The Admiral at the Lake

Print Date: July 26, 2026 3:42 pm

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Community Snapshot

Year Established	1858
Type of Retirement Community	CCRC/Life Plan
Name of Parent Organization	Admiral at the Lake, The
Name of Management Company	Admiral at the Lake, The
Tax Status	Not-for-Profit
Pets Allowed?	Yes
Pet Restrictions	Yes (None lbs limit)
Region	Midwest

Independent Living

Number of Independent Living Residences	176-200
Types of Residential Living Options Offered	Apartments Studio Apartments
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?	Yes

Residency Contracts and Pricing

Types of Residency Contracts Offered	Lifecare (Type A)
Refund Options (for entry fee contracts)	50% Refund, 90% Refund
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.

Care Services

Types of Care Services	Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing
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	Medicare Certified, Private Pay Only
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

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 Healthcare Center Health Clinic 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
Nearest Hospitals (Within a 15-mile radius)	Methodist Hospital of Chicago (1.0 mi), Weiss Memorial Hospital (1.0 mi), Kindred Hospital Chicago North (3.0 mi)
Nearest Colleges or Universities (Within a 15-mile radius)	Northeastern Illinois University (3.0 mi), DePaul University (5.0 mi)
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.