Lincolnwood Place sits in Lincolnwood, Illinois, at the north end of the Chicago area, close enough that families can visit often, and folks can enjoy the shops and food at Lincolnwood Town Center, which has over 100 shops and places to eat, and the building itself is a multi-story red brick community, with a big entrance sign out front and flowerbeds that look lively. The place is set up for different kinds of needs, so someone who's living on their own can have an apartment with some independence, but there's also help for those who need assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or even short-term rehab after surgery or illness, and they do go the extra mile to try and make the transition easier, working with partner groups to offer help with moving and veteran benefits.
Inside, the common areas have comfortable seating, patterned carpets, and decorative lights that make things feel homey and warm, and there's an elegant bar with dark wood and a nearby dining space where people like to gather. Residents can use lounges and a private library with shelves of books, nice seating, and a piano, plus a big lounge space with a TV and a soft couch, and if you look in the memory care area, you'll notice built-in bookshelves, games, a computer area, a table for playing or chatting, and a fireplace with armchairs, so people have places to relax or spend time together.
There's a lot of ways to stay active, like a fitness center, walking paths outside, or exercise studios, and for folks who need it, there are on-site therapies - physical, occupational, or speech - with personal recovery plans, all meant to help people get their confidence back. They support engaging activities, such as book clubs, educational opportunities, games, outings, musical events, art programs, puzzles, and continued learning, often using their own Embrace program for memory care support. There are dining rooms with high ceilings and big windows, and the meals are served restaurant-style, focused on nutrition and creating pleasant experiences at the table, and the kitchen even prepares special menus for folks with different needs. Folks can find a beauty shop and barbershop on-site, a game room, event rooms for private dinners, and a comfortable movie screening room, with community staff available all day and night.
Residents get regular housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance, so they don't have to worry about chores, and there's scheduled transportation for appointments, errands, or group trips out into the walkable neighborhood, where attractions are close by. Pets are always welcome, so people can bring a cat or dog when they move in, and parking is available for those who still drive. The apartments come in different sizes - studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom layouts - and some have private patios, which gives plenty of choice depending on what someone wants or needs.
Lincolnwood Place pays attention to wellness, offers support so people can live confidently, provides care like help with daily routines, and tries to keep everyone engaged, whether someone's living on their own, needs a little extra help, or has Alzheimer's or other memory problems. The staff stays on-site round the clock, and there are skilled nurses and therapists right there if you need them, with programs and schedules meant to help people feel included and cared for, without the pressure or pretense you sometimes find elsewhere.
