Chicago’s oldest, nonprofit retirement living organization is introducing the city’s newest option in long-term care. Truly one of a kind, The Admiral at the Lake has delivered innovative retirement living to Chicagoans for more than 150 years.
Year Established
1858
Type of Retirement Community
Name of Parent Organization
Admiral at the Lake, The
Name of Management Company
Admiral at the Lake, The
Tax Status
Pets Allowed?
Pet Restrictions
Yes (None lbs limit)
Number of Independent Living Residences
176-200
Types of Residential Living Options Offered
Maximum Number of Bedrooms Offered
3
Maximum Number of Bathrooms Offered
3
Range of Floorplan Sizes
861 sq ft – 1702 sq ft
Basements/bonus rooms available with any residences?
Types of Residency Contracts Offered: learn
Refund Options (for entry fee contracts) : learn
Range of Entry Fees- Single Occupancy
$428,000 – $1,148,000
Range of Entry Fees- Double Occupancy
$467,700 – $1,187,700
Range of Monthly Fees- Single Occupancy
$3,240 – $6,660
Range of Monthly Fees- Double Occupancy
$4,520 – $7,970
Notes on Contracts and Pricing
The Admiral at the Lake’s Lifecare program offers our peace of mind, providing health services such as assisted living, memory care support and skilled nursing over their whole lifetime. Lifecare provides you the confidence that in the event you experience a change in health, your needs will be taken care. The program entrance fee and monthly service fees are based on the size and location of the residence. Since the cost of Lifecare is included in these fees, you will see no unexpected costs.
Types of Care Services
Number of Assisted Living/Personal Care Residences
27
Number of Memory Care Residences
11-20
Number of Semi-Private Skilled Nursing Residences
None
Number of Private Skilled Nursing Residences
31-40
Healthcare Center Licensing
CMS rating for Skilled Nursing Center (if Medicare Certified)
4 stars
Can residents hire their own caregivers in independent living?
1
Notes on Care Services
Assisted Living second-person fees are $3,939. In addition to Level I monthly service fees for basic care, non-Lifecare residents may be assessed level of care fees: Level II fees are $664, Level III fees are $1,332 and Level IV fees are $2,740.
Services and Amenities Offered
- Art Gallery
- Art Studio
- Bank Or Atm
- Bike Storage
- Billiards Table
- Bocce Court
- Cards Game Area
- Casual Dining Bistro Cafe
- Chapel Meditation Room
- Community Garden
- Community Outreach Programs
- Community Social Events
- Concierge
- Concierge Rideshare
- Connected Health Devices Apps
- Convenience Store
- Crafts Room
- Dentist On Site
- Dog Park
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Extra Storage Spaces
- Fast Food Takeout Options
- Fine Dining Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Fitness Classes
- Gated Security
- Greenhouse
- Group Outings
- Guest Lodging
- Hair Salon
- Health Clinic
- Healthcare Center
- Lakeside Location
- Library
- Lifelong Learning Classes
- Main Dining Room
- Md Pa Or Lpn On Site
- Meditation Garden
- Movie Theatre
- Multi Purpose Room
- Nail Salon Services
- Nutrition Or Dietary Services
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Parking Assigned Spaces
- Parking Covered
- Parking Private Garages
- Patio Outdoor Sitting Area
- Performing Arts Event Center
- Performing Arts Events
- Personal Trainers Fitness Instructors
- Pool Indoor Heated
- Pool Indoor Jacuzzi Hot Tub
- Private Dining Areas
- Reception Desk
- Religious Services
- Religious Study Groups
- Rooftop Patio
- Scenic Garden
- Scheduled Transportation
- Security Patrols
- Smart Home Technology
- Spa Massage Services
- Special Interest Clubs
- Unscheduled Transportation
- Voice Activation Technology
- Walking Nature Trails
- Waterfront Community Space
- Wi Fi Community Spaces
- Wi Fi Residences
- Woodworking Shop
- Yoga Studio
Additional Notes
The Admiral is a CCRC offering a full continuum of care including independent living and The Harbors which consists of assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, easing the transition from one level of living to another. We know choosing the right community isn’t a simple decision. It requires careful thought, discussion and research. It also means finding daily enrichment with ongoing opportunity for expression and growth, regardless of age or health care needs.
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