Dimensions Living Winnebago sits in a quiet country part of Winnebago, Illinois, with around 30 one- and two-bedroom apartments that each have private entrances, patios, kitchens, and ADA-accessible bathrooms, so you get a home-like setting where you can keep your independence but have support when you need it, and folks living here can choose from Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Memory Care based on what fits them best. The apartments have their own heating and air conditioning, walk-in showers, kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators, and all utilities like water, electricity, cable, and wireless internet get included, so those things are simple to handle. The place welcomes pets, has smoke-free indoor areas, and there's both resident and guest parking right on site, and the building keeps to a single floor so everything stays accessible with wheelchair-friendly paths and wide, bright hallways.
Meals are prepared fresh every day with three full meals, including a continental breakfast, and the dining rooms let people eat together or celebrate with family in private rooms, but you can also ask for room service, takeout, or snacks if you want those instead. Staff offer help with daily things like bathing, dressing, grooming, medication reminders, meal support, and getting around, and there's always someone around since staffing is 24/7, with nurses and a doctor available as needed, plus a doctor and podiatrist coming regularly for checkups. For memory care, there are programs and activities in spaces set up to be easy for people with memory loss, vision problems, or mobility issues, and the emergency call systems and safety pendants in each apartment add peace of mind.
There's a lot to do since the activity staff set up everything from games, trivia, crafts, and group exercise like Sittercise classes six days a week, to cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, flower arranging, music events, religious services in the chapel, as well as offsite trips and outings. Folks like using the cozy library with books and movies, the media room with a brick fireplace, and quiet spaces like the indoor atrium or TV lounge, and folks also can spend time outdoors in gardens, patios, or the enclosed courtyard, which gets used for both recreation and relaxation. For those wanting to get their hair done or need barbering, there's a salon right in the building, and there's a bistro and coffee shop for lighter snacks or sitting with a friend.
Housekeeping, laundry, linen services, and trash removal happen every week, with extra help for things like plant care if someone wants it, and the staff can give reminders or cueing as needed, like if someone needs extra help to remember meals or daily tasks. For health and safety, there are regular flu shot clinics, on-site wellness checks for things like blood pressure and weight, plus in-house skilled nursing, disease management, and in-home health care if someone needs a little extra help to recover or manage a condition. Folks can use the complimentary transportation service for local trips, like doctor visits or social outings, and family and friends can visit pretty freely.
The community's small size means it keeps a neighborly feel, and staff tend to be long-tenured with special training in aging, chronic diseases, memory support, diabetes, medication management, first aid, and more, with support in both English and American Sign Language. Apartments can come unfurnished or you can bring your own things, and each space has cable/satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and an emergency response system, plus there's always a way to get help fast if you need it. There are planned social, recreational, educational, and spiritual activities, such as book discussions, flower arranging, casino nights, trivia games, and special events for residents and their loved ones. People can pay by check or insurance, and veterans can get help applying for VA benefits or other financial advice.
Dimensions Living Winnebago gets known for its focus on personal care, community, and comfort, whether someone wants an independent lifestyle or needs assistance with all the daily things, and the approach includes a Signature Program called Enrichment Beyond Expectations® to keep life meaningful. With ongoing renovations, flexible living options, and a genuine, neighborly feeling where someone can bring a pet or even have guests stay over, Dimensions Living Winnebago keeps things simple and supportive for seniors seeking a peaceful, active place to live.
