Villa St. Benedict sits on a large, peaceful campus in Lisle, Illinois, with trees, walking paths, and flower gardens spread out across over 47 acres, and you'll find all sorts of spaces there where people can gather, like indoor lounges, a clubhouse, a library, a bistro, fine dining, and even an underground parking garage. This Catholic senior living place is run as a nonprofit, sponsored by the Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart and Benedictine Health System, and it's open to anyone 55 and older along with their spouses or younger folks who are handicapped. Seniors can pick between independent living villas or apartments, assisted living at the Benedale Center, and a secured memory care area, so folks who need help with Alzheimer's or dementia have a safe place to stay. There are private and semiprivate rooms, each with a kitchenette, private bathroom with grab bars, and emergency response features, and residents can decorate their spaces with their own belongings if they want.
Meal service means three chef-prepared meals every day, and they do offer vegetarian choices, plus there's linen and housekeeping service every week, help with laundry, and even scheduled transportation, with some rides included and some with a fee. If someone needs assistance, the staff stays awake around the clock for emergencies, and they'll help with reminders for medicines, dressing, bathing, and blood sugar checks for diabetics. While everyone should be able to manage their own incontinence, the staff can remind and support folks and can assist with both bowel and bladder concerns, and help with one-person assisted transfers if someone isn't able to walk. Small pets are welcome.
The memory care section is secured for safety and can take in people who have serious behavior challenges, with care plans suited for each resident and support from nurses, doctors, and families working together. Spiritual care includes daily mass, rosary, and pastoral support, and there are regular worship services. Exercise and activities are important here, with options like fitness classes, art events, lifelong learning, book clubs, happy hours, and singing and social groups, plus outings to local theater or shopping. The campus offers a wellness center, therapy office, salon, clubhouse, gift shop, business center, and a pool table, so there's almost always something to do, and there are programs for creative and physical health, including classes with university students. Residents can volunteer, join bridge or mahjongg groups, do aqua fitness offsite, and spend time in indoor or outdoor lounging areas. There's a focus on social life, creative expression, and keeping up mental and physical health; Villa St. Benedict aims to help seniors stay comfortable as they age in place. The community operates as a certified, licensed facility and supports all faith backgrounds, though it keeps to Catholic traditions with regular services and a spiritual atmosphere.
