Discovery Village Hoffman Estates

Ian

I was able to tour. The place was very nice, but they didn't have any openings. I can't think of anything I like least about the place. It was quite nice, like the amenities, and looking at what they had for the menu. The staff seemed very nice. I spoke to a couple of residents there and they said that they liked it and they're very happy there. That wasn't solicited; they just offered that up. The staff member I spoke with was very friendly and very knowledgeable. She was extremely knowledgeable. I actually learned some things, not only about their facility, but facilities of this kind in general. This was my first time doing anything like this. It looked like there's such a large variety of things to do there. None of them would really apply for my father because he is 98 years old, but for somebody who might be younger and a little more active, it looked like there's quite a number of things to do there. They had a salon. They had a courtyard. They had a cafe, and apparently you can eat outside in good weather. They had a crafts room, and they had a library. They had all sorts of things.

David

My sister is here. We are very impressed with two things. One, with the physical facility. We find it to be a first-rate facility, but more important than that, we're very impressed with the people there. Everyone is very caring, kind, patient and helpful. We like both the facility and the staff. I have eaten there on two different occasions and I can tell that they're very well-fed. My sister does little discussion groups and playgroups where they throw beach balls around and have some fun with them. They have entertainment that comes in. They have concerts right there in the facility from time to time. It's very impressive.

Bob

I had a very good tour. I was able to see all the different areas. The staff was very knowledgeable about the building. They showed me 2 rooms, one was a vacant room and one was a model room that was set up with furniture and decorations. I saw some residents in the game room playing a game and some had just finished a painting class. One of the residents was showing her painting off. I saw a library, a salon, a laundry room, and a storage facility.

Kathleen

It is a very nice facility. There seems like a lot of activities. The residents seem very happy. There's a beautiful outdoor area next to a golf course and a pond. The apartments look very nice and seem reasonably priced. The staff who took me around was knowledgeable and nice. She answered all our questions.

ReviewerFC110522A

We really liked it, but then Mom started to wander out of the building and she started to get the sundowners. One time, she got out of the building at night and they saw her on the cameras, but that was a really nice facility. They had a lot of activities, and they had the beauty shop and a really nice atrium. The dining room was really nice. The food was great. I would recommend that for assisted living. They were a little pricy, but it was worth paying that while Mom was there. They had the doctors' offices right in the building, like podiatrists and regular medical doctors. It would be nice if they had a little swimming pool, but I realize that would be putting them at risk for injuries and whatnot. Otherwise, it was a really nice and clean facility. They have bingo, exercise classes, they would have entertainment come in, and they have church. They have the little buses and they could take them to church, to Walmart, or the bank.

Theresa

It was very nice, and the staff was very informative. The apartments were good, but I would recommend they all have a walk-in shower. The room the staff showed me had a walk-in shower. They had puzzles and games. They showed me an exercise area, a restaurant, and a beauty salon. I saw a patio out the window. It was very clean. They have transportation to different stores and grocery stores.

Lorrie

I toured. I have nothing bad to say about it actually. It was beautiful. The girl that took me on the tour was just fantastic. It's really more like a resort type atmosphere. It was just fabulous. I have no complaints. It's where I was trying to get my parents to go. It was fantastic. The staff was just amazing and so nice. It felt like vacation every day there. The residents seemed happy and the staff. As she was touring, she did not encounter anyone that she didn't know what their first name was. She was fabulous. They have a gym, a salon, a gorgeous backyard with a walking track, a pond, and a nice party room if you wanted it. They had physical therapy in the lower level. It was great.

Rick

It has lots and lots of activities for people and there's a lot of living options. They are very knowledgeable, and they had a good setup for taking their seniors around the community. The rooms were spacious and well-designed.

Mary

The people were really nice. The accommodations and the rooms were a 5. They had everything. They had a physical therapy room, a library, and activities. I believe once a month, they have field trips for the residents there. They take them someplace. They were very good. As far as the rooms, they had the best rooms.

Janet

It was at the top of my list. It's a very pleasant, clean, bright, and happy place. They've got very pleasant people that showed us around. I was in the hallways and I spoke with some residents that said they were very happy with their choice to live there. I like the fact that it had not only independent living, but assisted living as well, and that there was a hospital that you could look out the window and see the hospital nearby. The location was really good. They had good size rooms and pleasant views out the window. I like the way the floorplan just kind of flowed very nicely and comfortably. The staff was excellent. It was rather a large place and there were long hallways to get to places and there's a lot of walking. Elevators were available, but it still seemed like there were some pretty long distances between places that you would use, like from the rooms to the dining room and things like that.

Robin

This facility is very nice. The tour left me with a great impression. I did not interact with any staff other than Steve W, who gave me the tour. The price seems to be right in the ballpark. I will definitely keep this one in mind when the time comes. I like that it's right across the street from the hospital, too. I wish the storage areas would have been on the same floor as the unit. Parking is uncovered.

Elayne M.

I moved in, and I was extremely impressed. It's absolutely beautiful and 10 minutes from my granddaughter and 25 minutes from my grandson. The people are so warm, friendly, and I couldn't ask for anything more. I have a beautiful studio apartment. I love it; it's perfect for me, but they also have one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms. My apartment has a lovely kitchen with a dishwasher and cabinets, and it's a little smaller than a one-bedroom but much larger than an executive efficiency. They go out to dinner, casino, and movies, and we had a beautiful reception outside by the lake. I'm very pleased.

Marguerite

The staff was extremely helpful, kind, and patient. To me, that was the biggest thing. They have a lot of services for people who need care. I’m totally independent, but it was the convenience of having everything under one roof that I really liked and the staff. My room has everything that I need. I have a one-bedroom, one-bath with a little kitchen. It’s comfortable. I thought it was going to be too small, but it isn’t at all. The grounds are beautiful. I have a pond and a golf course outside my window, so it’s beautiful. They have buses that will take people shopping. This feels like home to me.

Brigitte322864

The independent living part is absolutely gorgeous and feels like a 5-star hotel. The rooms were superb, roomy, and large. The staff had hospitality skills as if you were in a 4-star hotel. The dining area was beautiful, and the food was very good. They have a ton of activities, so you can be as busy as you want to be. It’s very expensive, and the location is convenient because it’s on my way to work.

Richard K.

My mother-in-law settled into the one that she wanted to get into here. It’s a very clean and caregiving as far as people doing what you asked. My mother-in-law loves it. She loves her apartment. Everything is good. The staff is fantastic. If there’s a question to be asked, they answer it as fast as they can and as good as they can. It’s a wonderful place. My mother-in-law plays bingo and poker. They have an area down in the atrium where people come in and put on performance like a concert, and she goes down there. She has met a lot of friends where they get together and talk or do whatever.

Dawn41

It was a beautiful place, close to my home, and very nice. The apartments were very nice, with plenty of good sizes. The staff was excellent and getting ready to play bingo when I was there. They had a wide variety of meals of very good food that you can send to your room to eat.

Martin17

It was very nice, but it was really too far out from where I live. It’s conveniently next to a hospital, but it’s too remote for my family. The room is very well-appointed, they have nice public spaces, and active programs.

Tina36

My dad is now here. It is very clean. The food is excellent. They have very excellent staff. They are top notch. He has a one-bedroom, and of course it is beautiful. It has a brand new bathroom. It is nicely appointed. It had new kitchen appliances. Everything is put in for him. They have a van if you need to go to the grocery store. There have dinner outings or if you want to go to theater. They are all kinds of activities like bingo -- you name it.

Paula49

I was able to visit, and it was nice, but I was kind of hoping for a larger room, but they have tiny rooms from my standpoint. I don’t know if it would be a good fit for my mom. Overall, the facility might be too a little big for her. I met with the gentleman who gave the tour, and he is very nice.

Caring98880950

I like the intensity of the caring and there are a lot of people who you can get to know. It is also close to my daughter's work. I just want to be able to get into arts and crafts and so forth, and all of that is in one building. The apartments are nicely sized and clean. They take you to a pool once a week if you want to go. The staff are friendly.