Sedgebrook

My husband and I moved to Sedgebrook 18 months ago, and it felt like home from the very beginning. For the first several months we enjoyed life here at it's best, thanks in great measure to the friendly and welcoming residents. The in-house activities and programs were varied, and guest speakers and performers ranged from very good to excellent. We enjoyed going and coming on our own, returning for dinner in the casual Bistro or main dining room--both humming with conversation. Obviously Covid-19 forced changes, and the management and staff have done everything they can to keep us safe, well-fed, and engaged.

My husband and I moved here over three years ago and have never regretted it! We had previously downsized to a condo in Lincolnshire, so when the need to make the change to an Independent Living community arose, Sedgebrook quickly became our Number #1 choice. It has the feel of living in a neighborhood, not just a single apartment building. The campus is large, with plenty of outdoor space for strolling the grounds, sitting by the lake or pond, a community garden, and more. A big draw for us was the availability of 24/7 Emergency services and a full-service Medical Center onsite. Having Radford Green on campus also became a convenience when my husband needed rehab services following hospitalizations. We are at the young end of the age spectrum here, and have become friends with many other residents of all ages. The apartments are light-filled and come in many different sizes and configurations. The variety of activities is impressive. You can become as involved as you wish, or not, but you will be sure to find something of interest. We have felt very safe living here during the Pandemic. The staff has gone above and beyond the norm to provide our meals and adjust services and activities to meet our needs. As life slowly returns to normal, we are looking forward to continuing our daily lives at Sedgebrook for many more years to come.

I have been a resident of Sedgebrook for two years. My decision to make this move was based on the realities of my life: 87 years old, widowed and living in a house larger than I needed and all the attendant expenses and efforts needed to maintain it, and the imperative to make suck a decision while I still had the ability to do so. Am I happy with my decision after two years? Yes, indeed! The buildings and grounds are beautiful and well kept. The resident groups is a good mix of religion and interests. A long list of activities, interest groups and entertainment. An in-house medical center staffed by two full-time gerontologists who are highly praised by residents, who have needed their care. An administration open to questions and suggestions from residents. Full-time fitness facilities and swimming pool. I must add that during this time of Covid19 pandemic, the administrator had put into place and monitors procedures based on the IDPH guidelines and the residents have been compliant. Therefor, I feel very safe here at Sedgebrook.

The apartment we saw at Sedgebrook was large and very nice. There were a lot of activities, both indoor and outdoor.

Sedgebrook was a good, clean, well-maintained community with clean rooms. The staff was so lovely.

Sedgebrook was wonderful, and it had all the amenities. We liked everything about it, but you have to buy the apartments. It's a little more on the high end.

My wife liked Sedgebrook as they had larger rooms. They have a big bed and lot of furniture. The staff was very nice but the place cost a fortune to get into. You don’t rent the unit nor buy it, you lease it. You give them a huge loan and they keep until you die or move away and then you get 90% of that loan back. Then you pay a monthly fee on top of it. We had several meals there and the food is very good. They only give you one meal a day and you can pick whatever meal that is, most people pick dinner. The food is great I can’t complain about that. They got many activities and that’s another reason we picked the place, They have everything under the sun. If I like to sing they have a choir. They have lectures, game rooms and exercise rooms.

Sedgebrook is a very nice community. It is very posh. Their apartments are very lovely and you can furnish them on your own. The food is excellent. They have a wonderful chef. They served a delicious dinner during my visit there. Their dining room is beautiful. They also have buses to take you shopping. I like this community; however, it is a buy-in community and I couldn't afford that. Also it is a little too far from where I live.