Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ringwood, IL

Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ringwood, IL

Overview of Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood

The Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood prioritizes fostering vitality and independence among seniors in Ringwood, IL, through top-quality assisted living and memory care. Rooted in familial values, The Heathers creates a warm, familial environment where residents thrive through self-governance, lifelong learning, and meaningful engagement. The community, led by the Garifo Family, champions a philosophy of “Doing Senior Living Differently,” ensuring residents receive personalized care that enhances their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

The Heathers offers an array of amenities and assisted living facilities designed to enrich residents’ lives. With spacious, updated homes set in serene surroundings, residents enjoy comfortable living spaces with private bathrooms and scenic views. Technology integration enhances communication and safety, while memory care programs prioritize cognitive stimulation and well-being. Safety adaptations, state licensing, and purposeful living initiatives underscore The Heathers’ commitment to providing a secure, stimulating, and purpose-driven environment for seniors in Lake in the Hills and Ringwood.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 7 Rank #370 / 379Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 370th out of 379 homes we track in Illinois for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #572 / 585Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 572nd out of 585 homes we track in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

Awards

Best of the Fox Award 2024 and 2025

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 3, 2025
ExpirationOctober 3, 2026
CountyMchenry
License Number5202053

Ownership & Operating Entity

Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood is legally operated by The Heathers Senior Homes, LLC.

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
7 units
Total beds
7 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Porch
Backyard
Spacious Living Areas
Private Bathrooms In Each Bedroom
Specific ProgramsAssisted Living & Memory Care, Short Term Care Center & Residential Senior Care

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Inspection History

In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
4 deficiencies 2 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (17% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (56% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 49 This facility has 56% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (4 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 56% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.01.71 This facility has 17% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (2 vs. IL avg 1.71).↑ 17% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 25 This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (2 vs. IL avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

Managed by Jennifer Bohyer

Executive Director

Jennifer Bohyer is the Executive Director at Heathers Senior Living Homes - Ringwood, bringing extensive senior living experience in programming, caregiving, and management. As a Certified Dementia Practitioner, she has held key roles including Memory Care Director and VP of Operations for a Home Health Agency. Jennifer is dedicated to creating a home that offers purpose, dignity, and compassion, supporting residents and families through all stages of care.

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ringwood's city center to Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 6.38 miles to nearest hospital (Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Colonnade Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
O'fallon
125
Facility 125
IL AVG 80
Rank #54 / 379
Yes
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 51
Rank #382 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
A+Colonnade Senior Development, LLC3
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 3
Rank #293 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Buffalo Grove
AL
MC
Buffalo Grove
116
Facility 116
IL AVG 80
Rank #63 / 379
Yes
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 51
Rank #245 / 585
-ABelmont Village Buffalo Grove, LLC1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed
New Perspective Senior Living Silvis
AL
IL
MC
Silvis
61
Facility 61
IL AVG 80
Rank #206 / 379
Yes
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 51
Rank #382 / 585
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 15
Rank #71 / 189
A+Hcri Illinois Properties, LLC4
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #67 / 276
0.3
Facility 0.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #71 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #258 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at The Glen
AL
IL
MC
NH
Glenview
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 80
Rank #325 / 379
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 51
Rank #281 / 585
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 15
Rank #31 / 189
A+Cc-Lake, Inc3
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 7
Rank #180 / 276
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #165 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa
Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood
AL
MC
RC
Ringwood (Wonder Center)
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 80
Rank #370 / 379
No
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 51
Rank #572 / 585
--The Heathers Senior Homes, LLC2
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #136 / 276
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #165 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood

What neighborhood is Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood in?

Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood is in the Wonder Center neighborhood of Ringwood.

Who is the owner of Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood?

Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood is legally operated by The Heathers Senior Homes, LLC.

Is Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood in a walkable area?

Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood?

According to IL state health department records, Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood's license number is 5202053.

When does Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood's license expire?

According to IL state health department records, Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood's license expires on October 3, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood?

No, Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood have?

Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood has 7 beds.

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