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Community Information
The Park at Vernon Hills is an assisted living facility in Vernon Hills, IL. The Park at Vernon Hills offers activities at their location for residents. These activities generally allow residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement and socializing with their peers.
Being able to chat with other residents becomes an important part of many peoples' lives and The Park at Vernon Hills offers common spaces indoors to support that need. The benefit of living in an assisted living community is that making meals can be costly and time consuming process so The Park at Vernon Hills provides meals for residents.
Staff is awake and available 24 hours a day so if any emergencies occur no matter the time, there will be someone ready to help. The Park at Vernon Hills is operated by Brookdale.
Unique Features
* Unique enclosed Rainforest, resort-like feel - great for residents relocating from Florida
* Adjacent to and Balcony overlooks Forest Preserve
* Adjacent to malls
* Focus on Health and Wellness
* Master Chef (17 years with Princess Cruises)
* Indoor pool in Rainforest
* Music programs
* Art studio
* Walking club
* Live entertainment four nights a week
* Low vision and diabetic support groups
* "Laughter is the Best Medicine" group (coping with change)
* Therapy services available on site
* Nurse available 7 days a week and on call 24/7
* Medication administration (not just reminders)
* Low staff turn over
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Residents
MaleFemaleThe minimum age that a resident may be is 62 years old.
Staffing
Nurses on Staff24-Hour Awake StaffVisiting NurseHomecare OnsiteVisiting PodiatristVisiting Physical TherapistVisiting Occupational TherapistVisiting Speech Therapist
Facility Care Level
Care Level Percentage Light Care 41% Medium Care 47% Heavy Care 11% The Park at Vernon Hills prefers that residents need: light care, medium care, heavy care
Additional Services
Diabetic Care
This community offers diabetes care and can offer insulin injections, including sliding scale therapy.
Memory Care Offered
The community's memory care section is in its own building.
Incontinence Care
Incontinent residents must be able to manage incontinence themselves. This staff at this community can remind incontinent residents to use the restroom. This community can care for residents with bowel incontinence. This community can care for residents with bladder incontinence.
Non Ambulatory Care
This community can provide a 2 person assisted transfer for residents who need help transferring, for example, from a bed into a wheelchair.
Other Care
This community provides multiple levels of care allowing residents to remain at the community while receiving increasing care.
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Transportation
Resident Parking AvailableComplimentary TransportationTransportation at CostSmoking
Allowed OutdoorsAdditional Amenities
Activities OnsiteActivities OffsiteDevotional Services OnsiteDevotional Services OffsiteOutdoor Common AreasIndoor Common AreasBeautician OnsiteOther Services
Wheelchair Accessible ShowersFull TubsHospice AvailableRespite OfferedAging in PlaceSwimming Pool / Hot TubMeals
Meals ProvidedActivities Provided
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Average Room Pricing at The Park at Vernon Hills
Room Type Assisted Living Studio 3895.00 Monthly 1 Bedroom 4150.00 Monthly Semi-Private 2 Bedrooms 5490.00 Monthly Disclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.
Estimated Fees at The Park at Vernon Hills
Fee Type Assisted Living Community Fee 3500.00 One-time Respite Fee Buy-In Fee High Care Needs Fee 4420.00 Monthly Medium Care Needs Fee 0.00 Monthly Low Care Needs Fee 0.00 Monthly 2nd Person Fee 1130.00 Monthly Disclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.
Paying for care
Commercial InsurancePrivate paySocial SecuritySeparate pricing structure for careVeteran's benefits
Nearby Communities
If The Park at Vernon Hills isn't quite what you're looking for, take a look at a few other nearby communities that might be a better match.
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Number of Facilities | Average CostAverage Cost for 1 Bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Hills | 0 miles | 3 | $4,320 |
| Buffalo Grove | 2 miles | 2 | $7,450 |
| Libertyville | 2 miles | 1 | $5,190 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 miles | 1 | $6,250 |
| Lake Forest | 4 miles | 1 | $7,360 |
| Deerfield | 6 miles | 1 | $4,790 |
General Pricing Information for Vernon Hills Assisted Living
| Room Type | Minimum Cost | Average Cost | Maximum Cost |
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| 1 Bedroom | $3,935 | $4,315 | $4,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $5,490 | $5,490 | $5,490 |
| Studio | $3,810 | $3,855 | $3,895 |
Community Reviews
Happy Resident
reviewed on: 11/05/2020 by AnonymousI have lived here for 4.5 years but who is counting! I am so happy with the staff here as they are so accommodating. I have made many friends since there is something for everyone to enjoy. You... Read the full review.
Review of Brookdale Vernon Hills
reviewed on: 10/23/2020 by AnonymousBrookdale was a wonderful home to my mom. She made wonderful friends there and their days together were filled with games, hot tubs, current events, and hours dining together. The staff and... Read the full review.
EMERALD CITY
reviewed on: 07/17/2013 by STEWARTEmerald City is what I call this place From the moment we walk in we knew this was the place for my mom it was so bright and airy. The friendliest people at the front desk waiting to help you,... Read the full review.
A nice tour!!
reviewed on: 08/17/2016 by AnonymousThey have small apartments and you do not really get a kitchen area. It is a nice community but it did look a little tired. There is an area that surrounds the pool in the courtyard. You can open... Read the full review.
Proven Executive Director
reviewed on: 10/09/2020 by AnonymousSamantha Stagg has proven to be an excellent executive director. She handled each and every situation at Brookdale Vernon Hills with the utmost professionalism. Despite the numerous challenges... Read the full review.
