The Auberge at Highland Park sits in Highland Park, Illinois, in Lake County, in the 60035 zip code, near Brier Street and Knollwood neighborhoods, with Highland Park, Highwood, and Fort Sheridan cities nearby, and you'll find that if you move here you get assigned to Kipling Elementary, Alan B Shepard Middle, and Highland Park High School districts, which might be useful if family visits include young grandchildren, and the building itself, put up in 2012, stands out as a modern apartment complex designed as a licensed memory care community focused on supporting seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory concerns, and they call everything by its name like "The Auberge at Highland Park" rather than using vague terms, which helps keep things straightforward, and in the halls you'll see residents enjoying indoor and outdoor common areas-one can bring pets, including small ones, and the facility allows cats and dogs, and sometimes even other pets depending on the case, and meals come from a chef with restaurant-style dining where people can sit together, and there are always options for special diets like low and no sugar, plus there's a beautician on site for those who care about grooming and self-image, and whenever you need help with things like bathing, dressing, getting around, or reminders throughout the day, trained staff are around 24/7, including licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and a doctor you can call.
Residents needing more medical support can see a dentist, podiatrist, homecare nurse, physical therapist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, and the staff often help with medication management-including giving insulin, helping with blood sugar checks, or using mechanical lifts for transfers-which means people with heavy or complex care needs, including those who are non-ambulatory or prone to wandering, can have the right support in place, and they've got technology and alarms to keep residents from drifting out of the safe community areas. The building and grounds are set up for safety, with accessible features like wheelchair-friendly showers and full tubs, and all rooms offer either private or semi-private bathrooms. There's parking and scheduled, complimentary transportation for shopping or appointments, which helps since the transit score is only 24 so public buses aren't much help, while a walk score of 62 means you can get to many things on foot, but not everything.
Here you'll find people who value dignity and want to stay active, as the Life Enrichment program uses a Montessori-inspired approach and keeps everyone involved with music, art, brain fitness (like Dakim activities), cooking, and outings both onsite and off, including devotional services and intergenerational programs, so no one has to feel disconnected from their interests or the wider world. The staff works alongside residents with positive attitudes and lots of patience, listening to what's wanted or needed, and there's regular assessment and planning to keep care tailored for each person, whether you need light or heavy care, help with everyday tasks like eating or bathing, or support for behavioral changes. Memory care here is not just a side offering but uses a dedicated, secure wing for people living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, including assistance for those at risk of wandering or aggression.
Hospice and respite services are available, alongside adult day programs, so people can stay temporarily or transition in if care needs change over time, and there's an option for aging in place. Most residents choose private rooms, but semi-private options come up too, and all the basics-cleanliness, food, activities, and staff helpfulness-usually get a good word from families. There's a $5,000 community fee and options for all-inclusive rent, which can make it easier to figure out costs. The Auberge at Highland Park is licensed under State License 3476 and part of the Frontier Management family of senior living communities, and while the focus is on memory care, there's a full range of senior support, from assisted living to incontinence and diabetic care, so families know their loved ones have someplace safe with people who know how to help as needs change.
