Carillon Lakes - Crest

Carillon Lakes - Crest sits in Crest Hill, Illinois, and covers a big area with homes and well-kept grounds, all under the care of a homeowners' association that takes care of snow removal, lawn care, and makes sure everything stays nice and tidy, while also managing events and supporting a good quality of life for everyone. The main building, called Carillon Lakes Clubhouse, is 18,000 square feet and has a cozy fireplace lounge, meeting rooms, a ballroom, an arts and crafts studio, a card room, billiards, and a computer lab, and there's also a fitness center with an indoor pool, spa, locker rooms, and an aerobics studio where they offer dance and fitness classes, plus an outdoor pool and sundeck for those who like being outside, and people use the tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball courts, the horseshoe pits, and even a playground for grandkids or visitors, and when the weather's good, residents use walking and biking trails or try the private three-hole golf course, the fishing pier, or the gardening plots. Guests and families are welcome, and there's medication support and health care services like nurses and dental care provided, so everyone can feel secure, knowing there's a 24-hour call system for help, and support with bathing, dressing, and medication management is available for residents who need it. There are independent living options, as well as assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, and continuing care, and you'll find studio units, attached homes from about 1,107 to 1,694 square feet with one to three bedrooms and garages, and single-family homes that go up to 2,300 square feet with two or three bedrooms and bigger garages, and the staff makes sure there's always help with chores, laundry, move-in, housekeeping, dry cleaning, and even concierge and family support. The Cama Residence Club House serves as a nice place for people to relax, meet their neighbors, and join in on events, with meals served by a professional chef, all-day dining, allergy-friendly options, and restaurant-style seating in the dining room, and there's also a store, library, salon/barber shop, WiFi, and cable TV in the rooms, all designed for convenience and comfort. People like joining in social activities, arts and crafts, poker, movie nights, TV time, book groups, and trips out to local attractions, and an activities director makes sure there's always something on the calendar, like ceramics, sewing, fitness programs, or clubs, while there are also resident-run activities for anyone who wants to get involved or try something new. Residents use the fitness room, activity room, spa and wellness room, outdoor garden, game room, and movie theater, and spend time in parks, gazebos, or picnic spots, and the whole area has outdoor programs, walking paths, and areas for fishing, gardening, and watching nature, plus golf and other sports, so there's always something to keep people active and involved. The community accepts VA benefits, provides short-term respite care, has education programs, and offers daily exercise options, and everything's designed around making sure people can feel secure, keep their independence as long as they want, and enjoy an active lifestyle with some help when needed.