The Cottages of New Lenox
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · New Lenox, IL

The Cottages of New Lenox

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · New Lenox, IL

Overview of The Cottages of New Lenox

Located in the scenic neighborhood of New Lenox, IL, The Cottages of New Lenox is an astonishing senior living community that offers excellent assisted living and memory care services. The community features a variety of spacious studio apartments with private kitchenettes and bathrooms. Residents live independently and worry-free thanks to the support of personalized senior care services, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and transportation services.

Committed to providing an engaging environment, the community conducts an array of stimulating activities tailored to residents’ interests and strengths. Residents enjoy access to amenities such as full-service beauty salon, landscaped courtyards and patio areas, a putting green, and community gazebo. Three meals per day and unlimited snacks are provided to ensure residents are energized and nourished to enjoy an active lifestyle.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 16 Rank #267 / 280Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 267th out of 280 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 #82 / 187Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 82nd out of 187 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 Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #254 / 365Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 254th 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.
34 / 100

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
IssuanceAugust 9, 2025
CountyWill
License Number5106916

Certifications & Programs

Flourish℠ Memory Care Programming — 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 New Lenox is legally operated by Hcri Illinois Properties, LLC.

Type Of Units

Permanent Units
16 units
Total beds
16 units

Additional Services

6 services
Three Meals per Day and Unlimited Snacks
TransportationListed as: Bus transportation
HousekeepingListed as: Weekly housekeeping and laundry services
Laundry & Linen
MaintenanceListed as: Interior and exterior maintenance of buildings, grounds and apartments
Utilities IncludedListed as: All utilities including phone service

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center
Beauty Salon
Community Kitchen
Putting Green
Gazebo
Walking Paths
Landscaped Courtyards and Patio Areas
Family Rooms In Each Cottage
Emergency Call System

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Room Types
Studio

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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.
3 deficiencies 1 inspection

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (150% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (40% 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. 35.0 This facility has 40% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (3 vs. IL avg 5).↓ 40% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.01.2 This facility has 150% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (3 vs. IL avg 1.2).↑ 150% 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. 14.0 This facility has had 75% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (1 vs. IL avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer

Places of interest near The Cottages of New Lenox

Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New Lenox's city center to The Cottages of New Lenox's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.44 miles to nearest hospital (Silver Cross 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.
Vi at The Glen
AL
IL
MC
NH
Glenview
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 74
Rank #96 / 280
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 48
Rank #155 / 365
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 11
Rank #19 / 187
A+Cc-Lake, Inc3--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 264
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 264
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa
The Colonnade Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
O'fallon
125
Facility 125
IL AVG 74
Rank #24 / 280
Yes
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 48
Rank #220 / 365
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 11
Rank #82 / 187
A+Colonnade Senior Development, LLC6
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 5
Rank #1 / 244
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 244
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 2
Rank #250 / 264
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #135 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed
New Perspective Senior Living Silvis
AL
IL
MC
Silvis
61
Facility 61
IL AVG 74
Rank #153 / 280
Yes
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 48
Rank #220 / 365
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 11
Rank #46 / 187
A+Hcri Illinois Properties, LLC6
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 5
Rank #40 / 244
0.2
Facility 0.2
IL AVG 1.3
Rank #40 / 244
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #54 / 264
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #215 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Sheridan at Tyler Creek
AL
MC
RC
Elgin
96
Facility 96
IL AVG 74
Rank #63 / 280
Yes
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 48
Rank #92 / 365
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 11
Rank #82 / 187
-Tyler Creek Elgin, LLC4
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 5
Rank #95 / 244
0.8
Facility 0.8
IL AVG 1.3
Rank #112 / 244
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 264
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #182 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed
The Cottages of New Lenox
AL
MC
RC
New Lenox
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 74
Rank #267 / 280
Yes
34
Facility 34
IL AVG 48
Rank #254 / 365
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 11
Rank #82 / 187
-Hcri Illinois Properties, LLC1
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 5
Rank #95 / 244
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 1.3
Rank #225 / 244
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 264
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #64 / 264
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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

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Illinois

The Cottages of New Lenox is in New Lenox, Illinois. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Residential care support

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Eligibility

General
Low-income older adults and adults with physical disabilities who meet Illinois Supportive Living Program requirements and are accepted at a participating setting.
IL specifics
This is a Medicaid waiver alternative to nursing-home care.

What it provides

  • Personal care; homemaking; laundry; medication assistance; activities and staff support. Residents remain responsible for room and board.
Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
IL specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
In-home support

Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Asset limit
Nonexempt assets of $17,500 or less; the home, car and personal furnishings are exempt.

Eligibility

General
Illinois residents age 60 or older with assessed long-term care need; citizenship/eligible noncitizen requirements apply; apply for Medicaid and enroll if eligible.

What it provides

  • In-home assistance; adult day services and emergency home response; authorized services depend on assessment.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Illinois)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
In-home & community support

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Eligibility

General
Illinois residents age 60 or older who are Medicaid-eligible, meet the DON assessment standard for risk of nursing-facility placement, can be safely supported in the community and meet cost-effectiveness rules.
IL specifics
The current eligibility minimum is age 60.

What it provides

  • In-home homemaker service; adult day service; emergency home response and automated medication dispenser services.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
IL specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Cottages of New Lenox

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of The Cottages of New Lenox?
The Cottages of New Lenox is legally operated by Hcri Illinois Properties, LLC.
02 Is The Cottages of New Lenox in a walkable area?
The Cottages of New Lenox has a walk score of 34. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 What is the license number of The Cottages of New Lenox?
According to IL state health department records, The Cottages of New Lenox's license number is 5106916.
04 How long has The Cottages of New Lenox been in business?
The Cottages of New Lenox has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
05 Are pets allowed at The Cottages of New Lenox?
Yes, The Cottages of New Lenox allows residents to bring their pets.
06 How many beds does The Cottages of New Lenox have?
The Cottages of New Lenox has 16 beds.
07 Has The Cottages of New Lenox had any deficiencies?
The Cottages of New Lenox has had 3 reported deficiencies according to records from Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).