Lake Forest Place Independent Living, a CCRC

Review for Lake Forest Place Independent Living, a CCRC

I would say worth the money, if you take advantage of full range of services. Very responsive staff - nice facility.

Lake Forest Place is a very snobby choice. Most of the residents say the were members of Exmoor Country Club. Look elsewhere if you’re not a fit. The place is lovely and the staff are friendly. The activities are plenty if you can handle the activities.

I did visit this facility and liked that it was non-profit and had a lovely swimming area. I plan to revisit with my family when I return to the Chicago area.

While this facility is clean, bright and basically well maintained, it is severely understaffed. Within the memory care unit there have been numerous falls and patients are often left unattended. My family has had to pay for external care to supplement the care currently provided. Two staff members have been found sleeping on the job and the supervising nurse allows the CNAs to take breaks during lunch service leaving patients to fend for themselves - many of whom are incapable of feeding themselves. We are extreme…