Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care
Memory Care & Assisted Living · McHenry County, IL
Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care
Memory Care & Assisted Living · McHenry County, IL
Overview of Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care
Melody Living boasts a luxurious and professional memory care and assisted living environment that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. The renowned reputation of the community has gained its trusted, loyal customers on the fantastic customer service received from its other sister communities in Illinois. The up-and-coming branch in Lake in the Hills will undoubtedly exceed expectations. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options, seniors can expect a lifestyle built on luxury and dedication when it comes to what the community has to offer.
Melody Living has built a community centered on residents living the best life they can. The retirement home provides convenient services such as transportation, enrichment activities, engaging programs, and recreational activities; community amenities include private apartments with sweeping views, a game room, outdoor playgrounds, and beautifully designed common areas.
Types of Care at Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care
Assisted Living
Memory Care
88-bed community Rank #161 / 430Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 161st out of 430 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 30 / 100 Rank #494 / 647Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 494th out of 647 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
AwardsNine Pinnacle Customer Experience Awards
Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 28, 2025
ExpirationNovember 27, 2026
CountyMchenry
Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care is legally operated by Al-mc Lake In Hills Associates, Llc.
Permanent Units
74 units
Alzheimer's Units
14 units
Total beds
88 units
Emergency SystemsEmergency call systems and 24 hour licensed care access.
Safety FeaturesElectronic key locks and exterior surveillance providing added security.
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Encore Fitness Center
Outdoor Walking Paths
Garden Patios
Chef-Prepared Meals
Personalized Menus
Community Life Rooms
Lounges
Theater
Salon And Spa
Weekly Housekeeping
Valet Transportation
Emergency Call Systems
Pet Friendly Apartments
ActivitiesActivity calendar featuring resident led events and enriching programs.
Specific ProgramsActive Living, Melody Bridge Program
Operating HoursMon-Sun: 8am – 5pm
Food DescriptionChef-prepared meals served daily with personalized menus for dietary needs.
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
10 deficiencies
11 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 2025 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (43% above)
• Deficiencies per year (43% above)
• Total inspections (38% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Illinois average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (at IL avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (43% above)
• Deficiencies per year (43% above)
• Total inspections (38% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Illinois average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (at IL avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
December 8, 2025
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 10 | 7 | This facility has 43% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (10 vs. IL avg 7).↑ 43% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 10 | 7 | This facility has 43% more deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (10 vs. IL avg 7).↑ 43% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.9 | 0.9 | This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Illinois average (0.9 vs. IL avg 0.9).— At avg |
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.
| 11 | 8 | This facility has 38% more total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (11 vs. IL avg 8).↑ 38% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025, identified deficiencies related to incident reporting, physician assessments, service plans, dementia training, and resident rights concerning electronic monitoring. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues with following service plans, resident safety, employee background checks, and documentation, including substantiated complaints about wound care and a resident’s stolen wallet. Inspectors cited failures in completing physician assessments, ensuring staff received required dementia training, and protecting residents’ privacy and consent rights. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for the wound care and background check concerns, and no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s deficiencies suggest ongoing challenges with documentation and resident care protocols without a clear trend of improvement or worsening.
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Building Type: 3-story
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163.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lake In The Hills's city center to Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.37 miles to nearest hospital (Advocat Health Care)
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Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care is located in Lake in the Hills, Illinois.
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| Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lake In The Hills | 88 | No | 30 | - | Al-Mc Lake In Hills Associates, LLC | 11 | 2 | 6 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care
What neighborhood is Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care in?
Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care is in the Lake in the Hills neighborhood of Lake in the Hills.
Who is the owner of Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care?
The legal owner and operator of Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care is Al-Mc Lake In Hills Associates, Llc.
Is Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care in a walkable area?
Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
When does Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care's license expires on November 27, 2026.
How many beds does Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care have?
Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care has 88 beds.
Are there photos of Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care?
Yes — there are 10 photos of Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care?
Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care is located at 525 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156, United States.
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