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Island Lake is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 31 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Island Lake, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Island Lake is about $6,053, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1197 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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1010 Floor plans available
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The facility is beautiful and clean. Very up to date and modern. Every inch has been recently renovated and looks like a copy try club. The staff is super friendly and helpful. My mom feels known and taken...
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.
At Clarendale of Algonquin, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Indoor and Outdoor parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized...
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The staff and caregivers are so compassionate and thoughtful it has made a difficult time easier. Everyone takes time and shows genuine empathy to the families who live there. My parent enjoys the food and...
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.
You can trust that your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is in good hands at Encore at South Barrington memory care assisted living in South Barrington, Illinois. We focus exclusively on memory care, providing care that is based on the most up-to-date research, for our residents with...
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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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They are attentive and understanding of my mother's changing needs. Everyone including director, business manager, nurses, caregivers have been open to my questions, comments, and requests. The facility is...
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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I have lived at Hawthorn Lakes for over 5 months. Everything and everybody have been extremely pleasant, caring, helpful and so much more now. I am very glad I made the move.
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.
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes is a pet-friendly assisted living community located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. We are located near Big and Little Bear Lakes, both are favorite picnic destinations for our residents and their families. Our attentive staff members are available 24 hours a day to provide...
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Since moving into Sunrise of Buffalo Grove, my 105 year-old father has made new friends, put on a few healthy pounds, improved his word puzzle skills, and received outstanding care from the staff. My wife...
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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My mom had to make a relatively quick transition to an assisted living facility and the staff at Cedar Lake helped in all areas. The feeling of staff being around to help my mom at all times is reassuring....
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.
Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care is the premier assisted living community located in southwestern Lake County approximately 37 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer Assisted Living, Transitional Memory Care, and Dementia/Memory Care. Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care will put...
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I'd say, we thought it was a good place physically, room sizes, dining area, etc. but more importantly, we liked the staff (director and marketing manager who are no longer there). It felt like the right...
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.
OPENING IN SPRING 2020!We’d love to show you what a Life in Harmony is like at Melody Living’s Lake in the Hills community by inviting you to schedule a private tour of our assisted living and memory support neighborhoods! Discover our commitment to care, warm and welcoming hospitality, explore...
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5 for all. This is a good safe facility with great staff and we would definitely recommend Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake to other families based on the experience so far!
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Building on a tradition of excellence, Encore at Crystal Lake features the highest quality of care, but also an outstanding quality of life.At Encore at Crystal Lake the joy of life is plain to see. For all those in our care, we are dedicated to creating a sensitive, nurturing and comfortable...
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When we arrived we were located in a small unit. My wife required extra care so another bed was required. They moved us into a larger unit for NO additional charge! They acquired a bed for my wife which she...
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.
Chapters Living of Barrington is an intimate, licensed residence devoted to caring for those needing assisted living and nurturing those with memory loss or Alzheimer's disease. Multiple different care 'neighborhoods' are provided within Sunrise of Barrington: Assisted Living; the Terrace Club...
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Photo of White Oaks Memory Care of McHenry
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The director knows how to hire staff. While it might take longer to be fully staffed the person they bring in fits in very well While each staff is unique with skills and talents they share same core work...
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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To a person the staff at Three Oaks put our mother’s mind and our minds at ease. We cannot imagine finding a better place for her to spend her final year. In particular the wonderful staff displayed...
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.
Three Oaks is the premier assisted living community in Cary, Illinois just north of the Fox River. We offer Assisted Living and Dementia/Memory Care. This newly built retirement community will begin welcoming residents in Spring 2012.We know how difficult change can be, especially for seniors, so...
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All 5s, my mother loves it even more than she thought she would! On site pool and exercise classes, multiple dining areas and options. Many activities and outings. Some medical services provided on site ....
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.
Celebrate the freedom, embrace the lifestyle, indulge in the service and cherish each moment of your day. Lake Barrington Woods offers exceptional retirement living with endless opportunities. The essence of our independent lifestyle will come from the serene setting. Beautifully landscaped areas...
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New Perspective was exactly what our family needed. Our dad suffered a stroke and we weren't sure if he needed assisted living or memory care. They were able to accommodate us in both settings until we found...
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.
New Perspective Long Grove is a vibrant community with plenty to offer. Residents can be found soaking up the sun on the spacious patio, enjoying made-from-scratch meals in our dining room, or meeting friends for coffee at the cafe.We believe older adults deserve to live joyfully, affordably, and...
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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.
At Cedarhurst of McHenry, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in McHenry, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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We have been very happy with the experience at Auberge. Our only complaint is that they do not accept Medicaid. We will have to move my mother out of Auberge within a few months as we are running out of...
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.
For nearly 20 years The Auberge at Lake Zurich has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those...
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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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The place is very clean and bright. The CNAs are super kind, they seem like they really care about my dad and the residents. Sometimes there's a bit of a wait though when you buzz for someone, but that's to...
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 LivingPathway to Living’s longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Azpira Place of Lake Zurich community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one....
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Everyone is nice and accommodating. They have good activities for the residents. My Mom is able to move around the facility without any issues. The food is outstanding.They took a group out for lunch one day...
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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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Such a beautiful place. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. It's like having an extended family. Thank you Wauconda for welcoming my mother and the rest of our family.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Wauconda Care includes physical, occupational, speech and holistic therapies. We specialize in orthopedic, cardiac, and neurological recovery, and our physician specialists visit their patients in the building. Wauconda Care also offers a number of resident activities both in and outside the...
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Like most people in this situation, this was a difficult situation for our family. The people at Shepherd Premier eased our concerns immediately. We went from terrified to excited about my dad moving in. He...
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.
Shepherd Premier Living Crystal Lake II offers assisted living and memory care to seniors and their families in and around Crystal Lake, Illinois. In the quiet rolling green fields and white picket fences of Crystal Lake, it’s easy to forget that this is a suburb of Chicago. But if residents or...
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I don't have any negative feedback whatsoever . The facility has been a good fit for my mother in law. As I have recently toured facilities for my mother, I've noticed some are newer, brighter, and have...
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.
Part of the magic of retirement is that it's time to relax and enjoy all you've worked for through the years. It's time to dream. Time to socialize. Time to take up a new hobby. Because we are a rental community, there is no long term financial commitment or ownership through an endowment fee....
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They have been phenomenal. If we could give the friendliness of the staff a 10 we would. Like, seriously, the people are so nice, friendly, kind and patient. They made my mom and dad feel so welcomed in a...
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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During our initial visit & subsequent visits since, I consistently see residents greeting the staff in a warm & friendly manner, and using their names. That meant a lot to me. We signed my mom up for an...
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 Fountains at Crystal Lake Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why at Fountains a Crystal Lake we created an Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care...
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We feel the facility & staff are the best we've experienced. This is a lively, happy place & everyone has been so nice to us & especially my mother in law. The Doctor has been wonderful- he actually calls us...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Island Lake, IL

The average cost of senior living in Island Lake is $6,053 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Johnsburg, IL with an average of $5,674 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Island Lake, IL vs. nearby cities

Island Lake, IL
$6,053/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Island Lake, IL vs. the state and national average

Island Lake, IL
$6,053/mo
U.S. national average
$4,899/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Island Lake vs. other types of senior living

$6,135/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,053/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Island Lake, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,170/mo
Studio
$5,630/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,710/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,380/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Island Lake over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Island Lake

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Island 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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Bella Terra Bloomingdale

4.6
Excellent caring staff. The food was always hot and fresh. Excellent chef as all of the food is made right there on premises. The nurses and aides were very caring and attentive to our needs. Great therapy team. The facility is immaculate I would highly recommend this facility

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

Island Lake nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Island Lake nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Island 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 Island Lake nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Island 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
73.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Island Lake nursing homes

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 Island Lake Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Island Lake nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Island 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
56.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Island Lake nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Island Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
43.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Island Lake nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Island Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
73.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
56.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Galloway Senior Living, Brookdale Northbrook and Clarendale of Algonquin are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Island Lake, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 31 nursing homes facilities near Island Lake, Illinois. See the full list.

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