Independent Living Communities in Homer Glen, IL

"My father will be moving into StoryPoint Romeoville. It doesn't feel so institutionalized. The facility is nice and clean. The rooms are nice, brand new, painted, with new flooring. They have a man cave, a TV room, a music room, an art room, and a lot of different things. The woman who we dealt with, Alicia, was fabulous. She's been working with us for almost a month now. The building has easy access. It's a nice place. He's going into memory care. After hours, it's locked. I don't think they lock the bedroom doors or the room doors or anything like that. They have a crafts room and a nice big dining room."

"Victory Centre was nice, but it's too far to go back and forth. It was clean, and the people were nice and friendly. They gave us a tour, and they only had studios. My mother had to have a one-bedroom apartment. "

"Solstice Senior Living at Joliet is really nice because I'd been here like three or four times before I actually moved in, and they showed me around. Every time we come, the people here are very friendly and say hi and everything like that. It seems like a really nice community, so I like it. The room I have is really nice. It's got a balcony, and I have a nice view out the window. I like it. It's like moving into your own apartment. It is totally independent because there's one of those hotel-sized refrigerators. They said that if you want to bring in your own refrigerator, you can. They said small appliances are okay. However, you can't bring in a stove because you get your meals here three times a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All you have to do is go down to the dining room. If you don't feel like going down there, you can order your food, and they'll put it in a package for you to bring up to your room. They will personally deliver the food to your rooms, but that's only three times in a month that they would do that. Other than that, you can go downstairs, or you can just call and go pick it up. The dining room is beautiful. My son said it makes them think of a cruise ship. The marketing lady, when we were talking about this, said that's the way it is styled. She said if you were to look at the whole building from up high, it is fashioned like a cruise ship. My room is on the second floor. They have balconies, so you can look down directly into the dining room, and it kind of gives you that openness. It's not like you feel like you're closed in. The dining room is so big, and it has that openness to it, so it makes you feel comfortable. They have different-sized rooms. It's really nice. There is a housekeeper who comes every Thursday, and she is really nice. The whole staff is really nice. The place is clean. It's unbelievable. When we were walking around, I noticed this special scent going throughout the building. It smelled like flowers. My daughter-in-law has a sensitive nose to perfumes and stuff, and she said this did not bother her. She said it was pleasant, and she liked it. They have a library, which is down the hall from me. They have a pool table, game tables, puzzles, and they give you a calendar for the month, and it tells you what they're doing that day. Most of the time, it's at least three or four or five different things that they're doing. They have a bus, that if you want to go shopping, they'll take you shopping. They will take you to doctors' appointments. There are several stores that they will take you to. The only thing they don't provide is Wi-Fi. They give you one of those call buttons that you wear around your neck, so if you have any problems that you need emergency help, you can push the button. That's included in the amount you pay. They give each resident one of these. If you press it, it alerts the main desks. The bathroom is a walk-in. Mine has a little lift that you can just walk into the tub. It has bars on the walls for safety. That's important to me. They also have a handheld shower thing."

"We have chosen American House Cedarlake. We like the location and their apartments. It was a fairly easy choice in a way. It was a much nicer location. The staff members were personable. The food wasn't gourmet, but it was fine, especially for a person like me who is losing their taste anyway."

"Everything that we saw at Autumn Green at Midway Village was fine. The apartments were beautiful and spacious. The hospitality on our tour was very good. Melissa was a great hostess. They offered us lunch, but the food was kind of bland. They had a courtyard, a library, a game room, a dining room, and a theater."

"We toured Timbers of Shorewood, they were nice. I might put my parents there. I like the cleanliness, the staff was nice, and the design and everything that I saw I like. When you walk in, it just looks very homey and very inviting. They have the dining amenity and it looked nice."

"We are now residents of Independence Village. I love everything. One of the things I appreciate the most is the healthcare. They take my husband's blood pressure and they come right in on their own. I love that. I like everything about it. The food is fabulous. The people are wonderful. The nurses are amazing. The staff can't help you enough; they're just fabulous. It is the best place I have ever lived. I'm happy to be here and so is my husband. It is just so amazing. They're just the best. The whole place is wonderful; the people are wonderful. You feel like you're at home."

"The British Home (Cantata Adult Life Services) is very well-maintained on the interior. It's very well-organized and clean. The staff was exceptional in getting my aunt placed there. The food is acceptable. They have a beauty parlor, interactive sessions, arts and crafts, and outings."

"Lexington Square was a wonderful place, but it’s a bit expensive. It had a swimming pool and many activities, and the rooms were bigger. "

"After living at StoryPoint as an independent resident for over 2 years, Mom needed to move to Memory Care. The Memory Care unit is small and well-staffed. The staff are excellent, very helpful and capable. They know how to work with residents with dementia and other needs. It is difficult work. The staff are dedicated. I am so grateful to them. That includes the front desk, facilities, and administrative staff, too. StoryPoint is the best place for my mom. "

"The Roosevelt at Salt Creek has a continuum of care. They're under massive renovations. It's not an old building, and the units are nice. We saw a two-bedroom, and it was very clean. They have multiple amenities and two meals a day included in your fee. They are a rental community, not a purchase or buy-in community. We met several of the residents, and the person who gave the tour was very friendly, very personable, and very thoughtful. We thought that when she was giving us the tour, she had our needs in mind. They have an indoor pool. They're getting a new restaurant. Every floor will have a lounge area that is being updated. They have a private dining room, a wine cellar, and exercise rooms. Depending on your needs, you can a la carte any kind of care you want. It was a very nice place. Nothing that's a deal breaker. When we met some residents, my first question to them was, what's the food like? They all said that the food is good. They just had a new chef, and they have a restaurant, and your food is restaurant-quality. There's a food board of residents, along with the chef and the management, to determine what will be in the rotation."

"I visited Brookdale Glen Ellyn. I liked the interviewer. We had a lot of things in common, but when I toured the facility, I was disappointed. There was a corner bedroom available, which would've been nice. When you come in, it's beautiful, it's got new furniture, and it looked very nice, but their facilities were really small. Their pool was very small, and their gym was the size of a normal room. They've got some equipment in there, but it's pretty small. They've got two nice rooms and a big conference room, but the pool table was right there when you walked in. The interviewer said they can't expand anymore. It's kind of old. I didn't meet very many staff except the ones in administration. They seemed very friendly and very nice."

Sunny View Community, located at 1114 Werline in Ford Heights, Illinois, is a welcoming and inclusive senior living community offering Independent Living and Continuing Care Retirement options. Designed with intention and care, Sunny View serves seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities or special needs, providing a safe and supportive environment that fosters independence and dignity. The community features a range of private and shared living spaces, including studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom villas, with floor plans ranging from 300 to 1,000 square feet. Residents at Sunny View enjoy a variety of amenities designed to enhance their quality of life. The community offers a beauty and barber shop, spa, coffee shop, and both resident and guest parking. Housekeeping and private cleaning services are available, along with laundry services for both linens and clothing. For dining, residents can partake in shared meals in the dining room, request room service, and invite guests to mealtime, with special diets accommodated. A robust activities program includes music, games, book clubs, yoga, fitness classes, gardening, arts and crafts, and offsite excursions. The community also provides resident transportation and features a garden and patio area for relaxation. Sunny View is distinguished by its commitment to comprehensive care and community integration. On-site medical suites and visiting nurses ensure that residents have access to necessary health services. The staff is trained to support a diverse population, with language services available in English, Spanish, French, American Sign Language, and Mandarin. Safety is a priority, with a security gate providing peace of mind. The community's location offers easy access to local attractions such as the Old Plank Trail, Plum Valley Preserve, and the Pensy Greenway, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and connection with nature.

"My friend has moved into Monarch Landing. He's very happy there. It just seemed to have everything that would work out for him. I can't think of anything they could improve on. It's a wonderful community. It has everything that he needs. The people are very friendly. The staff is very friendly, very accommodating, and very helpful. I can't think of anything negative. He's happy with the food. Everything is very nice there. There are all kinds of programs and all kinds of activities for them, like exercise and social opportunities. It's very nice."