The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lake In The Hills, IL
The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lake In The Hills, IL
Overview of The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills
The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills, nestled within the picturesque community of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, offers a welcoming and nurturing sanctuary for seniors seeking a place to call home. This dedicated assisted living and memory support community is committed to providing a secure and inspiring environment where residents can flourish.
At The Heathers, the central focus is on enhancing the quality of life for residents. Expert caregivers deliver round-the-clock care, ensuring daily tasks are handled efficiently and compassionately. Residents indulge in exquisite dining experiences, engage in activities, and enjoy distinctive amenities tailored to their preferences. This community champions the belief that dreams have no age limit. Seniors at the Heathers discover a harmonious living environment, surrounded by caring neighbors and a supportive staff dedicated to their well-being. Comprising two single-story homes, each accommodating 18 residents, it is meticulously designed to cultivate a casual, non-institutional, familial ambiance. Residents are treated to airy, expansive spaces ideal for group gatherings alongside cozy nooks conducive to intimate conversations. The park-like outdoor setting invites exploration with its lush greenery, meandering walking paths, and a serene covered pavilion.
14-bed community Rank #412 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 412th 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: 52 / 100 Rank #310 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 310th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 1, 2025
ExpirationNovember 1, 2026
CountyMchenry
License Number5107609
The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills is legally operated by The Heathers Senior Homes, Llc.
Alzheimer's Units
14 units
Total beds
14 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactKathleen Laughlin, Manager, Community Relations
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
4 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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 2024 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (43% below)
• Deficiencies per year (43% below)
• Total inspections (50% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (43% below)
• Deficiencies per year (43% below)
• Total inspections (50% below)
Latest Inspection
April 13, 2026
Facility Reported Incident
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 | 0.9 | This facility has 11% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 0.9).↑ 11% 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.
| 4 | 8 | This facility has 50% fewer total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (4 vs. IL avg 8).↓ 50% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 28, 2025 annual inspection found two deficiencies in service plans for hospice care and food service sanitation due to food employees not wearing hair coverings.
- Enforcement action documented failure to complete fingerprinting and background checks for an employee, prohibiting scheduling until eligibility was confirmed.
- November 12, 2024 annual survey cited one deficiency for missing background check documentation but had no complaints or immediate jeopardy findings.
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3.0 miles from city center
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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
| Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village | AL IL MC | Aurora | 79 | Yes | - | 78 | 1 bed / 2 bed |
| GreenFields of Geneva | AL IL MC NH | Geneva | 77 | Yes | A+ | 6 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Decatur | AL HC MC RC | Decatur | 65 | Yes | - | 56 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Cottages of Fox Lake | AL MC | Fox Lake | 64 | No | - | 52 | Studio |
| The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills | AL MC RC | Lake In The Hills | 14 | No | A- | 52 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills
Who is the owner of The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills?
The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills is legally operated by The Heathers Senior Homes, Llc.
Is The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills in a walkable area?
The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills?
According to IL state health department records, The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills's license number is 5107609.
When does The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills's license expires on November 1, 2026.
What is the best email address for The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills?
The team at The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills can be reached at jenniferb@heathersishome.com.
How many beds does The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills have?
The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills has 14 beds.
Are there photos of The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills?
Yes — there are 5 photos of The Heathers Senior Homes – Lake in the Hills in the photo gallery on this page.
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