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.
64-bed community Rank #235 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 235th out of 426 homes in Illinois. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 52 / 100 Rank #310 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 310th out of 648 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 16, 2025
ExpirationJune 15, 2026 Expired
CountyLake
License Number5106429
The Cottages of Fox Lake is legally operated by Vs Paradise Park, LLC.
Permanent Units
32 units
Alzheimer's Units
32 units
Total beds
64 units
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
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
0 deficiencies
9 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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.
1 Better
Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Latest Inspection
May 2, 2026
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 9 | 9 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Illinois average (9 vs. IL avg 9).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- November 10, 2025 inspection found no violations and confirmed full compliance with Illinois assisted living regulations.
- October 29, 2025 survey also cited no deficiencies and verified regulatory compliance after reviewing multiple reported incidents.
- Complaint investigations on February 14 and May 10, 2025 found no substantiated deficiencies or violations in the facility.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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0.7 miles from city center
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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Compare Assisted Living around the area
The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
| GreenFields of Geneva | AL IL MC NH SNF | Geneva | 77 | Yes | A+ | 6 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Decatur | AL HOS MC RC | Decatur | 65 | Yes | - | 56 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Cottages of Fox Lake | AL MC | Fox Lake | 64 | No | - | 52 | Studio |
| Highview In the Woodlands | AL HOS MC RC | Rockton | 36 | No | A+ | 2 | Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Arbor Rose of Charleston | AL ADC MC RC | Charleston | 14 | No | - | 40 | Private / Shared Rooms |
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. Moderately 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.
When does The Cottages of Fox Lake's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, The Cottages of Fox Lake's license expires on June 15, 2026.
How many beds does The Cottages of Fox Lake have?
The Cottages of Fox Lake has 64 beds.
Are there photos of The Cottages of Fox Lake?
Yes — there are 5 photos of The Cottages of Fox Lake in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Cottages of Fox Lake?
The Cottages of Fox Lake is located at 16 Lilac Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020.
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