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Highland Park Today
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Highland Park Senior Living Community Among Best In The U.S.: Ranking
Sunrise of Highland Park recognized for excellence in care and resident satisfaction.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:20pm
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The tranquil, homey atmosphere of Sunrise of Highland Park's senior living community has earned it recognition as one of the best in the nation.Highland Park TodaySunrise of Highland Park, an assisted living community in Highland Park, Illinois, has been named one of the best senior living communities in the nation by U.S. News. The 2026 edition of U.S. News' Best Senior Living ratings evaluated over 3,000 communities nationwide and recognized Sunrise of Highland Park as being among the top 25% for care services and resident satisfaction.
Why it matters
As the population of Americans aged 65 and older continues to grow, the demand for high-quality senior living options will increase. This ranking highlights Sunrise of Highland Park as a standout community that is meeting the needs and expectations of its residents, which is important information for older adults and their families searching for the right senior living option.
The details
U.S. News evaluated critical aspects of community life at senior living communities across the country, including dining, activities, management and staff responsiveness, overall value, social engagement, safety, and caregiving. Sunrise of Highland Park was recognized as a high-performing community, meaning it was ranked among the top 25% nationwide. The Chicago metropolitan area as a whole had 61 senior living communities make the U.S. News Best Senior Living list this year.
- The 2026 edition of U.S. News' Best Senior Living ratings was recently released.
- By 2030, one in five Americans will be of retirement age.
The players
Sunrise of Highland Park
An assisted living community in Highland Park, Illinois that was recognized by U.S. News as being among the best senior living communities in the country.
U.S. News
A media company that publishes annual rankings and ratings to help consumers make informed decisions, including their Best Senior Living ratings which evaluated over 3,000 senior living communities nationwide.
Liz Pearce
The director of senior living at U.S. News, who commented on the importance of the Best Senior Living ratings in helping families navigate senior living options.
What they’re saying
“By 2030, one in five Americans will be of retirement age, and while every individual's path is different, many will eventually look to reside in a senior living community.”
— Liz Pearce, Director of Senior Living, U.S. News
“Whether seeking an active independent lifestyle or specialized care, U.S. News' 2026 Best Senior Living ratings help families navigate these options by identifying communities where residents and their families reported the highest levels of satisfaction.”
— Liz Pearce, Director of Senior Living, U.S. News
The takeaway
This ranking demonstrates that Sunrise of Highland Park is providing a high level of care and resident satisfaction, which is crucial as the senior population in the U.S. continues to grow. The recognition from U.S. News will help older adults and their families identify senior living communities that meet their needs and expectations.
