The Woodlands at Canterfield
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · West Dundee, IL

The Woodlands at Canterfield

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · West Dundee, IL

Overview of The Woodlands at Canterfield

The Woodlands at Canterfield offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in West Dundee, IL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and the three care levels can allow a resident whose needs grow to remain within the same community rather than move elsewhere.

The community has 114 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall size without implying a particular staffing level or daily experience. A Walk Score of 87 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Located in the Dundee Township neighborhood, the community allows pets, so a resident may be able to keep a companion animal as part of the move.

On-site amenities include a spa and salon for personal care services, a fitness center for exercise, and a landscaped organic garden with an outdoor pavilion for time outside. Restaurants provide an on-site dining option, while concierge services support day-to-day requests; the community also offers the Lifestyle & Wellbeing program. Westbrook At Canterfield operates The Woodlands at Canterfield, which may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels as needs change.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 114 Rank #70 / 379Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

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 #121 / 189Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st out of 189 homes 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 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.
1 year
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #48 / 585Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th 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.
87 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
IssuanceJuly 26, 2025
CountyKane
License Number5108581

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameWestbrook At Canterfield, LLC

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spa
Fitness Center
Salon
Garden
Dining
Concierge
Outdoor Pavilion
Specific ProgramsLifestyle & Wellbeing

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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.
6 deficiencies 3 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (17% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (33% 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. 69 This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (6 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 33% 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. 35 This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (3 vs. IL avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer

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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. 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 Woodlands at Canterfield
AL
IL
MC
West Dundee (Dundee Township)
114
Facility 114
IL AVG 80
Rank #70 / 379
Yes
87
Facility 87
IL AVG 51
Rank #48 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
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6
Facility 6
IL AVG 7
Rank #180 / 276
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #165 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #258 / 315
-
Brighton Gardens of St. Charles
AL
MC
RC
St. Charles (Surrey Woods)
104
Facility 104
IL AVG 80
Rank #89 / 379
Yes
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 51
Rank #166 / 585
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 15
Rank #74 / 189
A+Sjv 1 St. Charles Opco LLC7
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 276
0.7
Facility 0.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #96 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #292 / 315
1 Bed
Westbrook Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Streamwood
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 80
Rank #140 / 379
Yes
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 51
Rank #488 / 585
--Streamwood Operator, LLC1
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 276
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #165 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
River Glen of St. Charles
AL
IL
MC
RC
St. Charles
78
Facility 78
IL AVG 80
Rank #150 / 379
Yes
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 51
Rank #345 / 585
-A-River Glen Of St. Charles1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bickford of St. Charles
AL
MC
St. Charles
76
Facility 76
IL AVG 80
Rank #156 / 379
Yes
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 51
Rank #302 / 585
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 15
Rank #40 / 189
-St. Charles Bickford Cottage, LLC3
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 7
Rank #236 / 276
5.3
Facility 5.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #267 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #242 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois

The Woodlands at Canterfield is located in West Dundee, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

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

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Woodlands at Canterfield

What neighborhood is The Woodlands at Canterfield in?

The Woodlands at Canterfield is in the Dundee Township neighborhood of West Dundee.

Who is the owner of The Woodlands at Canterfield?

The Woodlands at Canterfield is legally operated by Westbrook At Canterfield, LLC.

Is The Woodlands at Canterfield in a walkable area?

The Woodlands at Canterfield has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of The Woodlands at Canterfield?

According to IL state health department records, The Woodlands at Canterfield's license number is 5108581.

How long has The Woodlands at Canterfield been in business?

The Woodlands at Canterfield has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Woodlands at Canterfield?

Yes, The Woodlands at Canterfield allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for The Woodlands at Canterfield?

The team at The Woodlands at Canterfield can be reached at rcarney@woodlandswd.com.

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