Memory Care Communities in Bloomingdale, IL

"Arden Courts of Glen Ellyn was more of a subdued place -- a quiet, restrictive place. But the level of care was excellent. It was just all lower key, less activity, and more quiet. If a person wanted to have a more sedate setting, it would have been OK. The service and the staff were perfect. It was just kind of a different atmosphere, but still very nice. It was a lot smaller and quieter. The people who were there were very accommodating, very nice, very professional, and I could tell they were doing all they could do for the residents, so I thought this would be a good place for my mother too. "

"It was a homey place. They offer meals, housekeeping and transportation. However, there was an entrance fee for you to be admitted. "

"My husband is at Sunrise of Schaumburg. We have chosen this place because of the location, proximity to our home, professionalism of the staff, and some very positive references we had from people who have been there. The facility looks very good, and the layout is well thought out. There's quite a few activities, like entertainment, games, and some physical exercises."

"It is a very nice place, but it is a buy-in. I'm not interested in that. I am very impressed with it though. The rooms are adequate. They have activities, but they are not anywhere near what I have outside the community. They have a very small library and a craft room. The food is excellent."

"I visited Lexington Square of Lombard, and the rooms were extremely spacious. I didn't meet that many people, but the one person that I talked to was very thorough and very accommodating. That was one that I would have considered, but it was a little bit too far. It was very clean and very nice. The rooms were big, so for the monetary value, it was very good. There were no odors. Things looked very well cared for. I didn't notice any safety hazards, like tears in the carpeting or anything like that. The hallways could be a little bit long for somebody, but I would have considered it if it were closer. The tour was very well done and very professional."

"I liked Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, but the distance was too far for me to go. The person during the tour was very insightful. She was very good, she knew everything about it, and she seemed very caring. I saw some painting and crafting going on. It was very nice and clean. One of the things I didn't like is they didn't have a private shower in the bathroom."

Memory loss manifests itself differently in each person and we recognize the challenges faced by families when deciding whether it is time to move a loved one into a memory care community. Our dementia care community (specialized assisted living community) and specially trained staff members focus solely on the care of each person, no matter the level of care needed. Memory care services cater to those with a diagnosis of Dementia, Alzheimers, or memory lossproviding much-needed social connection, specific care techniques, 24/7 on-site nurses, and family support while caring for your loved one. Reminiscence is a powerful way to connect with those living with a form of dementia, Alzheimers, or memory loss. Our specialized community environments] and personalized care model reconnect your loved ones to their cherished memorieshelping to create a deep sense of purpose for them. At Koelsch, your loved ones uniqueness is honored as a lady or gentleman served by ladies and gentlemen.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation

"Sunrise at Fountain Square was very, very nice and very friendly. Probably, that's where I would go. The people were excellent. When I was there, I noticed activities that were going on. There were activities upstairs and I could see the participation of people doing physical exercises. In the coffee shop, they had a game going on and the participants were volunteer people who were coming down early for dinner and they were playing a game. Then there were people in the hallways that were talking with each other and it was an excellent environment that I would like to live in."

"I visited a few places and Brighton Gardens of Wheaton seems to have the most activities. It is one of the oldest establishments. The physical facility is over 25 years old. Almost all the ones I visited are newer, brighter, and bigger, but the activities just didn't compare with Brighton Gardens. My wife is in memory care and because she is wheelchair-bound, she has hospice. She's happy there. Her room is light and bright. It looks out in a broad parklike setting. It's quite roomy, and it's a sleeping room. They have so many activities during the day that she participates in, so she doesn't spend much time in the room. They go on outdoor trips and picnics and so forth, and they have constant activities during the day and crafts. They're always doing something. They are activities where their residents are involved. They're not just sitting and looking or listening. She's happy enough with the food. She has never complained about it. The staff is wonderful and plentiful. She's very happy with the staff, with the facilities, and so forth. She likes it there. I'm looking out for her happiness and she is happy and that's all I'm concerned about."

"I moved to The Roosevelt at Salt Creek. I chose it because of its location. The rooms are large and completely reconditioned. They have activities, but I haven't been yet. The staff are very friendly and very helpful. The food is very good. They keep the facilities clean. For the value, I'm thinking that I am paying a little bit more."

"My brother moved in. Their community is great. Everyone is friendly, from the staff to the residents. The nurses, CNAs, and everyone are just fantastic. He's got a nice room. It's a nice size for him, but I wish it were a little bit bigger (I guess that's just me). I would prefer that it were a little bit bigger and that it had more of a kitchen-type layout. It has a cabinet area and a countertop, and he can put his microwave there, but I wish there was a sink where he can wash some little dishes if he has some. Overall, it's still a nice room. He has been participating in some of their activities. I know he plays bingo, and then they've had movie nights (he goes to that). They have little events sometimes, and they have one coming up soon at the end of this month on the 26th. They are going to have an event where families can come and stuff like that, which is good. I don't think he likes the food. He's picky. He wants to eat what he wants to eat. He is diabetic too, so he doesn't care for the food. He has no choice, though, but I think it's delicious. Not that I've eaten any, but I can tell when the cook/the chef puts it out, it looks good and smells good to me. I know that there are other elderly people there who have to be cared for and can't control themselves. They have to go to the bathroom and stuff like that, and so it feels like every time I'm walking to go down to my brother's hall to go to his room, it reeks of urine. You can just smell it, and I don't know if that's because they haven't cleaned, or maybe when I come, there's nobody there to clean it. During the week, I couldn't smell it, but definitely when I go on Saturday mornings or Sunday, I can smell it as soon as I come in the door."

"exceeded all our expectations. finally a place where we are proud for our mom to live. great food, great activities and great staff to assist mom with all her needs. we couldnt be happier."

"I love the Moorings of Arlington Heights. The facilities were lovely. I really liked the people that we met. Everything was nice. However, if one of my parents needs assisted living, they'll have to move out of their apartment and move into the assisted living center, so there would be too many moves. What I like best about this place was the staff and the look of the place. It was clean, bright, and attractive. Also the staff was extremely friendly. The people there also seemed very happy. "

"We selected Monarch Landing. It has wonderful floor plan selections, and we found one that fits our needs. We have a lot of amenities that go along with the facility. They’re very active group. We have Catholic-faith and inter-faith groups here, plus a lot of card clubs, bridge, pinochle, and poker. If you’re bored, then it’s your own fault. The staff couldn’t be more accommodating to us. We have been here for about a month or so. The food is so wonderful that I’m putting on weight. It is so good. I can’t be happier with this place; I really can’t. "