Windsor of Savoy

Windsor of Savoy looks like an old folks' home. It is not a palace, but it is decent. I observed people playing cards, but I also observed people in there complaining to the management. I never ate there, but it looked like they are served in a good dining room.

This facility claims to be the "premier" retirement/assisted living community, a claim that I find very likely to be true. It is located just outside of Champaign/Urbana, and has lots of open, green spaces around it. Depending on the personality of the occupant, the nicely landscaped lawns and gardens may or may not be important, but it certainly was appealing to my family, as we tend to be outdoor people and enjoy spending time together while walking. The campus actually has two different parts a pure retirement community and an assisted living portion. Both of which share the community amenities such as the dining hall, library, lounge, etc. What most appealed to me as a medical professional was the quality and amount of nursing and personal assistance care that the residents receive. I was completely comfortable with the capability of the staff to help with basic needs such as medications and physical therapy and also trusted their judgment in more serious medical emergencies.The downside to this quality care is that the facility is quite expensive relative to its competitors in the area. There is also a waiting list to get in, so ultimately my family had to look elsewhere.

My parents were residents of the Windsor of Savoy for 7 and 14 years (mother, father). They loved it! Everyone was very nice and friendly, the care was excellent, the food outstanding (I couldn't get my father to go out for dinner since the Windsor had "the best restaurant in town right here--and he was right). I couldn't have asked for more of a retirement community.