"Award-winning" has a nice ring to it! The Garlands unmatched quality, innovative design and world-class lifestyle have earned it the highest honors from many top national and international organizations.

Recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for innovation that illustrates the "future of design" as it relates to creating housing for the aging population, The Garlands was highlighted in the AIA's 2003 Design for Aging Review. Special attention was given to the Garlands natural, park-like setting, creating a community based on traditional urban design principles where residences and amenities are all within walking distance and The Garlands traditional Northern European style of architecture.

The Garlands of Barrington was the 2005 recipient of the Pillars of Industry Best For-Sale Multifamily Community of the Year as presented by the National Association of Home Builders.

The Garlands of Barrington is the proud recipient of the International Council on Active Aging's (ICAA) Innovator Award for The Garlands robust lifestyle program known as EngAGE by The Garlands. The ICAA Industry Innovator Award distinguishes The Garlands lifestyle among programs at continuing care retirement communities worldwide for excellence and creativity in health, wellness and active aging. This prestigious award honors cutting-edge physical activity and wellness programs that inspire new directions in older adult wellness and encourage healthier, more vital aging for 50-plus adults.
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Prairieview at The Garlands earned "America's Best" status in the February 2010 issue of US News and World Report. This issue helps consumers find the best choice from among the nation's 16,000-plus nursing homes by providing a comparison and listing of the "best of the best" using data from Nursing Home Compare, a program run by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Breathtaking in every season, The Garlands 32-acre beautifully landscaped grounds were the proud recipient of the 2010 Council of Barrington Garden Club's most prestigious award.

The Garlands consistently earns top marks from its most important judges--the members it serves. In 2010, the average score in 99% of the categories surveyed in the annual customer satisfaction survey rated "Exceeds Expectations." The average score for overall satisfaction among Independent Living members was 3.96 on a scale where 3.0 or higher means "Exceeds Expectations."

Daily Herald readers name The Garlands of Barrington the "Readers' Choice" for best retirement and assisted living community in the northwest suburbs . . . for the second year in a row.