Countryside Estates sits at 19080 Sunny Acres Rd Ste 1 in Petersburg, Illinois, near other senior living spaces in Sangamon County, and you'll find it opened in 2005 as an affiliate of Sunny Acres Home, settling into the category of Retirement Apartments where seniors can find many different care types under one roof-like assisted living, independent living, continuing care, nursing homes, and memory care for those with memory problems, and even options such as home care, respite care, and care homes; it's the sort of place that offers supportive housing and personalized help for daily tasks, and through Home Health Care, skilled nursing, RESTORE therapy, and short-term rehab, they're giving medical care and rehabilitation to those who need it whether the stay is long or short, and if you're looking for somewhere that has both apartments and well-kept grounds for folks to walk or sit and reflect, they've got that, too.
Inside Countryside Estates you'll see several unique names for spaces-Brenden Gardens is a spot with apartments chosen for their affordability, but it's noted for having fewer social activities, and people mention the service can be slow; there's Trustwell Living of Springfield, which has a family room, party area, and games for visitors, so families don't feel out of place when they come by, while Montvale Estates has gotten described as clean with fresh paint and new carpets in its apartments, and it's one of the communities where people like that residents aren't under strict lockdown rules, instead letting them come and go as it suits their needs, and there's a library, study area, and spot to play cards; then there's Centennial Pointe, which has gotten criticized for its food quality, trash cans not being emptied, and a lack of staff oversight, so that's something you hear about.
Community spaces set Countryside Estates apart, since you'll see places like libraries, study areas, cards areas, family rooms, and party spaces in some communities, plus there's outdoor access that some folks appreciate for a breath of fresh air, and large common areas so groups can gather, which is good for those who like organized activities that bring neighbors together, though some people do say there aren't a ton of these events in every community. They serve meals and handle housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, transportation, and offer recreational and social activities, which tends to take a load off residents and their families since you don't have to fuss over those jobs, and there's resident parking for those who still drive.
Countryside Estates focuses on giving choices, whether it's independent living for folks who can do most things on their own, or assisted living for those who need help, or more specialized care when health changes, so the community suits a range of needs. The facility's not part of the Elderwerks network, but they do keep the environment well-run and tidy. If you want to know more, you can check their website at sunnyacreshome.org, and they're open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
