What The Families Of Our Residents Say About BlackBerry Pines RAL
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Absolutely Amazing Level of Care at Blackberry Pines!!!! We are so very grateful for the care that our parents are receiving at Blackberry Pines. After our initial conversations with Mike... read more and Becky, we knew it was truly a special place. They are dedicated to creating a space where seniors can get the care and respect they deserve and that is exactly what we have seen happen for our parents. The staff is kind, compassionate and patient. Becky, who is a nurse, is amazing! She is available 24 hours a day as needed and also leads the care team. She has trained the caregivers to be observant, proactive and respectful. We are amazed at the level of personalized attention our parents receive. The care at Blackberry Pines far surpasses anything we received at the Landings where they previously resided. Mom and Dad are treated like family at Blackberry Pines. Since we can’t be there with them 24 hours a day, it is such a relief to know that they are being taken care of so well! The facility is a small community with about 8 residents. So, mom and dad are able to get individualized attention. Becky makes sure their medications are managed appropriately and even monitors their eating and sleeping habits too. She has great communication and makes suggestions as needed of ways to help our parents. She lets us know when they might need equipment or even a doctor’s appointment. Mom and dad are treated like they matter and never a burden! We as the family also never feel like a burden. We feel so supported too! The facility itself is bright, welcoming, and impeccably clean. The outdoor space is breathtaking with a beautiful patio and gazebo. Their bedroom is spacious with a private bathroom. There is also a community family room where each resident has his or her own recliner. It is a great space for residents to hang out and talk and watch TV together. The food is awesome too. Becky works hard to offer meals that are healthy and to provide choices that the residents will enjoy. We love that everyone eats together at one table and that the facility focuses on making mealtimes a time for the residents to bond. What really sets this place apart is the attention they give to each resident’s individualized needs. Becky spent hours getting to know mom and dad before they moved in. She made sure she knew not only their medical needs but also their likes and dislikes and who they are as people. She had her staff learn about mom and dad too. This made all the difference in helping the facility connect with our parents and to instantly make them feel safe and at home at Blackberry Pines. We love how the staff at Blackberry Pines provides care for our parents’ physical and emotional well-being while focusing on treating them with integrity and respect! It is the safe and nurturing environment we had been searching for our mom and dad to thrive in! Blackberry Pines has been a wonderful place for our parents. It has given us peace of mind knowing mom and dad are in such capable and caring hands. If you are so lucky to find they have an opening, be sure to check out Blackberry Pines for your loved one. We highly recommend it!
Kathy Brown
November 11, 2024After many stints in other facilities, my husband went to Blackberry Pines. We were surprised at the care and attention he received there. They pay attention to every detail of... read more a patient's needs and check on them frequently. No pressing a call button and no one answers. They are right there. Good food and great care. Costs less than some other facilities and it is a beautiful house with lovely grounds. I would recommend this facility to everyone.
Joan Hintz
May 1, 2024They made a challenging experience as decent as humanly possible. The staff exceeded our expectations.
Kevin Krivacek
May 29, 2025 -
We didn''t know places like BlackBerry Pines even existed when we began our search for a place for my mom and dad. Mike, Becky, and their staff do an... read more excellent job monitoring medications and meeting all the individual needs of their residents. Such personalized care is a welcome alternative to the "big box" places. We are very pleased with the entire situation at BlackBerry Pines.
Chuck Anderson
June 29, 2023This home was the perfect place for my Mom. The care she received was amazing and they really knew her and how to best provide for her. While I would... read more have preferred not to have to find a place for her, she would not have received better and such coordinated care any place else. The communication was great and it felt like home.
Anne Geroulis
September 19, 2025Mike & Becky have created and are continuing to create by God’s grace and provisions and their passionate hard work, a spacious, fun, comfortable family home setting for our loved... read more ones and we are grateful to them and God for sharing their high touch loving care and concern for our loved ones and all who enter into their home.
Sandra Pearson
November 19, 2023 -
I had to find hospice care for my Dad with only two days. The hospital coordinator mentioned BlackBerry Pines RAL. I went to visit in a moment’s notice. Becky is... read more the owner and helped me through all that needed to be done to get my Dad there in two days. This place is so different than most hospice assisted living places. This place is in a home with only 7-8 residents! There is round the clock nursing care. My Dad was in a room set up solely for hospice. I can’t say more about the care my Dad had for his last couple weeks. He was made very comfortable immediately. Becky, the owner, has years of experience, including hospice care. Becky and her staff were not only patient with my Dad, they spent as much time needed to talk with the family. Then, my Dad’s wife got very sick from chemo and Becky went above and beyond to get her transferred to Blackberry Pines RAL in a day’s time. She was able to be with her husband his final hours. My Dad passed peacefully in his sleep. Becky was sent to me by God’s Grace! Everything fell into place because of Becky and her staff. I would recommend Blackberry Pines RAL in a heart beat!
Julie McGee
December 28, 2024Becky (Blackberry Pines) and her staff took exceptional care of my dad the last 2 months of his life. She kept us up to date with clear communication and always... read more answered our questions in a timely way. My mom asked Becky to take care of her if she ever needed it. We are grateful for all they did to care for all of us during dad's time there. I highly recommend Blackberry Pines as you consider securing care for your loved one.
Joe McConkey
November 10, 2025The staff was very professional and kind. The facility was clean and well maintained. I would recommend BPRA highly.
Harry Brock
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What a great place! The staff here is so responsive and truly pampers my mom. She is well cared for by a staff that is happy to have her with... read more them. They take care of her medications, her diet, and pretty much everything else she needs. I can't say enough good things about the amazing facility and the amazing people.
Sue Stoughton
August 15, 2022My wife said I found a real Gem and I agree. BlackBerry Pines is not only a Gem but a Diamond. Her needs are anticipated and taken care... read more of promptly. The staff is very caring and she feels comfortable in her surroundings. I can't say enough good things about BlackBerry Pines and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a 1st Class facility
Paul Kanchier
October 6, 2022I cannot say enough about the incredible care and attention my father received during his time in hospice care at Blackberry Pines. From the moment we arrived, Becky and the... read more staff treated him with such compassion, respect, and dignity. Every caregiver went above and beyond to ensure his comfort, and their genuine kindness made a difficult time a little easier for our family. The facility was warm, clean, and welcoming, and we truly felt that my father was in the best possible hands. We are so grateful for the unwavering support, not just for my dad, but for our entire family during this emotional journey. I highly recommend Blackberry Pines for their exceptional care and dedication. Thank you for everything you did for us.
Aaron Vermedal
November 18, 2024 -
My wife has been a resident of Blackberry Pines Residential Assisted Living for over a year. She has received excellent care from from owners Becky Humenik RN, BSN Director of... read more Operations, Mike Humenik who handles billing, and all of the nursing aids who perform daily care. My wife has Vascular Dementia and requires help with all functions of daily living. She is non-ambulatory so must be moved with a Hoyer Lift. Laundry is done on site and all meals are prepared in their kitchen. This facility limits itself to 8 residents in their beautiful private home which allows for excellent personal care for all residents. My wife is especially fond of the big screen television in their family room which offers assist to stand recliners. Each patient room is either private or rooms are available for married couples. Personal furniture can be brought in to make the rooms feel more like home. My wife seems content and happy with her care and our family visits daily which allows us to be on a first name basis with the staff. If you are looking for excellent care for your loved one which is far superior to large impersonal nursing homes, this is the place!
Ken Gustafson
July 14, 2025Making the decision to move my mom into assisted living was one of the hardest and most heart-wrenching things our family has ever had to do. We wanted a... read more place that felt like home, not an institution — and we found that at BlackBerry Pines RAL. From the very first day, Becky and Mike treated our mom, and our entire family, with such warmth and compassion. The home is beautiful, clean, and peaceful, but what really makes it special is the love and attentiveness that fills it. You can tell this isn’t just a business to them — it’s a calling. Even when our mom had to go to the hospital, Becky showed up there without hesitation, just to make sure everything was okay and to assist and comfort us. That kind of care and humanity is rare. We are forever grateful to Becky, Mike, and the staff for the incredible care they provide every single day. BlackBerry Pines RAL is truly a blessing — a place filled with heart, dignity, and genuine love.
Kelly Avraam
November 12, 2025My mother is recovering from a broken hip and has stage 4 cancer. We moved her to Blackberry Pines after she received horrible care at another facility. This place is... read more fabulous!! I highly recommend it. She is cared for by the staff as if she were part of the family. I am so thankful that we were able to move her here. The care that she is receiving is more than we could ask for. She loves it there. She is interacting with the staff and other residents and not stuck up in a room and forgotten. Blackberry Pines is a blessing to our family. Thank you!!
Terri Hodgson
August 2, 2023
Best Senior Residential Assisted Living
BlackBerry Pines is the Best Senior Residential Assisted Living in Kane County and surrounding areas. We are Illinois state certified licensed (#5202095) for up to 8 senior residents. Our upscale location is single level 4,000 sq ft with 5 rooms, 3 of which are semi-private and 2 private all designed for safe-senior living.
delicious cuisine
Our residents have delicious and healthy meals approved by a dietician.
Some organic fruits and vegetables are grown right here in our own garden boxes.
Our residents can even help select what we grow and assist in the harvest if they so choose.
24 hour staff
Our residents have the attention of our staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to having our staff nurse on-call, we have local physicians, nurse practitioners and therapists who bring their expertise and care to right to BlackBerry Pines as needed.
activities
Activity is an important factor in getting the most out of life. At BlackBerry Pines, we offer physical activities to keep our residents body and mind as healthy as possible including pet-therapy, chair aerobics, walking, stretching and board games to name a few.









