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Riverside Residence

3516 Waukegan Rd, McHenry, IL 60050

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Amy

Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Recommended

My mom is currently a resident at Riverside Residence and everything has been very good. I would recommend this facility to others. We have been very happy with them and mom has been, too!

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Riverside Residence

Riverside Residence in McHenry, IL is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

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for Riverside Residence

7 out of 10
Review Score38 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.1
Cleanliness
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Care Services
4.3
Staff
4.6
Meals & Dining
3.8
Activities
4.4
Value for Cost
4.2

A Place for Mom has scored Riverside Residence with 7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Riverside Residence has 38 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 4/18/24

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Amy

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 18, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Recommended

My mom is currently a resident at Riverside Residence and everything has been very good. I would recommend this facility to others. We have been very happy with them and mom has been, too!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 20, 2023

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

My Experience

I am currently a resident at Riverside Residence. Overall, things have been okay for me here at this facility. The only thing that I would like to comment on is there are a few problems, but I don't want to comment on them also. As far as the food is concerned, it is not up to my standards. There's way too much starch, not enough vegetables and fruit and way more chicken than there should be. The variety is not very good, but that's just my opinion.

Terry H

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 8, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

5 Star Review

Riverside Residence has been a great resource for affordable senior retirement living in McHenry for many years. I have known folks that live there and work there and I know that it's a great place to work at and live at. My experiences and knowledge and recommendations all stem from the great professionalism and courtesy, most especially by [name removed]. Thanks Riverside!

Betty zelasko

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 20, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Awesome place to live !!!!

I’ve lived here for two years and throughly enjoy living here .I’ve made many new friends; as well as beautiful sunrise and subsets that one can enjoy living r alongside the river .the residents are helpful and friendly and the food is awesome as we have a six star chef who knows how to make awesome meals .Three meals a day are included in your rent plus housekeeping. It’s a five star place and there is nothing better .

Betty zelasko

Independent Living

March 17, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Each Day is a great Experience!!!

Wanted ;Senior Citizens ; to live in a peaceful and beautiful location on The Fox River ,with the shopping .movie theater steps away .Or take a. Stroll on the Riverwalk. What about meals you maybe asking ?:Three delicious meals from a three star chef .;and plenty of activities.to many to post her . This is my forever home along with tge friends I have made that I consider family .

Bob C

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 4, 2022

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Smoke

When coming by to check on my uncle all the smokers are out front and you have to walk through all the smoke. Very unpleasant and no respect for visitors. Would be nice to find another area for the smokers and not the front entrance. Let's hope things get better here with the new owners.

Joan J

Independent Living

Resident/client

January 28, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

I Would Highly Recommend

The kitchen staff are very nice. The food is pretty good for the amount of people they are serving. It is beautiful outside, especially in the summertime. It is near the Riverwalk. The decorations are gorgeous here. They have places for parking. There are no stoves. Everyone is friendly here. There is a library on site, along with a beauty shop. They allow dogs on premises. I would recommend the community to others.

Ann Rowley

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 4, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

WISH WE FOUND YOU SOONER!

My mother just moved into McHenry Villa this past fall and it has been a wonderful experience! Liam has been so supportive and instrumental and honestly helped our family feel at such ease with a huge transition. The location is beautiful and there is a sense of community and true care. :)

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 11, 2020

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0

Community is Recommened

The community is a very nice community. The residents and staff are very friendly. The staff is accessible, and they don't know the answer to my questions immediately. My loved one's room was recently remodeled, and is very nice.

Oscar Inmoor Sr.

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 19, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of McHenry Villa

Everyone in this office are the best. Could not find a place any better than here. God bless all of you.

Jean A. Furuta

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 19, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of McHenry Villa

I think that this place is the best!

Sandi Thelen

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 19, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of McHenry Villa

I love it here because the people are very nice and friendly. We also have a nice river walk right outside our front door. We can walk on it when we want to. We also have a bridge we can cross too.

Janet M. Brinker

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 19, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of McHenry Villa

McHenry Villa has a gem - [name removed]! She is on top of it all. I enjoy living here for over eleven years. The outdoors is inviting. The indoors is maintained by [name removed] and his team. [name removed] is a master at his craft. The McHenry Villa is a wonderful community to live in. I call it home. Stay safe. [removed].

David Zeiger

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 6, 2018

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

Maybe a good fit for your loved one - give it a look.

My mother became a resident of the Villa at age 94. My mother entered fully minded and reasonably fit - doing her own laundry and keeping her apartment tidy. We wanted a nearby facility, limiting our travel. My mother specifically was drawn to having an outdoor connection. The River Walk is easily accessible out the main doors - quiet and away from traffic. Not all places have this benefit. When we met with the director, [name removed], she was friendly, warm and professional. The Villa offers independent living, 3 meals a day, housekeeping and security. Additional services are offered as requested for additional costs. The staff is helpful and caring. Apartment sizes vary. We chose a two room apartment. Maybe a good fit for your loved one - give it a look.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

July 23, 2018

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

The view of the water a plus. Out doors is beautifully landscaped. The menu was so so. It had s good feel about it. Sizes of rooms/kitchen is culture shock. Definitely a possibility.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 9, 2018

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

Mom is happy and comfortable

My Mom lives here currently and is very happy. She’s comfortable and is provided with 3 meals a day. The staff is very responsive and seems to be knowledgeable about the type of care she needs. The food is okay, at least better than hospital food. They have plenty of options, however, so if she’s not happy with the meal they give her then she can get something else. The cleanliness is fine and housekeeping comes by once a week to clean. They have a few activities available like trivia, bingo, and a few social hours. Overall, based on our experience, I would recommend them.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

September 27, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

A good tour

I liked this community when I visited. The rooms at this community were smaller than what we were looking for. The room we looked at did not have a walk out area for a dogs.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 11, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

Father Doing Well

I'am comfortable with my father move to this community. He is doing well, and everything is working out well. This is a nice, safe community. I'am pleased with everything they have done for my family. All is well for my father in this community.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 18, 2017

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

A resort feeling for care

This is a nice community with good care for what is needed. The staff is nice and friendly and helpful. I like knowing that this is a very clean community and seems like a nice resort. They have a nice pool area.The menu is outstanding and they have a nice variety. They offer a lot of great activities and movie nights. They have games and a lot for the residents to be able to participate. We would recommend this community for the great care and value for a loved.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 16, 2017

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Great Environment and Care

The care at this community is outstanding. The menu is very appealing and a good variety. We like her room and she is comfortable. We like that she is active with the other residents. It makes me happy knowing that she is living in a clean community that she does enjoy. The community is highly recommended to other families for the good care and good value for other families.

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