Charter Senior Living of Glen Ellyn

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Questions about Charter Senior Living of Glen Ellyn

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

A highly qualified, experienced staff with specialized dementia training

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

3

What programs or activities does Charter Senior Living of Glen Ellyn offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

FlourishSM Memory Care Programming. We tailor our programs to our residents based on their individual skills and needs

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

The Health & Wellness Director - continuously

What techniques does Charter Senior Living of Glen Ellyn use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Quiet Down, keep it simple, slow down, smaller bites, sips, assistance and manual feeding, drinking lots of fluids to stay hydrated

How does Charter Senior Living of Glen Ellyn keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

Communication is happening all the time at Charter on all levels for residents and their family members in whatever the best way is for the family to stay informed. Phone, emails, texts, etc.

Describe the neighborhood around Charter Senior Living of Glen Ellyn. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

Charter of Glen Ellyn is located next to several Churches, Parks and Hospitals in a mostly residential area

Is Charter Senior Living of Glen Ellyn affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

Central DuPage Hospital and Glen Oaks Hospital

Services and Amenities of Charter Senior Living of Glen Ellyn

About Charter Senior Living of Glen Ellyn

Experience our difference the moment you arrive at our Memory Care community. Be greeted by professional staff who are ready to listen to you and learn all about your wants, needs – and stories, see residents smiling, laughing and participating in activities they’re passionate about and discover why Charter Senior Living of Glen Ellyn feels like home.

With the warmth of home, convenience of exceptional services and care and the comfort of family, our residents can engage and be stimulated in a safe environment. We’ve created a place where residents feel loved and cherished … because they are.

In our Memory Care Community, we guarantee you’ll be pleasantly surprised by something … local organizations conducting special programs, children on campus for intergenerational activities, residents engaged in personal and group fitness classes, families and friends mingling with residents and staff over a meal, and art projects, sing-a-longs and reminiscing! And that’s just for starters.

Community Amenities:

• All associates are trained and certified in interacting with and supporting those with dementia
• Safe, secure community
• Exclusive FlourishSM Memory Care Program
• Intimate, home-like living areas to encourage friendships and socialization
• Choice of private or companion suite floor plans to best suit your loved one’s needs, utilizing our furniture or yours
• Emergency call response system
• Three outdoor areas, including two beautiful walking paths and a central courtyard
• Daily housekeeping services
• Personal laundry and linen service
• Full-service beauty salon and barber shop
• Three homemade, nutritious meals a day
• Spacious private dining for family get-togethers
• Assistance with daily activities, including dressing, bathing, hygiene and mobility

What Makes Us Special

Memory Care at Charter Senior Living of Glen Ellyn allows residents with memory loss to have the freedom, choice and convenience they need to live the lifestyle they desire.