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Photo of Alto Grayslake
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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31 reviews
8.7
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31 reviews
5 star
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I would definitely tell them to take a look. Inquire about services. Have a meal there and ask to see a room and the activity schedule! There are monthly family night activities which my siblings and I 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.
Beyond the hum of the city, where old-growth trees and acres of pristine forest stretch out under wide-open skies, you can find a place where residents pursue aspirational living each day. Alto Grayslake is a new kind of senior living community in the historic small town of Grayslake, Illinois....
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7.9
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33 reviews
7.9
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33 reviews
5 star
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The people from the director to the staff are wonderful- you get the feeling money is an issue- things could be nicer/ better maintained but the needs, people and food are nice enough. For accuracy 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.
Harbor House in Wheeling, IL, is dedicated to serving individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. It is our mission to provide a residence in the least-restrictive, safe environment that affords a quality of care beyond all industry standards. It is our philosophy to show respect...
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33 Floor plans available
5 star
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In house visiting nurse practitioner is excellent. Executive staff is trying; much upheaval. Polite and helpful initial entry. Clean and organized. Safe. Nursing staff is non-communicative. Dining is...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Vernon Hills 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 else, this is your life...
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1.5
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27 reviews
1.5
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27 reviews
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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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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.
For today’s independent older adults, Presbyterian Homes’ Lake Forest Place is a Life Plan Community with the perfect combination of sophisticated retirement living and total peace of mind. Located on 60 beautifully wooded acres, Lake Forest Place offers apartment and cottage residences just...
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My friend has lived at Shepherd Premier Senior Living for 3 months. A small boutique center where she is well cared for. Private, clean rooms, attentive staff, meals prepared by staff. They respond to her...
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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6.5
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11 reviews
6.5
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11 reviews
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9%
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46%
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There has been staff transitions that have made billing/care more difficult to manage recently. I'm hopeful that once settled things will be back to normal. I would like to mention that [name removed] the...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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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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55 Floor plans available
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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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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...
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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.
Photo of The Wealshire
1.0
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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...
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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.
Photo of Harbor House
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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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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5 star
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We have no real complaints so far. Based on our experiences talking to other facilities, I would say Weinberg is above average as a whole. Like any place, there's room for improvement. But there isn't...
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.
Conveniently located in Deerfield, the Weinberg Community for Senior Living is a beautiful campus surrounded by sculptures and lush landscaping. The Weinberg Community features two distinct residences, Gidwitz Place for Assisted Living and The Friend Center for Early Alzheimer's Care. Gidwitz...

Cost of assisted living in Diamond Lake, IL

The average cost of senior living in Diamond Lake is $5,837 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Third Lake, IL with an average of $5,687 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Diamond Lake, IL vs. nearby cities

Diamond Lake, IL
$5,837/mo
$5,894/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Diamond Lake, IL vs. the state and national average

Diamond Lake, IL
$5,837/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Diamond Lake vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,837/mo
$5,877/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Diamond Lake, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,079/mo
Studio
$5,962/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,166/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,383/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,724/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Diamond Lake, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Diamond Lake.

What families are saying about assisted living in Diamond Lake

Recent reviews for assisted living in Diamond Lake

Churchill Place in Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0
Based on our experience I would recommend. So far everything has been very good no problems and everyone has been great and easy to work with.

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

Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Diamond Lake review score based on 290 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 290 reviews of 37 Diamond Lake assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Diamond 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

Diamond Lake review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Diamond Lake, IL37 facilities
8.1
Mundelein, IL33 facilities
7.7
Indian Creek, IL42 facilities

Review subcategories for Diamond 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 290 reviews of 37 Diamond Lake assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Diamond 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.
Diamond Lake, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Diamond Lake assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Diamond Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Diamond 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 Diamond 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 Diamond Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Diamond Lake, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.3%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.5%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.2%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.1%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.2%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Diamond 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 Diamond Lake Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Diamond Lake, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.6%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
68.4%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.7%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.6%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Diamond 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 Diamond Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Diamond Lake, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.4%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
71.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68.4%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Diamond 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 Diamond Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Diamond Lake, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
71.1%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.1%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
52.6%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.8%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Diamond 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 Diamond Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Diamond Lake, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
76.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60.5%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60.5%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.1%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.8%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.8%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.1%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.4%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.3%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
78.9%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.6%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.7%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Diamond 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 Diamond Lake protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Northbrook, Encore at South Barrington and Clarendale of Algonquin are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Diamond Lake, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 38 assisted living facilities near Diamond Lake, Illinois. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Diamond Lake, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Encore at South Barrington and Clarendale of Algonquin. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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