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The Cottages Of Fox Lake

16 Lilac Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020

Assisted Living Memory Care
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,492

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,491
  • Average State Price: $4,201
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • The Cottages Of Fox Lake Description

    The Cottages Of Fox Lake is a large 64 bed community that offers assisted living and memory care and is located in the town of Fox Lake, Illinois and is part of the Charter Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 4 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

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    8.3
    The Cottages Of Fox Lake
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 88 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 4 communities in Fox Lake
  • Ranking in State: 735 out of 1473 communities in IL
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.6
    Charter Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 212 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Illinois

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

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

    Positive Reviews:

    • Staff were praised for their quick response during a resident's medical emergency, ensuring timely hospital care.
    • Many reviewers highlighted the welcoming and family-like atmosphere, with special mentions of the patience and helpfulness of the staff during the moving-in process.
    • The facility was described as clean, beautiful, and impressive, with staff treating residents like family.
    • Several reviews appreciated the care and engagement provided to residents, especially those in memory care, noting the staff's efforts to keep residents safe and engaged during the pandemic.
    • One reviewer noted improvements in cleanliness and resident engagement under new management.
    • Staff friendliness and the home-like community atmosphere were frequently mentioned as positives.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One review criticized the facility for a lack of respect towards employees and residents.
    • Concerns were raised about a resident developing rashes due to inadequate care.
    • Another review expressed concerns over the lack of staff visibility and engagement activities for residents, suggesting the need for more stimulating environments.
    • A contractor reported not being paid for work done at the facility.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While most reviews were positive, highlighting the care, cleanliness, and family-like atmosphere, some raised serious concerns about resident care and staff management.


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    Health

    24/7 support

    Personal care

    Licensed nurses on site 24 hours a day

    Medication reminders

    Wellness programs


    Services

    Weekly housekeeping and laundry services

    Interior and exterior maintenance

    Scheduled transportation

    Pampering services such as oshibori


    Activities

    Multiple activity spaces

    Sensory rooms

    Flourishâ„  Memory Care programming

    Lifestyle and wellness activity areas

    Exercise classes

    Memory-friendly environment


    Community Amenities

    Purposeful neighborhood design

    Latest technology

    Beautifully landscaped, secured courtyard

    Walking path

    Landscaped courtyards and patio areas

    Full-service beauty salon


    Room Amenities

    Private and companion suites

    Emergency call system in each apartment

    Spacious studio apartments

    All utilities

    Private apartments

    Living area


    Dining

    Three meals per day

    Unlimited snacks

    Lovely dining room

    Restaurant-style dishes

    Dining adventure

    Birthday celebrations


    Transportation

    Bus transportation

    Resident and guest parking


    Pet

    Pet friendly



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Fox Lake which is 0.5 miles away and has a population of 10,518 (small town).
    • The average income is $66,111, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 23
      • Average Temperature: 50.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 146 days of rain, 50 days of snow and 168 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 7.1 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.76 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.7 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.97 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

    Val's
    0.3 miles away
    Jewel-Osco
    1.8 miles away
    ALDI
    2.2 miles away
    Angelo's Food
    2.8 miles away
    Jewel
    4.6 miles away

    Transportation

    Fox Lake
    0.5 miles away
    Ingleside
    1.3 miles away
    Long Lake
    3.0 miles away
    Round Lake
    4.9 miles away
    Lake Villa
    5.2 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Fox Lake Town Center
    0.3 miles away
    Grand & Nippersink (Fox Lake Metra Station)
    0.4 miles away
    Rollins & Monroe (Metra)
    1.3 miles away
    Cedar Lake & Washington
    4.9 miles away
    Main & Greenwood
    5.6 miles away

    Banks

    PNC Bank
    0.3 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    0.3 miles away
    Chase
    1.9 miles away
    First Midwest Bank
    3.2 miles away
    Johnsburg State Bank
    3.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Vista Lindenhurst Campus
    6.2 miles away
    Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
    7.1 miles away
    Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center
    9.0 miles away
    Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
    13.4 miles away
    Advocate Good Shepard Hospital
    13.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    4.7 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    6.0 miles away
    Wauconda Pharmacy
    9.4 miles away
    Value Plus Pharmacy
    9.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Prime Dental
    3.5 miles away
    Dental USA
    6.3 miles away
    Dr. James V. Lynott Dentist
    6.8 miles away
    Ridgeview Family Dental
    6.8 miles away
    McHenry Dental Specialists
    7.2 miles away

    Parks

    Lakefront Park
    0.7 miles away
    Lake Street Park
    1.7 miles away
    Weingart Rd Sedge Meadow Nature Preserve
    2.0 miles away
    Grant Woods Forest Preserve
    2.0 miles away
    Fox Lake Hills
    2.1 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Wonder Lake Bible Church
    8.7 miles away

    Shopping

    Jacksoneye
    5.3 miles away
    Sweet Water Mill Mall
    5.7 miles away
    Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets
    14.1 miles away
    Navy Exchange Great Lakes
    16.8 miles away
    Algonquin Commons
    18.5 miles away

    Culture

    PM&L
    7.2 miles away
    Grayslake Park Amphitheater
    7.6 miles away
    Grand Music Hall
    12.4 miles away
    Raue Center For the Arts
    12.8 miles away
    Midsummer Stage
    13.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Dino's Den
    0.3 miles away
    Lucky Bernie's
    0.4 miles away
    Whistle Stop Cafe
    0.5 miles away
    Moretti's Pizza
    0.5 miles away
    Studio Hotrods Roadhouse
    0.5 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of IL. It is a large-sized community with 64 total beds.

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