Sunrise of Willowbrook is a three-story senior living community that provides a range of care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term stays, and hospice coordination, so if someone just needs a little help after surgery or wants to live there long-term, the staff's trained for all of those situations, and they've got well-trained caregivers around the clock in case something comes up, with nurses and even an RN living across the street, which gives families some peace of mind, and the care team helps with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, eating, medication, and health checks. Residents who live with Alzheimer's or other dementias can benefit from memory care services that include specialized programs like the Reminiscence Program and Terrace Club, secured building features, technology to prevent wandering, and activities suited for keeping minds active, and the staff has special training for tough situations like incontinence, major behavior issues, and non-ambulatory needs, including mechanical lifts, plus they help diabetic residents manage insulin and use sliding scale therapy if needed.
People living there can choose different apartment styles, including studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, suites, or companion apartments, and the building welcomes pets, so you'll sometimes see the community's three dogs or several cats around, which a lot of people say makes it feel more like home. Amenities include indoor and outdoor gathering spaces like lounges with fireplaces, a TV lounge, a library, a cafe/bistro, patios, an outdoor garden, and even raised garden beds where folks can do some planting if they want, plus there's an enclosed courtyard, swimming pool/hot tub, and a beauty salon for easy access to hair care, and housekeeping and laundry services make life easier for everyone.
Dining at Sunrise of Willowbrook includes flexible meal times with options for different diets, including vegetarian meals, and they host themed happy hours with appetizers, wine, beer, and cocktails three times each week, along with group ballroom dancing when the big band plays, and there's a full calendar of things to do-exercise classes like yoga and tai chi, weekly shopping trips, live entertainment, classes in floral design and jewelry making, and plenty of social events to keep up with friends and neighbors. There are Protestant, Catholic, and devotional services in the community, and the staff helps organize trips to area churches, so religious life can continue at any comfort level.
Transportation options include both complimentary and for-cost rides, plus parking for residents and visitors, and the community is built for aging in place with features like wheelchair-accessible showers, full tubs, hospice options, and care for people at higher risk of wandering (known as elopement risk). Five physicians make visits to the community, and there are in-house therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and massage therapy is also popular with many people there. Family members can visit any time, day or night, so folks don't have to worry about seeing their loved ones when it works best for them, and residents must be at least 55 years old to move in.
Sunrise of Willowbrook has earned a Bronze National Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL, and many hear positive things about the staff through word of mouth in the area. People who want independence can keep as much of it as they want, but the staff's ready to help when needed, and care plans are made together with residents and their families, adjusting as situations change over time. The culture encourages everyone to get involved, try new things, and stay active, and you'll often see groups gathered in the common areas, sharing meals or conversation, or out in the sunshine on the patio or working in the raised beds, and there's a certain warmth to the place, maybe because of the community pets, maybe because of the friendly people or the way the staff gets to know everyone and makes sure no one feels alone.
