Independent Living Communities in Mchenry, IL

"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 into The Atrium at Oak Crest Residence. The people that work there have been really great. They're friendly. Whenever I had issues or things I needed to bring up, they addressed it right away. So, it's also relaxed. And they're always making sure that my dad is getting involved with stuff. He's not just sitting in his room. So, it feels like a small community. It's not a huge facility, so it feels like everybody knows everybody and they know what's going on. And I can talk to whomever, so I think it's been good. The facility is clean. There's an older part and a newer part, and it's well taken care of. But it's not like fancy or anything. So, it's a very basic place, which is fine. It's what my dad needed. So, if you're looking for something fancier, this isn't the place, but it is a good basic facility. It has a comfortable and laid-back atmosphere."

"The Grand at Twin Lakes was beautiful. I loved it. I liked the layout, the design, the brightness, and the attentiveness of the people. They have an indoor pool and a beautiful patio. They have units with a balcony, too, which is lovely. On their lowest level, they have a movie theater that has movie seats and a huge screen and a kitchen where if I wanted to go there and cook meals with my dad or for my family, I could. They also have little rooms that you could have for family gatherings, a library, and a coffee bar where they do happy hour. There were so many people out in their community rooms just sitting and reading. It's just lovely and bright."

"Great place for your last move. Sedgebrook has so much to offer from beautiful apartment options, indoor parking garage with places to park on same floor as your apartment, Medical Center, Cardinal Market, beauty salon, fitness center, swimming pool and many activities offered both on campus and outings.. It is a very friendly place and it doesn't take long for staff to call you by name. Security checks made daily to make sure all is ok. I highly recommend Sedgebrook as your next home."

"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."

"I visited Encore Village of Schaumburg. The staff was great. It was a pretty nice place. I had no problem. It was clean and convenient to get around. Everything was right there. You didn't have to walk them out to get here and there. The patio was clean and beautiful."

"We toured Hearthwood Senior Living. I liked the place, but my mom needs more care than independent living. We had a fantastic tour, and that was a fantastic community, but a little expensive for my mom. She would not have been able to get the care she needed there at this time in her life. The person I met with was great. The cleanliness and the layout were great."

"The facilities are well kept with more spacious apartment floorplans than others in a similar location and price point. The activity areas are large and well appointed for the daily activities, entertainment, and educational offerings. Their dining services are great with a wide variety of meals and a weekly Sunday brunch. Most importantly the staff is very friendly and professional. Everyone from the front desk to the available home service care givers get to really know their residents, and even their families. I feel comfortable knowing my father is surrounded by good people."

"The rooms a spacious and well maintained. Food is customized My mother in law has been a resident for over 3 years and enjoys everyday which is filled with activities and fellowship."

"My parents moved there in 2014, and my dad passed in 2018, with my mom staying on until her recent passing this fall. In the 10 years they were there, we were extremely pleased. The quality of the food was a bit of a roller coaster, but in the past two years it has gotten considerably better again. The quality of care has never wavered--it is always been exceptional. The staff are friendly, professional, extremely competent, and compassionate. Both parents had considerable medical issues, and the staff was always on top of anything which popped up, keeping us well informed. The activities are designed to permit residents to be as involved as they want to be. My parents truly came to see this as their home. We would choose this facility all over again knowing what you know now. Thank you, Courtyard."

"The experience at Lilac Apartments has been fine. I moved in a couple of weeks ago. I have two dogs who are kind of a concern because they’re in a newer environment and barking too much, and I’ve been getting a lot of complaints. The room is very nice. The location is very good. "

"We've visited Hearthstone Communities, but it was way out of our price range. It was a very nice place and the size was very good. We enjoyed our tour at this place more than the others. The dining area was very nice and roomy, and everyone was cordial and nice to talk to. I saw that they have exercise equipment, but they don’t have things like a pool. The rooms were very clean and lovely."

"From what I have seen of the facility it is very well kept up and easily accessible for people with disabilities. The rooms are fairly spacious with an ample amount of storage. The staff is very helpful with any needs that arise from either residents or there families. The facility is non-smoking, which upsets my Aunt, but I feel is a very good policy for any assisted facility to adopt. The only complaint that comes to mind is there policy on throwing away furniture and electronics. My Aunt, as well as many other residents, does not own a car; at one point she had two sofas sitting in her living room for almost two months before I could get a truck large enough to haul it away. I can only imagine what residents with no family in the area can do in this situation. Again, I believe electronic recycling is a must, but I believe there should be provisions in place to assist those without a means of transportation in throwing away there old electronics. "

"I will be moving into Melody Living Lake in the Hills. It's a beautiful place. It's new, and I love the idea of having a little balcony. I have nothing to say against it. They gave us lunch and it was very nice. They have a lot that will be going on. They have a movie theater where they show movies, and the seats looked great. They're regular seats you would find in a theater. The staff during the tour was wonderful. She was really, really nice, very sweet, answered all our questions, and seemed very knowledgeable about everything. The facility was very clean. The food was delicious. At the time we were there, there was not much going on except for lunch. The apartment layout was beautiful, and that's what convinced me. It's a one-bedroom and it's very nice. It has everything you need."