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Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living

10 East Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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Stephanie D

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Best people that take excellent care of your loved one

The entire staff are amazing. Any help my parents need is quickly taken care of. I fully trust my parents are safe and taken care of.

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Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living

About the facility

Pursue your passions while finding support and peace of mind each day at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes. Located on a gorgeous lakefront, residents can wake up each morning and drink coffee on the patio while basking in the picturesque views. The community is also centrally located and close to a variety of attractions like the Cuneo Museum and Gardens, as well as many local golf courses, shopping centers, and the Lake County Forest Preserve. This vibrant and fun-filled assisted living and independent living community offers an abundance of activities and amenities for residents to use and enjoy any time. From the exquisite fishing pond, to the arts and crafts studio or the café and bistro, there are many ways to enjoy your time. Residents can also look forward to less chores, because the staff prepares homemade meals and manages housekeeping and home maintenance. Rest assured, staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to an emergency. Make yourself at home and take advantage of all that Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes has to offer. Your experience here is customized — whether it’s care, meals, or security, it’s all about you.

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Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Gluten-free

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Full kitchen
  • Garden View
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Cable or Satellite TV

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On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Covered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available

Pets

  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Private Bath

Recreational areas

  • Fitness Center
  • Piano or Organ
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Movie or Theater Room

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Filipino
  • Spanish

Activities

  • Gardening Club
  • Community Service Programs
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Cooking Classes

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10 East Hawthorn Parkway,
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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Reviews

for Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living

9.5 out of 10
Review Score117 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.7
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.7
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.3
Activities
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5

A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living has 117 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 6/28/26

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S Rosengarden

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 28, 2026

1.0 out of 5 stars

Great when you're Healthy -- Not so much otherwise

The facility was loved by my parents, but once dad died and mom needed help it went down hill. 1st, the billing went haywire and pulled nearly [Amount Removed] from account once dad died charging for parking which he had previously gotten rid of and charging as if he still lived there. Then with mom, had charges for in-home services never provided (just a few), and once she went in the hospital for final time they stopped doing the light cleaning (so kitchen garbage sat for weeks). When she passed, they would not let us use the meals we paid for (60 day notice even w/death), though could use unused meals when she was alive. New Exec Director, [Name removed], kept sending us outrageous bills and adding late fees. At least after dad died, the Exec Director stopped the computer glitch and profusely apologized. After getting the "final" bill of over[Amount Removed] I called corporate that said that is not right we owe you over [Amount Removed]. Got that check -- Be careful, this location seems to try to prey on grieving families.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Arlene A Czarnik

Independent Living

Toured community

June 23, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars

The room I was shown was very nice. Well planned out with everything you would want. [name removed], my tour guide was very informative and answered all my questions. The only drawback was the location. Hard to find.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Staff
5.0

Stephanie D

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 3, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

Best people that take excellent care of your loved one

The entire staff are amazing. Any help my parents need is quickly taken care of. I fully trust my parents are safe and taken care of.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Michael B

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 3, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

Fun & friendly

The staff are always very friendly and courteous. I am very happy with some the staff.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Sandra B

Independent Living

Resident/client

February 16, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

Have been here 3 years like it more and more. Everyone is friendly and has been very cognit of my needs.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Kevin H

Independent Living

Family/friend

February 10, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Solid value, great location for retirement living

The facility is located on a beautiful lake that residents can view from a large patio. The library offered at the facility is very extensive and well taken care of. The apartments are modern and large. Maintenance is quick to attend to projects and very helpful overall.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Joseph D

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 7, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living

Well I will tell you that we looked at a couple places and talked to 5 or 6 and by far yours was the best. Your staff was excellent. Every single one there that we talked to was so wonderful. I told my wife when we walked out we do not even need to see any more. And she said yes we are going to 1 more just to be sure. Needless to say I was correct. Then we brought my uncle and he loved it. So much so that he asked me to bring him there a 2nd time and that is when he signed all the paper work. Again I can not say enough good things about you guys and I have told a couple people about you.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 27, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes

Our loved one feels safe there and has been able to make friends fairly easily. The food menu is pretty varied.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Mary M

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 21, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

I love all the staff- Very helpful and friendly

I love all the food. Great place to be because activities. Outings residents become friend. Don't have to do anything. Love food because I don't cook anymore.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Mary J

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 21, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars

Love my "Brookdale"

I love my apt. Have made many nice friends. I am kept bust with lots of activities. I don't like it when people suddenly lease and we don't even get to say good by.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Arie B

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 21, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars

It's pretty good!

At first I was annoyed by this intrusion of monitoring, because my current condition is new to me. But I now realize I need it! And appreciate it. And it's at the perfect and for me now.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Jim F

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 21, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

Ain't no old people's home

Staff so friendly. So are most of the residents. Food is so good and so much to choose from entertainment tough to make all happy love Thursday night out of the town.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Mike B

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 21, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great place to live

I'm on the resident board and we work well with staff all are friendly.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Earl B

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 21, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great Place for Senior Living

My mom loves it. 1. The food 2. Great management staff that listens to suggestions 3.Great dining staff

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Sandy B

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 16, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars

Great Retirement Place

I like my apartment, and it's kept very clean. The housekeeping team is fantastic. The food is above average to say the least, especially since they are cooking for so many people. The campus beautiful, and I love to sit out on the patio by the lake. I have met so many nice people. I enjoy the entertainment on Friday nights, and I really enjoy the outings to various restaurants.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Robert F

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 16, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome Community

We moved my parents into this community 8 months ago and the experience (for all of us) has been exceptional. The staff is friendly, compassionate, and professional. The food and events are terrific.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 3, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Friendly community, friendly and caring staff.

The place is clean, staff are wonderful and responsive as far as I can tell. I know my brother does not live the food and eats mostly in his apartment... but then he was always a super picky eater and now has other issues that make it worse. But he has enjoyed getting to know people there - the other residents are very nice. PT staff seems great, responsive, helpful. No complaints about HL .

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 6, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Not perfect, but one of the best run senior facilities in the area.

They are not the most buttoned-up, sometimes requiring repeated calls to get through. Assuming it's a high-turnover position. Not unfriendly, but not always helpful. Some members over-worked and it shows in their attitude. Others are super-friendly and on it. Did seem to notice a slight decline over the year my mother was there. Not sure if that was due to belt-tightening or a change in the local talent pool.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Kevin H

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 28, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Very dedicated staff

The administration is very dedicated and works hard to let you know it. They have an excellent library. Say trips are varied and offer many different options. Carpentry and custodial staff is very good.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 22, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Great

Very friendly and warm. You feel welcome and you are still independent

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

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