Cantata Adult Life Services is a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Brookfield, Illinois, that's been serving seniors for over a hundred years since 1925 and sits on a 10-acre wooded campus with walking paths, gardens, and a reflecting pond so there's plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors or just relax by the pond. The community offers a wide range of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab, so people can find support for whatever stage of aging they're in and there's home care available for those who need help while staying in their own space. Independent living comes with maintenance-free apartments in studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layouts, many with kitchenettes or full kitchens, air conditioning, and cable TV, so residents have a comfortable home where they can bring their own furniture if they want.
The campus is focused on security and well-being, with enclosed courtyards, ground floor units, and handicap accessible features like wheelchair accessible showers and bathtubs. There are daily activities and outings planned by full-time activity directors, and a focus on lifelong learning and fitness, so folks can join in classes at the Fitness Center, art gets made in the crafts center, books are read in the library, and gardening happens in raised beds. Meals are served restaurant-style with choices for special diets such as gluten-free, low or no sugar, vegan, and low sodium, and there are guest meals and private dining rooms for special times. Residents can also make use of salon, laundry, housekeeping, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, a piano, fireplaces in common spaces, and a cafe and bistro.
Cantata provides help with bathing, dressing, movement, and medicine management along with specialized support for memory loss through secure environments and staff trained to care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia. There are skilled nurses and clinical specialists for medical care, a therapy center, and programs to help folks move back home after hospital stays. Religious services and devotionals are available on-site and off-site for several faiths including Catholic, and there's a focus on respecting each person's needs and finances through support plans. The environment is pet-friendly, so cats and dogs are welcome, and there's handyman service, scheduled transportation, and parking for those who need it. The nonprofit is committed to helping people age how they want, keeping their independence with privacy and a sense of home, while offering help when needed and a community where friends and family can stay in touch easily.
