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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Forest Lake, IL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Forest Lake, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Forest Lake or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Forest Lake.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Forest Lake for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 34 assisted living facilities in the Forest Lake area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Dunning, Norwood Park and Forest Glen.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Arlington Heights, Glenview and Huntley.
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My mother seems to be doing very well since her move to The Garlands. At first, it was a bit tough on her, but she is slowly adjusting and enjoying the place. The staff has been great, they are more than...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Garlands is a unique community for people ages 55 and older that offers residents an uncompromising lifestyle in a resort setting with unprecedented amenities and services. The Garlands homes offer superb construction, thoughtful interior design and the finest quality. They feature large and...
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27 reviews
My mother has being in the facility for over two years, and we can said enough of the great care she has received from all the staff. We look at many facilities before and they were very impersonal and cold...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Let our 24/7 nursing care put your mind at ease at our Wealshire Plus Assisted Living Campus. Our Sheltered Care license allows us to achieve a true Continuum of Care, providing the extra "plus" care for your loved one you won't find at a standard Assisted Living. At the Wealshire, couples can...
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8 reviews
We chose Waverly Inn because the quality of the services offered and the location is close to me as well. It is a smaller facility with only about 60 residents. The building is built in a circle so that...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Waverly Inn Memory Care Community, a Koelsch Community, and family owned since 1958 is located in the Village of Arlington Heights.Along with excellence in care, Waverly Inn Memory Care Community will offer full meals, vibrant mental and physical activities 7 days a week, scheduled social outings...
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6 reviews
Perfect place for the elderly who cannot care for themselves. Clean, homey, and truly a place that is safe and clean. Home Sweet Home is an environment that looks nothing like a nursing home! The care is...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Home Sweet Home Arlington Heights is a residential care home located in on suburb of Chicago in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The historic area is in Wheeling Township which is known for the regions religious heritage an Arlington Park Racetrack. Arlington Heights is a wonderful place to live with...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My greatest regret about Wellshire is that we didn’t find it sooner. If my mother had been able to start her assisted living years in the arms of Wellshire, I believe that she would still be the bright...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Just a short ride north of Chicago, on 20 beautifully manicured acres in suburban Lincolnshire, is a one-of-a-kind skilled nursing residence renowned the world over. Owned and operated by a single family with over 80 years devoted to skilled nursing, The Wealshire is built and staffed from the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of assisted living in Forest Lake, IL
The average cost of senior living in Forest Lake is $6,090 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Round Lake Park, IL with an average of $5,760 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Forest Lake, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Forest Lake, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Forest Lake vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Forest Lake, IL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Forest Lake over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Forest Lake, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Forest Lake
Recent reviews for assisted living in Forest Lake
Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace
5.0
Great communication. They staff encourages the residents to get involved
I wish the rooms were slightly larger. Not a huge deal. We can go to the common areas when we visit
The staff knows the residents by name and encourages participation in all of the activities. They seem to really enjoy ...
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Emerald Place in Glenview, IL
5.0
Their activities director [name removed] was outstanding, as well as their custodial and support staff team. Truly, but the cost at the time seemed high
Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake
4.9
They are very friendly & treat the people with respect. They have activities for them & pay attention to their needs. Anyone who has visited my mom has said they are impressed with the facility
Forest Lake review score based on 262 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 262 reviews of 33 Forest Lake assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Forest Lake review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Forest Lake review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Forest Lake assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 262 reviews of 33 Forest Lake assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Forest Lake resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Forest Lake, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Forest Lake assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Lake, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Forest Lake assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Forest Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
81.8%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.9%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Forest Lake assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Forest Lake Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
84.8%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
69.7%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.7%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest Lake assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Forest Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.7%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
72.7%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.7%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Lake assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Forest Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
75.8%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
78.8%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
60.6%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Lake assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Forest Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
84.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
69.7%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75.8%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.8%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.9%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
72.7%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75.8%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
78.8%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
81.8%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
81.8%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
60.6%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
63.6%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
78.8%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Forest Lake
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Forest Lake protect seniors.
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