Riverside Residence
3516 West Waukegan Road, Mchenry, IL 60050
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Reviewer#RD0312s
4
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March 19, 2026
I like Riverside Residence very much. I toured it yesterday. I had a nice visit with the staff. It's a candidate. It looks interesting. It's different. I like it. It's among the top three that I've been looking at, and I have looked at maybe 10, so it's up there. The one person I worked with mostly was excellent. She was very good. The facility is clean. It's being worked on, so there's a little construction dust, but it's fine.
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About Riverside Residence in Mchenry, Illinois
The Riverside Residence offers delightful amenities, extraordinary conveniences, the best in services, and beautiful, well-appointed apartment homes for our independent living residents. We strive to make sure each day is a warm, hospitable experience for everyone who calls the Riverside Residence home. When you choose our community, you'll find a place filled with friends, freshly prepared meals, ample fun and entertainment, and the freedom to spend time doing what you love.
The river is in our back yard and residents can go for walks on the beautifully landscaped riverwalk. Shopping and restaurants are within walking distance.
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Reviews of Riverside Residence in Mchenry, Illinois
4.5
(8 reviews)
Facility
4.6
Staff
4.9
Food
4.3
Activities
4.7
Value
5.0
Reviewer#RD0312s
4
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March 19, 2026
I like Riverside Residence very much. I toured it yesterday. I had a nice visit with the staff. It's a candidate. It looks interesting. It's different. I like it. It's among the top three that I've been looking at, and I have looked at maybe 10, so it's up there. The one person I worked with mostly was excellent. She was very good. The facility is clean. It's being worked on, so there's a little construction dust, but it's fine.
Dario
5
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November 3, 2025
I visit My Sister who lives there for a few years now. and She seems to really enjoy it there. the staff are helpful and seems to really care about the people living there. She could not of picked a better place to live...
Jason
5
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July 17, 2025
My grandmother moved to Riverside Residence, and I've never seen her this happy. The staff is excellent and extra friendly, especially Papine. She's been good to us. I was able to try the food myself, and it is very good. It's not a five-star restaurant, but for that type of place, it is way better than anywhere else. We are blown away by this place completely. As I was moving my grandmother in, they had happy hour, and sat her down and gave her a beer. The common areas are beautiful. The TV room is nice. It has a piano, a bar, and a nice big TV. Her room is also very nice. It's exactly the right size for her. The carpet is new. They put on a brand-new barn door in her bathroom. They're even willing to change the tub into a shower for her at no extra cost if that's what she wants. She has a beautiful view of the river, too. They were the cheapest one that I found, and they're the only ones that offer three meals a day. No other place offered that.
Reveiwer#RD1031v
5
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November 7, 2024
We looked at Riverside Residence, and it's very nice. It's very clean and nice looking. The people were very friendly. The facilities were organized, and the rooms were of different sizes.
Richard
5
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May 20, 2023
I'm pretty satisfied with Riverside Residence. I liked everything about it. I just looked at the studio, it's one room that's got everything in it. You've got your bedroom, living room, dining room, and kitchen. It's not very big, but for what I need, it's probably perfect. The area is nice. You're right downtown. You can walk everywhere. I'm even thinking I might not even need a vehicle. And you got the river. I teased them about a boat. But, it's a nice setup, and for the price, you can't beat it. Christine was awesome, she answered all the questions. I didn't even have many, because she pretty well answered everything as she was presenting everything. I've seen the menu. I'm a big breakfast person, and breakfast is oatmeal and cereal, which I'm eggs and bacon. I eat a big breakfast and then everything else is pretty small. And I lost 40 pounds doing it. But oatmeal is fine. If there's a negative, that would be the negative. It's clean, it's old, but it's in pretty good shape.
Provider Response
Leslie
3
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September 12, 2022
I toured Riverside Residence for my mother. It was old and needs to be updated. The price was reasonable, but they're very, very tiny. They have tiny rooms and it's a tiny facility. They had a calendar of activities. We toured the apartments and the kitchen. I asked one of the guests what they thought, and they told me it was very cliquish. I remember asking about going down at certain times and if they can eat at any table and they said the residents can be very cliquish and didn't let you just sit down at their table. I only met one of the staff and she was very nice. The place looked clean.
Geri
4
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March 8, 2020
The nicest thing is the location for my husband. It's downtown and in a nice town. It's very open, there's a big social area, and every apartment is different. They have a lot of choices. Everything has been real good so far. They're very helpful. The dining area is nice and laid out nicely, and the food is average. He plays bingo, and they have live entertainment.
PeteHBOVW
5
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May 17, 2016
My mother did some volunteer work here several years ago, and she liked the atmosphere and the people, so this was her choice based on familiarity. They seem to genuinely care about the people there and are doing their best to help her. For the time being, she is happy, and that’s all that matters.
Services and Amenities of Riverside Residence in Mchenry, Illinois
Dining
- Communal Dining
- Beverages provided
- Meal delivery and/or takeout option
- Meals provided
- Guest Meals
Guests
- Guest Parking
Inside Amenities
- Entertainment Venues
- Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
- Shared Common Areas
- Laundry facilities
- Mailboxes
- Religious Spaces
Specialized Staff
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
Campus/Building Details
- Convenient location
- Multi-floor building
- Scenic views
Personal Care
- Meal Preparation
Financing & Payment Options
- Accepts Check Payments
- Private Pay Accepted
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Salon Services
- Chair fitness
Health Services
- In Home Health Care
- Podiatry
Outside Amenities
- Garden
- Walking and Hiking Areas
- Patio
Therapies
- Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation
On-Site Services
- Conference room
- Mail pick-up
- Religious Services
- 24/7 concierge services
- Meeting room
Pets
- Pets
- Visiting pets allowed
- Pet restrictions
- No Large Dogs
- Pet care resident's responsibility
Languages
- English spoken
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
- Entertainment activities/programs
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Horticultural Activities
- Seasonal, holiday, and themed events
- Spiritual activities/programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Social Activities/Events
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Laundry Services
- Linen Services
- Maintenance Staff On-Site
Room Amenities
- Wifi/Internet In Unit
- Telephone Hookup
- Closet Space In Unit
- Shower in unit
- Individual Climate Controls
- Unfurnished units
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
Parking Options
- Parking Lot
Safety & Security
- Emergency Response System
Additional Amenity Information
- Fee Structure: Pet Fee Cost $25/month per animal, $2400 Community Fee
- Special Comment: Activities include, but are not limited to: Art Projects, Friday Happy Hours, Bingo. Offers: 3 meals per day; Home care available on-site; Pull cords in bedrooms and bathrooms.
- State Licenses: Exempt
Costs for Riverside Residence in Mchenry, Illinois

Independent Living
$2,600
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