Assisted Living Communities in Janesville, WI

"I toured Independence Village of Rockford. It was clean. The staff was extremely friendly. The rooms are nice-sized. They've got the elevators. They've got most of the amenities. They have some outside places where they can go and sit and enjoy, like a garden, and they have all the activities. The view of Independence Village is not the best because it's in a busy part of town. It's a nice part of town, but it's busy. They're not country views. They're city views and almost suburban type, not homes but shopping, Walmart, gas station, and restaurants, and that is what the view is at Independence Village. They have a court, which is very nice, and outdoor activities. They can plant and stuff like that with their activities, and they travel. They're updated. They've been working on renovations. Their dining area is very nice. The other areas are open, and they're sufficient on each floor. They've got almost like a balcony area from the elevator, and then, you can go down and look down on the open area of the first floor from the entryway onward. That's nice, so all the windows on that side are very bright."

"I toured the Grand Victorian of Rockford. It's classy, and even though it's grand Victorian, it is still more modern. It doesn't make you feel like you're walking into a Victorian mansion. It is very welcoming and comforting. They've got all of the services. Everybody was pleasant. I love some of the rooms. It's all one room, but it has a half wall that you can split to have your bedroom on one side and a living room on the other, which impressed me and was wonderful. A gentleman took me on that tour, and we were standing and talking. One of the staff members introduced herself to me and said how wonderful the place is, even to work there. She seemed sincere. It didn't feel like a setup. Most rooms have a refrigerator and a microwave, but no stove or anything, even for assisted living. So, the person can still have snacks or do things in their room. They have the pull cords and everything, but they also track whether or not somebody is showing up for meals. They all have a button on them. The nice thing is that they are aware of their people and call people by their names."

"McFarland was an older facility and not as well maintained. The rooms were a smaller and not as well maintained as the others we saw; they needed some help. Their dining area was kind of small but adequate. I think they need to spend more time on maintenance issues. The people weren’t as warm and welcoming. It was the lowest price among the three I saw, but I think they were overpriced for the services that they offered. They had scheduled programs, but did not have as many offerings as the other places. "

"LakeHouse Lake Mills was very nice. The rooms were really nice and very spacious. The bathrooms were a bit smaller but still nice. The facility has two wings, but it's small and homey. They have a big common area that they utilize well between dining and activities. They were extremely kind and informative and took the time to speak to me and answer all my questions in detail. Their team was ready to get my grandpa in the facility, which was great. He just chose the other one."

Harvard, a cozy community of 9,119, is cradled among famers fields and stables about six miles South of the Illinois/Wisconsin border. In this rustic setting, Shepherd Premier Senior Living has completely renovated a 156-year-old, 7,300-square-foot Victorian Independent Living Home. The renovation included upgrading with sprinklers throughout and installing a state-of-the-art security and monitoring system. The result is a home that offers a peaceful lifestyle where your loved one(s) can catch their breath and yet find engaging activities that will fill their lives with the relaxing pleasures of rural life. They can rest on the wrap-around porch and lanai in the spring, summer and fall or enjoy a book by the fireplace in the winter. They can also go out in the community where, in Harvard, there is plenty to do. 16 beds (12 private rooms/3 shared rooms), 5.5 bathrooms (2 ADA compliant), 7,300-square feet Victorian home on 1/4 acre Private and Semi-Private Rooms 24/7 care provided by qualified and compassionate professionals Medication reminders Two ADA Compliant Bathrooms Three Daily Homestyle Meals and Snacks 2 Family Style Dining Rooms Laundry and Cleaning Services State-of-the-art keypad locks and HD Video Security Cameras outdoors and in common areas Sprinkler System throughout home Close to shopping, dining, community activities and festivals Close to public transportation for Family Visits Landscaped yards for tranquil moments with nature Flat screen televisions with basic cable Complementary Wi-Fi Live Entertainment Immersive Activity Program Reading Library and Multi-Purpose Rooms Transportation for appointments Assistance scheduling appointments To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation

"My mother-in-law is in Morningstar Village's assisted living. The place is very clean, very welcoming, and very warm. Her room is very pleasant. She's in a 1-bedroom apartment, and we moved her own furniture and paintings there. The staff have all been very friendly, very informative, and very caring. For activities, they have bingo and things like that but she is not in a position to participate because she's bedridden. They also have a salon. I saw them all lining up to get their hair done. For food, you can request changes from what's on the menu. I believe they have alternatives. My mother-in-law's food is mostly delivered to her room because she's not mobile. They have brought her down to the dining area once or twice."

"My brother-in-law moved to Bickford of Rockford. We've been impressed by how they have initiated, like, physical therapy, speech, and cognitive therapy. They have assessed him and provided different programming that meets his needs. The staff was attentive, accommodating, and cooperative. They've been great. My husband goes and has meals with his brother every day. My husband doesn't eat the full meal, but he likes the dessert or different little things so he can eat with him, and it's very good. The facility is very clean. It smells fresh. Just the other day when we visited, they had dog training that came in. There were different dogs that came in, so it was kind of a fun entertainment program. It is worth the money. The cost of being there seems to be less than the facilities that my other friends and relatives have. I have not price-checked them at all, but just talking with friends the value seems to be reasonable."

"My friend has been in Charter Senior Living of Rockford for over a year now. They pretty much meet his needs. They give him extra help if he needs it and be safe if he needs to be watched 24 hours a day. They get to have their personal belongings and take whatever they can. It's very nice and it's private. They have their own space. They seem to be very well equipped on what their needs are. The meal preparation is good; their food is very adequate. They have activities, and it's up to them whether they want to go or not. They have cookouts patio, bingo, bowling, and spiritual things. They have different things like yesterday, the girls from my church came over and sang gospel songs to them."

"My dad is now at Willowick Assisted Living of Janesville. What I like most is the staff-to-resident ratio. The owners of the community are very hands-on with everybody that's involved there. It is very warm and welcoming. It's very much like walking into a home. Everything is in good repair. Everybody there is very friendly, very warm, and very welcoming, and they answer your questions. Their food is prepared by a chef. There's a good variety that they offer. They have fruits and vegetables sitting out on the counter that are available to residents throughout the day. They also have sandwiches. If a resident wants a snack or something like that, they have those available for them as well. They have a salon, an exercise room, a small general store, an offsite chapel, and they offer spa services, too."

"My mother is in Our House Senior Living. I like that it's smaller and didn't have as many residents, but it's close to all the relatives. The staff members seem to be pretty good and know what they're doing. They have worked there for many years and seem to have everything under control. The food that I've eaten was always good and she likes the food. The facility is in really nice shape."

"We liked the ranch style home look of the Guardian Angel Assisted Living facility. We stopped in to see it while in the area looking at possible new homes for our uncle. The lawn looked well-maintained and we could see the trees, shrubs and ample space for residents to enjoy and also a great place for parties and cookouts. The tree-lined pathways looked easy to navigate. The building's decor was homey throughout, with plenty of fresh air and light. The staff and residents seemed to have a good sense of humor, which was very good to see. The communal rooms included a comfortable library and the ability to participate in a number of stimulating activities. The living spaces were nicely designed with calming and peaceful decors so that there was plenty of room for belongings. The exercise room had nice equipment and they also encourage participation in a variety of exercise classes. Residents can also safely take walks along the lovely garden pathways. The dining room was nicely decorated, with plenty of space. The food looked and smelled delicious - as did the snacks which are available anytime. The menus had healthy but still interesting food options for all diets. They have many in-house activities planned, from outdoor nature walks, arts and crafts, to book readings and discussions. The seniors are also taken to many interesting cultural events such as art and music gatherings regularly in Janesville and the surrounding communities. The staff was very kind and caring and handled a variety of ambulation efficiently and with patience. We could see that every senior really enjoyed living in this homey environment. "

"Huntington Place seemed homey compared to another facility that I have visited. It seemed much nicer because they had fireplaces. The rooms seemed very clean, and the facility seemed very friendly. The facility looked very roomy, well kept, and clean. The staff who gave me the tour was very good. She was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of details of the place. They provide the meals and activities. They had courtyards, two sunrooms, and little patios outside that they could go out to. They had a general gathering area and a separate dining area."

"Cedar Crest is where I got my mother-in-law right now. They keep track of their residents. They know where they are. They check in the rooms on them. They have all kinds of different activities going on that they come in and check with them, see if they want to go, and bring them out to. The food is exceptional from what my mother-in-law tells me. It's a caring group. The staff is real pleasant to be around and they're real pleasant with their residents. They have enough staff that they're able to be with each individual resident. The facility is beautiful. They have a workout place where they take the residents to. They have a place to cut their hair and just everything that a resident needs. They took her to an exercise class where they sat down there and had everybody do exercises. They get them up and walk through the day with them. They've got an area that they go to and play cards. My mother-in-law told me she goes and plays cards with other people."

"My mother, Lena was a resident at Heartwarming House LLC. The assisted living facility owners and staff did an excellent job in caring for my mother. She lived to be 100, due in part, I am sure, to the quality care she received such as medical needs, nutrition and personal hygiene. "