The Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in Lake County, IL

"I am pleasantly and positively impressed with the amount and variety of activities that are offered to the residents of Three Crowns. The coverage in terms of hours of the day with activationists/recreation therapists is more than what I see in other organizations. The staff appear to know the residents very well, so that they know how to tailor the programs and encourage participation in the programming. "

"I'm at The Oaks at Bartlett. The rooms and the layout are excellent. They are spacious. It has a large bedroom and a comfortable front room. The kitchenette is perfectly laid out for ease of use. The amenities are very comfortable and easy to access from your living quarters and they are top grade. The food is a five-star restaurant quality. The staff is very friendly, accommodating, informative, and a pleasure to work with."

"We went to Concord Place Retirement Community. It's got everything that a family could need for a loved one. It was impressive. It's got independent living, assisted living, and then independent living with a la carte services, so you can choose what extra services you need because you might not need all the assisted daily living activities. If you only need medication management, you can just add that out for a fee every month. In that sense it's easier for the family to figure out where their parent is at, and what kind of services they need. They have a lot of entertainment and social activities, and they have doctors come visit there. The only drawback that I saw was that the studios were a little bit smaller. The staff member who gave the tour was a fantastic gentleman. He's upfront and explained everything."

"Founded by holocaust survivors, Selfhelp Home is one of the better-known nonprofit Jewish assisted living/retirement communities in Chicago. The food is kosher, the residents are almost all Jewish and the staff/resident ratios are high. Despite rather high monthly costs, the facilities are not plush: they're clean, functional, safe, and well-maintained but not luxurious. Well-run Medicaid nursing homes look pretty similar. The money goes largely for staff and there are a lot of them: residents can and do get help at any point of the day with just about any task. The home also offers a wide range of activities ranging from book clubs to field trips. Generally, residents seem to like it. "

"My wife was at Victory Lakes for her rehab but she passed away last April. The food was fine. The service was excellent. She got to know most of the people there and they took expert care of her. They were very attentive to her to meet her needs. It was just a very pleasant experience. "

"The Garlands of Barrington is very nice, but for my husband and I, the entrance fee is very high. The food is absolutely wonderful. We also saw an apartment that was on the first floor that has a patio. I like this a lot because I'd like to put flowers out there. I really think that The Garlands of Barrington is a Cadillac or Rolls Royce of retirement living. There are plenty of activities. It's really a wonderful place."

"Covenant Living of Northbrook was very nice and we had a very nice tour. We saw the dining area and one of the rooms. They have a community room and they were singing in there. They also have an exercise area/gym where you could do physical therapy. We saw people walking around. The staff was very good and you could tell they took very good care of the people. It was also very clean."

Assisted Living: For many seniors, transitioning to assisted living marks the beginning of a new way of life—one with more freedom than they may have felt in a long time. With a reputation for delivering the highest level of care, Dimensions Living Prospect Heights assisted living community allows residents to make the most of their senior years. We understand that with each new day there’s an opportunity for growth and renewal. We provide a comprehensive program that’s individually tailored based on each resident’s preferences, needs, and abilities. From assistance with daily activities like grooming and bathing to medication management, dining assistance, and transportation services, senior assisted living residents have access to the personalized services they want most. Memory Care: We designed memory care at Dimensions Living Prospect Heights to support each resident to recognize their limitations and honor their personal experiences while providing an excellent environment catered to seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our licensed and certified team members thoughtfully work with individuals and their families to understand memory loss and dementia’s challenges and help them feel safe and at home. Continuity of Care: With assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing all on-site, moving to a new address or surroundings isn’t something that will ever be a concern for you or your loved one.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation

"We have put down our deposit at Mather at downtown Evanston. From here we can either walk to the bank, doctor's office, library, and the grocery store. They have a lot of activities that are basically the same things. They do have something scheduled every day, and many of the things I like to do but not everything. Mather is a continuing care community. After we began to understand what was out there, we decided that we needed a continuing care community. This particular place is very close to where we have been living and close to a lot of public transportation. We have several friends that live at the Mather. We had lunch with a friend there. It was pretty good, and they have a lot of places available. There is food available at every meal but we have options. The rooms seem fairly big and pleasant. "

"After our search for the right nursing home, we moved into Central Baptist Village. She is in Memory Care and I am into Independent living. The care and kindness of the staff, from the top down, have exceeded our expectations. The food is excellent, well presented and served lovingly. The grounds are lovely and peaceful. The entire complex is well cared for. "

"This facility is located on the north side of chicago it serves a population of adults who have been diagnoised with a developmental disability. They only provide services to female residents. While there I noticed some of the residents were sharing a room. They have a full clinical staff that provides services to the residents 24 hrs a day. the meals are prepared by the staff, and on special occassions and when doing food activites, the staff will allow the residents to assist in the preparation of the meals. The facility is clean, and well-maintained. The staff is very hands on, and the residents seem to have a closeness with one another. In general, I would rank this facility a 4 out of 5 stars. "

"My parents were residents of the "old" Admiral. When the new replacement facility opened in 2012, I was among the first to move in. The apartments are beautiful. Most - but not all- have balconies. There are over thirty different floor plans. Each unit has its own washer and dryer. Stove, fridge, dishwasher, disposal and microwave included. Free wi-fi. Attached parking. Expensive move-in fee, much of which is refundable to resident's estate. Monthly fees include continental breakfast every day, plus theoretically one meal per day. A lot of flexibility in how you spend your meal allowance, however...so in reality you can plan easily to allocate it to cover more meals. Additional meals billed to you with your assessments, at a reasonable rate. Great people, attentive staff, wide variety of programs. Extensive library; pool; fitness center and instructors; art studio, theater. Chorus, Play-reading groups, trips, gardening, movies, life-long-learning, bridge, woodshop and more. Activities are planned by residents, so many interests are accommodated."

"My mother was in rehab at St. Paul's. The staff and the care service were fair. They're cordial. Some of them were attentive. They were very good about keeping the rooms clean. The rooms though were small. Food was very good. The selection seemed really nice. In terms of ambience, it was nice. There's no problem regarding the smell. They even have a chapel there. Also they have activities for their patients. They would take them on tours if the patients are able to. "

"I liked Covenant Living at Windsor Park. They have laundry facilities located in each apartment. The appliances are newer compared to the other places I went to. It was a very lovely tour. The people and the place were first-rate. The activities were active. Every day, their calendar was filled. There was a room for people to exercise in, and the dining area was lovely. There was a room for creative arts, and they had a lovely library. There was also a garden for the residents to take care of their plants. If you're in a wheelchair, it's easy to get in and out of their doors. The staff who gave me the tour was very kind, and me and my daughters enjoyed seeing everything. We saw the menu and they had choices for residents with specific dietary needs. It catered to everyone."