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Melody Living Independent Living

555 Harvest Gate Road, Lake in the Hills, IL

Independent Living

★ 4.617 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Melody Living Independent Living

Melody Living Independent Living in Lake in the Hills offers a robust, active senior (62+) community with luxury independent living community features and amenities, leading edge senior fitness and wellness programs, low-maintenance living, lifestyle conveniences, social programs, exquisite garden spaces and so much more! Located minutes from a beautiful lake and only about an hour outside of Chicago, Melody Living…

Published floor plans

1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,200/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 16, 2026

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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,200/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 16, 2026

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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Floor plan

1 Bedroom$4,200 observed · tracking future changes

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.6 out of 5 from 17 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Would recommend

All 5s the place is great. [name removed] is manager she is great Food is wonderful It couldn't be cleaner [name removed] who leased us up was wonderful Couldn't say enough good things about There was a group of ladies [name removed] is one of them they took my dad into the group and looked after him

Verified ReviewFamily/friendIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Highly recommended

I think the staff is responsive and the amount of amenities for the money is fantastic when compared to other locations. The apartment layouts are spacious

Verified ReviewFamily/friendIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 4.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 4.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 4.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Very friendly staff.

I would rate it a 5 stars so far. They are currently in the independent living part, so they make their own meals. It's very clean. Their cleaning service in their apartment is great too. Their apartment is spacious 1,400 sq ft. with 2 bedrooms, 2 huge bathrooms, 2 balconies, huge and modern kitchen with all the amenities, brand new washer and dryer (they're better than what they had in their house!), huge dining room and living room. They didn't have to do much downsizing, which made the move much easier. Melody L…

Verified ReviewFamily/friendIndependent Living

★★★★★

Positive

Amazing facility!

5 on everything Melody Living is amazing!! The staff are wonderful The facility is brand new and gorgeous We are extremely happy with them and my mom loves living there Very helpful and friendly They go out of their way to please you and make sure all your needs are met The food they serve is amazing Facilities are super clean Very affordable

Verified ReviewFamily/friendIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Current Resident

Melody Living is Incredible. My Apartment is WOW. the one bedroom is spacious. lots of light, the balcony is great, I love it. I have a nice view. my family is so thrilled with Melody Living also.

Resident/clientIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Melody Living

Games and activities are plentiful and fun, the staff are always asking what we would like included. Trips away from the facility are beginning and are varied. My experience here has been very pleasing.

Resident/clientIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

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What we know from public sources

Care options: Independent Living
Operator: Residents First
Public price status: Published starting price available
Last source check: August 16, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

Meals Provided
Room Service
International Cuisine
Low / No Sodium
Guest Meals
Professional Chef
No Sugar
Gluten-free
Pureed Meals
Restaurant Style Dining
Vegetarian
Anytime Dining
Kosher
Private Dining Room
Café or Bistro

Health & wellness

Staffing & Ancillary Services

Services & convenience

Property Convenient to Public Transit
Complimentary Transportation
Covered Parking
Resident Parking Available
Transportation at Cost
Uncovered Parking
Cats Allowed
Dogs Allowed
Beautician
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Laundry Service / Drycleaning
Housekeeping
Armenian
English

Activities & engagement

Cooking Club
Pet-focused Programs
Current Events Club
Intergenerational Programs
Gardening Club
Art Classes
Catholic Services
Live Musical Performances
Live Dance or Theater Performances
Quilting or Sewing Club
Dances
BBQs or Picnics
Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
Cooking Classes
Birthday Parties
Day Trips and Outings
Yoga / Chair Yoga
Stretching Classes
Bridge Club
Happy Hour
Live Well Programs
Karaoke
Choir / Singing Club
Wii Bowling
Cards / Pinochle Club
Wine Tasting
Holiday Parties
Devotional Activities On-Site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Book Club
Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Activities On-site
Community Service Programs
Men's Club
Activities Off-site
Trivia Games
Walking Club
Community Service Organizations
Bible Study Group
Christian Services

Outdoor spaces

Outside Patio
Outdoor Common Areas
Meeting Room
Beauty Salon
Indoor Common Areas
Central Fireplace
TV Lounge
Library
Barber Shop
Fitness Center
Arts and Crafts Center
Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Full kitchen
Ground Floor Units
Private patio, deck, or balcony
Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Air Conditioned
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Cable or Satellite TV
Handicap Accessible

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 16, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees: Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee: Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability: Confirmation required

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