The Cottages of Fox Lake
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Fox Lake, IL

The Cottages of Fox Lake

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Fox Lake, IL

Overview of The Cottages of Fox Lake

Tucked away in the serene neighborhood of Fox Lake, IL, The Cottages of Fox Lake is an intimate senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents are welcomed into spacious and comfortable apartments with modern amenities like, kitchenettes, private full bathrooms, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and emergency call systems. Licensed nurses are available on site 24 hours a day to provide immediate care and assistance when residents need it.

Fostering a convenient living experience for its residents, the community provides an array of convenient services, including housekeeping, laundry, bus transportation, and on-site maintenance. Residents enjoy delicious and health-conscious meals tailored to cater to their unique dietary needs and preferences. The community also features an array of engaging activities and amenities that encourages residents to live an active and fulfilling life.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 64 Rank #128 / 281Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 128th out of 281 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #81 / 176Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 81st out of 176 assisted living communities we track in Illinois for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
1 year
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #155 / 365Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 155th out of 365 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
52 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$4,895/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
IssuanceJune 16, 2025
CountyLake
License Number5106429

Certifications & Programs

Flourish℠ Memory Care — Charter Senior LivingA branded memory-care program developed by this community's operator - a structured approach to dementia care, rather than an independent external certification.

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Cottages of Fox Lake is legally operated by Vs Paradise Park, LLC.

Type Of Units

Permanent Units
32 units
Alzheimer's Units
32 units
Total beds
64 units

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.

Additional Services

8 services
Three Meals per Day and Unlimited Snacks
Daily Living Assistance
TransportationListed as: Bus transportation
HousekeepingListed as: Weekly housekeeping and laundry services
Laundry & Linen
MaintenanceListed as: Interior and exterior maintenance
Utilities IncludedListed as: All utilities including phone service
Emergency Call System

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center
Beauty Salon
Community Kitchen
Putting Green
Walking Paths
Wi-Fi
Landscaped Courtyards and Patio Areas
Family Rooms In Each Cottage
Activities
Baking
Art Classes
Gardening
Games
Outings To Local Attractions
Music Programs
Field Trips
Aromatherapy Routines (Oshibori Experience)

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Room Types
Studio Private Room Semi-Private / Shared Room
In-Room Features
Private Full Bathroom Individual Heating & Air Conditioning Bathroom Grab Bars

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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 2025 · 1 year 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.
5 deficiencies 5 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 2025 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (44% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (41% 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. 59.0 This facility has 44% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (5 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 44% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.01.7 This facility has 41% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 1.7).↓ 41% better

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. 54.0 This facility has had 25% more total inspections than the Illinois average (5 vs. IL avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fox Lake's city center to The Cottages of Fox Lake's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 7.43 miles to nearest hospital (Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital)

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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 67
Rank #12 / 281
Yes
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 48
Rank #220 / 365
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 11
Rank #81 / 176
A+Colonnade Senior Development, LLC6
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 9
Rank #1 / 239
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 239
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 3
Rank #252 / 268
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #139 / 268
Studio / 1 Bed
The Sheridan at Tyler Creek
AL
MC
RC
Elgin
96
Facility 96
IL AVG 67
Rank #47 / 281
Yes
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 48
Rank #92 / 365
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 11
Rank #81 / 176
-Tyler Creek Elgin, LLC4
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 9
Rank #1 / 239
0.8
Facility 0.8
IL AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 268
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #186 / 268
Studio / 1 Bed
The Cottages of Fox Lake
AL
MC
Fox Lake
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 67
Rank #128 / 281
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 48
Rank #155 / 365
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 11
Rank #81 / 176
-Vs Paradise Park, LLC5
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 9
Rank #1 / 239
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #123 / 268
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 2
Rank #241 / 268
Studio
New Perspective Senior Living Silvis
AL
IL
MC
Silvis
61
Facility 61
IL AVG 67
Rank #139 / 281
Yes
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 48
Rank #220 / 365
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 11
Rank #46 / 176
A+Hcri Illinois Properties, LLC6
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 9
Rank #58 / 239
0.2
Facility 0.2
IL AVG 2.3
Rank #61 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #55 / 268
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #219 / 268
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at The Glen
AL
IL
MC
NH
Glenview
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 67
Rank #239 / 281
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 48
Rank #155 / 365
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 11
Rank #19 / 176
A+Cc-Lake, Inc3--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 268
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 268
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about The Cottages of Fox Lake

Who is the owner of The Cottages of Fox Lake?

The Cottages of Fox Lake is legally operated by Vs Paradise Park, LLC.

Is The Cottages of Fox Lake in a walkable area?

The Cottages of Fox Lake has a walk score of 52. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of The Cottages of Fox Lake?

According to IL state health department records, The Cottages of Fox Lake's license number is 5106429.

How long has The Cottages of Fox Lake been in business?

The Cottages of Fox Lake has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Cottages of Fox Lake?

Yes, The Cottages of Fox Lake allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does The Cottages of Fox Lake have?

The Cottages of Fox Lake has 64 beds.

How much does The Cottages of Fox Lake cost per month?

Pricing at The Cottages of Fox Lake starts at $4,895 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

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