The Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in Dupage County, IL

"Covenant Living at the Holmstad was a beautiful facility. Not only the building itself, but the landscaping was very large and beautiful. There were lots of places for residents to be able to walk. They had gardens and trees. It's the most beautiful place I've seen with a price to match. They request a large deposit and then monthly charges, which could increase yearly. There are no meals at all. The salespeople were extremely nice. It's just we can't afford it."

"The Moorings of Arlington Heights has a rehab center there, and that's where my husband was transferred from the hospital. He was there for five weeks and received very good care. The nurse practitioner there was excellent. She was great. She was very knowledgeable and worked with my husband to make sure that his meds were correct and taken at a particular time when he needed them. The certified nurse assistants were also great. Most of them were very well trained and knew what my husband needed help with. It was excellent. No complaints from them. The building was very pleasant and very nice. They have a bird sanctuary in the lobby that you can watch. It's a huge structure and very interesting to watch. Everybody was very friendly. When you walk in, you have to sign in, of course, but then that's for safety. They gave you a badge to wear. The physical therapy and occupational therapy area was excellent. It's very bright, and there's plenty of room to move around. It was a very pleasant place. My husband said that the food wasn't highly seasoned, but then you are making food for a big amount of people. He had several meals that he enjoyed. It's a varied menu. They come every day and ask you what you want for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And if you don't want any of the actual choices for that day, they offer sandwiches, burgers or hotdogs, soups or salads. I would recommend The Moorings of Arlington Heights. I met a lot of wonderful caregivers, nurses, and their assistants, and all were very accommodating and concerned about each of their patients. It was great."

"My mom was a resident of Lincolnwood Place. There were a lot of nurses there, and there was 24-hour care. For her level, she was so ill. She needs a lot of medical care. The food was really good. There was a doctor on staff, there was a nurse practitioner, there were nurses, and lots of caregivers. The caregivers were great, and it's just a beautiful place. It was very clean. They prepare the food fresh every day. It was just good food because I sat with her, for lunch, for dinner and it was good food. They also had different choices, which was nice. They have rooms and then they have the nurse's station, and then they have like, a little area where you can visit. Also, they have a beautiful garden where you can stay outside and get fresh air and sunshine. They had activities every day. They had board games, they had a lot of music, and they had musicians coming in. In the other section, I saw people coming and going on their own, but my mom needed a lot of care. The nice thing is that if you live there, they have this transportation bus. They would take you from town, like shopping to the mall. It's not cheap though. It's pretty pricey, but compared to a lot of senior facilities I went to, some were so depressing. They were dark and gloomy, and very depressing, but this one, it's bright and cheerful and it's a newer facility."

"My parents were residents at the Vi for many years. We were more than pleased with all aspects of their time living at the Vi. First class staff and facilities. I would highly recommend the Vi to anyone. "

"I visited The Clare recently. I have a sister living there and I was there after chemotherapy bouts in both skilled nursing and assisted living. We now have an independent living unit there. It is quite different from what you have down here. It is a vertical high-rise apartment in downtown Chicago, so it is quite different. The food is very good. The staff is equally good. They have movies, and they will take you to local events like opera, theatre, and the symphony. You can go out the door and access five or six good restaurants. It is something you can't do down here. The food in the assisted living is not their best food, but in independent living it is much better."

"I have briefly visited other nursing homes and assisted living facilities and I think this is one of the best. My mother visits almost every day, though, and I know that's one way to make sure that your relatives are well taken care of...The staff is always friendly and willing to make accommodations in the residents' schedules for visitors. For all residents, both those on the 8th floor (mainly dementia patients, some rehab) and on the lower floors (mainly in their own apartments with mini-kitchens), there are daily activities. For those who are mobile, there are frequent outings. Book club, story groups, bingo, exercise, ice cream socials...there's also a beautiful roof deck and indoor sitting area on the top floor with many couches and large windows overlooking Lake Michigan. Most residents dine together and food seems decent downstairs from what I've seen. The food on the 8th floor is pretty basic cafeteria style food, not so good. "

"I like that Addolorata Villa feels like a family community. I like that the residents were out setting up some of the Christmas decorations and the chef stopped to talk to us and there was a guy who mans the gym area like he's there all day. It's just a nice feature. The staff was very friendly. It was clean. One of the drawbacks is that it's kind of spread out. The atmosphere was very pleasant. I only saw two-bedroom rooms and they looked comfortable."

"Three Crown Park was quite nice, but it was also much more expensive. It was convenient. It had a very nice library. It was pleasant. The dining area was really nice and bright. They had lots of food choices. They had lots of activities. The residents liked Three Crown Park a lot. They had a pool and a craft room. They had a doctor on site. "

"The staff is the friendliest nicest group of people I have ever met. The apartments are gorgeous and the food is fantastic. Stress - free and maintenance free living that’s generally makes you happy. Sedgebrook has such a wonderful environment that I’m convinced that people live longer and happier lives than they would otherwise. Enjoy Sedgebrook when you are young enough to participate in all the activities. Don’t wait!"

"I love, love, love living here at Beacon Hill. Living here is one of the BEST decisions I've made. The most spectacular feature here are the residents. I have been here almost one year and have made many friends. Each individual I see is pleasant, sharing kind comments and providing information that I made not know about. They've all been approachable. Additionally there are so many, many activities that it's tough to decide what's the best one for me. There are endless opportunities to become involved. The ambiance added to my decision. When my guests arrive for visits, they are astounded at the warm atmsophere, the inviting environment. The food is beyond discription. Just yesterday I reported to the culinary department that in my 80 years, I have never tasted the turkey meal offered that day. You don't like turkey? There are four-five entres from which to choose. Fish is always available. The soups are thick and tasty. The desserts are plentiful and scrumptious. The staff is gracious, accessible, kind, patient and ordinarily responsive to requests or information. We have a full exercise room and a swimming pool. Beacon Hill is an outstanding and a five-star senior independent living community."

"My parents were in Presence Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community. They were in the independent living side, and the staff was excellent. They went above and beyond the call of duty for sure. The apartments were clean and well-appointed, and they had nice amenities. It's a nice campus. They had a nice formal dining room like you'd have at a hotel, a library, a hairstylist, and a doctor who comes a couple times a week to take appointments. They had a chapel that did regular services, and there's an exercise room, so if you're doing physical therapy or rehab you can meet your therapist down there. They had ample parking, they had activities, a bus for daily outings, and a closed-circuit TV with everything from prayer to old movies and what have you. They also had a walking path around the building. It was very good value for the money."

"My sister is staying in Oak Trace for long-term skilled nursing. We were impressed with their therapist. They helped her with speech, PT, and occupational therapy. The cleanliness is extremely impressive. We love her room. It's good and independent, not sharing with anybody."

"I was completely surprised but very put at ease and at comfort with the staff. But they never let me feel anything less but dignified. And for somebody to be going through what it takes to be invoked in the situation such as this , dignity is lot. "

"My mother and father moved to independent living at Windsor Park in 2018. They moved to assisted living, when dad’s health declined, in 2022. When dad passed away, in 2023, they managed to move mom back to independent living within four days, using the preplanned moving service that packed and unpacked for her. All three apartments have been beautiful and exactly what she wanted. She has established friendships that have been crucial for support during her grieving process. She wears a call button around her neck that will bring assistance to her, should she need it. The response time was very short, as she learned when it was accidentally pressed while playing bingo. The dining room and separate grill restaurant are exquisite, serving everything from gourmet food to a hotdog with chips. We have dined with her on several occasions and enjoyed the food and ambiance. In addition to art class, exercise class, Bible study, and bingo, mom has attended grief support group and the parties they throw for any reason anyone can come up with. I have only nice things to say about Windsor Park. I sleep well at night, knowing my mom is living her best life, in a great place. Priceless!"