The Cottages of Fox Lake

08/20/2025

✨ Music, laughter, and conversations feel even more special when everyone can hear them clearly. Thanks to our lovely Eversound headphones, our residents never miss a beat! 💜🎶

08/19/2025

08/18/2025

🌟 Employee of the Month Spotlight! 🌟

Please join us in celebrating Tyler, our amazing cook, as this month’s Employee of the Month! 👨‍🍳✨

Tyler exemplifies our Charter mission each and every day. His cheerful attitude, uplifting spirit, and genuine care for others brighten not only our kitchen but our entire community. 💛 His passion for what he does inspires us all, and we are so grateful for the joy and positivity he brings to residents, families, and team members alike.

Congratulations, Tyler ~ you truly make a difference! 🎉👏

08/16/2025

✨ Yesterday’s baking turned into today’s sweet reward! 🍓🍰 Our homemade strawberry cheesecake cups needed a night to chill, so we enjoyed them today instead. With good treats in hand, we headed out to the porch for some sunshine and capped it off with a lovely walk together. 🌞🚶‍♀️

08/15/2025

Get ready for our annual Trunk or Treat at The Cottages! Stay tuned for more details to come soon....

08/15/2025

🌺 Aloha to Summer at The Cottages! 🌺

Our Hawaiian-themed party was overflowing with sunshine, laughter, and island vibes! 🌞 Residents and families sipped on delicious homemade smoothies 🥤, danced to the tunes of Elvis 🎶, and joined in on fun tropical games!🎳🌴

It was a beautiful day to celebrate together and make unforgettable memories with our Cottages Family!💛🌊

08/13/2025

💌🎉 A huge thank you to the amazing ladies from River Ridge Church for bringing not 1, but 53 birthday cards for Marian’s 106th birthday! 🎂💖 Your kindness and time mean the world to her and to all of us at The Cottages of Fox Lake ⚓️💙

08/13/2025

🎉💥 Bingo Squad = Rockstars 💥🎉
Our bingo group was on fire today! 🔥 Between the lucky streaks, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs, these players were absolutely rocking it out!
Whether it was "BINGO!" being called loud and proud or everyone cheering each other on, the energy in the room was unbeatable. ⚓️💙
Check out our amazing residents making every game a party! 🎉💛

08/10/2025

🎉🌟 Today we’re celebrating someone truly extraordinary — our amazing Memory Care Director, Amber! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 🌟🎉

Amber’s passion and dedication shine through in everything she does. She leads our resident engagement with heart, creativity, and purpose — bringing mindful and meaningful activities not only to our Memory Care neighborhood but also to Assisted Living. 🧠💛🎨🎶

Whether she’s planning a joyful activity, creating moments that spark memories, or stepping in to help other departments without hesitation, Amber is always there for our residents and team. Her selflessness, energy, and unwavering advocacy for our residents’ wellbeing are nothing short of inspiring. 🌷💪

Amber, thank you for pouring your heart into everything you do and for making life at The Cottages brighter every single day! 💙 ⚓️ We are so grateful for you! ❤️❤️

08/08/2025

✨🏆 What an incredible honor! 🏆✨

We’re thrilled to announce that The Cottages of Fox Lake has been recognized for Best Employee Retention in the Entire Region! 💙 This award reflects the dedication, compassion, and heart our team pours into our community every single day.

Special congratulations to our amazing teammates:

🌟 Mariela – Diplomatic Defender of the Region for leading with heart, grace, and courage as the voice of our residents. She’s the one who will speak up when it matters most, ensuring every resident’s care, dignity, and peace are fiercely protected. Mariela is a master of balancing strength with empathy, navigating challenges with determination, and reminding us all that true leadership is about listening, advocating, and never backing down when it comes to doing what’s right.

🌟 Ally – Rising Star of the Region for her outstanding growth and commitment. Ally pours her whole heart into everything she does ~ building connections, lifting others up, and finding ways to make a difference every single day. Her passion, drive, and genuine care for people shine through in every interaction.

🌟 Kristin – Serve with Purpose Award for embodying our mission in every action. Kristin is strong, determined, and never afraid to stand her ground. She has a tough exterior and might be a little rough around the edges, but underneath it all she’s ooey-gooey like a perfectly melted marshmallow — full of heart, compassion, and an unshakable commitment to those she serves.

We are so grateful to be part of the Charter Senior Living family and for the opportunity to work alongside such inspiring people. This year’s CTM meeting with Region 2 and Region 5 was filled with learning, laughter, and connection — and we’re returning home with full hearts and renewed passion for what we do.

Returning to our amazing team, our beautiful residents, and a future filled with even more moments worth cheering for! 💙🙌
Thank you Amber and Christina for holding down the fort and taking over while we were away, it takes a village and we couldn’t have done any of this without the support of our entire team ❤️⚓️

08/06/2025

This morning’s activity was proof that a little distance doesn’t have to stop the fun! 🎉

Even though our Memory Care cottages are about 50 to 100 feet apart, we all gathered on both porches—just across from one another—and played a game together using our Eversound headphones! 📣🎧

Thanks to this awesome technology, everyone could hear clearly and participate at the same time, even from a distance, all while enjoying the fresh air, space and some friendly laughs. It felt like one big porch party! 💛

08/02/2025

🍃Just leaf me here for a while🍃