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Senior living in Island Lake, IL

1 senior living community, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living community
1
in Island Lake
Licensed capacity
52
across all 1
Adults 65+
1,111
Census estimate for Island Lake
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
46.8
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
175
of the center of Island Lake
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Senior living communities near Island Lake

Counting neighboring towns, there are 175 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Island Lake, 174 more than in Island Lake itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Island Lake

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Nearby cities

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Local overview

Senior living in Island Lake at a glance

There is one senior living community in Island Lake, IL, according to public records.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Illinois

In Illinois, the Illinois Department of Public Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Illinois Department of Public Health about a licensed community, or the Illinois long-term care ombudsman at 312-814-12032.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Illinois

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Illinois Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Illinois Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (800-437-9824).7
Medicare counseling
Illinois’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-252-8966.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Island Lake

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Lake County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Lake County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    PSA 02 Legal Aid Chicago2

    888-401-8200

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Lake County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Illinois Adult Protective Services

    866-800-1409

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-252-8966

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs7

    800-437-9824

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Illinois Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Illinois.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Island Lake

How many senior living communities are in Island Lake, IL?

WeFoundCare lists 1 senior living community in Island Lake, IL, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Island Lake there are 175.

How many residents can senior living communities in Island Lake serve?

1 of the 1 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 52 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 1,111 adults age 65 and older live in Island Lake.

Who licenses senior living in Illinois?

The Illinois Department of Public Health licenses senior living in Illinois. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Island Lake?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Lake County, call 888-401-8200. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Illinois Adult Protective Services at 866-800-1409.

Are there senior living communities near Island Lake?

Nearby cities with listings include Wauconda (2, 3.3 mi), Cary (1, 5.2 mi), McHenry (4, 6.1 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Island Lake

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Island Lake (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Island Lake (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Illinois Department of Public Health. data.illinois.gov/d/9miz-pbzm Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.