Eden Village is a retirement center located on South Station Road in Glen Carbon, Illinois, and it sits on 18 acres of landscaped grounds with plenty of lawns, walking trails, and towering trees, giving the place a peaceful and quiet feeling in a residential neighborhood where people can enjoy picnic areas and gardens, and if you like being outside for fresh air, there are walking paths for relaxing or socializing. The community is pet-friendly for assisted living residents, and has garden homes and residences designed for independent living, with options for one or two bedrooms-some of the independent living homes have full kitchens and plenty of space, and all the residences offer maintenance-free living with light housekeeping included, while apartments for assisted living come as deluxe or atrium one and two bedroom units that include private bathrooms, cable TV, furnished rooms, air conditioning, phone lines, Wi-Fi, and sometimes kitchenettes. The Wellness Center and Therapy & Wellness Center provide access to short-term rehabilitation, therapy, and individualized fitness programs, offering occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapies, along with outpatient therapy and specialized pain or wound care when it's needed, which helps those recovering from illness, hospitalization or surgery. The senior FITness program uses equipment made for older adults, with exercises to help keep strength, heart health, balance, and flexibility up, and the community sponsors fitness programs, scheduled daily activities, and plenty of social things like crafts, holiday parties, day trips, movie nights, and resident-run events, so there's usually something on the calendar to look forward to, even options for arts, games, music, or using the library, business room, or activity and game rooms, and there's a movie theater, too.
Staff at Eden Village give personalized care and support, providing help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and transfers, as well as medication management and 24-hour supervision and call systems for added safety. The skilled nursing facility takes care of residents who need extra support, offering round-the-clock nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care, including secured memory units for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, with focused care and memory-enriching activities. For meals, there's a dining room with restaurant-style dining, all-day meal options, and choices for residents who have allergies or need special diabetes diets, so people can eat comfortably. Housekeeping and laundry are included in assisted living, and three daily meals are provided. Transportation is arranged for outings, appointments, and errands, with accessible parking, move-in help, and concierge service.
Eden Village runs as a non-profit, tax-exempt center under section 501(c)(3) and has career and volunteer opportunities for people looking to get involved. It's led by Dr. Carmel R Boykin-Wright, MD, and offers department contacts, virtual tours online, and regular communication through their social media pages, including Facebook. The full range of care covers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, senior rehab services, outpatient therapy, and a secured skilled nursing environment, so residents can transition smoothly as their needs change. Community features stay true to a residential neighborhood feeling, with lush landscaping, manicured lawns, and a quieter pace. Eden Village offers both comfort and support, with all care levels in one place, but there's no perfect place and the key is finding what fits best. Facility information about specific program names or policies isn't always readily available, but it's clear Eden Village covers a broad range of senior care with an established setting and a focus on safe, comfortable living.
