Wrightwood Senior Developments

    2815 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Brand new building, caring staff

    I toured the brand-new building and now live here. The front office and care staff are outstanding-helpful and loving. Units feel comfortable and I can prepare my own meals, and activities like bingo, movies, outings and arts & crafts keep things lively. I'm very pleased.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.38·(8)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.4
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • new, modern facility
    • spacious apartment units
    • welcoming building presentation and tours
    • supportive, helpful front-office staff
    • diverse recreational programming (outings, movies, arts and crafts)
    • options for independent meal preparation

    Cons

    • variable unit sizes with some small rooms
    • reliance on resident-prepared meals rather than full dining service
    • limited frequency of certain scheduled activities

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: The facility is described as a recently built, well-presented senior community with a pleasant physical environment. Reviewers emphasize the building's modern appearance and positive first impressions from tours, alongside staff interactions that are characterized as helpful and caring. The combination of a new facility and attentive front-office personnel contributes to a favorable initial impression for prospective residents and families.

    Care and staff: Direct care quality is not extensively detailed in the summaries, but staff interactions—particularly at the front office—are consistently characterized as supportive and loving. This suggests effective hospitality and administrative responsiveness. There is limited information about clinical or long-term nursing services in the available summaries; prospective families seeking higher-acuity clinical care should request specifics on licensed-care staffing, medication management, and clinical oversight during a tour.

    Dining: The community appears to operate with an emphasis on resident independence in meal preparation. That model can suit self-sufficient residents who value autonomy and cooking options, but it does indicate limited formal dining services. Families and prospective residents should confirm whether alternative dining supports (meal delivery, communal dining programs, or assisted-meal options) are available if residents require more structured meal services.

    Activities and programming: Programming includes a range of social and cultural activities — movies, arts and crafts, and organized outings to museums and restaurants — which indicate an active social calendar. Some activities, such as bingo, are offered infrequently (noted as once or twice a month), so the frequency of specific events may be limited. Prospective residents should review a current activity calendar to assess whether the cadence and types of programming meet their expectations.

    Facilities and units: The facility's physical plant is viewed positively for being new and nicely presented. Comments about unit size are mixed: while reviewers mention spacious units, some note that certain rooms are small. This points to variability in floor plans and unit footprints; visitors should verify specific unit dimensions and layouts to ensure they meet space needs.

    Management and notable patterns: Management and front-desk staff receive consistent positive remarks for helpfulness and warmth, and the intake/tour experience is described as favorable. Notable operational patterns include a self-directed dining model and occasional limitations in activity frequency, combined with variable unit sizing. Overall, the community appears well suited to relatively independent seniors who value a modern facility, friendly administrative staff, and periodic social outings. Those requiring regular, institutional-style dining services or consistent high-frequency programming should clarify those offerings directly with management before committing.

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    Location

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    Wrightwood Senior Developments is located at 2815 W 79th St, Chicago, IL, 60652.

    About Wrightwood Senior Developments

    Wrightwood Senior Developments sits in the Ashburn neighborhood of Chicago as an apartment community for seniors who want to live more independently, and while there aren't a lot of fancy details to mention, those who move here find a quiet setting with 85 apartment units, including studios, one-bedrooms, and some with dens, plus they have some accessible units, and there are a handful of two-bedroom units available too, so you can usually find something that fits your needs if you get through the waitlist that covers several other senior properties nearby. The building itself went up in 2010 and includes things like elevators for getting around, resident parking, plus a shuttle and transportation options, and while residents are responsible for their own gas, electric, and water bills, this place offers Project Based Voucher rental assistance for 17 units, so that can help with monthly costs for those who qualify, and the community focuses on serving people either 55 or 62 and older, with protections in place for both LGBTQ and voucher holders under federal law. Inside, you'll mostly find basic, senior-friendly apartments without a lot of frills, but there are common spaces, on-site socials, security, building maintenance, and a full-time concierge for support, and there's also a fitness center and spa open all day, which folks seem to enjoy, and with nearby transit lines and a walk score of 48, it makes it easier to get around the city if you need errands or want to visit friends. For those that need it, they offer independent living and some optional support services, helping with daily activities and medication if that becomes part of life, and if a resident's needs change, they adapt the help so people don't feel forced to move away from their home. Wrightwood Senior Developments also provides skilled nursing and memory care when it's required, with round-the-clock staff, specialized memory activities, and safe areas set up for those facing Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. There's a sense of community because staff encourage neighbors to get to know one another and keep busy with social activities, plus there are more practical things like security checks and maintenance covered by staff so residents don't have to worry about those chores. With a community review score around 7.5, it's not perfect but residents seem generally satisfied, and because there's a waitlist and an application fee, it's best to plan ahead if you're thinking of making this place home. Wrightwood offers affordable, no-frills living for healthier seniors who want some help but don't want to give up independence, and most services focus on safety, friendship, and keeping folks active and connected as long as possible.

    People often ask...

    Wrightwood Senior Developments offers independent living and assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 2815 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652.

    No, Wrightwood Senior Developments does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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