Cozy Glen sits in a beautiful Lake Forest Park neighborhood, tucked among trees with a lush yard, a shaded outdoor sitting area, and patios where folks can enjoy the fresh air, and the place isn't big but feels homey with just 6 licensed beds, so people get to know each other and it's easier for staff to help everyone. There's a Resident Manager who lives on-site and the staff speak English, French, and Romanian, so some folks who need help with language can feel at ease here. Cozy Glen is an Adult Family Home, so it mixes privacy with home living, offering shared or private rooms-small studios, single bedrooms, or a 1-bedroom unit-each with pull cords, non-slip floors, grab bars, and private or shared baths that are wheelchair accessible. You can bring dogs or cats if they fit the weight limits, so pets are allowed and that means less worry for pet owners.
The care here fits what each resident needs, so whether someone needs assisted living, memory care, nursing home-style help, or board and care, the team provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and even massage therapy; there's specialized care for folks with memory problems, dementia, aggressive behavior, or if they tend to wander, and monthly check-ins by a registered nurse. Meals cater to all sorts of diets-vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free, diabetic-and the kitchen is open and sun-lit for anyone who likes helping cook or just wants to snack, and special treats come out for holidays or birthdays. Staff help people with moving around, getting dressed, showering or bathing, feeding if needed, medication reminders, incontinence care, and regular health monitoring, plus there are hospice and respite care options for those who only need to stay a little while or need short-term relief.
The place stays secure with a keyless entry, 24/7 camera security, call and panic buttons in every room, and on-site nurses any time of day or night, so safety concerns don't hang over everyone here. Folks find plenty to do-movie nights in the theatre room, music and piano time, social and education activities, crafts, holiday events, games in the games room, or walking paths and a greenhouse for those who like gardening or quiet walks, and there's a wellness center, a fitness activity center, and a fireside TV lounge for relaxing. There's high-speed internet, a computer room, and cable TV in the apartments, and housekeeping, personal laundry, and cleaning are regular, with staff handling all the transportation and doctor's visits, so getting out for errands or appointments is easier. Cozy Glen does have a shared kitchen and a dining area for friends to gather, plus a library, and community kitchens for snacks or baking.
Families and friends can visit with flexible hours from 9am to 8pm, and there are monthly family gatherings, educational outreach, and a concierge for any little needs. Folks with special health needs like diabetes, high-acuity care, stroke care, help with taking medicine, and support for development disabilities or mental health concerns have services covered here too, and visiting nurses come by if needed. Cozy Glen doesn't take Medicaid, but billing can use Medicare or private insurance, and the community keeps to small-scale living with a focus on personal care, memory care, and making sure seniors keep some independence while getting any help they need in a comfortable, familiar setting.
