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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fox Lake, IL
Assisted living costs in Fox Lake average about $5,441 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Fox Lake. Our detailed directory has 261 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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9.8
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73 reviews
The cottages of fox lake is an excellent place for our mom. We have been to several homes for her and this is by far the best. Staff is friendly, helpful and very caring . I feel so comfortable leaving my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Cottages of Fox Lake - A Charter Senior Living Community - is a unique, retirement lifestyle which opened in 2005. Located on a beautiful campus, each of the four assisted living homes caters to only 16 residents. Our residents can feel the warmth of home and experience individualized...
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9.9
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71 reviews
Staff is kind, knowledgeable, and detail oriented. An excellent choice for senior living. In the short time my mother is thriving mentally and physically. Staff encourages her to participate in activities ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.3
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28 reviews
White oaks felt more comfortable and lost similar to apartment living which is what my dad was used to. There are a lot of bright windows and large hallways and don't feel cramped.
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.
White Oaks at McHenry opened in 2017 and is a Memory Care Community for the Older Adult. Our community program embraces experiences that offer a sense of purpose, love, and belonging throughout the different seasons of dementia. Through our person-centered planning, we focus on abilities rather...
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9.0
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46 reviews
The staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and sweet to my parents. I don’t have to worry that they are not getting the level of care they deserve. The meals are also pretty basic, like ham and cheese...
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.
Burr Oak Manor in Genoa City, WI is a 33 bed State Licensed Assisted Living Home with a very comfortable environment. We have a unique license to care for independent individuals as well as those requiring total care at an affordable cost. We provide escorted transportation to and from physician...
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8.9
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13 reviews
I really like the people. They are all very kind and the nurses are super and hard working. It's just I feel that family takes better care of them. No facility can match home care with the ratios they have....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Cedarhurst of McHenry offers assisted living and memory care services, programs and amenities which allow residents to live the life they want to live.With spacious apartments, cozy community lounges, and areas designated for a variety of activities, Cedarhurst of McHenry offers each resident the...
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8.5
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16 reviews
Our mother has been living at Oak Hill for 2 years and we are very happy with the care she receives. The staff is very attentive and friendly with her and us. The residents are all very friendly and...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Oak Hill Supportive Living community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...
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8.0
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16 reviews
What we love about The Village at Victory Lakes is the staff team - they are so friendly, workable and were very understanding of our families situation. During the beginning transitions and while we were...
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.
The Village at Victory Lakes, located in Lindenhurst, Illinois on a 38-acre campus with a picturesque, lush prairie setting, offers an active, enriching lifestyle with everything you need now and in the future, including: *Independent Living *Assisted Living *Skilled Nursing Care and...
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8.0
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4 reviews
I would say, it's the best place to put a love one in bar none. It really is like a home instead of an institution. The staff really care about the residences. It is secure. They are well taken care of.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
WELCOME TO THE HEATHERS SENIOR HOMES IN RINGWOOD, ILLINOISThe Personalized and Personal Care we provide in the beautiful 7 bedroom ranch home is the new Assisted Living and Memory Care of serving the residents with dedication and love. Your can choose Private or Shared setting at affordable...
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We are happy that our in-laws are happy at Heritage Woods because that was a big concern for us. The are starting to make friends and join in all the activities which helps get them out of their room. They...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Heritage Woods of McHenry opened July 2008 in McHenry — the Heart of the Fox River. Our 100 apartment certified IL Supportive Living Community is managed by BMA Management, Ltd. The emphasis is on operating communities for those over 65 years of age that are warm and welcoming as well as...
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7.0
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50 reviews
All are 5's. Courtyard is the best! Everyone who works here is caring and professional. I would absolutely recommend the Courtyard at McHenry community to other families based on the experience I have had...
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 Courtyard at McHenry is an Independent, Assisted Living Campus with Memory Care located on 13 acres of gorgeous wooded property in the Heart of the Fox River Valley in McHenry, IL. With a quaint downtown district that offers historic buildings and specialty shopping, along with a variety of...
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8.5
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1 review
if you are looking for an assisted living/memory care unit for a loved one to receive Quality Loving care? Stop Looking! You have found it, it's Maya's Villa in McHenry, Illinois. While my wife was there,...
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.
Maya’s Villa has been completely renovated into a seven-bedroom haven (each with a private bath) that offers several large living spaces and nooks that are perfect for reading, working on puzzles or chatting with family and friends. Maya’s Villa has an expansive front yard that sets this home...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Fox Lake, IL
The average cost of senior living in Fox Lake is $5,441 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Antioch, IL with an average of $5,293 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fox Lake, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fox Lake, IL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Fox Lake over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fox Lake, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fox Lake
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fox Lake
Shepherd of Harvard
5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Casa del Mare Memory Care in Kenosha, WI
5.0
This is a fantastic community, my father is doing well here. He loves the place and we are satisfied. A place for mom was amazing with all they help they provided. My sister says they are providing him with great care. We are pleased with everything they have done for us.
Woodlands at Canterfield in West Dundee, IL
4.3
Quality of care - the doctor that was chosen is a bit lax & not as organized as we would like. [name removed] has been helpful with dealing with the dr & keeping on top of meds & changes. We understand its a new facility & everyone needs to get their rhythm. The menu has been the same for ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Several reviews for The Cottages of Fox Lake and The Heathers - Ringwood mention the friendly and inviting nature of the staff and facilities, making residents and their families feel like they're part of a loving community. Residents at The Cottages of Fox Lake engage in various activitie ...
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Attentive and caring staff. Reviews for The Cottages of Fox Lake, Oak Hill Supportive Living, and Sunrise of Crystal Lake consistently praise the staff's dedication to residents' well-being and individual care needs. The staff at Oak Hill Supportive Living even helped one resident make friends and feel comfortable ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Activities are a key aspect of many residents' experiences at The Cottages of Fox Lake, Burr Oak Manor, and Cedarhurst of McHenry, with offerings such as music, games, and outings encouraging socialization and mental stimulation.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews for The Cottages of Fox Lake, , and {{1453516}} emphasize the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in creating a comfortable living environment. Residents of The Cottages of Fox Lake enjoy the beautifully maintained grounds and facilities.
Customized care plans. Individual needs are addressed at communities like Sunrise of Crystal Lake, where staff work closely with residents and their families to create personalized care plans. These customized approaches promote autonomy and cater to specific care requirements.
Communication and transparency. Open and ongoing communication between residents, families, and staff is prioritized at The Cottages of Fox Lake and Sunrise of Crystal Lake, ensuring that everyone is informed and involved in the care process. This approach instills confidence and trust in the community's care capabilities. ...
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Fox Lake review score based on 77 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 77 reviews of 11 Fox Lake assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Fox 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
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Review subcategories for Fox 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 77 reviews of 11 Fox Lake assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fox 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.Fox Lake, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Fox Lake assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fox Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fox 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 Fox 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 Fox 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
90.9%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fox 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 Fox 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
90.9%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fox 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 Fox 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
45.5%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
63.6%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Fox 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 Fox Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
72.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
72.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fox 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 Fox Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
81.8%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
72.7%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
81.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
90.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
90.9%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
90.9%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
63.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fox 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 Fox Lake protect seniors.
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Encore at South Barrington, Clarendale of Algonquin and Sunrise of Crystal Lake are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fox Lake, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 12 assisted living facilities near Fox Lake, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Fox Lake, Illinois are Encore at South Barrington, Clarendale of Algonquin and Sunrise of Crystal Lake. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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