Memory Care Communities in Wheaton, IL

"I have observed both the rehabilitative services and long-term assisted living and hospice services at Lexington. Rehabilitative Services: My grandmother spent two weeks at this facility recovering from a broken hip. She was assigned to a double-occupancy room and had a roommate for about 2/3 of her stay. She felt the physical therapy sessions were difficult but productive and enabled her to work towards a quicker-than-anticipated recovery. Her sole complaint was the lack of fresh fruit in the meal service. Long-term/hospice care: My (other) grandmother spent the last year of her life at Lexington in the long-term care. I visited for approximately one hour, once a week, which enabled me to get to know the staff and experience many mealtimes. Residents are typically given a choice of a salad with the option of soup, along with main entrees like salisbury steak, grilled cheese, and breaded chicken. Side dishes include veggies like green beans, macaroni and cheese, or mashed potatoes. The desserts range from brownies to jello with fruit inside, often accompanied by a dixie cup of chocolate or vanilla ice cream. Based on the smell and appearance, this food seems above average for a cafeteria-type dining environment. The staff are friendly and while they don't jump at every yell or ring of a page, they respond to requests and emergencies at an adequate speed. The facility is clean, including common areas. The grounds are nicely landscaped and provide many benches to relax outdoors with residents. Lexington's activities director arranges daily activities such as bingo or sing-alongs, as well as seasonal parties for holidays. The summer celebration includes a moon bounce for guests and hot dogs, among other treats. You can tell they're trying to engage residents and their loved ones based on the variety of activities.Overall, this is not a "luxury" facility but it is a considerable leap above state-run long term care facilities. The residents are treated pleasantly and it is apparent that the staff is doing the best with what they've got. I would not hesitate to live or arrange for a loved one to live at this facility. "

"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. "

"I looked at the memory care unit at Sunrise of Naperville, and it was a little bit different. The community was all in one place but it and the rooms were very nice. They had a very nice kitchen where they can bake. It looked very clean, very homey, and pretty. They had enough people to cover everybody, especially in the memory care. "

"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."

"Sunrise of Naperville was a bit small but it was a beautiful facility. The people were wonderful too. I went there because I was looking for memory care places for my husband. "

"Storypoint was such a gift to my mom and my family. Every single person there treated my mom with kindness, thoughtfulness, and skill. The entire staff is just full of genuinely good people who were looking out for my mom from day one. They have also instituted excellent protocols so that residents are well cared for. For instance my mom went to the emergency room on multiple occasions, and each time I received a call to let me know, just to make sure I was aware. For any concerns, it was always easy to communicate with them and get a quick answer. At the point my mom needed more assistance, we were rapidly and easily able to obtain it. The facility is just lovely. My mom's apartment was beautiful, and with a view of tree-tops and sky. The whole place is well-appointed and meticulously cleaned. My mom really enjoyed the food, and her meals in the dining room were the highlights of her day. She was seated with people who she came to cherish, and looked forward to seeing them. I have to give a special mention to Stacey, who went out of her way on multiple occasions to give me such wise and heartfelt support in making decisions for my mom, for which I am truly grateful. It is people like her that make Storypoint exceptional. My mom was so fortunate for the time she spent at Storypoint, and I'm grateful to everyone who took such beautiful care of her. I can't recommend Storypoint more highly."

At Auberge at Naperville, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Naperville area. Residents have many opportunities to participate in a variety of life-enriching activities and events designed to stimulate the mind, body, and soul. Auberge at Naperville includes a specially designed neighborhood to serve the special needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. With our Life Enrichment program, a Montessori-inspired philosophy for care, we create a specialized, life-enriching environment that affords each maximum self-expression. The staff is committed to delivering a quality of care that meets the resident's physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs. Our comprehensive services may include: Medication assistance and management Regular assessment and service planning Bathing, dressing, grooming, and other self-image enhancements Mobility, Escorts and reminders Dining and Social or activities assistance Care coordination and other health care management assistance Engaging and Montessori-Inspired Methods in the Life Enrichment Programming Spacious Private with a Private Bathroom or Private with a Shared Bathroom Apartments Many communities offer care for special budget concerns including state-assistance programs for assisted living and memory care Mild Cognitive impairment To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation

"My visit with Sunrise was very positive. They have helpful staff. The rooms were perfectly fine and relatively spacious. They have lots of activities. "

"I was looking a place for my aunt close to west suburbs. When I toured Sunrise of Bloomingdale, it was like coming to a mansion of one big family. I was amazed with their hospitality and warmth. The aromas of their food was so tempting. The staff was dressed professionally but still had the feel of family during conversation. So finally moved my aunt and I am very content with all their services. "

"My dad has been in Lakeview Memory Care. We spoke to 14 different places in a two-day period and this community was who we judged everybody against. When we want to come we need to make an appointment to make sure we can social distance and that there will be plenty of space. When we go visit we check-in and we have to wear masks. They let us in through the back gate and escorts us to where my dad is at, then we sit down and visit however long we want to. Then we call the front gate, they take my dad inside, and escort us back out. They are not allowing people to go out of the facility and they've been COVID-free for quite a long time; they very much want to keep it that way. At first, he wasn't getting the type of breakfast that he likes so he went and talked to them. Now he is getting the kind of food in the morning that he likes and he doesn't really complain about the food. It is a single-story facility and I don't have to worry about my dad getting in the elevator and going up and down."

"I moved my husband from two other memory care facilities. We selected Terra Vista after visiting four other memory care locations. Terra Vista is an excellent facility. The staff are kind and caring and you have the same staff caring for your resident all the time. This is so important for people with Alzheimer’s. They do not bring in any agency staff which is most important. Their director has been there a long time which is also important. So many change directors frequently. The food is good and they have many activities thanks to Elizabeth and staff. Elizabeth sends you pictures of them during the week. Maritiza is assigned to my husband and she is so kind and caring she treats them all like family. They have a beautiful courtyard where you can go outside and enjoy all the flowers, birds, and ducks. I cannot say enough good things about Terra Vista after my first two learning experiences!!!"

"We loved Clarendale of Addison. The people were very nice and my parents absolutely loved it. The tour was great, the woman we talked to was great, everybody was very pleasant, and the residents talked to us and were very kind. It was all very nice. The rooms were very nice, large, and well-kept. We haven't found an efficiency room that's large enough, but my parents liked it for how it's kept up, and that the room has a separate bedroom. It was nice and very clean, and in good condition as far as how it looked. I would certainly recommend this community to anybody at all. Everything was great and based on the list of activities, my parents would have been very happy there. The whole thing would have been very nice."

"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."

"We like it. The place was new, nice, and clean. They offered lots of things. It's out on a major street, but that's OK. They don't have much grounds though. The rooms were nice."