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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Jacqueline
a month ago
My parents have lived at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes for over 2 years. The apartments are updated and spacious with lots of closet space and there are so many activities and events to choose from. But most impressive is the staff. From the front desk, to maintenance, to client services, to staff I've just met in the elevator, everyone has been so kind and incredibly helpful. Great place!
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Paula Carballido
a month ago
I had the pleasure of visiting Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes on behalf of Lake County Honor Flight as a speaker and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. The team there is warm, welcoming, and incredibly hospitable. They made us feel right at home and went above and beyond to make our visit a success. You can tell they truly care about their community. Highly recommend!
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Z W
5 months ago
Because of physical problems, my mom moved from her house into Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in December 2025. Hawthorn Lakes was recommended to us by a friend, whose mom and grandmother had both lived there and loved it. It was a sudden, unplanned change in my mom's life, and she's in her 90s, so we were concerned for her and worried about how the move would go. In addition to her physical problems, she also has some dietary limitations, which led to her being refused by a different independent/assisted living facility, so we weren't sure whether she'd be accepted anywhere. Hawthorn Lakes staff came up with solutions to help my mom with daily living tasks, and they even came up with a solution to handle her dietary requirements. Their care and their creativity in generating solutions to help my mom show that they are absolutely dedicated to what they do. Everyone at Hawthorn Lakes is great. From my initial visit and meeting with Amber, to today, everything has gone smoothly. I go there nearly every day, so I've gotten a good feel for it and for the staff. The staff all exhibit the ideal mix of being professional yet friendly and warm. They're very approachable whenever we have a question or concern. I trust them completely with my mom. She feels safe, happy, and comfortable there. They've made an extremely difficult part of her life easier and calmer. The Brookdale at Home program ensures that my mom gets the attention and assistance that she needs with various daily tasks. The program is entirely flexible -- you can choose however many caregiver visits you want per day, and whatever amount of time per visit that you want. The caregivers are fabulous. Their kindness and patience are truly incredible. The entire facility is clean and well-maintained. The common areas are large and welcoming. The morning fitness classes are great. My mom's apartment is bright, spacious, and pleasant. We look forward to the springtime, when we can take my mom out to Big Bear Lake and Century Park, which are adjacent to her building. We're very happy so far, and would definitely recommend Hawthorn Lakes.
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Harry Goldberg
5 months ago
My mom has been at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes for 16 months now. She really is happy about her decision to move here. She lived in her home since the mid 70’s. From day one she met people and has made new friends. The staff is warm and friendly and everyone seems to know her. I would recommend Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes to everyone.
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