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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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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
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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.
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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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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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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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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Cost of assisted living in Wauconda, IL

The average cost of senior living in Wauconda is $6,613 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crystal Lake, IL with an average of $6,220 per month.

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

Wauconda, IL
$6,613/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Wauconda, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,613/mo
$7,913/mo

Assisted living costs in Wauconda, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,753/mo
Studio
$5,213/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,139/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,955/mo

Senior living costs in Wauconda 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: Wauconda, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWauconda, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,913/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Wauconda, IL:$6,613/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Wauconda, IL:$7,913/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Wauconda, IL:$3,395/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wauconda, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wauconda 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 Wauconda, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wauconda 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 average 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
Wauconda, IL$5,949/mo$5,680/mo+4.7%
Illinois$5,730/mo$5,484/mo+4.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Wauconda, IL
2024 average cost:$5,949/mo
2023 average cost:$5,680/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,730/mo
2023 average cost:$5,484/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wauconda, 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 Wauconda.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wauconda

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wauconda

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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Arbor Terrace Glenview

4.1
My main issues relate to money. They assessed my mother at a low level of care but then raised that within a month - even though her condition did not change. At the beginning of the calendar year, the rate for each care level increased. Then at her one year anniversary, the rent portion went ...
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Library Terrace Assisted Living in Kenosha, WI

4.9
I would highly recommend the community to others. They are very welcoming. It is a good place overall. It is in a more residential area, with nice outdoor areas. Everyone seems happy here. It is a smaller community all on one level.

Wauconda review score based on 19,029 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 19029 reviews of 422 Wauconda assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wauconda 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

Wauconda review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Wauconda, IL422 facilities
8.7
Crystal Lake, IL422 facilities
8.7
Naperville, IL422 facilities

Review subcategories for Wauconda 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 19,029 reviews of 422 Wauconda assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wauconda 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.
Wauconda, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.3
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
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Wauconda assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wauconda assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wauconda, 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 Wauconda 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 Wauconda that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wauconda, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.1%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.1%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.3%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.1%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.6%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wauconda 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 Wauconda Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wauconda, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.5%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.9%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.3%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wauconda 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 Wauconda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wauconda, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.4%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.2%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
56.1%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.9%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.4%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Wauconda 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 Wauconda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wauconda, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.3%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.3%
37%
Room service
Room service
52.5%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.8%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wauconda 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 Wauconda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wauconda, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.2%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.2%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.5%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.8%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.8%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.3%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.2%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.4%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.4%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
73%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
50.5%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.5%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wauconda

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 Wauconda protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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