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Lake Forest Place

1100 Pembridge Drive

3.5(23 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
50
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
50
Campus size
Situated on more than 60 acres
Care continuum
On-site independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing
Location
Close proximity to downtown Chicago

What Families Think

Lake Forest Place is a large Life Plan Community offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing on one campus. Reviewers are largely positive about the independent living experience — spotless grounds, good food, and friendly staff — but several flag serious concerns about the skilled nursing floor (Balmoral), including high staff turnover and inconsistent care quality.

The Good

  • Attentive, patient nurses and caregivers
  • Spotless, professionally run facility
  • Good-to-excellent food in independent living
  • Strong activities and fitness class variety
  • Maintained resident engagement during COVID
  • Residents report making close friendships

The Bad

  • One report of poor training and high turnover on skilled nursing floor
  • One reviewer described rude staff and food quality problems in the bistro
  • One reviewer noted needing to watch billing closely for accuracy
  • One report calling it one of the most expensive options in the area

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About Lake Forest Place

Lake Forest Place is a Life Plan Community offering a continuum of on-site care in Lake Forest, Illinois. The community is designed to provide a lifestyle of luxury and convenience with spacious, thoughtfully designed residences.

Residents have access to chef-prepared meals in elegant dining spaces, fitness programs, and a variety of social events catering to diverse interests. The community emphasizes personalized care plans and professional support to help residents with recovery and well-being.

Situated on more than 60 gorgeous acres, Lake Forest Place offers a balance of tranquility and accessibility. The prime location places residents close to Chicago's cultural attractions, world-class performances, and dining experiences, while maintaining the serenity of a picturesque suburban setting.

Lake Forest Place offers Club 1904, a Priority Waitlist Program that provides members with control over residence selection, priority access to rehabilitation services, relocation concierge services, wellness clinics, event invitations, fine dining, and fitness amenities. Members gain ample time to plan their move and the opportunity to become part of the community in advance.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3.5overall · 23 ratings combined

3.5★ on Google (23)

Prime Meats

Nov 2025

via Google

⭐️ 1/5<br>My experience here has been consistently disappointing. The staff are consistently rude, and the way I was treated this visit felt discriminatory. I waited 20 minutes only to be informed that my food was still frozen. On a previous visit, the meal I was served was the saltiest food I’ve ever tasted. Terrible customer service and terrible food — I cannot recommend this restaurant. let’s not forget about how the lobby and elevator smells. 🤢🥴🤮<br><br>edit to their reply: im very much sure i went to their bistro in lake forest place when i visited my grandma. cant forget the smell and the rudeness.

Prime Meats

Nov 2025

via Google

⭐️ 1/5 My experience here has been consistently disappointing. The staff are consistently rude, and the way I was treated this visit felt discriminatory. I waited 20 minutes only to be informed that my food was still frozen. On a previous visit, the meal I was served was the saltiest food I’ve ever tasted. Terrible customer service and terrible food — I cannot recommend this restaurant. let’s not forget about how the lobby and elevator smells. 🤢🥴🤮 edit to their reply: im very much sure i went to their bistro in lake forest place when i visited my grandma. cant forget the smell and the rudeness.

Cheryl Rapp

Aug 2024

via Google

Balmoral is the top of the line for skilled nursing! Everyone was caring and professional. A special shoutout to Marecarmen, Maria, Eduardo, Enrique, Pierre, the two Margarites and Nicole. They went above and beyond!!

Barb Higgs

Mar 2024

via Google

Lake Forest place is absolutely lovely if you live in the independent facility. However the 3rd floor of Balmoral, Skilled Nursing is awful. The culture on the 3rd floor is one of blame and denial. The staff is very poorly trained there is a high turnover rate with the staff. There are some very wonderful and caring people who work there but not many. Do not put your loved one in this facility if they need quality care. On top of it, it is one of the most expensive places in the area.

K Met

Dec 2023

via Google

We've had 2 years of experience with Lake Forest Place; a family member who's been in independent living, and their spouse who moved into Balmoral skilled care during this past year. Professionally run, always-spotless facility, and food has been good-to-excellent in all of the restaurants. There was some struggle on execution and staffing during the worst of COVID, but that has improved greatly. Not 5 stars because have had to watch billing closely to make sure everything is ticked-and-tied accurately. So, so many people there - housekeeping, care-giving staff, food service employees are kind, friendly, and delightful. Highly recommended - if & when I choose to live in independent living some day, I hope I have a situation like this!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Lake Forest Place offer?

Lake Forest Place offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Lake Forest Place located?

Lake Forest Place is located at 1100 Pembridge Drive in Lake Forest, Illinois.

What do families say about Lake Forest Place?

Lake Forest Place is a large Life Plan Community offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing on one campus. Reviewers are largely positive about the independent living experience — spotless grounds, good food, and friendly staff — but several flag serious concerns about the skilled nursing floor (Balmoral), including high staff turnover and inconsistent care quality.

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