1111 Ontario Street, Oak Park, IL 60302
Margaret C
Resident/client
Location, Services & Comfort
I have lived at Brookdale Oak Park three and half years. The staff is great and responsive, helpful and capable. The food is pretty good. The Executive Chief tries new dishes. The wait staff treats you nicely. The maintenance staff is excellent.
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Welcome to Brookdale Oak Park! Located just nine miles west of Chicago's downtown area, residents have access to an abundance of vibrant shopping areas, restaurants, entertainment options, and gorgeous views of the city. The community is also nestled between Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous and historic homes. From assisted living services to independent living, residents here can embrace the retirement lifestyle they desire most.
Whether you’re looking for attentive support or prefer a more hands-off approach, Brookdale’s team will cater to your unique needs. Rest assured, staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to any emergencies, and an alert system is in place to provide additional protection. Restaurant-style dining is offered daily and provides homemade meals for all residents. Best of all, you can enjoy a selection of nutritious entrees while enjoying the picture-perfect views of Chicago’s skyline from Brookdale's flavorful restaurant on the thirteenth floor. To accommodate residents even further, the culinary team accepts personalized meal requests and can meet differing dietary needs.
In addition to packing up your cooking supplies, residents can finally say goodbye to cleaning, home maintenance, and other rigorous chores. Transportation assistance, postal services, and a concierge service can be used...
Brookdale Oak Park
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed
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A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Oak Park with 9.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Oak Park has 66 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.
Margaret C
Independent LivingResident/client
October 22, 2025
I have lived at Brookdale Oak Park three and half years. The staff is great and responsive, helpful and capable. The food is pretty good. The Executive Chief tries new dishes. The wait staff treats you nicely. The maintenance staff is excellent.
Frank W
Independent LivingResident/client
October 21, 2025
I have lived here one year and a half The food is good. The staff is good. I love the trivia game on Tuesday's. The residents are okay. Brookdale Oak Park is in a central location to Downtown Oak Park, grocery stores, movie theater and restaurants.
Bonnie D
Independent LivingResident/client
October 21, 2025
After doing a lot of searching for the right place for the new chapter in my life. Brookdale Oak Park has been the answer to all my concerns. The staff has been more than helpful. They have been thoughtful and caring. I have been very pleased with meeting new friends and other residents.
John
Independent LivingResident/client
October 18, 2025
I like the place over all. The people are very friendly as is the staff. Our apartment is much better than we expected. It’s a good place for our needs right now! So far no complaints. Even the view is GREAT!
Frank R
Independent LivingResident/client
October 17, 2025
I have lived at Brookdale Oak Park for three months. The quality of the staff is reflected in the attitudes of the residents they know they are in a good place. My connect to community is my daughter lives five minutes away.
Barbara W
Independent LivingResident/client
October 15, 2025
I have been a resident for six months at Brookdale. It is my first and only experience in a senior living community. Ten years ago, my mother in law resided here so we were familiar with what it offered as far as good location, comfortable apartments, dining program, health assistance when needed, and interactive opportunities for the residents. Assistance from the staff when needed has been very helpful and we are pleased with our decision to move in.
Richard G
Not SureToured community
October 4, 2025
Brookdale in my opinion is an excellent retirement community. Well situated in the City of Oak Park Illinois you have popular restaurants, Lake movie theater, various commercial shops, and medical offices all within walking distance from Brookdale. The staff at Brookdale is very helpful and sensitive to its residents. Truly Brookdale is an excellent retirement community!
Susan D
Independent LivingResident/client
September 19, 2025
My husband and I moved here in [date removed].to live close to family. We were very happy to meet such interesting residents and kind and helpful staff. My husband died in [date removed]. Everyone was very supportive.
Quiana Barrett
Independent LivingToured community
September 17, 2025
After a positive initial meeting with the Sales Manager, I arranged for my father to complete a nursing assessment to determine whether independent or assisted living would be most appropriate. That process seemed fine, and I expected a professional follow-up. Instead, when I checked in for an update, I received a call from the Assistant Director who, in a dismissive and aggressive tone, told me only that my father would be “better suited” at another facility. When I asked (politely) for clarification, she refused to provide any explanation, spoke to me disrespectfully, and ultimately hung up the phone on me. This level of unprofessionalism and lack of transparency is unacceptable especially from leadership at a senior living community that families depend on for care and trust. I was treated as though I had done something wrong simply for asking reasonable questions, and it left me feeling that my father and I were not given the same respect as someone of a different race.
Sam
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
September 14, 2025
The staff was warm and welcoming. They explained everything in detail. Acted in a compassionate manner. Someone is always available and amenable to answer questions and offer assistance. I would highly recommend.
Theresa
Independent LivingResident/client
August 29, 2025
We have been living in Brookdale Oak Park for almost a month, and we are very happy that we made the decision to move here. The Marketing department couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating when we came for a tour, and then when we made the decision to move here. We made a couple of requests for our apartment, and those requests were readily agreed to. Moving in was easy, with the staff here making sure we had everything we needed. The food is very good – with a wide variety to choose from, which makes it easy for me because I have some dietary restrictions. Everyone on the staff, as well as the residents, have given us a very warm welcome, and helped us feel at home. We are happy here.
Mildred E
Independent LivingResident/client
August 26, 2025
I have lived at Brookdale Oak Park for nine years and I believe it has extended my life. By having good friends, food, socializing, making friends and activities of all sorts. The staff at Brookdale Oak Park are helpful, thoughtful and remembers the residents names.
Mary S
Independent LivingResident/client
August 22, 2025
Brookdale Oak Park is proving to be beyond my expectations. The residents are friendly, educated, stimulating and fun. The staff, from top down, is competent and caring, and goes beyond in serving everyone. The tasteful elegance of the whole building, including its apartments and grounds, don’t feel too fancy or snooty, but feel down to earth and “homey.” Its “location, location, location” in downtown Oak Park (walking distance to groceries, restaurants, gardens, banks, theater, library, shops) equals being close to beauty and practicality every day. The food is good, and I have some strong food allergies, for which the director and chef are bending over backwards to serve my needs. The many activities and outings cater to diverse needs. I’m so grateful my daughter found this gem of a place for me.
Cathleen L
Independent LivingFamily/friend
July 10, 2025
[name removed] and [name removed] were so wonderful in explaining the senior living community of Brookdale Oak Park. [name removed] was so responsive to our questions and concerns prior to move in date. The move in of our mother was seamless and [name removed] greeted us in day one with lunch for all. [name removed] also helped with the transition to senior independent living for our mother. She connected her with ambassadors that helped our mother to navigate the beautiful dining experience with company. We cannot that the entire team at Brookdale Oak Park for the warm welcome and great care of our mother.
Pam S
Independent LivingResident/client
December 18, 2024
Recently my father moved into Brookdale Oak Park, my family had an event in the Private Dining Room. On behalf of my father, and our extended family, we had a wonderful experience in the Private Dining Room on[date removed], the night before Thanksgiving. The food was delicious and plentiful, the room was set up beautifully and the service was great! Thank you for kicking off our Thanksgiving weekend in such a classy way!
Dorothy H
Independent LivingResident/client
November 13, 2024
Brookdale is the best senior facility in Oak Park. The meals are excellent with varied, nutritious menus. There is 24 hour security with a receptionist present at all times. Trader Joe's is right next door. There are three floors of assisted living, but all the other floors are for independent living. Cleaning services come with the monthly fee. If one needs additional aide services, they are available. Brookdale is centrally located in downtown Oak Park, and walking distance to restaurants, shopping, the library, the post office. The staff is friendly and the residents are welcoming. Having lived here for the past 18 months I am pleased with my choice.
Joan I
Independent LivingResident/client
October 30, 2024
I love the residents at Brookdale Oak Park. I love the continual elevation of the food. I like the new Executive Chief. I was in a different community previously and the quality of the food at Brookdale Oak Park is much higher!
Patricia P
Independent LivingResident/client
October 30, 2024
I love the residents at Brookdale Oak Park! I like the community as a whole. The activities are nice and the Director of Resident Engage does a good job. I love the new Executive Chief. The food is good and I like the menu choices. I have lived at Brookdale Oak Park three years.
Mary P
Independent LivingResident/client
October 26, 2024
I have lived at Brookdale Oak Park for six years. The residents are wonderful. [name removed], Resident Engagement Director is wonderful. I like the new seafood soup provided by dining. The location of Brookdale Oak Park is great, it is near Down Town Oak Park and Trader Joe's.
Rosalind H
Independent LivingResident/client
October 26, 2024
Brookdale is what I expected: lovely residents that are fun to know and share time with. Brookdale Oak Park does not interfere with the engagement of the residents. I have lived in the community for almost three years come January 2025. I participate in three of the thirteen clubs and committees.
Brookdale Oak Park
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