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Signs Families Should Know](https://tlcrockford.com/blog/timetomovein) [Roy Peraza](https://tlcrockford.com/blog/author/roy-peraza) [Read More](https://tlcrockford.com/blog/timetomovein) [![TLC-Logo\_Vertical-color-2022](https://tlcrockford.com/hubfs/TLC-Logo_Vertical-color-2022.svg "TLC-Logo_Vertical-color-2022")](https://www.tlc-mp.life/) About TLC TLC is a locally owned and operated, 62-apartment assisted living community. Situated on six acres in Machesney Park, Illinois, it is easily accessible from many towns and cities in the Stateline area. Our Facility 508 Roosevelt Rd,  Machesney Park, IL 61115 [cheilman@tlc-mp.life](mailto:tclydesdale@tlc-mp.life) (815) 242-2852      Our Schedule - Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5pm - Saturday: 9 am - 1 pm - [Schedule a tour with us today!](https://tlcrockford.com/book-a-tour) - Privacy Policy - [Map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/i7gKgc7KH4Dw31WbA) © 2026 All rights reserved. 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