Asbury Court opened in 1995 and sits in Des Plaines, Illinois, where it offers different levels of care from independent living to assisted living, supportive living, memory care, skilled nursing, and even a Post Hospital Resort for short-term rehabilitation that got added in 2018, so you see people coming here for all kinds of reasons, whether after a hospital stay or for a longer stay where they want both help and privacy. The building has 180 units, many with private rooms and accessible bathrooms, kitchenettes, big windows, emergency alert systems, and walk-in showers, and you'll find light-filled community spaces like a cozy lobby, a chapel, a library, a salon and barber shop, and even a home theater for movie nights or big events, plus country store, fitness room, activity room, and a nice garden room for when residents want to look out at the courtyard, or take a stroll outside on walking paths and patios. Residents can bring a small pet and choose furnished apartments or bring their own things, with a choice of skyline or water views in the rooms, and utilities except for phone are included, while there's scheduled housekeeping, laundry service, and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout.
Staff tailor care plans based on individual needs and there's help for daily living tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication reminders, always with certified nursing assistants on-site and a licensed nursing team around day and night since safety is a top priority, which includes visitor sign-in procedures, security cameras, and emergency call cords in every apartment. Asbury Court's dining room serves chef-prepared meals, three times a day, with options for special diets like diabetes or allergies, and if someone doesn't want to eat on the usual mealtime, there's all-day dining options available, so no one goes hungry, and the staff also help with transportation, parking, and offer a bus for outings, medical appointments, or simply taking a group to the mall.
What stands out about Asbury Court is how there are so many ways for residents to stay active, engaged, and social, with bingo, Wii bowling, knitting circles, fitness classes, arts and crafts, picnics, game nights, and music or religious services throughout the week, and there's a full calendar of both resident-run clubs and organized group activities, so it's easy for people to find something to look forward to. The community garden and outdoor courtyards give folks a chance to be outdoors, and the home theater, spa room, fitness room, patio, salon and country store make everyday life a bit easier and friendlier, and for anybody that needs rehab, there's a highly rated therapy gym on-site. Health needs are managed with a full medical team, including nurses, therapists, and visiting doctors like cardiologists or psychiatrists, plus pharmacy services, podiatry, optometry, wound care, and memory care support in a secure area, especially for people with Alzheimer's or similar conditions, and there's a walk-in clinic run with Amita Health for quick visits or urgent care needs. Family members can get support too, and there's move-in coordination for a smoother changeover, which helps everyone adjust.
The community earned different awards over the years, including being featured by Assisted Living Magazine and receiving the 2001 Community Enhancement Award, and it stays active in Des Plaines as a member of the Chamber of Commerce and a sponsor of the Senior Center. Medicaid is accepted here and there's a range of options depending on someone's budget and care needs, so different financial situations are covered. People say the atmosphere feels welcoming, and staff try to treat everyone kindly and with respect. In the end, you have a senior living community that tries to cover all the bases, with comfortable rooms, help always nearby if needed, and enough activities and support that folks have choices about how they want to live each day, whether that's joining in a poker night, enjoying a good meal, or simply spending time with friends in safe and pleasant surroundings.
