Saddlebrook Farms sits in Grayslake, Illinois, and folks know it for being a retirement community that gives adults aged 55 and older a quiet place to live with plenty of chances for socializing and enjoying the outdoors. The community stretches across more than 700 acres, has fish-stocked lakes good for fishing or just relaxing, and features a working farm, parks, and miles of walking paths through a natural and peaceful setting. People live in single-family ranch homes, often with one bedroom and one bathroom, and each home comes with comfort features like crown molding, private bathrooms, master suites, wall-to-wall carpet, cable TV, air conditioning, kitchens or kitchenettes, and Wi-Fi, while some homes are customizable to fit specific needs. Residents don't own the land under their homes and pay monthly lot fees since the property operates as a fee simple community.
The community is for those who want independent living or need some help with daily activities but don't require skilled nursing like in a nursing home, and the place offers different levels of care, from assisted living and memory care to respite care, hospice, home care, adult day care, and independent living, so folks can stay as their needs change. The Lodge acts as a big community center for gatherings, and there are common spaces both inside and out for people to get together, play games, read, watch movies in the theater, or just visit. Housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services are available, and there's a dining hall that serves one or two meals daily with allergy-sensitive options, and a professional chef that handles meal preparation, plus residents can eat all day in a restaurant-style setting if they want. Amenities around the grounds include a state-of-the-art fitness center, bocce ball courts for games with friends, a spa or sauna in the wellness room, a sun room, a community library and arts room, business room, book collection, and laundry facilities. The lakeside setting aims to create an old neighborhood feel, giving people places to stroll, fish, and gather by the water with their families and neighbors.
Care staff are there 24 hours a day to give aid with bathing, dressing, medication management, healthcare, and using a 24-hour call system for supervision and emergencies, and safety features like handicap fixtures make life easier for folks who don't get around as well as they used to. There's a full schedule of activities, from bingo to daily exercise, arts, and movie nights, and residents can take part in both planned and resident-run events, so it's easy for people to meet one another and form friendships over shared interests, whether at the Lodge, around the lakes, or in the various club gatherings and activity rooms spread across the community. While Saddlebrook Farms doesn't have BBB accreditation, it does hold an A+ rating and has operated since 1991, with a stable ownership and management team, giving some reassurance for those looking at long-term living arrangements. It's designed for men and women who want a balance of independence, help when they need it, and a community lifestyle where there's always something to do and someone to talk with.
