Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$4,895/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 16, 2026Community profile
The Cottages of Fox Lake
16 Lilac Ave, Fox Lake, IL
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living
★ 4.887 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About The Cottages of Fox Lake
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,800/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 16, 2026Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,200/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 16, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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Studio$4,895 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
4.8 out of 5 from 87 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveHighly recommend
Every other facility I checked out, only focused on the negative and what my sister couldn't do. Because she scored so low on the cognitive tests, they immediately wanted to put her in memory care. But I was adamant she wasn't ready for that step. She's still independent and quite social. Is she forgetful? Absolutely, but she can follow direction and take care of her personal needs. She doesn't wander and is very sweet. The Cottages was the first place that recognized her for what she could still do. Will she need …
★★★★★
CriticalPampered parent home
They were very kind when my mom passed away. I had 2 bad run ins with one crazy resident. The staff could have handled her better.
★★★★★
CriticalCottages of Fox lake review
My dad is not happy with the food. Some of the staff is attentive and some seem disengaged. Overall, a decent place that covers the basics. . It seems a lower level of quality and more "institutional" than the [community removed] facilities but I also think it's less expensive. So you probably get what you pay for
★★★★★
PositiveOverall a great place
Mom was only at the cottages for five weeks before she passed away. On a whole, we were very pleased with her care. Of course, there are always your favorite caregivers who seemed to relate to mom wonderfully. And then there were a couple that were not as attentive. The administration and staff were very friendly and accommodating. Mom would've turned a 106 years old if she had lived another three weeks. They had planned a birthday celebration and reached out to the community for birthday cards. She ended up receiv…
★★★★★
PositiveFriendly, caring staff, clean facility, Highly recommend!
The main thing I appreciated about The Cottages when I was looking for a place for my sister, was they evaluate and treat each potential resident on an individual basis. Other facilities have cookie cutter criteria. Everyone is lumped into the same level based on their test scores. No regard for the things they can do. Everything was based on what they can't do. The Cottages didn't focus entirely on my sister's test scores. They saw past what she was struggling with and focused on the positive things she could do! …
★★★★★
PositiveLoving Care
Great caregivers! Management is doing a superb job. Could have my sister in law in assisted living and brother in law in memory care at the same facility!
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
- Operator
- Charter Senior Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- August 16, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Room Service
- Meals Provided
- Guest Meals
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Special Dining Programs
- Pureed Meals
- Professional Chef
- Gluten-free
- Private Dining Room
Health & wellness
- High Acuity Care
- Medication Management
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Incontinence Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Memory Care
- Diabetic Care
Services & convenience
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Spanish
- English
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
- Transportation at Cost
- Uncovered Parking
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
- Pet Care Available
Activities & engagement
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Activities Off-site
- Intergenerational Programs
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- BBQs or Picnics
- Birthday Parties
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Other Religious Services
- Sensory-based Programs
- Karaoke
- Stretching Classes
- Forever Fit
- Book Club
- Trivia Games
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Gardening Club
- Current Events Club
- Catholic Services
- Montessori Programs
- Art Classes
- Pet-focused Programs
- Reminiscence Programs
- Cooking Club
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Live Musical Performances
- Cooking Classes
- Dances
- Day Trips and Outings
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Happy Hour
- Live Well Programs
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Holiday Parties
- Wii Bowling
- Men's Club
- Light Therapy Programs
- Activities On-site
- Walking Club
- Community Service Programs
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Outdoor spaces
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Indoor Common Areas
- Library
- TV Lounge
- Outside Patio
- Beauty Salon
- Central Fireplace
- Piano or Organ
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Raised Garden Beds
- Meeting Room
- Private Bath
Apartment & room features
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Air Conditioned
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Kitchenette
- Ground Floor Units
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- 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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Published price comparison
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