The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Round Lake Beach, IL

We included this pet-friendly facility on our top 10 list because residents don't even have to leave the premises to go on a fishing trip — besides being situated on the banks of a beautiful lake, there's a well-stocked fishing pond nestled among the attractively landscaped grounds. Other outdoor amenities include walking trails, comfortable outdoor seating areas and raised beds where residents can grow their choice of vegetables, flowers and herbs. Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes also has a greenhouse for starting seedlings in spring, and guest suites are available for visiting family and friends.

Brookdale Vernon Hills made our top 10 list due to its menu, which is designed to meet the specific nutritional needs of older adults. Along with enjoying meals in the restaurant-style dining room, residents have the option of requesting room service, preparing something in their in-room kitchens or kitchenettes or visiting the on-site bistro for casual meals, snacks and beverages. A private dining room is available for entertaining family and friends. The six-story rainforest atrium is one of the largest in the world and towers over the indoor swimming pool. The spacious grounds of this pet-friendly facility provide plenty of grassy areas and walking trails where residents can walk their furry friends.

We featured Belmont Village Buffalo Grove on our top 10 list due to its range of health and wellness services. Professionally supervised fitness programs are custom designed to meet the needs and preferences of individual residents. On-site physical, speech and occupational therapy are available, along with medication management. Urgent care telemedicine services are available 24 hours a day, seven days per week. A licensed nurse and well-trained staff provide around-the-clock care. It also has a Diabetes Center of Excellence on the premises.

With a resident capacity of just 64, The Cottages of Fox Lake provides a more intimate environment than its larger counterparts. This homelike ambiance is further enhanced by the facility's layout. Four separate cottages have 16 apartments each, and the common areas have cozy decor. Each cottage has a community kitchen, and prepared-from-scratch meals are available in the restaurant-style dining room. The outdoor living spaces feature invitingly landscaped grounds that include courtyards with comfortable seating areas, a gazebo, walking paths and a putting green. Licensed nurses are on-site at all times.

Sunrise of Gurnee made our top 10 list because this faith-based facility goes out of its way to be inclusive of residents' families. The facility features a family engagement app, so family members can access videos and photos of their loved ones, along with current menus, announcements and activity calendars. Meetings are regularly scheduled with residents and their families, and educational and social programs are also available for family members. Residents receive personal laundry service once per week and have a range of activities options to choose from, including card and board games, arts and crafts and movies.

This pet-friendly facility offers a range of floor plans to suit a variety of individual tastes and preferences. Options include studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as detached homes for those who prefer a greater degree of privacy. The Village at Victory Lakes made our top 10 list due to its 38 acres of easy-to-navigate walking paths, making it easy for residents to enjoy fresh air and exercise whenever they want. Outdoor courtyard seating provides a relaxing alternative to indoor dining, as well as a serene setting for sitting and visiting with friends or quietly reading a book. As an added bonus, The Village at Victory Lakes is situated right next to a forest preserve and a dog park.

Deer Park Village features studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Each apartment is equipped with a full-sized refrigerator, individual temperature controls, in-room cable and Internet and personal alarm systems. Seniors can take their meals in the full-service restaurant-style dining room, enjoy casual fare at the on-site bistro and raise a glass with their peers in the wine bar. With a resident capacity of 225, this facility is a good option for those who like to have a range of other people to socialize with.

With a resident capacity of 70, this is one of the smaller communities on our top 10 list. Residents quickly get to know each other through activities, such as regular happy hours, movie nights and arts and crafts projects. Group outings are regularly scheduled to area amenities, such as restaurants, shopping centers and community events. Floor plans include studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments that residents are welcome to share with their small pets.

Residents of this 70-unit facility enjoy a wide range of life-enriching activities, such as participating in resident-led groups and clubs, joining others for outings to various spots in the surrounding community and attending fitness sessions. Other activities include arts and crafts, games, movies, Bible study and scheduled social hours. Residents receive daily trash removal and weekly personal laundry, linen and housekeeping services. Physical, speech and occupational therapy are available.

We featured HarborChase of Long Grove on our top 10 list due to the wide range of options available on this facility's activities calendar. Residents can choose from yoga, Wii bowling, movies, arts and crafts projects, bunco, dance lessons and much more. The rotating calendar of programs ensures that there's always something new and exciting to do and learn. The facility features a full-service on-site spa where residents can get their hair cut and styled, as well as manicures, pedicures and massages. Laundry valets pick up and deliver laundry to residents' apartments, and they also provide ironing and steaming, as well as delivery and pickup to local dry cleaning services.