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Village Woods - CLOSED

2681 Route 394, Crete, IL 60417

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4.81

(11 reviews)

Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Adult Day Care

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Reviews of Village Woods - CLOSED in Crete, Illinois

4.81

(11 reviews)

  • Facility

    4.9

  • Staff

    4.9

  • Food

    4.6

  • Activities

    4.7

  • Value

    4.7

DiannaS

5

August 3, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My Mom has lived at Village Woods for a going on 6 years. She loves it there. All the staff is so friendly and nice to her. She has been in Assisted Living for almost 4 years. She loves the activities, getting her hair done and manicures. The Nursing staff is just excellent and so attentive. The life enrichment staff come up with the most entertaining activities that include everyone. And as a bonus the food is excellent, if you are looking for a retirement facility you cannot go wrong with Village Woods.

Kathy CY

5

June 15, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

I have had many opportunities to experience the Village Woods community which includes staff and residents. My husband, a retired pastor, led the Vesper service on a number of occasions. It was such a precious time of worship and sharing. I have also had friends who have become residents in the villas and assisted living. Their families are thrilled with the care they receive and how expanded their lives have become with all the new friends and activities they experience at Village Woods. In recent years, I am a part of a local art gallery who provides a monthly free art project for any residents that are interested in participating. The staff are so incredibly supportive! The residents become so engaged in their projects; and, best of all, we have formed strong relationships with many who look forward to the class each month. The building looks immaculate, the dining room feels like you're eating in a resort, the staff are warm and relational. My parents have long since transitioned to their eternal homes but I'd feel so at ease having them at Village Woods...it is such a happy, healthy place. What an opportunity for older adults to experience life to the fullest! I highly recommend.

Davic526

5

August 3, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother has been at village Woods for more than 3 years. We have had experiences with other care facilities and none compare to Village Woods. The staff and residents are one big family. I recommend Village Woods to friends and family all the time!

Oreg Ember

4

August 3, 2021

I am/was a resident of this facility

For over 3 years, I have been a resident of Village Woods Retirement Facility, a home away from home, where …”everybody knows your name”, where delicious menus are designed by a professional Nutritionist (special diets on request), prepared by seasoned cooks, served by a trained wait-staff, in a spacious dining room, overlooking a golf course. I have been here going on four years and I love it. A friendly staff includes a Community Administrator, Community Coordinator, Healthcare Coordinator, Dining Room Director, Environmental Services Director, Laundry/Housekeeping Manager, Life Enrichment Director, Business Office Manager, Senior Fitness Director and a Campus Care Nursing Staff, all of who contribute to the health, welfare and comfort of each resident. I must add that during the entire COVID19 shut down, the staff did an outstanding, beyond the call of duty, job of keeping the residents safe from the virus, and, to this day, are being very protective and vigilant. Village Woods is set on a hill, in a beautiful, quiet, area, surrounded by forest preserves and a golf course, yet just minutes away from Crete and Beecher. Professionally landscaped and maintained, it has an outdoor pool, assigned parking for residents, a patio and Gazebo, giving residents a place to enjoy fresh air and the beauty of nature surrounding them. Inside one finds a friendly lobby and reception area; two large and two smaller meeting and activity rooms, dining room, kitchen, business office, puzzle room, library with digital enlargers for residents with seeing issues, game room, a fully equipped Fitness Center, ball room, beauty parlor, aviary, do it yourself laundry, maintenance office and shop, a drink station available 24/7 self serving juices, coffee/tea, hot/cold water and ice. All apartments, prior to moving in, are decorated to resident’s taste, and are equipped with smoke/fire alarms. All walls are fire-walls and fire rated. Each apartment comes with a storage unit in a locked storage room. Personally, I feel that Village Woods is a bargain. Before signing a contract, I visited several other facilities and found Village Woods more than competitive. After I moved in, I calculated the cost of owning a house (taxes, utilities, maintenance, snow removal, etc.) vs. renting here; it became apparent that it was a bargain, especially when I realized that all my meals were included. No more grocery shopping, cooking and washing dishes, plus, sheets, pillow cases, towels and facial tissues, TV, plus other cost savings, are included. I recommend you do the math. The Life Enrichment staff provides more activity than one can keep up with. The list is long; bingo, bunko, spelling bees, mind games, birthday and holiday parties, outings in the Village Woods bus, movies, crafts, WI-bowling and games, card games, nail polishing, decorating, issue a weekly newsletter and activity list, and more, all with a cheerful smile. Special note: During my working career (Facilities Engineer), I did a lot of ratings of personnel and facilities. I rarely rated anything as Excellent, because there is always room for improvement. This was especially true when inspecting a new facility. I invite you to join us. Three of my neighbors have and they are happy they did.

Son of a Village Woods Resident

4

September 5, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My Mom lived in a townhouse in the Fairways (part of the Providence complex at Village Woods) for many years, so moving over to Village Woods, 'the Big House' was a logical choice when she was no longer able to live alone. It is a clean facility, well kept up, and her apartment is very nice, though small. The caregivers seem very nice and helpful, and contact me whenever there is a question or issue that arises. She seems to enjoy the food. Covid restrictions have impacted her ability to socilaize, but on the positive side, I don't think anyone at Village Woods has tested positive, so the staff is to be commended for keeping this dreadful virus at bay. I am able to visit my Mom outside, which is fine now; hopefully other arrangements will be made whether the weather turns colder. Overall, I am pleased that she is in Village Woods, and would recommend this facility to those needing a safe, secure place for their loved one, where Spiritual care is a core aspect.

linda rozenich

5

August 29, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

I have found that Village Woods has been very helpful with caring for my elderly parents. The staff is always cheerful, kind and willing to help in anywhere that they can. My folks enjoy very much the singing on Thursday evening with Pastor Mark. I have peace knowing that they are together, they are safe,a d being well cared for.

Martin M

5

August 28, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother has been a resident at Village Woods since 2018. She began in independent living and is currently in assisted living. We were very impressed with the facilities when looking to place Mom after my father's passing. The staff has been very accommodating and their care for her has been exemplary. Village Woods has been able to maintain zero COVID19 residents since the pandemic began. This is a remarkable achievement considering the horror stories at other long term care facilities. The monthly fees are very reasonable for the care that Mom receives. I highly recommend considering Village Woods when in search of a reasonably priced, Christian based long term facility.

gschaefer

5

August 28, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Our family member is living in a large single room floorplan which afforded her plenty of room for comfortable furnishings to make her feel right at home. She has a lovely view of the outdoor pool and the golf course. What makes VW the best living option is their caring staff. They go out of their way to provide any necessary assistance to the residents in a professional & friendly manner. Covid19 has changed the daily routine for the residents but the staff has come up with creative ways to keep them engaged. Although they look forward to things going back to normal, we are grateful for the procedures put in place to safeguard the residents. The main dining room, the bus outings, & communal activities have been put on hold for now but it's the reality of these times.

Wonderful Home for Mom

5

July 2, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Village Woods is set on a beautiful property overlooking Balmoral Woods Golf Course. Eating meals in the main dining room is an extra treat as you feel like you are staying at a resort. Mom is on an assisted living floor and she enjoys her private room. The aides and nurse come in quickly when mom rings for one, and being a fall risk, that is very comforting to know that she has that support. She loves the special entertainment and treats that happen often. She also loves the Catholic Mass once a month (pre COVID19) and looks forward to getting back to that as well as the “beauty shop” once allowed again. She also loves “working out on the gym” with Bailey. We have noticed improvement in her stability when standing, and that can primarily be attributed to her fitness program. With COVID restrictions, it is a bit isolating for Mom and her fellow residents but we understand that it remains COVID FREE and we attribute that to the professionalism of the leadership and staff. I would recommend anyone interested in an independent living or assisted living facility to consider Village Woods.

NB548852

5

November 14, 2016

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

We're very happy with Village Woods where my mom is. It is set on a beautiful golf course which is a beautiful setting. There are 24 hour surveillance cameras and security, excellent Christian caring environment, and more activities than I have seen at 16 other homes. There's Bingo and scenic tours where they go to different towns and they learn the history of a town, and when they come back on the bus, they provide them with ice cream or dessert, free of charge. They have three delicious, balanced home-made meals a day, they have Bunco, volleyball with a big blow up ball so they could be sitting in their transport chairs, all kinds of parties like a Fall party in the afternoon, shuffleboard, cards, Jeopardy!, church service on Sunday nights, and hymn singing on Tuesday nights. They can go to the dining room to eat. It was a Holiday Inn, so it’s a beautiful hotel setting for the dining area, it's very reasonable for guests to come in to have dinner, and there are multiple choices for dinner. It's just a very, warm caring environment, and they have a lot of socialization in the lobby and coffee and conversation in the evening. It's just a multitude of things, and there are about 4 things every day for them to do. They have live entertainment come in on Thursday afternoons, be it an organist, singers or puppet show from a church in the area, and they had someone come in and play the flute and sing. They have a swimming pool and exercise programs; all this is included in your monthly fee, and there are no extras. You have to see it to believe it. You walk in there, and you feel the warmth. Every caretaker there has a warmth about them, and you'll see them hugging the residents. They have a gift shop, it's all-volunteer, and it's wonderful. They take care of you, and they do more than just service you. What more can you ask for? In your golden years, it's such a blessing. It's amazing, and it's the best.

Provider Response

Wow, thank you so much for such a detailed and positive review! For us, this is a confirmation that all our staff are serving from their hearts. It means a lot to us that you are able to sense this throughout the building. Thank you for posting!

DianeNOQSQ

5

May 11, 2016

I visited this facility

My step-siblings found Village Woods for my parents, who have lived there for two weeks now. It is nice. We love the place. The Village Woods was once a hotel, so they have rooms for two and four people. My parents have two adjoining rooms, so they have two bathrooms, one bedroom, and one living room with an open passageway between. My only complaint is that they have the old hotel furnace in there. They do multiple outside trips during the week and there are different denominational church services that are offered to the people. They celebrate birthdays of those folks that live in the facility. I think the activities are going to be just fine for my parents. The facilities are clean, the staff is very attentive to the elderly, and the food selection is very well rounded.

Provider Response

Hello, and thanks for taking the time to write a review! We’re happy to hear that your family loves Village Woods! We’re very proud of the staff we have in each department, who do a great job of making everyone feel welcome. We hope that your parents enjoy their suite, and that they always feel at home here!

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Services and Amenities of Village Woods - CLOSED in Crete, Illinois

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  • 1-bedroom apartments
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Dining options

  • Dining Room Shared Meals

About Village Woods - CLOSED in Crete, Illinois

Village Woods is a scenic senior community with compassionate staff and friendly neighbors. Our residents enjoy the golf course surrounding the community, the outdoor pool and patio, and walks through our lovely private neighborhood.

Add to that the delicious cooking, life-enriching social opportunities, and some of the best views in senior living, and you've found the place you want to call home.

Whether you’re living independently, or need some daily assistance, you’ll find what you need at a great value. The only thing you’ll have to give up is your snow shovel.

When care needs arise, at Village Woods, we tailor our Assisted Living program to fit your specific needs. You’ll be given all the help you need to make your life easier. You'll also have access to a wide variety of activities and social opportunities that are customized to your interests and abilities. And while you’re enjoying our delicious meals and life-enriching programs, you’ll also have the security of on-site medical care.

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