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American House Cedarlake in Plainfield, IL

American House Cedarlake is an assisted living community in Plainfield, IL.

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American House Cedarlake in Plainfield, IL

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  • Interior

    A cozy library room with bookshelves, comfortable chairs, and a table.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, ceiling fan, and natural light.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with various pieces of furniture, including a television, chairs, and an indoor plant.
  • Building

    A charming residential building with well-maintained landscaping and colorful flowers at the entrance.
  • Architecture

    A modern residential apartment complex with a landscaped courtyard.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a bed, ceiling fan, and natural light.
  • Dining

    Spacious dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Landscaping

    Aerial view of a residential apartment complex surrounded by greenery.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and essential appliances.
  • Lighting

    An empty dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring modern decor and lighting.
  • Seating Area

    A modern hotel lobby featuring a cozy fireplace, elegant seating, and stylish decor.
  • Fireplace

    A cozy hotel lobby with a central blue seating area, fireplace, and elegant decor.
  • Floor Plan

    A 3D rendered floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment featuring a spacious living area, kitchen, and bathrooms.
  • Television

    A cozy living room with furniture, a TV, and decor.

14804 South Van Dyke Road, Plainfield, IL 60544

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4.4 from 118 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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American House Cedarlake Costs & Pricing

American House Cedarlake offers competitive pricing for its accommodations compared to the broader market in Will County and across Illinois. For a one-bedroom unit, residents can expect to pay $3,130 per month, which is notably lower than the county average of $3,636 and the state average of $3,527. This trend continues with two-bedroom units as well; at American House Cedarlake, the monthly cost is $3,660 - significantly less than Will County's average of $4,719 and below Illinois's average of $4,208. These pricing advantages make American House Cedarlake an attractive option for those seeking quality living arrangements while remaining mindful of their budget.

Floor plansAmerican House CedarlakeWill CountyIllinois
1 Bedroom$3,130$3,636$3,527
2 Bedrooms$3,660$4,719$4,208

Overall Review of American House Cedarlake

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind and responsive.

Across the reviews, people mention friendly, welcoming staff who help with daily needs and follow through when concerns come up. Several families describe specific team members supporting move-in and early settling-in, including nurses and resident assistants. A few reviews also call out negative staff experiences, but even those complaints are paired with recognition that some front-line workers were still helpful.

common 8 reviews mention this

Care and therapies get mentioned

Care support, including therapy and nursing help, is a recurring theme in reviews.

Families describe hands-on nursing support and assistance with health-related paperwork, along with therapy that helped residents regain strength and mobility. Other reviews reference hospice involvement and point to coordinated care during transitions between independent and assisted living. While most care mentions are positive, there are also complaints from a few reviewers about staffing coverage affecting services such as housekeeping and meal delivery.

common 18 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents involved

Residents and families frequently mention activities and social events.

Many reviews highlight scheduled activities, games, crafts, outings, and family events, with people saying there are things to do beyond just staying in the unit. A number of reviewers specifically mention religious or educational programs and regular engagement for independent-living residents. Some comments note that activity availability was disrupted during the pandemic and that staffing levels can affect how much happens.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Dining is good, but quality varies

Dining earns praise for taste, but multiple reviews raise consistency and portion concerns.

Several residents and families say the meals are very good, with mentions of a chef and options available for different preferences. At the same time, other reviews complain about low-quality or insufficient meals, small portions, and items running out. Some people also describe process issues around how and when meals are ordered or delivered.

  • An empty indoor restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • An empty dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring modern decor and lighting.
  • Spacious dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
caveat 10 reviews mention this

Pricing is a frequent tradeoff

Reviews repeatedly call out that the community is expensive for the value.

Price comes up often: some reviewers say it is costly but a fair value for the area, while others feel it is not worth what they pay. A couple of comments tie dissatisfaction to periods when services were perceived as missing due to staffing, which made rent increases feel especially hard to justify. The pricing shown here places monthly ranges below county and state benchmarks for both unit types listed.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Wi‑Fi and air-conditioning limitations

A couple of reviewers mention missing or limited technology and cooling features.

One review says Wi‑Fi is not available throughout the building, and residents would need to provide their own service. Another review notes there is no central air. These limitations appear in only a small subset of reviews compared with the many mentions of cleanliness, activities, and staff.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Plainfield, Illinois offers a variety of amenities that would be beneficial for senior living. There are several restaurants nearby, including NWB Next Whiskey Bar and Station One Smokehouse, as well as convenient fast-food options like McDonald's. The area also features cafes such as Steve Buresh's Cheesecake Store and Starbucks for socializing and enjoying a cup of coffee. Access to pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy ensures easy access to medications and healthcare supplies. Nearby physicians' offices like Edward Medical Group and Oak Brook Allergists provide medical care within a reasonable distance. In terms of recreation, there are theaters like Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall for entertainment, as well as parks like Commissioners Park and Wolf's Crossing Community Park for outdoor activities. Additionally, there are places of worship like the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints nearby for spiritual needs, and Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center Laboratory is available for any healthcare emergencies. Overall, this area offers a mix of conveniences that make it a suitable choice for seniors looking to settle down in Plainfield.

Restaurants

  • NWB Next Whiskey Bar (0.7 miles)
  • Station One Smokehouse (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Craft'd (2.3 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (2.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (3 miles)

Cafes

  • Steve Buresh's Cheesecake Store (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Edward Medical Group (2.3 miles)
  • Oak Brook Allergists (2.7 miles)
  • Midwest Neurological Associates (5.3 miles)
  • Oak Dermatology (5.3 miles)
  • Angela Intili (5.3 miles)
  • Advanced Patient Care (5.5 miles)
  • Center For Pain Management (5.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall (3.7 miles)
  • AMC Showplace Naperville 16 (6.9 miles)

Parks

  • Commissioners Park (4.2 miles)
  • Wolf's Crossing Community Park (6.4 miles)
  • 95th Street Community Plaza Splash Pad (6.6 miles)
  • Champions Park (7.2 miles)
  • Wheatland Park (7.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (6.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center Laboratory (7.3 miles)

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