Elmbrook Senior Residences of LSSI sits in either Elmwood Park or River Grove, IL, and serves as a senior living community, offering different levels of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care for people 62 and older, though adults 18 and older with disabilities can live there too, which matters because some people need a mix of support. The facility is part of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, a large statewide provider, and has 54 one-bedroom and 17 efficiency apartments including 8 that are accessible, with rent figured at 30% of the resident's adjusted annual income thanks to HUD Section 8 and the 202 Program since it opened back in 1999. The apartments each have carpet in the living room and bedroom, along with individually controlled heat and air, refrigerators, electric stoves, and air conditioners, and the building itself is smoke-free with features like an elevator, an emergency response system, visitor entry and security systems, and trash chutes on every floor. Residents have access to washers and dryers, laundry rooms, resident and guest parking, WiFi in shared spaces, and cable access, as well as community rooms and patios with raised garden boxes for spending time outside.
Amenities are designed for older people's comfort and safety, plus they've got health and wellness programs, arts and crafts, activities in the game room, and opportunities for ongoing education. Meals are nutritious and included, and there's a dining room, fitness center, salon/barbershop, and a social services coordinator on staff full-time who helps residents get connected to things like home-delivered meals, homemaker services, general counseling, and transportation. Residents can have pets. Services for help with daily living like bathing, medication management, dressing, and personal care are available, and those who need it can get memory care with activities aimed at supporting people with Alzheimer's or dementia in a safe setting with staff available all day and night. For people who still want to live independently, there's a no-frills apartment setup, and for those who need more help, there's support for moving around, laundry and cleaning, as well as personal care assistants. The facility has been recognized for good meals and friendly activities, and offers respite care to help families get a break. It also offers rehabilitation, wound care, and long-term care for those who need it, along with secure options for people who might wander or need extra support. Residents can join in social, physical, and mental programs, and there's a strong focus on creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, along with affordable housing services and help for those with disabilities. Elmbrook Senior Residences shares resources with wider LSSI programs, including youth and family help, foster care, and mental health support, and everything's set up to make life safer and easier for seniors as they age. The place has three reviews from residents or families, and has won some awards for meals, overall living, and activities, which shows it's been noticed for its efforts, and it continues to focus on healing, wholeness, and helping people feel at home.
