Hartwell Place is a welcoming and intimate assisted living community located in the Andersonville neighborhood on Chicago’s north side. Specializing in memory care for older adults, Hartwell Place offers a warm and comfortable environment designed to feel like home. With a capacity of just 29 private bedroom suites, each featuring its own private bathroom and individual room temperature controls, residents enjoy both privacy and personalized comfort. The high caregiver-to-resident ratio ensures that each person receives attentive and responsive support tailored to their unique needs, fostering a vibrant and engaged lifestyle.
The care team at Hartwell Place is experienced in supporting individuals living with dementia, including conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and other types of memory loss. The community provides 24-hour nursing services and on-call care from licensed physicians, maintaining a secure environment with dedicated staff awake and available at all times. Residents receive assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication management, all delivered in a manner that respects their dignity and independence. While not a nursing home or skilled nursing facility, Hartwell Place offers a higher level of supervision and care than is typically found in standard assisted living communities, catering specifically to the needs of older adults with memory challenges.
In addition to its long-term residential services, Hartwell Place also offers respite care for families seeking short-term support, with a minimum stay requirement designed to ensure continuity and comfort for both residents and staff. The lively community environment at Hartwell Place is enhanced by its location in Andersonville, with easy access for families from across the city and surrounding suburbs. Residents come from neighborhoods such as Edgewater, Uptown, Rogers Park, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Lakeview, Gold Coast, Albany Park, Avondale, as well as from the wider region, reflecting the broad reach and positive reputation of the community.
Hartwell Place is dedicated to providing a joyful and stimulating atmosphere where the mind, body, and spirit of each resident can flourish. While live-in pets are not accommodated, pet visitors are always welcome, so that residents can benefit from the comfort and companionship that animals provide. The team at Hartwell Place endeavors to honor and support the personal beliefs and preferences of each resident, encouraging them to remain connected and engaged in ways that are personally meaningful. By focusing exclusively on the needs of older adults with memory care requirements, Hartwell Place delivers a specialized, compassionate, and person-centered experience that celebrates the individuality and dignity of every resident.