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Overview of Hearthwood Senior Living

Hearthwood Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Bartlett, Illinois. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services but no daily care. Assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care does not require moving to another community.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation provides a temporary setting during recovery, and rehabilitation services give residents access to therapy. The community is pet friendly, so a resident may keep a pet, has 65 beds, and is operated by FFII Carillon Tenant. The area has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100 and is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives will generally need to arrange a ride for errands.

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Starting Price $4,410/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Brookdale Lake View

Brookdale Lake View is a continuing care retirement community in Chicago, Illinois, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, skilled nursing, and respite care. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care provides short stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while the range of care levels can accommodate a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community is in the Lake View East neighborhood and has 41 beds in a high rise building. Residents can choose a studio, one bedroom residence, or two bedroom residence. The larger layout may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. With a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, the area is considered a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Restaurant style meals are prepared by the culinary team, and residents can use the fitness center and salon or spa. Activities include memoir class, ceramics, movie nights, drawing classes, and chair yoga, giving residents several ways to spend time creatively, socially, or through gentle movement. Transportation is available for activities or appointments, so residents do not have to arrange every ride themselves. Pets are allowed, which means a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community.

Staff are present day and night through 24 hour staffing. Brookdale Lake View is operated by Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View.

Overview of The Woodlands at Canterfield

The Woodlands at Canterfield offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in West Dundee, IL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and the three care levels can allow a resident whose needs grow to remain within the same community rather than move elsewhere.

The community has 114 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall size without implying a particular staffing level or daily experience. A Walk Score of 87 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Located in the Dundee Township neighborhood, the community allows pets, so a resident may be able to keep a companion animal as part of the move.

On-site amenities include a spa and salon for personal care services, a fitness center for exercise, and a landscaped organic garden with an outdoor pavilion for time outside. Restaurants provide an on-site dining option, while concierge services support day-to-day requests; the community also offers the Lifestyle & Wellbeing program. Westbrook At Canterfield operates The Woodlands at Canterfield, which may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels as needs change.

Enjoy a seamless transition for your evolving needs in Westbrook Senior Living, a trusted community in Streamwood, IL that offers various care options. With access to independent living, assisted living, and memory care under one campus, residents don’t have to move to another community for their needs. Everyone here is offered personalized care plans designed to maximize their independence and abilities for a fulfilling living experience.

Indulge in your passions with a diverse array of activities, programs, and purposeful projects offered in the community. Dining here is an experience to look forward to with an excellent culinary and beverage team that curates culinary delights. Amenities like a wellness center, salon, library, and theater are also available for a complete retirement experience.

Overview of Park Place Christian Community

Park Place Christian Community in Elmhurst, Illinois, provides a spectrum of residential options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and nursing home care. Assisted living services support individuals with daily routines like medication management, dressing, and bathing, while memory care features a secured setting for those experiencing cognitive impairment. Temporary respite admissions give primary caregivers scheduled time to travel or rest. Moving between care levels allows residents to adjust their support as health needs change.

Managed by Christian Healthcare Foundation, the 66-bed location averages 4 hours and 43 minutes of nursing care per resident daily. Physical rehabilitation assists residents during recovery, and meal services feature chef-prepared dining options. Situated in an area rated 94 on the walk score index, the location enables non-driving residents to complete daily tasks on foot. Financial arrangements accept direct private payment and Medicare for post-hospital stays.

Older adults seeking a multi-level care environment can contact Park Place Christian Community to review available housing, discuss payment options, or schedule a tour.

Overview of Friendship Manor

Friendship Manor packs a lot into one Rock Island, Illinois address: nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing, all under one roof at 1209 21st Ave. Thirty-four of its 98 beds are set aside specifically for memory care, which tells you this isn’t an afterthought service tacked onto a general community. 73 of those 98 beds are filled, a 74% occupancy rate. The neighborhood scores 36 on walkability, somewhat walkable, so a few errands are doable on foot but most trips still call for a car.

Registered nurses put in about 42 minutes per resident each day. Licensed practical nurses add roughly 59 minutes on top of that. Nurse aides, who handle the bulk of hands-on daily care, contribute about two hours and 35 minutes. Add it up and residents are getting close to four and a half hours of nursing attention a day, backed by round-the-clock staffing and 24-hour security.

What sets the campus apart is the sheer range of named spaces built into it: Bistro 1209, Ruth’s Country Store, Lounge ’42, and the Sapphire Dining Room aren’t generic amenity checkboxes, they’re distinct venues. There’s also a chapel, a wellness and therapy center, a beauty salon and barber shop, an activity center, and a patio, plus spiritual care for residents who want it. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are available too.

Coverage-wise, Friendship Manor takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which opens up several paths for families sorting out how to fund care. On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on staffing credentials, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention, the same handful of areas regulators watch across nursing homes generally.

Trinity Rock Island Hospital sits under a mile from the campus, which matters if quick hospital access factors into the decision. What Friendship Manor offers is depth: a full range of care levels, real nursing hours behind the numbers, and a campus built more like a small town than a single building.

Overview of Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village

Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village is a warm and welcoming community in La Grange Park, IL, providing a vibrant setting for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Their excellent team is always available to help residents curate their dream retirement with access to daily living assistance, medication management support, and personal care for their comfort and convenience. Those living with the challenges of memory loss also thrive in the community with specialized care services and a secure environment tailored to their unique safety and comfort needs.

An array of physical and social activities are available as well to help residents maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle. With fresh and nutritious meals served daily, residents can easily maintain a healthy and well-nourished body. At Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village, they provide residents with a seamless combination of top-notch care and exciting experiences for a fulfilling retirement life.

Overview of Sunrise at Fountain Square

Sunrise at Fountain Square is a senior living community conveniently located in Lombard, IL, offering a variety of senior living options and services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, terrace club, and hospice coordination. The community, which is renowned for providing excellent care, has been named Best Assisted Living by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Senior Living rankings for 2024, guaranteeing that residents get outstanding care and assistance.

Sunrise at Fountain Square is committed to making its residents’ lives better by providing a maintenance-free living full of interesting events and delectable food. The community offers numerous amenities, such as activity rooms, weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation, cafe, pet-friendly surroundings, 24-hour trained staff, and monthly wellness visits, and a family engagement app. Residents also benefit from Wi-Fi access and the innovative Sunrise CareConnect system, ensuring coordinated and personalized care.

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Starting Price $4,300/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Overview of Bardwell Residences

Bardwell Residences offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Aurora, IL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers short stays for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. With all four care levels in one community, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level without leaving Bardwell Residences.

Bardwell Residences has 37 beds. Its smaller size can suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom homes, and two-bedroom homes, with a studio offering one private space and a two-bedroom home giving a couple the option to move together. Starting monthly rates are $3,338 for independent living, $5,484 for assisted living, and $6,155 for memory care, giving families an entry price for each care level.

A Walk Score of 56 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach some destinations independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Bardwell Residences is operated by Fox Valley Developers and may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community with multiple care levels available.

$5,484/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

With 46 beds, Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Taylorville, now known as High Point Residence Taylorville, is an assisted living community in Taylorville, Illinois, that specializes in memory care. The community can accommodate both short-term respite and long-term care, as reflected in its average length of stay of 125 days. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, providing families with multiple payment options.

The community provides care for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia through its INSPYRE Memory Care program. Moreover, older adults receive around-the-clock care based on individualized care plans developed in partnership with their families. An average of 2 hours and 37 minutes of daily nursing support is provided per resident, which includes support from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aides.

Physical therapy, housekeeping, laundry, chauffeured transportation, nutritional support, and assistance with activities of daily living are also provided. Additionally, regular social activities, a media room, nutritious meals, and a pet-friendly environment are available to help older adults remain active while enjoying familiar companionship and supportive services.

Since opening, the community has completed several state inspections. Although one complaint investigation identified a significant resident safety issue, corrective measures were promptly implemented, and a follow-up review confirmed compliance with applicable regulations.