Alvernia Manor Retirement Home sits at 13950 Main St in Lemont, Illinois, and has provided care since 1971, run by the School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King, where you'll find a two-story building with an irregular design, a hipped roof with a central chapel gable, brown aluminum windows, and a wood-framed porte cochere standing on limestone piers, all spread across a close-knit, comfortable setting for about 50 residents over age 55, where folks can stay in studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom semi-private rooms, many of which allow for personal decorations to make them feel homier, and even pets are welcome if you'd like a furry friend. Residents have choices between independent living, assisted living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, adult day programs, home care services, respite care for short stays and caregiver relief, and rehabilitation and long-term care, all in a sheltered care facility licensed by Illinois.
Staff, including nurses and nurse assistants, stay on-site day and night to help with everything from bathing and dressing to medication, with extra support for folks who need standby assistance or non-ambulatory care, including those needing reminders for restroom visits or care for diabetes, and the place has a 24-hour emergency call system in each unit for peace of mind, so someone always responds quickly. Residents receive three meals a day, with specialized menus like low/no sugar options, and the dining area has both private and guest seating for family visits, plus a beauty and barber shop, laundry, and room cleaning offered regularly.
Activities fill the days, like crafts, music, games, gardening in raised beds, community service, library time with Optelec reading tools for those with low vision, outings to plays, movies, shopping, and special events by bus, as well as Mass and Rosary in the on-site chapel for those who'd like, and all these are available whether someone's there long term or just for a short respite stay. Residents also enjoy sewing, arts, fitness, a game room, lounge areas with fireplaces, and a computer room, with both indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, a courtyard with patio furniture and a swing, and outdoor smoking allowed only in certain spots. Parking, transportation to appointments or events, and podiatrist visits make it easier to take care of life outside the building.
Alvernia Manor, praised for a clean and tidy atmosphere, offers a caring setting shaped by Christian values, where staff recognizes each person and their family, and most folks notice how friendly and helpful everyone stays, keeping a comforting environment whether you're needing full care or just a little support while keeping your independence. Payment comes through private pay, social security, veteran's benefits, or insurance, and fees change depending on the services or if you have a second person joining you. The facility keeps things simple but steady, hosting a variety of on-site and offsite happenings, reliable care at all hours, healthy meals, and a steady sense of safety and belonging for those who call it home.
