ONELIFE

After visiting many facilities in the area, the Springs was by far our best option for a safe, loving, and engaging facility for our mom. The Springs is designed with memory care residents in mind and is very comfortable and home like. The wonderful staff is caring, friendly, and skilled. Management takes the necessary time and effort to understand each resident's unique needs, preferences, and personality. Planned activities are varied, appropriate , fun and available for residents who choose to participate. I have been very impressed with the safety measures the Springs has put into place during the Covid outbreak. Through it all I know they are doing everything they can to keep the residents safe and healthy.

I try to keep on top of things but its but hard since COVID. The communication is good and they send emails with updates but there has been some miscommunication in the front office. The caregivers are very good, they all seem love my mom. My mom likes the food. I chose this community because is was the closest to my house. I would recommend this community to other families.

The Springs of Vernon Hills is a wonderful, welcoming place. As a Caregiver to my brother, [name removed], when he suddenly needed the care of a Memory Care facility, I needed to find a kind, COVID free place. When [name removed] called me, I knew I had found that in The Springs. [name removed] was going to love [name removed] like her own brother. I was not going to be able to go in, because of COVID, so I had to trust. [names removed] and the full staff at the Springs, have proven to be deserving of my Trust. Before [name removed] arrived, [name removed] asked how they could comfort [name removed]. I told her humor, kindness, and dance with him. [name removed] has a great sense of humor, and loves to dance. My husband [name removed] brought [name removed]to the door, and then had to back away. [name removed] came out the door dancing, and [name removed] laughed and walked up to her. They danced their way in. [name removed] and The Springs of Vernon Hills are very sincere in providing loving care at The Springs. I am thankful to them every day.

The Springs of Vernon Hills is a wonderful, welcoming place. As a Caregiver to my brother, [name removed], when he suddenly needed the care of a Memory Care facility, I needed to find a kind, COVID free place. When [name removed] called me, I knew I had found that in The Springs. [name removed] was going to love [name removed] like her own brother. I was not going to be able to go in, because of COVID, so I had to trust. [names removed] and the full staff at the Springs, have proven to be deserving of my Trust. Before [name removed] arrived, [name removed] asked how they could comfort [name removed]. I told her humor, kindness, and dance with him. [name removed] has a great sense of humor, and loves to dance. My husband [name removed] brought [name removed] to the door, and then had to back away. [name removed] came out the door dancing, and [name removed] laughed and walked up to her. They danced their way in. [name removed] and The Springs of Vernon Hills are very sincere in providing loving care at The Springs. I am thankful to them every day.

Very clean, I have witnessed not just the housekeeping but other staff members cleaning. The staff is always very friendly. They call me and keep me updated about everything. I toured three times when I was looking at places and they were great every time. My mom seems much happier at Waterhouse Ridge then she was at her previous community. My mom is getting her showers regularly which was not happening where she was before and this shows me she is really being well taken care of. My mom likes the activities, they were outside planting flowers last weekend when the weather was nice. I was only able to visit three time before it was closed to visitors and the staff has been great helping her to adjust.

My father has been at Waterhouse Ridge for two years. While there were some issues when we first engaged with Waterhouse, (specifically around food and communication) those issues have been resolved and they have given service way beyond anything we even expected when we moved him in. My father is not an easy customer. His demanding nature and attention to detail has not diminished with his memory loss. The management has undergone significant changes and with that change in leadership everything has improved. The food is unbelievable! I choose to schedule my visits around meal time just to enjoy the food with him! Communication is great and services from activities to maintaining the building have taken a huge leap forward. Most of all, I appreciate the love and attention that I witness all of the resident's getting from the staff. I know customer service is a struggle everywhere, but what ever they're doing to attract and keep the staff happy seems to be working at Waterhouse. I would fully recommend Waterhouse Ridge to anyone who is in need of this important service.

I really liked this facility. My only question is about cost as it’s a bit unclear what criteria would drive a resident to be at level 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 for the add-on fee. This facility is definitely high on my list for consideration.

Our mother has been at Vineyard for 14 months and she has thrived there. After 11 years since diagnosis her dementia has plateaued and there has been no noticeable decline in over a year. The staff is caring and as competent as possible given the low pay and high turnover in the industry. Management takes our concerns seriously and makes every effort to address them. The place is clean and odor free, the food is good and the care is very good. After taking care of our mother for four years at home, she has thrived and done very well at Vineyard. We are very happy with her placement there and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone. Reading the few negative reviews, they are not consistent with our experience at all.

I am very impressed with The Vineyard at Fountaingrove. The staff was very helpful from the beginning, showing us around to evaluate the various room possibilities, discussing possibilities for caring for my friend and helping me though the paperwork necessary for her entry to the facility. Once we selected a room, they were able to hold it for a maximum of 30 days which allowed us time to fulfill our paperwork obligations and arrange her move. Once there my friend experienced friendliness from both the staff and other members of the community. I was particularly impressed with the willingness of the staff to do whatever they could to assist. We never encountered anyone who would not provide the time and smiles needed to meet our needs. She was able to participate in many of the planned activities and enjoyed having meals in the dining room with the friends she made. In comparison to her previous placement the value was outstanding.

Great staff. Wonderful facility, clean and well-maintained. Good food.

The staff here is outstanding! The people who care for mom mom are kind and loving and I appreciate all they do for my mom.

Mom is very happy and that is what is most important to me. [Name removed] and [name removed] band the rest of the ladies take very good care of Mom. I would most definitely recommend this facility!

I don't know what I'd do without you or your staff.

This is an excellent Memory Care facility. The staff is caring and treats each resident like family. Our biggest concern was our Mother transitioning to a new facility after spending 10 years in her facility that fazed out their memory care. Voralto made the transition flawless. We couldn't be happier that Mom is well cared for.

This community is in a central location, which was very important to us. [name removed] took us on the tour and we could tell she cared about each resident’s needs and anticipated questions we were thinking about. She helped us feell good about having our Mom live there. The rooms are spacious and all have a modified kitchen. The atmosphere was cheery and the pricing was very affordable. It seemed like the perfect place for our gregarious 91-year-old Mom!

My loved one is very happy at The Rawlin. The community is brand new and I really like the way it's laid out. It has a main are where you enter the community, and then every wing of the facility is a "neighborhood," which makes it much easier for my loved one to find her way around. The food here is top notch, and the facility is kept very clean. They have a lot of activities to keep the residents stimulated and engaged such as puzzles, games, and live entertainment. The staff here is also excellent. They really seem to be hiring the right people here because they really go out of their way to show they respect the residents, they are super nice, they stay on top of things, and they check on residents regularly. I would absolutely recommend The Rawlin to others.

I moved my mother out of the horribly managed [Removed] as soon as The Springs opened in November 2015. I was cautiously optimistic that the staff at The Springs would give my mom the care and attention she deserved, but they surpassed my expectations. [Removed]is a warm but firm manager. It's because of her that things get done properly. There have been a few times when things went wrong that were out of her control, but she personally went the extra mile to find a solution. For example, when the hair stylist couldn't make it in to do my mom's hair, [Removed] knew it would disappoint her, so she did it herself. It clearly made [Removed] happy to see my mother smile. In addition to great management, the building is beautifully decorated and very comfortable for residents and visitors. The food has been great and less than great, but it all depends on the chef. I realize that it's hard to find and keep a good one, but [Removed], the front desk manager, is also a former caterer and steps in when necessary to make things right. The head nurse is also top notch and keeps a close eye on the staff. Case in point: I have never once seen an iphone in an employees hand (like at the other 2 facilites where my mom has lived). The staff members at The Springs are in uniform and wear a name tag which deters any potential mischief. Both [Removed] and [Removed] do a terrific job making sure the staff is doing their most important job; being attentive to the residents. I've researched and eaten at literally every nursing home in the Lake County area in order to find the perfect place for my mom. When you can't care for your loved one at home any longer, I've found that The Springs is the next best alternative. Mom has resided in three beautiful homes in the past 5 years, but The Springs is easily my favorite for one reason; the management.

This was a nice community tour. The staff was nice and the environment was clean. The staff was caring to the needs of what we were looking for. They offer a lot of nice meals and good activities. We liked the community, but it was more than we could afford.

We were able to tour this community for the care for my mother in law. The staff were nice and were able to inform us on the care that is offered at this nice community. We liked the menu and the list of activities that are offered to the residents. We would have liked this community but the cost was not an option. We would recommend this community to other families for the care of a love one's needs.

We liked the care at this community. The community was clean and nice and a good environment for her. The meals were appealing. They do have activities for the residents who are able to participate. We were happy with the care of this community and would recommend other families to see what is offered for the value and care of a loved one.