Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Illinois, IL
Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Illinois, 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.
7-bed community Rank #417 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 417th 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 4 / 100 Rank #619 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 619th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Best of the Fox Award 2024 and 2025
Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 3, 2025
ExpirationOctober 3, 2026
CountyMchenry
License Number5202053
Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood is legally operated by The Heathers Senior Homes, Llc.
Alzheimer's Units
7 units
Total beds
7 units
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Huge Screened-In Porch
Backyard
Spacious Living Areas
Private Bathrooms In Each Bedroom
Specific ProgramsAssisted Living & Memory Care, Short Term Care Center & Residential Senior Care
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
4 deficiencies
3 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 (44% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (43% below)
• Deficiencies per year (43% below)
• Total inspections (63% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (44% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (43% below)
• Deficiencies per year (43% below)
• Total inspections (63% below)
Latest Inspection
March 20, 2026
Complaint Original Investigation;30D COI
Inspection
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (4 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 2 | 3.5 | This facility has 43% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (2 vs. IL avg 3.5).↓ 43% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.3 | 0.9 | This facility has 44% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1.3 vs. IL avg 0.9).↑ 44% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 3 | 8 | This facility has 63% fewer total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (3 vs. IL avg 8).↓ 63% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- December 30, 2024 licensure survey found the facility in full compliance with assisted living regulations and no deficiencies.
- October 20, 2025 annual inspection cited four deficiencies including failure to conduct bi-monthly fire drills and lack of 24-hour CPR-certified staff with demonstrated ability.
- October 20, 2025 inspection also noted missing annual physician assessments for some residents and technical issues with electronic monitoring consent forms.
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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1.9 miles from city center
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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Financial Assistance for
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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?
The legal owner and operator of Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood is 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.
How many beds does Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood have?
Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood has 7 beds.
Are there photos of Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood in the photo gallery on this page.
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