Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care

Met with [name removed] the sales director. He was knowledgable and I think straight with me. He is one year on job. Many other key staff are 1 year or less on job. This is a corporate Assisted living run by Spectrum Retirement....this may be a negative point. 2 Gerientologists on site. New arrangement with Legacy starting [date removed]. 86 beds (62 Assist and 24 Mem)....currently 53 in assisted and 18 in memory (78%"). ER goes to Good Shepard. Hair salon on Tuesdays only New food director 6 mo ago and big food improvements. 1bed/2ba. Have 2 bed, but not available now. Washer and dryer in all units. Laundry service in done within your own unit. 5% cap on rent increases annually...done Nov Excursions 3x/wk. No faults in current 3 years of state survey. Garden space, coffee shop, food 7a-7a daily Rent dad = 5370 2nd person = 500 Dad care = 1000 if assisted, 1200 if memory at level 2 Mom care - level 1 = $500 (no care = no fee for 2nd person) Rent + Care = $7370 / mo

We found Cedar Lake to be very warm and welcoming. [Name removed] is a rock star! His presentation and tour were excellent. A genuinely nice person with loads of compassion. We could tell he really loves his job.

“There's No Place Like Home” Do you remember those words that Judy Garland spoke when she portrayed Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz? Often times, when one has to transition from one phase of their life into another and leave "home", those sentiments are likely to be encountered. All of us transition in our lives, the process bittersweet with fringes of anxiety regarding what will await us in our new place of residence. My transition to Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care almost 2 % years ago was a seamless one. After having lived in the same house for 68 years and the same city (Chicago) since birth, with the exception of my time in the Army, there was a sense of sadness because of all the memories that engulfed my mind....... the familiarity with the neighborhoods and the many friends | had established relationships, social, civic, and religious activities that | was actively involved in throughout the years; | had to pack all those emotional belongings and take the memories with me. The staff at Cedar Lake, understanding that change can be challenging, truly made the process one that offered serenity and hospitality, warm personalities and an inviting environment to ward off the chill of anxiety. With attributes of warmth and serenity, the process of transitioning was uncomplicated and quickly became my new home. | am very appreciative of the competence that each staff member portrays in their particular duties and the kind and genuine manner in which they exercise their responsibility. That personal warmth frames ALL of the other features that | find very pleasing. The residents have lovely appointments in the facility, resembling that of a five-star hotel. The chef and wait staff does an awesome job of preparing a variety of delicious foods and serving them in an elegant dining room setting. Just as there exists a daily menu of delicious meals, there also exists a daily menu of social activities, which include something that everyone can enjoy and engage their minds in meaningful ways. A member of the clergy and other ministers provide for our spiritual needs on a weekly basis, offering words to uplift, console, and guide us in our daily lives and interactions, thereby maintaining a serene and pleasant atmosphere. For those who enjoy crafts, reading, sports, gardening, dining out, being entertained by various talented people, field trips to various local areas of interest, Happy Hours on Friday afternoons, or just working on a jigsaw puzzle with the assistance of others or in solitude, your day is generously gifted with the pleasures and relaxations you once enjoyed and now can continue to pursue. Personally, | couldn't be happier elsewhere. Thank you to all, who through your generous, competent, and compassionate spirits, make Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care "feel like home”. - [name removed]