Carillon at Heatherstone

Carillon at Heatherstone sits in Beach Park, Illinois, not far from Lake Michigan and local shopping, with a setting that feels quiet and private behind its secure gates, making it easy for people to relax and feel at home whether coming from Chicago or Milwaukee, since the highways and trains are nearby, and the airports are less than an hour away, too. The community covers a lot of ground, offering independent living for those who don't want to worry about house upkeep, along with assisted living for folks who need help with things like medication, meals, or getting dressed, plus a memory care wing for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, who get 24-hour support and activities meant to help memory, and there's also skilled nursing care for those with complex medical needs, offering things like wound care and rehabilitation. The clubhouse at Carillon at Heatherstone is a busy spot - it's 4,000 square feet and has a fitness room, ballroom for events, fireside lounge, card room, and billiards tables, and if the weather's good, people walk the scenic trails by the pond, swim in the pool, or play tennis on the courts, so there's always something social or active to join. The community has 88 townhomes in the Bayside Series and 85 single-family homes in the Resort Series, with the townhomes coming with one or two bedrooms, one to two baths, dens, and an attached two-car garage, while the single-family homes offer a bit more space with two to three bedrooms and two baths. House sizes range from 1,107 to 1,332 square feet for the townhomes and 1,530 to 1,951 square feet for the single-family homes, and these houses are resale but well-maintained, with construction done by Cambridge Homes between 2003 and 2007. Residents don't have to worry much about chores because the community provides housekeeping, laundry, move-in help, and dry cleaning, and folks get access to a dining room with all-day options, restaurant-style service, allergy-sensitive meals, and a chef who makes sure the food is done right. Rooms have private bathrooms, kitchenettes, Wi-Fi, cable TV, air conditioning, phones, and furnishings so most needs are covered. People can join scheduled fitness programs, outdoor walking groups, movie nights, and resident-run activities, while some like spending time in the wellness room or the theater. There's also respite care for short stays and everyone has access to laundry, an emergency alert system, and 24-hour supervision when needed, plus the neighborhood is near Northwestern Medicine Family Medicine Gurnee, so medical care isn't far away. Carillon at Heatherstone offers a low-maintenance lifestyle for those 55 and over, gives choices for care, supports independence, and keeps things simple for a pleasant retirement.