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Gurnee Meadows

1400 Pauly Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031

Independent Living
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,887

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,685
  • Average State Price: $4,679
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Gurnee Meadows Description

    Gurnee Meadows is a community that offers independent living and is located in the town of Gurnee, Illinois. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 making it the 5th highest rated community in the city out of 7 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Community Reviews

    8.1
    Gurnee Meadows
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 12 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 5 out of 7 communities in Gurnee
  • Ranking in State: 818 out of 1473 communities in IL
  • Facility and Grounds A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Aspects:

    • Many residents appreciate the variety of amenities such as a library, pool tables, beauty shop, and the availability of a bus service for local trips.
    • The community is described as clean, with apartments being in perfect condition upon moving in, including new carpet and paint.
    • There's a strong sense of community, with residents feeling like they are part of a big family. There are plenty of activities and social events to prevent loneliness.
    • The management and staff are frequently praised for being nice, accommodating, professional, and responsive to maintenance requests.
    • The facility, despite being older, is well-maintained, and the location is convenient, being quiet yet close to conveniences.

    Negative Aspects:

    • Some residents have experienced issues with noise from neighbors and have found management's solutions to be temporary and ineffective.
    • There are complaints about the facility needing updates, including painting and door replacements, and concerns about security and privacy.
    • The lack of amenities like a fenced area for pets and dissatisfaction with the rules regarding pet ownership on certain floors have been mentioned.
    • Issues with the elevator not being fixed promptly, especially problematic for residents living on higher floors, and the inconvenience of having only one laundry room located on the top floor.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While many residents are happy with the social activities and community feel, some wish for more age-appropriate activities and better communication among residents to address issues collectively.
    • The quality of the apartments and the maintenance service received high marks, but some residents feel the overall facility could use more attention and updates.


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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The average income is $90,976, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 25
      • Average Temperature: 50.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 142 days of rain, 53 days of snow and 169 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.85 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.82 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.05 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.09 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.18 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 170.0, Moderate Days 39.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Jewel-Osco
    1.5 miles away
    Sam's Club
    1.6 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.6 miles away
    Mariano's Fresh Market
    1.7 miles away
    Lewis Produce Market
    3.5 miles away

    Transportation

    Hometown Square Station
    0.8 miles away
    Scenic Railway (Hometown Station)
    0.8 miles away
    County Fair Station
    1.0 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Grand & Six Flags/Lawson
    0.3 miles away
    YWCA
    0.8 miles away
    Washington & Milwaukee WB
    1.2 miles away
    Grand & Gurnee Mills Circle West
    1.2 miles away
    Washington & Milwaukee EB
    1.2 miles away

    Banks

    Chase
    1.3 miles away
    Community Trust Credit Union
    1.3 miles away
    Navy Federal Credit Union
    1.4 miles away
    BMO
    1.4 miles away
    Service Credit Union
    1.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Vista Medical Center West
    3.8 miles away
    Vista Medical Center East
    5.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    3.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Aspen Dental
    1.1 miles away
    Woodland Family Dental Care
    1.7 miles away

    Parks

    Gurnee
    0.2 miles away
    Pembroke Community Park
    0.4 miles away
    Cedar Park
    0.4 miles away
    Prairie Oaks Park
    0.5 miles away
    South Road Park
    0.7 miles away

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    Shopping

    Gurnee Mills
    1.0 miles away
    Navy Exchange Great Lakes
    6.0 miles away

    Culture

    Mardi Gras Stage
    0.8 miles away
    Grand Music Hall
    0.9 miles away
    Yukon Territory Stage
    1.0 miles away
    The Tempel Lipizzans
    3.8 miles away
    Orlin Trapp Auditorium
    4.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Golden Corral
    0.1 miles away
    La Michoacan
    0.2 miles away
    Olive Garden
    0.3 miles away
    Chuck E. Cheese's
    0.3 miles away
    Cracker Barrel
    0.4 miles away

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