Sycamore Village Assisted Living sits at 225 Castellano Dr in Belleville, Illinois, in a peaceful community with a quiet and home-like feel, and the place encourages anyone to take a tour if they're thinking about moving in so they can meet the staff and see how things work first-hand, and you can even meet some of the residents, which tells a lot about daily life there. The staff includes licensed and registered nurses, caregivers, social service workers, and people who've received special training in memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's Disease, and the whole approach focuses on getting to know residents' life stories so the care fits what each person needs, making it feel more personal, like a big family instead of a big building. Residents choose private apartment-style rooms that come with their own bathrooms, cable or satellite TV, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, a kitchenette, and phone service, and there's even move-in help, which can make things easier, especially when folks are dealing with lots of changes all at once. Pets, in some cases, are welcome, adding comfort for residents, and overnight guests can stay when families come to visit, making it feel more like home.
The services cover a wide range, so there's daily help with bathing, dressing, transferring, and other daily needs, as well as personal care, meal preparation, dietary support-including special diets-and lots of personal laundry, linen, and housekeeping services, with on-site maintenance to keep things in good order. Nursing staff and medication managers are around part-time, and there's 24-hour supervision and support, especially for those who need reminders or might be at risk from things like stairs or cooking mishaps, and there's an emergency call system in every apartment too, so help's never far away. Folks there can get health and rehabilitation care, including scheduled occupational therapy, physical therapy, medication administration, skilled nursing, and hospice care for people who need extra comfort.
For memory support, Sycamore Village specializes in dementia care, covering everything from early memory loss to end-of-life needs, and they've received the Excellence in Dementia Care designation from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America and haven't had any state violations for four years. They work closely with the Alzheimer's Association and local universities, bringing both research and practical help to residents and families, and there are caregiver support sessions and education for families who need guidance or just someone to talk to, which helps keep everybody involved in care on the same page.
Social and recreational life plays a big part in the community, with daily structured activities, games, hobbies, creative arts therapies, and things like movie nights, music programs, and offsite outings when possible, so residents find ways to stay active and connected. Indoor spaces include a recreation room, movie theater, game room, library, computer room, fitness center, spa, and a Resident Art Gallery, while outside there's a private courtyard, garden areas, walking paths, outdoor patios, and other green spaces, giving everyone pleasant places to relax or socialize. Dining's done in a restaurant-style setting, and meal plans can be tailored for diabetes, allergies, or other needs, and residents can have family or friends join them for meals.
Transportation and parking are available, and therapy visits are scheduled as needed. For those who want a short stay instead of a long-term move, there's a respite program where seniors can stay up to 30 days, which can help after a hospital stay or when family caregivers need a break. Religious services, non-restrictive visiting hours, and a policy of regular education and prevention events add to the sense of community, and with a focus on safety, independence, and compassion, Sycamore Village tries to keep things down-to-earth and caring for every stage of aging and memory loss. The atmosphere is friendly, daily chores are made easier, and every resident is treated as part of a larger, supportive family, right in the heart of Belleville.
