Assisted Living Communities in Gurnee, IL

"I went to StoryPoint Libertyville. It was pretty nice, except that I'm an African American man, and there weren't any African American residents there. I didn't feel as comfortable going there as I would if there had been some African American men or women. They were an excellent facility. The staff members were outstanding. I enjoyed talking to the ladies who escorted us around. They had bingo, and that was nice. They had other games like poker."

"The apartment is beautifully appointed and ready to move in. Everyone that mom has encountered has been friendly and caring and that includes staff and residents. They go out of their way to make sure she feels seen and taken care of. She enjoys the dining room because she has very nice meals and gets to meet new people every time she goes. Change is difficult, especially as you get older, but the staff has made mom's transition smooth."

"My mother has been at Victory Center for 6 months and I can't say enough good things about them. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the staff is caring and compassionate. My mother has lived with me for over 30 years and, as a working professional, I have a great deal of comfort knowing that she is in a safe environment. She likes the residents and the food and tells me that she is very comfortable."

"Brookdale Vernon Hills is beautiful. It's an open floor plan, and it's got a swimming pool and a jungle right in the middle of everything. From what I've seen, the cleanliness is fine. They come in once a week and clean the house and wash your linens. The staff members I met were very friendly. The girl, Martha, knew everybody we met by name. She's very knowledgeable. They've got everything. I liked it."

"My dad moved to Sunrise of Buffalo Grove, and there's a strong feeling of community. Everyone seemed to care about the residents so much, and I was surprised to find out how well my dad was doing. He's put on some weight during those days. He's eating much better than he used to. He's more active, sleeping less, and doing very well there. The staff is excellent. They're communicative. My dad loves the food, and he's doing very well in this beautiful facility."

"I toured The Cottages of Fox Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care. I liked it very much. It seemed very homey. The rooms were a little bit bigger, but they were unfurnished. He could bring his little refrigerator and TV. It had a sink and everything in the main room, which was very nice and clean. The bathroom was very clean. They accommodated showers, which is important. It seemed homey, and it was all on one level. They had a couple of different cottages. They all hooked up, although they had a memory unit. The memory one would be where my boyfriend would want to go. Allie showed me the place. She also has contacted me a couple of times afterwards to see if I'm still interested, and I've asked her a few more questions. Everything there was very nice, but it was just the price. They also said they would accommodate his diet since he has a special diet. He can only eat certain foods."

"The staff is the friendliest nicest group of people I have ever met. The apartments are gorgeous and the food is fantastic. Stress - free and maintenance free living that’s generally makes you happy. Sedgebrook has such a wonderful environment that I’m convinced that people live longer and happier lives than they would otherwise. Enjoy Sedgebrook when you are young enough to participate in all the activities. Don’t wait!"

"My sister was living at Ciel Senior Living of Long Grove. It's very clean and very friendly. Their approach was excellent. Their food was sufficient, but it could use a variety. My sister's room was more than adequate. It's a nice size. She was in one with a bedroom, a front room, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. They did Scrabble and bingo, and they went out for lunch."

"My mom stayed in Robin Way for respite care. We liked it except it's not a secure facility, and she keeps running away. Nevertheless, we loved it there. They did a great job. They were friendly and kind. They took care of my mom. It was wonderful. We didn't have my mom's room decorated, but some of the residents had their rooms so nice. They were so cute. They have a little couch, a bedroom, and a kitchen. The kitchen has a stove and a refrigerator, but the stoves aren't plugged in, so they can't use them unless they have a guest come who wants to cook for them, and then they'll plug in the stove for them. They're not on, which is cute because they would think 'Oh, someday I can make my own food,' but they never have to. They serve three meals and then they have snacks. You can even bring your own snacks because there's a refrigerator in the room. They have an all-you-can-drink area. If you want tea or juice any time of the day, that's open. I didn't try the food, but all the residents were like, 'Oh, this is so good.' And they had cheesecake. The day we went, they had a choice, 'Would you like beef or turkey?' They didn't have to just eat what they were serving because they had a choice. Regarding their building, they were under construction. They were putting in all new floors. My mom's room was perfect. Her room was super clean, and they cleaned her room. It was super cheap for us. It was a whole lot cheaper to keep my mom there for a couple of weeks at respite. If we could do that again, we would do that in a minute. "

"I was very blessed to find such a wonderful place for my Mother and Father. My Father passed away, but my Mom still lives in their one bedroom apartment. There is a cleaning lady who comes once a week and also does the laundry. I love Mom’s charming apartment. There are many meals that she enjoys very much. She participates in exercise class, enjoys Thursday Bingo, and several other games that they play. Library Terrace has a vegetable garden and also grows herbs that are used in their meals. They have programs with little children that come and also therapy dogs, which she loves. I feel my Mom is safe and receives excellent care. My Mom is also only a few blocks from my house, so it is very convenient for me to visit her! Library Terrace Assisted Living is the best, and I am so grateful that she is there!!"

"My mother is here and they've got very friendly staff. They're very concerned about her care. They have a lot of activities. It's very clean. I would live there myself. They have bingo, exercise, and field trips where they go to some of the local stores, go grocery shopping, and do mind stimulating like word searches and crosswords. Everything is voluntary. They don't push anybody to play or do any of the stuff. They just encourage them to participate. They also have live music. They had a barbeque one time. It's reasonable."

"My mom is at Belmont Village Buffalo Grove. It's very close to me. I really like the memory care program that they have there. My mom has a nice-sized studio with a bed area, a sitting area, a little kitchenette, and a bathroom. Being in memory care, they all go down for their meals all together in the same area. And then they have structured activities in the mornings, and then in the afternoons again. Their food is good."

"I have chosen Sunrise of Highland Park. They have two-room suites. There are two bedrooms and one bathroom with an adjoining small common area. It's an attractive facility. They have very helpful staff. It's a suburban environment."

"I like that Addolorata Villa feels like a family community. I like that the residents were out setting up some of the Christmas decorations and the chef stopped to talk to us and there was a guy who mans the gym area like he's there all day. It's just a nice feature. The staff was very friendly. It was clean. One of the drawbacks is that it's kind of spread out. The atmosphere was very pleasant. I only saw two-bedroom rooms and they looked comfortable."