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Memory Care in McHenry County
Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care
Memory Care in McHenry County
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.
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Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
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Ownership & operating entity
Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care is legally operated by AL-MC LAKE IN HILLS ASSOCIATES, LLC.
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What does this home offer?
Building Type: 3-story
Types of Care at Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory 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.
11 visits/inspections
2 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
1 other visits
Breakdown by inspection type
- 2 licensing inspections
- 2 complaint investigations
- 6 incident investigations
- 1 other inspection
Latest inspection
Inspection history
10 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Illinois average: 7 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care
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.
Compare Memory Care around Mchenry County The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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163 miles from city center — 4.37 miles to nearest hospital (Advocat Health Care)
525 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
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