Shepherd Premier Senior Living of Gurnee sits at 5631 Manchester Dr, Gurnee, Illinois, and has a small, close community feel thanks to its size and low caregiver-to-resident ratio, which means staff can spend more time helping each person, and you see this when attentive staff respond quickly to the needs and calls of both residents and their families. The place offers eight private, fully furnished suites, each with a private handicap-accessible bathroom, and there are semi-private rooms as well, kept clean and comfortable, all licensed by the state and offering an all-inclusive price, which takes guesswork out of budgeting for care. People can bring some pets, too.
You'll find Shepherd Premier Senior Living of Gurnee covers just about every kind of help an older adult might need, from Independent Living and Assisted Living to Memory Care for folks living with Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as Long-Term and Skilled Nursing if someone needs round-the-clock care-plus they offer Home Care and Home Health Care, so seniors can get non-medical or Medicare-certified help in their own homes. There's also respite care to give family caregivers a break, and they handle Adult Day Services and Hospice Care, so people can get support in many situations. Staff have training for specialized support, including memory-enhancing activities for people with dementia, and they help with things like incontinence, diabetic care, and support for those who can't walk easily.
Residents get three home-cooked meals every day in a dining area where snacks and drinks are always available, and these meals focus on seasonal, nutritious ingredients, with a staff dietitian overseeing the menu so the food stays healthy and tasty. There are always common living spaces where folks can gather, with a communal rec room that has cable TV, a fireplace, board games, books, and art supplies for people to use, and the outdoor backyard is a big green space with garden seating and strolling paths so people can get fresh air, watch the birds, or go for a quiet wander if they like. Activities here range from senior yoga, music and pet therapy, games, and daily exercise, all meant to help residents stay as active and social as they want, with special programs for people in Memory Care to help keep minds sharp and reduce confusion or the chance of wandering.
Assisted Living at Shepherd Premier Senior Living of Gurnee means help with personal things like bathing, dressing, taking the right medicine, meals, and just daily care, so people can be as independent as possible, though always with full-time staff around to help when needed. Skilled nursing services include round-the-clock care, wound care, and help with things like rehabilitation after injury or illness, right in the same place. Their Independent Living side lets active seniors take part in things like lawn games, social outings, and just enjoying a maintenance-free lifestyle among friends and neighbors, with transportation available for doctor visits or errands.
Laundry and housekeeping are done by staff, so residents don't have to worry about chores, and there are spiritual services available offsite for those who want them. Staff make sure to keep families updated and are known for being responsive and kind. The most recent information from six reviews gives Shepherd Premier Senior Living of Gurnee an average score of 4.33 out of 5, which is pretty high, and the company says it has a 5.0 review score on some listings. The community stands out for personal attention, all-around support, and its effort to make life simpler and safer for seniors while keeping things home-like and welcoming.
