to help
Susan Heymann at 847.710.3255
Ben Bernstein at 717.602.2606
Lorri Bernstein at 717.648.6319
Jody Birnbaum at 847.514.7166
Julie O’Hara at 847.477.8497
Jori Slade at 224.285.0647
Karin Kreisman at 847.997.9903
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Senior Living Placement Services in Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs
Finding the right senior living community in Chicago can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, and home care options across the city and surrounding suburbs, families often struggle to know where to begin. That is where Senior Living Specialists Chicago becomes your trusted local partner.
We proudly serve families throughout Chicago and nearby communities including Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, Northbrook, Wilmette, Highland Park, Lake Forest, and throughout Cook County. Because we are local, we personally know the communities we recommend. We tour properties regularly, speak directly with administrators, and stay informed about availability, care levels, pricing structures, and specialty services.
Whether your loved one needs minimal assistance, advanced memory care, or short term rehabilitation following a hospital stay, we help you understand your options clearly and confidently.
How Our Free Senior Placement Process Works
Our process begins with listening. We take time to understand your loved one’s medical needs, cognitive health, social preferences, budget, and location priorities. From there, we narrow down carefully vetted communities that match those needs.
We assist with:
- Comparing senior living costs in Chicago
- Understanding assisted living vs memory care differences
- Touring communities with you
- Coordinating with hospitals and discharge planners
- Navigating urgent or crisis placements
- Reviewing contracts and care plans
Our service is completely free to families. Communities compensate us after a successful placement, which allows us to advocate for you without added financial burden.
When Is It Time to Consider Senior Living?
Many families contact us after noticing signs such as memory loss, medication mismanagement, falls, isolation, or caregiver burnout. Others simply want a proactive plan before a crisis occurs. No matter where you are in the journey, we provide guidance with compassion, transparency, and respect.
At Senior Living Specialists Chicago, we operate with love because we understand this decision is not just about housing. It is about safety, dignity, and quality of life.
Testimonials
I can’t speak highly enough of Tess Quinn! She was absolutely amazing to work with and was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Her response time to any call, email or text was impeccable. Don’t hesitate to reach out to her for any assistance you may need with a loved one. Thank you again, Tess!
Christine
Tess was very helpful during a challenging situation with arranging care for our loved one. Tess spent many hours researching options and connecting our family with reputable, caring service providers. Highly recommend.
Michelle
There is not enough time or space in the world to express my and my sisters appreciation for Susan, Lorri and SLS. We had already braved the world of finding a place for our mom on our own the first time and to say the least had a very difficult experience. Once we knew we needed to start the search to move mom again we found Susan who immediately dropped everything to come to our rescue.. She is a true professional and expert in the field and exactly the kind, caring voice and senior/family advocate we needed at that time. Mom is in a MUCH better place now with a ton of support and we can all rest much easier now. I would highly recommend engaging them for help!! Thanks again for everything Susan, you truly have made a difference in our lives.
Christine
Ronda is the BEST! She helped me move my 89 year old mother from Ft. Lauderdale to Chicago in less than 3 months. I told her what my mom was looking for and she nailed it on the FIRST community she recommended. She helped me navigate through my first experience of finding independent living and was by my side throughout the entire process. She treated MY mother as if she was HER mother. THANK YOU:)
Karen
Placing a parent into an assisted living facility is one of the most difficult things someone can do. Fortunately, my family had Ronda to help navigate this very difficult task. Ronda was knowledgeable, resourceful, patient, kind, and very available to help us every step of the way. I’m grateful my father-in-law is in a safe community where he has adjusted well and is comfortable. And, we are grateful that he is safe. I recommend Rhonda to anyone who finds themselves in this situation.
Esther
My mother has dementia and the social worker from her neurologist referred me to Senior Living Specialist where I met Susan. During our first conversation I felt the compassion, commitment and dedication she had for the senior community. Susan patiently listened to my moms story and shared insights about being a care-taker, validating my spirit. After our conversation she went right to work. She spent hours going through her vast repertoire of resources to find a Senior Community that best fit my mother’s specific needs. She found a wonderful place for mom, but Susan’s help didn’t stop there. She worked with the facility’s director to negotiate fee to fit mom’s financial situation.
Susan and her team are outstanding. I am so grateful/blessed to have them as a part of our support team.