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#LifeatTheOaksatAlgonquin

Nervous you won’t make friends? Unlikely! Afraid you’ll have to give up your hobbies? Not a chance. Get a glimpse into our community programming and what life is like living here by checking out our Facebook page. We frequently share what residents have been doing to stay active, involved, and living life to the fullest.

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4 days ago

🎨✏️ Meet Marilyn: Artist, Teacher, Inspiration! ✏️🎨

We’re beyond excited to launch “Drawing It Your Way”—a creative series led by our very own resident and former art teacher, Marilyn! 👩‍🎨✨ From mastering shapes to finding inspiration in everyday life, residents are unlocking their inner artists. But Marilyn’s biggest lesson? Embrace your unique style and be kind to yourself! 💛 Who’s ready to get creative? 🎨👏 #WhereYouMatter #CreativeAging #SeniorArtists

🎨✏️ Meet Marilyn: Artist, Teacher, Inspiration! ✏️🎨

We’re beyond excited to launch “Drawing It Your Way”—a creative series led by our very own resident and former art teacher, Marilyn! 👩‍🎨✨ From mastering shapes to finding inspiration in everyday life, ...residents are unlocking their inner artists. But Marilyn’s biggest lesson? Embrace your unique style and be kind to yourself! 💛 Who’s ready to get creative? 🎨👏 #WhereYouMatter #CreativeAging #SeniorArtists

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1 months ago

Forget bingo night—THIS is the showdown we’ve been waiting for! 🦛🔥 Your grandparents are going all in on real-life Hungry Hungry Hippos! 😂💪 #redefiningaging

Forget bingo night—THIS is the showdown we’ve been waiting for! 🦛🔥 Your grandparents are going all in on real-life Hungry Hungry Hippos! 😂💪 #redefiningaging

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1 months ago

🎥✨ And the Oscar goes to… OUR RESIDENTS! We rolled out the red carpet for a night of glam, awards, and unforgettable moments. From star-worthy dining to our own epic award show, the vibes were immaculate! 🌟🏆 Residents slayed, posed for our paparazzi 📸, and took home well-deserved wins.

Safe to say… we’re already planning next year’s! 🎬🍿 #Oscars2025

🎥✨ And the Oscar goes to… OUR RESIDENTS! We rolled out the red carpet for a night of glam, awards, and unforgettable moments. From star-worthy dining to our own epic award show, the vibes were immaculate! 🌟🏆 Residents slayed, posed for our paparazzi 📸, and took home well-deserved ...wins.

Safe to say… we’re already planning next year’s! 🎬🍿 #Oscars2025

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1 months ago

Shirley’s latest work is a masterclass in color harmony and subtle gradients. 🎨✨ Using a blend of soft blues and greens, she crafted a composition that evokes both tranquility and movement—proof that simplicity can be just as powerful as complexity. With delicate spray and brush techniques, she transformed an upcycled frame into a striking study of modern minimalism.
Art is ageless, and creativity knows no bounds. Bravo, Shirley! 👏

#modernminimalism #seniorliving

Shirley’s latest work is a masterclass in color harmony and subtle gradients. 🎨✨ Using a blend of soft blues and greens, she crafted a composition that evokes both tranquility and movement—proof that simplicity can be just as powerful as complexity. With delicate spray and brush ...techniques, she transformed an upcycled frame into a striking study of modern minimalism.
Art is ageless, and creativity knows no bounds. Bravo, Shirley! 👏

#modernminimalism #seniorliving

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2 months ago

This Valentine’s season, one of our Directors of Entertainment & Programming, Jim, delivered Singing Love-O-Grams in style! 🎤✨
Dressed to impress in a bold red tux, he’s surprising residents and team members with serenades, roses, and sweet treats. 🌹🍫
But these performances aren’t just about love—they’re about giving back.

💜 Every Love-O-Gram supports the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, helping us take a stand against this disease while spreading joy.

This Valentine’s season, one of our Directors of Entertainment & Programming, Jim, delivered Singing Love-O-Grams in style! 🎤✨
Dressed to impress in a bold red tux, he’s surprising residents and team members with serenades, roses, and sweet treats. 🌹🍫
But these ...performances aren’t just about love—they’re about giving back.

💜 Every Love-O-Gram supports the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, helping us take a stand against this disease while spreading joy.

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2 months ago

At Spectrum Retirement, we cherish the incredible bonds between our team and residents—because here, we’re more than a community, we’re family. ❤️

During the Valentine’s Mixology Social, Chloe, an amazing Programming Coordinator at Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care & Greg, the Director of Entertainment and Programming, shared a truly heartfelt moment. Chloe introduced a beautiful Neil Young song—her parents’ wedding song—then performed a stunning live rendition that touched every heart in the room. 💕

These moments of joy, connection, and shared stories are what make life at Cedar Lake so special. Love isn’t just a holiday—it’s something we celebrate every day. 💞

At Spectrum Retirement, we cherish the incredible bonds between our team and residents—because here, we’re more than a community, we’re family. ❤️

During the Valentine’s Mixology Social, Chloe, an amazing Programming Coordinator at Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care ...& Greg, the Director of Entertainment and Programming, shared a truly heartfelt moment. Chloe introduced a beautiful Neil Young song—her parents’ wedding song—then performed a stunning live rendition that touched every heart in the room. 💕

These moments of joy, connection, and shared stories are what make life at Cedar Lake so special. Love isn’t just a holiday—it’s something we celebrate every day. 💞

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2 months ago

Press play for a bouquet you can actually eat! 🌹🧀 Our residents got crafty with charcuterie, turning salami and cheese into edible art. Who needs flowers when you have this? #valentinesdaysnacks

Press play for a bouquet you can actually eat! 🌹🧀 Our residents got crafty with charcuterie, turning salami and cheese into edible art. Who needs flowers when you have this? #valentinesdaysnacks

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3 months ago

Smiles, laughter, and new friendships! 💛 This weekend, our community welcomed families from East Lake Academy for an afternoon of bingo and balloon volleyball. These precious moments remind us why we cherish intergenerational activities so much.

Smiles, laughter, and new friendships! 💛 This weekend, our community welcomed families from East Lake Academy for an afternoon of bingo and balloon volleyball. These precious moments remind us why we cherish intergenerational activities so much.

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3 months ago

Age is just a number when you’re dancing to the beat of your own heart ❤️ #NeverDimYourLight

Age is just a number when you’re dancing to the beat of your own heart ❤️ #NeverDimYourLight

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3 months ago

Aging is an art, and we’re all masters of it! 🎉🌟 Here’s to another year of redefining what it means to live fully—young at heart, bright in spirit, and glowing into 2025! 💫 #SpectrumRetirement #YoungAtHeart #NewYearNewAdventures

Aging is an art, and we’re all masters of it! 🎉🌟 Here’s to another year of redefining what it means to live fully—young at heart, bright in spirit, and glowing into 2025! 💫 #SpectrumRetirement #YoungAtHeart #NewYearNewAdventures

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4 months ago

Last weekend, we transformed our community into a festive Candy Cane Lane wonderland! 🌟 From our cozy gift shop and wrapping station to a heartwarming reading room with Mrs. Claus and a Santa’s mailbox for the little ones, the holiday cheer was unforgettable. ❤️

At Homestead at Hickoryview, we’re more than a senior living community—we’re a place where neighbors become family and memories are made. 🌟

🎁 Ready to join a close-knit, vibrant community? Come visit us and see why life here feels like home!

Last weekend, we transformed our community into a festive Candy Cane Lane wonderland! 🌟 From our cozy gift shop and wrapping station to a heartwarming reading room with Mrs. Claus and a Santa’s mailbox for the little ones, the holiday cheer was unforgettable. ❤️

At Homestead at ...Hickoryview, we’re more than a senior living community—we’re a place where neighbors become family and memories are made. 🌟

🎁 Ready to join a close-knit, vibrant community? Come visit us and see why life here feels like home!

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4 months ago

When creativity strikes, the results glow! 💡🎄 Our Winter Wreath Creation class had residents rolling, twisting, and lighting up the season—literally! With deco mesh, wireframes, and fairy lights, they crafted glowing masterpieces that brighten our hallways. Activities like this keep minds sharp, hands busy, and hearts full of cheer.

#independentliving #assistedliving

When creativity strikes, the results glow! 💡🎄 Our Winter Wreath Creation class had residents rolling, twisting, and lighting up the season—literally! With deco mesh, wireframes, and fairy lights, they crafted glowing masterpieces that brighten our hallways. Activities like this keep minds ...sharp, hands busy, and hearts full of cheer.

#independentliving #assistedliving

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Hear From Residents and Family of The Oaks at Algonquin Senior Living!

We were looking for an assisted living facility for my grandma to live in while she lived in Del Webb and my mom found this really nice facility right here. My grandma has been living here for about a year now and she really like her apartment there! They are very good at taking care of the people who live here! Very friendly helpers and also very nice neighbors! This is a very nice place to live in and also everything smells like new in the hallway and also the staff were very nice to us. I would highly recommend anyone who needs support and help for their relatives to live here!

Cole Sanders

18:29 18 Aug 24

After seriously viewing other retirement locations, it was easy to be impressed with the Oaks!. Brian gave my daughter and me the tour!When my friends learned of my interest, they called the next day and Brian showed them through. They were impressed, too….the space, color, activities, friendliness! Thanks to Brian spending time showing off the place I now call home. I hope they sign-up,

Marilyn Schnake

11:13 20 Mar 24

We are beginning the process of moving my mother to The Oaks. So far we are very impressed. Shout out to Brian for his patience and knowledge.

John Rizleris

23:10 12 Mar 24

My mom was a resident at Oaks at Algonquin with her dog Nina. You can’t imagine how beneficial Nina was to the residents there! They all loved her and she provided the much needed therapy for everyone. Unfortunatelly this is no longer possible as she moved because of David William.She has only let Nina off her leash where there was nobody outside. There was never a risk of her approaching anyone and she never caused any trouble. On the contrary, everyone absolutely loved her.Many people there asked my mom why she was moving and the only answer she gave them was: certain people (like David William) made hers and Nina’s lives incredibly difficult. She was even told that Kim, of the the receptionists there, made up a story that “Nina came viciously to her”. This could never ever happened as my mom was with Nina the whole time and she never saw it and also Nina is extremelly friendly and she loves everyone!Finally, it’s a real shame that such a beautiful place with such wonderful people is managed by someone like David William.

Natasha Blasdale

17:54 08 Mar 24

My parents moved into The Oaks in June of 2022. We have been very impressed with the caring and compassionate staff as well as the quality of the food served in their 2 restaurants. Jim and Shelly coordinate many different activities and meaningful events that are especially exceptional and often include family and friends. I often recommend the facility to those looking for a quality retirement community. Our family has been very happy with them!

Jill Benedeck

02:56 19 Dec 23

Everyone was very helpful in helping us rush the process to get MIL moved in quickly. Staff seems friendly and quickly learned basic preferences for resident.

Ann Bowman

01:26 18 Dec 23

What a great experience ! It started as we were greeted when we walked in the door. Brian is very knowledgeable about The Oaks. He took us to the desired apts, allowing us to “ get a feel” for the size and style, layout while also answering all questions , ( trust me there were a lot ).As we were looking at the different floor plans, he was also talking and showing us all of the amenities throughout the community. We ended up at the main restaurant, where he invited us to return and enjoy breakfast ,lunch, or dinner, , further getting a feel for what goes on, and resident interaction.After we completed the tour, we asked for a few minutes to sit and chat, but also observe how some of the other residents interact daily. We were very pleased, with the looks, the tour, and also with Brian’s patient and knowledge, and the “No Pressure” attitude.My mom said she felt good about everything!! We agreed to return the next day with my son so he could see and get a feel for the community where she would be staying. He agreed, it was comfortable and the right place for grandma. After having a little discussion, we all agreed and signed the lease.What a wonderful experience for mom, as well as myself, and even my son.Thanks Brian !

Glenn

08:36 29 Nov 23

From start to finish, our experience has been nothing but top notch! The staff is exceptional and very reliable.From the first experience visiting, to make sure it would be a good fit for my mom, to moving it, we never had any question that the Oaks was her place.Special shout out to Brian for his patience and concern for a smooth move in. Can’t say enough 🏆

Eileen Polishak

01:49 19 Nov 23

Brian Krieter helped my aunt find the perfect place! He was so kind and helpful! Thank you so much Brian!

Alicia Smith

18:54 17 Nov 23

The staff is absolutely delightful. They provide compassionate care and have really fun activities that are mentally stimulating. The food is fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this facility to anyone in need.

Melanie

18:23 22 Oct 23

Everyone I have encountered has been courteous. The facility is clean with several amenities tailored to the medical and social needs of the residents.

Stephanie Olson

19:59 12 Oct 23

Great team and and so many fun activities for residents!!

Fernanda Sandoval

19:52 12 Oct 23

I have already told many of my friends about this beautiful new community. The amenities are amazing and yet you feel at home. The management and staff however put it over the top. I have never worked with a more accommodating, professional and caring staff who really do all they can to help and make you feel important and at home.My Dad has been there only a month, but the staff continues to learn his needs and provide him the best possible environment.

Deb DK

15:58 14 Dec 22

Kristin Guarneros

17:02 07 Jul 22

Beautiful property with excellent staff.

Mary Gabioud Gabioud

16:33 07 Jul 22

I had the opportunity to tour The Oaks, beautiful, friendly and the food was amazing.

Chasiti Gerstenkorn

17:49 04 Feb 22

What a beautiful community! Spacious apartments, lovely common areas, and most importantly: a fantastic staff. I highly recommend it.

Nadya Northrop

00:16 02 Feb 22

An absolutely stunning facility, the layout is outstanding and well thought out, the staff are very friendly. I sampled food made by their chef and it was exquisite. The campus hosts a movie theatre, multiple dining rooms, art activities room, gathering/recreation room, multiple outdoor patios, just too many too list. You have to come and see it for yourself. You will be impressed and blown away by all the amenities The Oaks of Algonquin has to offer. Thank you

Piotr Gwizdala

19:09 01 Feb 22

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