American House Orland Park is a family-owned assisted living and memory care community that's been serving seniors since 2001, about 2.2 miles outside Orland Park, Illinois, with a focus on supporting those living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The community features 42 units with private and semi-private rooms, some studio apartments, and accepts adults 55 and older, offering an all-inclusive pricing structure and requiring an entry fee. Staff include licensed nurses on-site 24 hours a day, a doctor and nurse on call, with support from a podiatrist, dentist, pharmacy, and in-house rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The Hartwell House offers assisted living services, and there's a specialized memory care program called Flourish, both providing personalized care for dementia and Alzheimer's, supported by specially trained staff and research-based approaches.
Residents get help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication management, as well as mental wellness support and health assessments. There's hospice care, respite and short-term stay options, home health, companion care, and even adult day programs. Activity offerings include arts and crafts, game nights, book clubs, cooking clubs, gardening, story time, and yoga classes, with social, educational, and cultural events along with devotional services and worship on site, while activities also go offsite when possible. Common areas are comfortable and homey, with features like cozy fireplaces, grand pianos, small libraries, TV rooms, recreation spaces, and outdoor spots with gardens, patios, gazebos, and walking paths, all secured to allow for fresh air but maintain safety for those at risk of wandering.
Meals are provided restaurant-style, made from scratch, and tailored to meet dietary needs, including diabetes menus, while the community welcomes pets and lets guests join meal times for special occasions. Housekeeping, weekly linen service, in-house laundry, and maintenance are included. There's move-in coordination, activity scheduling, and transportation is complimentary. Residents have individually controlled heating and air conditioning, access to high-speed WiFi, cable TV, private telephones, and mailboxes in every unit. Amenities are designed to support independence while offering security for those with memory loss, like wide hallways, lots of natural light, secured courtyards, wheelchair-accessible showers, and abundant indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxing and socializing.
Care is tailored to each person's needs, and staff encourage family involvement in every part of daily routines, aiming for a respectful environment that honors each resident's past history, interests, and sense of purpose. Residents benefit from biography-based engagement to keep them connected and active, and special programs like Inspired Connections™ help create moments of joy. The community runs with a straightforward and earnest approach, working to provide comfort, safety, and meaningful support for those facing memory challenges, without trying to be flashy or anything it's not, focusing instead on personalized care, security, and the small comforts that make daily life better.
