Avonlea Cottage 2/Quad Cities sits in a quiet, wooded area in Milan, Illinois, right on 12 acres with lots of trees and walking paths, so it's nice for folks who like to sit out or walk safely. The community has 16 senior apartments and assisted living units. People can pick from one- and two-bedroom apartments, shared or studio suites, and the spaces all have safety features like pull cords and emergency buttons. The whole place is designed to help seniors who may get confused or tend to wander, and staff members are trained in memory care and dementia support. There's help for daily needs, like getting in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, medication, and even eating if that's needed, and the staff is there all the time, day and night.
Apartments come furnished with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, internet, air-conditioning, and phone service, plus folks can have private or shared rooms if they want. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance all come included, so nobody has to worry much about chores. There's a big dining room that serves three meals every day, and there's always a choice of special diets like for diabetes or allergies, and the chef tries to use organic ingredients when possible.
Groups sometimes go out together, and families can come and go during flexible visits, so people can keep in touch with their loved ones. There are offsite devotional activities, movie nights, holiday parties, birthday events, and lots of group programs like arts and crafts or games in the activity rooms, which helps keep folks active and social. There's a theater, greenhouse, reading room, game room, snack shop, bistro, library and lounges, plus you can get your hair done right on-site. They offer fitness and massage therapy, and there's a nurse always there for emergencies.
The setting around the building is peaceful with gardens, patios, and outdoor seating. The community welcomes pets, which is good for animal lovers, and there's parking and transportation so folks can get to stores, doctors, and other places. The staff helps with moving in and coordinates with healthcare providers, and there are monthly check-ups from doctors. They offer special services for people with conditions like Parkinson's or diabetes, and memory care programs for dementia or mild cognitive issues, making sure everyone can get what they need.
The monthly cost for a studio is $3,200, which runs a bit higher than the local county average but still under the Illinois state average, and there are options for various budgets. Overall, Avonlea Cottage 2/Quad Cities tries to offer a safe, comfortable place with different levels of care, where residents can get help if they need it, join activities, and still feel independent.
