Bardwell Residences

Bardwell Residences sits in the Tomcat neighborhood of Aurora, Illinois, and offers several apartment options for adults aged 55 and older, such as private studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units where no two rooms are quite the same since it's a unique historical space, and you'll find home-like touches like mini-blinds, ample closet space, and even full kitchens with sinks, refrigerators, and microwaves, which makes it feel more like home, and each apartment lets you control the air temperature to your liking. The apartments all feature living room areas, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms, which can make the day more comfortable, and people live here with all sorts of needs because Bardwell Residences is set up for independent living, assisted living, memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's or other dementias, and even nursing home care, plus residents can stay as their care needs change because the community's license lets people age in place. You'll find a friendly staff here all day and night, and they help with bathing, dressing, and medication management if needed, and a brand new memory care unit tries to support folks who get confused or may wander. The lobby has a fireplace where people can sit together, and there are private dining areas, lobby seating, Wi-Fi, and spaces for social activities, along with a dedicated office and pet-friendly policies if you have an animal friend, and they also have emergency call devices and handicap accessibility built in for safety, and if you want to take a look, you can join a virtual community tour online. Nutritious meals get planned and cooked by chefs and meal planners, and there's a regular events calendar with community and chamber events, which can keep you both active and connected, and the helpful staff-who have a reputation for kindness-are always available, plus the community works toward everyone's dignity and independence. People like that Bardwell Residences is managed by Gardant Management Solutions from Kankakee, Illinois, and it's been verified by a third-party review for licensing, and protections under federal and state law make sure no one faces discrimination for gender identity, orientation, or income source when living here. Bardwell Residences holds a "Great Place To Work" certification, and community residents and families have given strong reviews, which led to the Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star awards for 2025, and it's recognized by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living for its commitment to care. Social, physical, mental, and emotional activities are planned, and people say the staff are welcoming, patient, and help with things residents can't do safely anymore; plus, there's a media center for news or member information. Amenities, outdoor features, and things like laundry or pools aren't listed, nor are some service details, but Bardwell Residences aims to give seniors space, care, and choices for a comfortable and active lifestyle with support when it's needed.

Bardwell Residences is managed by Gardant Management Solutions.

Founded in 1999 by Rod Burkett and Blair Minton, Gardant Management Solutions has evolved into one of the nation's leading senior living management companies, operating from its headquarters in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Originally established as Blair Minton and Associates (BMA), the company rebranded to Gardant in 2012, with the name meaning "forward facing" to reflect their progressive approach to senior care. Over its 25-year history, Gardant has grown to become the fifth-largest assisted living provider in the United States and the largest provider of affordable assisted living nationwide. Currently managing approximately 80 communities across five states - Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, and West Virginia - serving over 8,635 apartments for seniors and adults with physical disabilities.