Avonlea Cottage of Sterling sits at 2201 E. Le Fevre Road in Sterling, Illinois, and offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite, nursing care, home care, and continuing care, with room for about 30 residents, which means you'll notice a smaller, more personal place where staff like the nurse aides and caregivers can really get to know folks and respond right away when needed, and there's a staff-to-resident ratio that helps families and seniors feel more supported during the day or at night. Jessica Martinez is the Executive Director, and there's a caring team on-site, with nurse support part-time, always watching over things to help residents feel comfortable and safe, and caregivers are available 24 hours a day for emergencies or daily help like bathing, meal preparation, medication reminders, or personal care.
The building feels homelike, with comfortable common rooms, well-kept lounges, outdoor patios, covered porches, and the kind of areas where people gather to talk or just sit and relax, and the private and semi-private rooms have wall-to-wall carpeting, large bathrooms with walk-in showers, and things that help residents keep their independence like cable, phone access, individual climate control, and Wi-Fi, though there's always someone to assist with laundry or housekeeping as well as maintenance or linen service when anyone needs it. Avonlea Cottage puts a lot of effort into creating a positive mood and a friendly daily experience, offering structured programs that fill the days with things to do, including social groups, fitness, planned entertainment, and activities that try to keep everyone as active and engaged as they want to be, whether that's spending time in activity rooms, joining a meal in the main dining room, reading, or making use of the open kitchen that joins into the family area.
Special help is available for people living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, including a secure memory care wing, trained staff close by, and spaces designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, plus personalized plans that match each person's needs. There's comprehensive nursing care, hospice care, and visiting medical professionals who offer services such as lab work, EKGs, X-rays, podiatry, and medication management, and with regular check-ins, care plans adjust as health changes. Avonlea Cottage tries to take stress off families by providing guidance for using long-term care insurance, VA assistance, or help with selling a home. Payment is flexible, with checks, credit cards, and insurance accepted.
Residents get nutritious, home-cooked meals prepared daily with dietary needs in mind, and though meals are served in a communal dining setting, they aren't included in rent. The rent covers all the basics like care, help with daily activities, housekeeping, and emergency response systems for extra safety. Social life gets a boost thanks to engaging activities and outings, transportation services, and plenty of chances to make new friends or stay busy. The facility welcomes tours, where families can meet staff, look at rooms, see the kitchen, and join in a meal or an activity to see how daily life runs. With spoken English throughout the facility, security systems in common areas, on-site nurse and aides, and a focus on dignity and respect for every person, Avonlea Cottage of Sterling gives seniors and their families a place that does its best to balance care with comfort, though families should know it's not a perfect place and reviews have been mixed, with a current rating of 3.0 based on 2 reviews.
