Lilac Apartments

    3 Lilac Avenue, Fox Lake, IL, 60020
    3.3 · 16 reviews
    • Independent living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    2.0

    Affordable apartments, but unsafe management

    I live here - the 1-2 bedroom brick apartments are nicely appointed, affordable, and in a good location with laundry on every floor. But management is unresponsive, maintenance is slow (no full-time crew), and a bed-bug/cleanliness problem gave me a rash and led me to contact the health department. Security is weak (camera/buzzer issues, non-residents with keys), noise from trains and dogs is frequent, and parking is limited. Staff and many residents are friendly and the building can feel pleasant, but overall the serious management, health, and safety issues mean I can't recommend it.

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    3.25 · 16 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      2.8
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      3.4
    • Value

      3.5

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    About Lilac Apartments

    Lilac Apartments offers senior housing in a classic five-story brick building with chandeliered entry, a distinctive stone fountain, and a bench outside where folks can sit and watch the day go by, and inside, you'll find both one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with open concept floor plans, spacious closets, oak cabinets, pantries, garbage disposals, granite countertops, cable-ready connections, window coverings, individually controlled air conditioning, and high-speed internet wiring, which makes it easier for residents to make themselves at home with everything they need right there, and the kitchens are fully equipped, so anyone who likes to cook has the space to do it. Residents enjoy assigned surface lot parking, and the building's got elevators and controlled access for security and convenience, so coming and going is easy no matter the time of day. There's an on-site laundry room, making everyday chores feel simpler, and you'll find laundry facilities right in the community, too, along with two lounges filled with games, books, and crafts where people often sit and chat, or read, or maybe play a game together, plus a theater room for watching movies. The community has senior-friendly bathrooms and common areas like fireplace lounges, a cabana, and a sundeck for relaxing or spending time with friends, and outside, there's a pet play area for those who bring a pet, but there's a pet policy, so only cats and small dogs under 20 pounds are allowed with certain breed restrictions, and only one pet per apartment, with a deposit and a fee of up to $200. The building stays safe and comfortable with regular maintenance and onsite staff available 24 hours a day, helping residents feel secure, and the staff is known to be friendly and fully trained. There's a strong focus on keeping people active, so Lilac Apartments has a fitness center and a full schedule of activities-social, educational, and entertainment programs that run all week, encouraging residents to try something new and build friendships. The community supports independence, but for those who need extra help there are independent living, assisted living, personalized care, home care with trained aides, and even memory care for people with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and the different care types are tailored to what each person might need. Folks here enjoy spending time with others in a welcoming environment where everyone's at a similar stage in life, and you can feel that community buzz when people gather in the lounges, by the fireplace, or outside by the fountain, chatting and passing time in good company.

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