Evergreen Place Assisted Living Normal opened in 2001 and was the first assisted living community in McLean County, sitting in a small, close-knit town with a calm feeling, and you really can see that the place tries to make life easier and safer for people who want help but still want their own space. The community provides a mix of assisted living, memory care, supportive living, independent living, and short-term respite care, which means it covers a lot of needs, whether someone needs daily help with bathing or dressing or just wants to know that someone's always nearby if needed, and their specialized memory care helps reduce confusion for residents with dementia, using safe setups to prevent wandering. The starting monthly price for assisted living is $3,850, and this covers things like big apartments with full kitchens or kitchenettes, granite countertops, individual thermostats, heated bathroom floors, laundry, housekeeping, and most utilities including telephone, cable TV, and internet, so you don't have to worry about a lot of the upkeep you'd have at home. Pets are welcome with a fee, and there's a parking lot for cars, plus it's all handicap accessible, so moving around's not a problem, and family pets can keep residents company if they want.
The community's got plenty of outside space, including gardens, patios, two ponds, walking paths, putting greens, and shuffleboard courts, which really does give people a chance to relax or exercise outside when the weather's good, and inside there are devotional and religious services, fitness equipment and programs, a beauty salon, and common areas for all sorts of social, recreational, and educational activities. The Bistro offers menu choices any time of day, even breakfast all day long, and meals are cooked by a culinary team, so you can eat with friends in the dining room, try restaurant dining, order room service, or even use a private dining room if you've got company. Residents can join social programs and activities designed to help them make new friends and enjoy their days. Support for caregivers is also part of the services here, and transportation's available, including free rides for appointments, which can take a load off anyone who doesn't drive anymore.
Safety is a big part of life at Evergreen Place, as they have 24-hour emergency response systems, around-the-clock staff, medication management, and regular wellness checks. There are 52 apartment units in a building set up to provide privacy and security, and people can choose from different floor plans, including semi-private and studio apartments, depending on what they're comfortable with. The whole community's designed with seniors in mind, so you find features like big bathrooms, easy access to laundry, and even flat-screen TVs in each apartment, and the maintenance and cleaning staff make sure things stay tidy and working. All the staff are part of Evergreen Senior Living, which is a family-owned group with a long history of senior care. They work with Carle Bromenn Medical Center to make sure residents can get medical support if they need it. Evergreen Place is committed to letting people keep as much independence as possible, providing just the right level of help, and maintaining each resident's dignity and comfort, so seniors and their families can feel supported as the years go by.
