4. Everleigh Vernon Hills

The suburb of Vernon Hills is located 37 miles north of Chicago and is a major retail hub for the area as well as home to some of the best senior apartments in the Windy City.

This retirement community is a pet-friendly environment outside the city known for its great quality of life and stellar amenities. You’ll quickly notice the place’s designer feel and bright interiors. Here, you can enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle while you have your morning cup of coffee on your private patio, soak up the sun at the pool, or try a new recipe in your gourmet kitchen!

Amenities include a theater room, coffee bar, game room, heated pool, jacuzzi with cabanas, outdoor kitchen, business and entertainment center, fitness center with group classes, arts studio, dog wash station, community garden, event lawn, and outdoor lounge with firepits.

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