Brookdale Oak Park

Brookdale Oak Park offers residents a vibrant and welcoming environment nestled in a cosmopolitan residential neighborhood of Oak Park, Illinois. Surrounded by notable architecture and charm, the community provides independent and assisted living options designed for seniors who desire a maintenance-free lifestyle without compromising on comfort or activity. The building's location, conveniently situated between historic homes and the bustling downtown shopping district, ensures residents can enjoy both urban conveniences and a peaceful residential setting.

The community is thoughtfully designed with a variety of modern and inviting spaces, including a rooftop patio, art studio, billiards room, community dining room, and fitness room. Residents can relax in the sunroom, enjoy the library, or enjoy salon services on-site. Private apartment homes offer a personal retreat, complete with living and dining areas, kitchens, and bedrooms that can be customized to suit individual tastes. Community living rooms, sitting areas, and a private dining area foster a sense of togetherness while maintaining opportunities for privacy and reflection.

Life at Brookdale Oak Park is marked by a shared spirit of engagement and enrichment. Residents can participate in an array of clubs and activities, including the Theater Lovers Club, creative pottery workshops, and the History Buffs Group, cultivating interests and friendships. The Park Steppers Group leads scenic walks in the area, while weekly gatherings such as Chocolate and Conversation Socials provide opportunities for connection and camaraderie. Much of the lifestyle revolves around community and personal growth, with events and amenities catering to a wide range of preferences and hobbies.

Dining at Brookdale Oak Park is a cornerstone of the experience, with restaurant-style meals served in elegant surroundings and housekeeping services included. Residents have the convenience of the Personal Solutions program, which allows them or their families to order a variety of personal and household necessities—such as toiletries, hearing aid batteries, and hygiene products—with simple email requests. These items are discreetly delivered to the resident’s door at no extra delivery charge and can be set for recurring or one-time shipments. This thoughtful service underscores the community’s commitment to making daily living as carefree and comfortable as possible.

The neighborhood itself is rich with opportunities for adventure and relaxation. Residents can explore local attractions such as guided tours through significant local architecture, discover exotic plants in the nearby conservatory, or visit literary and historical sites. The proximity to parks and cultural landmarks offers residents a continually stimulating environment while still allowing plenty of quiet spaces for reading or savoring the fresh air.

Brookdale Oak Park blends attentive care with independence, offering assisted living support for residents who need help with daily activities, medication management, and mobility. Whether experiencing the joys of independent living or the tailored assistance of compassionate caregivers, residents are supported to live fully and comfortably within a community that celebrates individuality and engagement.

Brookdale Oak Park is managed by Brookdale.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) is the largest senior living operator in the United States, managing over 640 communities with capacity for approximately 59,000 residents across 41 states and employing around 36,000 associates. Founded in 1978 and publicly traded since 2005, Brookdale solidified its market leadership through major acquisitions including American Retirement Corporation (2006) and Emeritus Senior Living (2014), making it the only national full-spectrum senior living company. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Brookdale has topped the American Seniors Housing Association's ASHA 50 list and Argentum's largest providers list for multiple consecutive years.

The company's comprehensive care continuum includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Brookdale's signature Clare Bridge program, developed over 30 years ago by dementia-care experts, provides specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care through two distinct levels: Clare Bridge communities for comprehensive memory support and the Clare Bridge Solace program for advanced-stage dementia residents. The program is recognized by the Alzheimer's Association® for incorporating evidence-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations and features secure environments, enclosed courtyards, Daily Path programming with six structured activities daily, and the InTouch technology platform offering personalized brain-stimulating games and therapeutic content.

Brookdale's holistic Optimum Life® wellness approach balances six dimensions—Purposeful, Physical, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, and Intellectual—implemented through signature programs including B-Fit (eight exercise class options), Brain Fit (mental fitness workouts), My Life Story (resident storytelling), EngagementPlus (interest-based connections), Growing Together (collaborative learning), and The Ageless Spirit (kindness and gratitude practices). The Embrace Family Partnership provides caregiver education and support for families of memory care residents.

The company's Brookdale HealthPlus® care coordination model, winner of the 2024 Argentum Best of the Best Award placing it among the top 1% of operators, is a technology-enabled healthcare service featuring dedicated RN Care Managers who proactively manage residents' health, coordinate care transitions, and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations. Communities using HealthPlus report 78% fewer urgent care visits, 36% fewer hospitalizations, and 63% more completed annual wellness visits. The Personal Solutions program delivers hygiene products, medications, and daily necessities directly to residents' doors with discreet packaging and monthly billing convenience.

Following a strategic divestiture of its home health and hospice operations to HCA Healthcare (completed December 2023), Brookdale now focuses exclusively on senior living operations while maintaining its position as the industry's largest operator, committed to its mission of enriching lives with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity.