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Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood

Assisted Living Home

Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood

6809 Barnard Mill Rd, Ringwood, IL 60072 View map
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.

Managed by Jennifer Bohyer

Executive Director

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.

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 7
Bed community size
7-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 4 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Assisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
Status Active
Issuance October 3, 2025
Expiration March 10, 2026
County: McHenry

Additional licensing details

Awards: Best of the Fox Award 2024 and 2025

Ownership & operating entity

Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood is legally operated by THE HEATHERS SENIOR HOMES, LLC.

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
7 units
Total beds
7 units

Care Services

Offers Alzheimer's Care
Nursing Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

huge screened-in porch
backyard
spacious living areas
private bathrooms in each bedroom

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Assisted Living & Memory Care, Respite 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.

2 visits/inspections

Breakdown by inspection type
  • 2 licensing inspections

Latest inspection

Date:October 20, 2025

Inspection history

12/30/2024 Annual Licensure Only Survey
Inspection
10/20/2025 Annual Licensure Only Survey
Inspection

4 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for Heathers Senior Living Homes – Ringwood

The most recent inspection on October 20, 2025, identified several deficiencies related to fire drills, CPR-certified staff availability, physician assessments, and electronic monitoring consent. Earlier inspections, including the December 30, 2024 survey, found the facility in compliance with applicable regulations. The main themes of deficiencies involved emergency preparedness, staff training, resident assessments, and privacy documentation. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The record shows new issues appearing in the latest inspection after a previously clean survey, indicating some recent challenges in maintaining compliance.

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Address 1.9 miles from city center — 6.38 miles to nearest hospital (Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital)

Address 6809 Barnard Mill Rd, Ringwood, IL 60072

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

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

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Illinois SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

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

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.