Heritage Woods of McHenry is close by, it's very well taken care of, and they seem to care about their people. They have staff on hand to help as needed. There are plenty of different choices for food. My dad would be able to bring his own furniture and things there that are his own. It just seemed like it would be the perfect fit for him. They have activities and they take people to shop once a week. They showed us all different things that they had a whole list of. I saw all the events that they had planned too. We saw their assisted living and if some places have an odor, Heritage was not like that at all. I was not able to taste the food but I was able to see the menu and how they changed daily. If you don't care for it, they had a dozen different things that you could choose from to have personally made for you. They said you could even order out if you wanted to have that done.

I went to see Heritage Woods of McHenry. I would describe it as, "This is the place for Mom." It's homey, it's like home, and the residents were keeping their distance but out talking, laughing, and having a good time. In fact, during my tour, I asked the staff if we could stop for a second because I was listening to people talking and enjoying themselves. With all the other ones I visited, there were people out but it didn't seem like they were connected with each other. I really like this place, and I'm hoping my mom can get in. I asked only for a studio apartment for my mother because it will force her to get out and go and meet people. If she had a one-bedroom apartment, I know she wouldn't come out. It was very clean, there was a lot of light coming in from the big window that was in the apartment. It is an older building but it's very well-maintained, I didn't see anything broken, or dirty, or old. It has lots of those bars that you need for the seniors, lots of those bars were also in the bathroom, which I appreciate because I had to put those in my house for her, and she uses them all the time. The only one drawback is when it is not a handicap studio, there is not a linen closet. They have an activity director, and that day I went for the tour she was doing a virtual trip to England. She was setting it up for high tea and she was going to have a bit of games and a videos for information about England, what goes on over there, and what it looks like. She's got puzzles too. She goes around and talks to people and plays games with them. They have bingo, but there were also tons of puzzles, and tons of art type things where you learn to paint. There's also knitting and crocheting. You just name it and it was there. Their library is unbelievable, I've never seen so many books, and they're very well taken care of. They also have a big laundry room with four washers, four dryers, and an ironing board. The staff was so friendly to all of the residents when I saw them, even including the cleaning ones. They go to the room and clean, and I saw residents stop and the workers' smiles on their faces are very happy while saying good morning. I think the workers there are happy doing what they're doing.

Heritage Woods of McHenry was a great place. I was happy with the staff, the residents, and the food.

My mom is always missing her new stuff we buy for her. Management always says they will look into it but nothing is ever returned. Not happy at all.

I have been a resident of Heritage Woods of McHenry for two months. It is a wonderful place to live with wonderful staff and outstanding residents. From the moment i arrived I felt that I have come home. Paula R

This is a very nice facility - clean, smells fresh, nicely decorated with both studio and 1 bedroom apartments. Residents are well cared for by a very attentive staff. The food is quite good and residents choose their meals from a menu in a bright and open dining room. Many services are provided including housekeeping, laundry, medication dispensing, on-site nurse, beauty shop, internet, social events, happy hour, etc.. I'd consider living here myself.

It was a very, very difficult decision for my. Mom to decide to move to an assisted living facility. She went back and forth for over a year. Heritage Woods in McHenry has been a wonderful choice for her. The staff goes above and beyond daily. They are all very kind and caring people. She is treated with dignity and respect. She is thrilled with her decision. She loves her studio apartment!!! THANK YOU Heritage Woods staff for helping mom I haven't seen her so happy in years! The family is grateful and relieved that mom is so comfortable, happy and she is where she wants to be!!!

My father-in-law is now at Heritage Woods of McHenry. The staff's work ethics are good. Their rooms are studios, and they are very nice. The best thing about this community is that it is new, so everything is very nice. I also know that the doors are locked at 8:00 p.m., so no one can come in around after that time.

All the staff there is very friendly and helpful. The main lobby gathering room is very pretty like you were walking into a nice hotel. Welcoming and warm. The individual rooms are very nice. The bathrooms are well equipped. The staff is always at the ready in the halls and in the dining hall to help. You come in to visit and there are residents playing games in the tv room or the game and craft room. My mother-in-law loves the choir that she gets to sing in. The only issue my in-laws have had is that the big meal is served at lunch time and they are used to having their big meal at 5:00. The food there is good. Heritage Woods is a place my husband and I would love to be when we are in that place in life. Am very grateful for the services and nice people who work there. Am so glad they have 24 hour assistance. The social aspect of the facility is great. My mother-in-law needs other people to talk with and play cards and again being able to sing in the choir. Their meds are monitored and it is reassuring to know Heritage staff is there for all of us. They also were very helpful with all the paperwork that needed to be submitted. Thankfully submitted. Ann

The facility appeared clean, but truly smelled awful, with a hint of vanilla air freshener for added ick factor. I believe it was their carpets or upholstery for as I said the facility appeared very clean. Residents seemed happy, and they seemed to have a lot of freedom in the facility to choose activities and such.

The residents are very happy. It is very clean and well decorated facility