
Reviews of Brookdale Vernon Hills
Assisted Living Reviews for Brookdale Vernon Hills
March 18, 2019
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September 21, 2018
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June 06, 2017
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March 23, 2017
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September 15, 2016
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August 12, 2016
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July 01, 2016
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December 16, 2015
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July 14, 2015
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June 20, 2015
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May 15, 2015
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June 27, 2014
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June 18, 2014
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May 29, 2014
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October 25, 2013
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Independent Living Reviews for Brookdale Vernon Hills
February 27, 2023
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January 14, 2023
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March 21, 2022
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March 18, 2021
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June 06, 2019
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September 11, 2017
I am/was a resident of this facility
October 13, 2016
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March 28, 2016
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December 30, 2015
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November 30, 2015
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September 06, 2015
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April 29, 2015
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April 07, 2015
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December 10, 2014
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November 30, 2014
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September 29, 2014
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September 29, 2013
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August 25, 2013
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October 28, 2012
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June 26, 2012
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September 30, 2011
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Questions about Brookdale Vernon Hills
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Brookdale Vernon Hills. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
We have a community room on every floor, 8 different areas throughout the community. Average age is 85-90. Every resident is unique and have different interest. Most love socializing during meal times.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Vernon Hills offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Activities are planned and provided by the Programing Department. They can join with IL activities if they want… from bingo to exercise class.
What places are near Brookdale Vernon Hills or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
There’s is shopping mall next to us with stores and restaurants and a bank. Al residents must be determined to be safe to leave the building unescorted. We have access to Des Plaines River walking path.
What transportation services does Brookdale Vernon Hills offer to assisted living residents?
Brookdale Bus or Car with Personalized Living Services
What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale Vernon Hills exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Full menu especially formulated to be healthy for the older adult. Naturally low sodium, low sugar, low cholesterol with special nutrients needed by older adults.
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Vernon Hills offer to assisted living residents?
Call System/ Pendent, 24 hour staffing with 16 hours of nursing care.
How does Brookdale Vernon Hills keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
For assisted living by phone call, email updates, service plan meetings.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Brookdale Vernon Hills during daytime and nighttime hours?
Our Health and Wellness Director modifies staffing schedules based on resident needs. Our Personal Service System allows us to customize care plans for each resident, and then provide the amount of staff needed at the right time needed.
If Brookdale Vernon Hills accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We are pet friendly!
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Monthly Learning Management training, Monthly Staff meeting updates /in services, daily updates at stand up. CPR certification, Most care staff are CNA’S.
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Brookdale Vernon Hills. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Most residents enjoy our intellectual programs, current events, evening presentation, flex your brain program, Love to sit and socialize in rainforest bistro, live band for birthday social every month.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
Hawthorn mall, melody farms, Woodman’s store, Costco, Many other big box stores, plenty of restaurants, library, movie theater, Marriott
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Brookdale Vernon Hills has organized?
We went to Feed my starving children to volunteer, surrounding High Schools plays and concerts, Apple picking, haunted bus tour, Chicago architectural boat tour, Milwaukee historical boat tour and various outings to restaurants
What transportation services does Brookdale Vernon Hills offer to independent living residents?
We have Brookdale bus that services every day of the week. Wednesdays are reserved for outings and Sunday is church runs and Scenic drive. The radius for travel is 7 miles. There is a personalized living car which is fee based and can travel farther distances
What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale Vernon Hills exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
Our Chef loves food and feeding people. He works many hours to create a menu that is balance and healthy for everyone to enjoy. We sere full breakfast every day, full Sunday brunch buffet every Sunday
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
Rainforest café, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, health club, beauty shop, pond, walking path, 3 card rooms, county store, valet parking, art studio, doctor office, large outdoor deck, onsite therapy department, large home theater room, library, private dining room, small dining room, chapel, traditional side common areas
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Vernon Hills offer to independent living residents?
Door alarms, cameras on entrance doors and pool area, pendants, check in buttons, fires drills, 24 hr concierge, sign in/ visitors passes, sprinkler system, disaster plans in place, elopement/ tornado frills, 24hr maintenance
If Brookdale Vernon Hills accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We are pet friendly with many grassy areas to walk pets.
Does Brookdale Vernon Hills work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
Brookdale offers a-la-carte care services through Brookdale Personalized Living, which can provide assistance with companionship, ADLs, pet care, laundry, etc. In addition, for physician-ordered services covered through medical insurance or Medicare, our Brookdale Home Health team can provide Home Health and Therapy services.
Costs for Brookdale Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Assisted Living Starting At: $4655/month
- Independent Living Starting At: $3100/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $6170/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Pool
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Health services
- Medication Management
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Religious Services
- Fitness Room
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Overnight Guests
Diet
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
Languages
- English
General
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: Yes
Licenses
- State Licenses: 5103798
About Brookdale Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Brookdale Vernon Hills provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our Brookdale community delivers Inspired Independent Living, with the promise of Exceptional Experiences Everyday. In choosing this community, our residents have made a conscious lifestyle decision designed to deliver enhanced opportunities for pursuing health and life fulfillment through the exceptional services, amenities and opportunities we offer. And, our residents can rest assured that as their needs change we provide a variety of ancillary services and a Personalized Assisted Living environment that encourages our residents to continue to live as they please while respecting individual preferences.
Our Optimum Life® and Celebrations programs provide an all-encompassing way of life that touches the lives of our residents, their families and associates alike. Optimum Life® is a journey of self-discovery including services, features and benefits that allow each resident to pursue their peak level of health, wholeness and fulfillment while balancing six key dimensions of personal wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and purposeful. As part of Optimum Life® we encourage our residents to celebrate life each day. Inspired dining and vibrant lifestyle activities come together in our Celebrations program filling the monthly calendar with themed experiences, special events and group activities that highlight different cultures and cuisines in a common venue of camaraderie.
What Makes Us Special
Resort style living featuring vacation-style amenities: pool, jacuzzi, valet parking, full brunch on Sundays, large walking paths, concierge service, fine dining and indoor rainforest
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