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We are happy that our in-laws are happy at Heritage Woods because that was a big concern for us. The are starting to make friends and join in all the activities which helps get them out of their room. They...
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.
Heritage Woods of McHenry opened July 2008 in McHenry — the Heart of the Fox River. Our 100 apartment certified IL Supportive Living Community is managed by BMA Management, Ltd. The emphasis is on operating communities for those over 65 years of age that are warm and welcoming as well as...
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if you are looking for an assisted living/memory care unit for a loved one to receive Quality Loving care? Stop Looking! You have found it, it's Maya's Villa in McHenry, Illinois. While my wife was there,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Maya’s Villa has been completely renovated into a seven-bedroom haven (each with a private bath) that offers several large living spaces and nooks that are perfect for reading, working on puzzles or chatting with family and friends. Maya’s Villa has an expansive front yard that sets this home...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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, Memory Care
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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.
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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Very happy with this facility. It's next over to their assisted living facility so I am next door to my husband who is there. Their programs are wonderful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Oakwood Hills, IL

The average cost of senior living in Oakwood Hills is $5,998 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Johnsburg, IL with an average of $5,492 per month.

Assisted living costs in Oakwood Hills, IL, vs. nearby cities

Oakwood Hills, IL
$5,998/mo
$6,146/mo

Assisted living costs in Oakwood Hills, IL, vs. state and national averages

Oakwood Hills, IL
$5,998/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Oakwood Hills, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,998/mo
$6,040/mo

Assisted living costs in Oakwood Hills, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,109/mo
Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$5,525/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,573/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,150/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,543/mo

Senior living costs in Oakwood Hills vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Oakwood Hills, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakwood Hills, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,998/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,040/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,967/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Oakwood Hills, IL:$5,998/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Oakwood Hills, IL:$6,040/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Oakwood Hills, IL:$6,967/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Oakwood Hills, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Oakwood Hills and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Oakwood Hills, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Oakwood Hills have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Oakwood Hills, IL$5,264/mo$5,234/mo+0.6%
Illinois$5,632/mo$5,379/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Oakwood Hills, IL
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$5,234/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,632/mo
2023 average cost:$5,379/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Oakwood Hills, IL

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What families are saying about assisted living in Oakwood Hills

Recent reviews for assisted living in Oakwood Hills

Bickford of Crystal Lake

5.0
Our experience with Bickford of Crystal Lake has been so positive! Our Aunt is 100% satisfied with the amazing care, friendly staff, and wonderful services provided by Bickford. The caring staff regularly communicates with us and assists us in any way needed. Thank you for making this ...
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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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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

Oakwood Hills review score based on 292 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 292 reviews of 27 Oakwood Hills assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oakwood Hills 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

Oakwood Hills review score compared against nearby cities

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Oakwood Hills, IL27 facilities
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Cary, IL29 facilities

Review subcategories for Oakwood Hills 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 292 reviews of 27 Oakwood Hills assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Oakwood Hills 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.1
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.0
Meals & dining
4.1
3.6
Activities
4.2
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.7
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Oakwood Hills assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakwood Hills assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakwood Hills, 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 Oakwood Hills 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 Oakwood Hills 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
77.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
74.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
96.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.1%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oakwood Hills 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 Oakwood Hills Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oakwood Hills, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakwood Hills 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 Oakwood Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakwood Hills, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
63%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakwood Hills 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 Oakwood Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
77.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
74.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
51.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakwood Hills 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 Oakwood Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakwood Hills, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
81.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
74.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
92.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
70.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
81.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
63%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
81.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Oakwood Hills

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Oakwood Hills protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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