The Neighbors Next Door - Gerten 2 sits at 701 Gerten Ave in Aurora, Illinois and serves as a board and care home for seniors who want a calm, home-like setting with help always around. The community has both private and shared rooms, furnished with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, air-conditioning, phone, internet, and cable, and residents can pick the level of care and living setup they need, whether they want a private suite or to share with someone, and the monthly rate is $4,000. Meals come prepared by chefs and meal planners, using quality and organic ingredients, with options for vegetarian diets included, and residents don't have to worry about cooking, cleaning, or home maintenance, since staff takes care of dining, cleaning, linens, and everything else needed for daily life. There's help with medication management, administration, personal care, and incontinence, plus support for those needing high acuity care, diabetic care, non-ambulatory care, and especially memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the space is built to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Staff members speak both English and American Sign Language, and the team is on site day and night to help any time with a 24-hour call system and supervision, making sure everyone gets help when needed, whether that's assistance during the night or support going to doctor appointments, since transportation's arranged for those trips. Activities inside and outside the facility keep residents busy and social, with a full calendar of things to do, including social, educational, and devotional activities on and off site, and there are common areas both indoors and outdoors, where folks can relax, enjoy fresh air, or join companions. Wheelchair-accessible showers and parking are available, plus a beautician service for anyone wanting hair care close to home, and cats and dogs are welcome pets, while outdoor smoking's permitted for those who enjoy it. The home gives respite or short-term stays too, so families can get a break or trial the community, and all rooms support privacy and comfort with the right amenities. People say the staff is kind, helpful, and supportive, and the setting's cozy and focused on companionship, which many residents and families appreciate.
