Overview
If you have a spirit that craves living each day to its fullest, then you'll love life at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes. Our independent living and assisted living community focuses on taking care of the basics like cooking and cleaning for you, so you can spend more time and energy doing more of what you love. Nestled in Vernon Hills, Illinois, you'll find our campus near Little Bear Lake and with convenient access to shopping and restaurants.
Although there's a lot to do nearby, there's even more to do right here on campus. Feel like taking it easy? You might enjoy your morning cup of coffee in our beautifully landscaped courtyard and cozying up to a good book from our library. Does it feel like an adventurous day? You might enjoy an energizing group fitness class and socialize at one of our happy hours.
There are also creative art classes, group outings to local attractions, our gardening greenhouse, fishing pond, and more. No matter your hobbies and interests, there's something here for you at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes.
Of course, at the end of a fun-filled day, you need your own personal space to rest and recharge. Before move-in day, you'll be able to choose from multiple apartment floor plan options, ranging from alcoves to studios to one-bedroom layouts. No matter what you choose, your space will be outfitted with a private bathroom, kitchen, spacious closets, and lovely bay windows to let in an abundance of natural light. We're also a pet-friendly community because we know it just wouldn't feel like home sweet home without your furry best friend.
Independent living is best suited for those who simply want to indulge in services like housekeeping and restaurant-style dining. With assisted living, our care staff is here to help with little things like grooming, dressing, and medication management as needed.
We also understand how important safety is to you and your loved ones, so you'll find comfort in knowing that we have care staff on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to be alerted to an emergency.
Amenities
- Fitness Center
- General Store
- Private Dining Room
- Therapy Room
- Library
- Pet Friendly
Care
Assisted Living
A living option for seniors or individuals who require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, or medication management while maintaining a level of independence. Assisted living facilities offer personalized care plans and social activities that promote quality of life for their residents.
Independent Living
Designed to help older adults who want to maintain an active and independent lifestyle, these communities offer services and amenities that cater to residents’ needs, while encouraging a sense of community and freedom from the responsibilities of owning a home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Qualifications
ASHA Verified Member
Licensing
Assisted Living License #: 5101768
Neighborhood
Pulling from a variety of reliable data sources, Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address, helping you understand how easy it is to live a car-free lifestyle. Transit Score®, when available, measures how well a location is served by public transit. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more amenities within walking distance and diverse transit options nearby.
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes Reviews
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W E
3 months ago
Our mom moved into Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in January and we couldn’t be happier with her choice. The staff is friendly and attentive. Her apartment is modern and nicely appointed with great storage. There is a large variety of activities and amenities and something for everyone to enjoy. We are so happy to have her close by and knowing she loves her new home is a bonus!! We highly recommend Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes!!
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G Rohr
4 months ago
Mom moved into Brookdale and had a great experience. She was able to meet so many new people and had wonderful events to experience. When she had a medical emergency, the staff was prepared and handled her emergency professionally. I would recommend Brookdale to anyone looking to relocate.
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Danielle Bennett
3 weeks ago
They charged my mom for large garbage bags tonight. They took away the flowers from my father's funeral that were placed in a group room with permission but they were removed by corporate? Allow the edits from me to continue throughout her stay. to be continued. They will nickel and dime you while also denying you everything. $8,000 out of pocket you would THINK they could cater to her needs. ETA 11/11/25: They addressed her concerns this evening. They explained that the garbage bags "the residents are responsible for garbage bags, not the 'short-timers' (mom's words)", and they accept funeral flowers often but 'break up the flowers to various residents and put them in vases often, and 'she' who visited to address this today (my mom asked me to leave her name out of this) will use this as a training opportunity for her staff.' I am very grateful that they addressed this with my mom, but at the very least, I had hoped that a public response to me would have also been addressed seeing as I now know that they have seen this review considering the conversation had today with my dear mom.
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Scott Elman
5 months ago
My mother moved into Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes at the end of January. She relocated back to Chicago from Arizona and couldn't be happier. My mother's apartment is great - updated with lots of light and storage, she's met wonderful friends, and the Brookdale staff is wonderful. We all felt welcomed and informed from Day 1. We are thrilled that my mother is so happy and we love having her so close by. We highly recommend Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes!!!
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