Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community sits on a large, peaceful campus surrounded by farmland and lots of greenery, and it's a place for older adults looking for independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehab, so you'll find a wide range of services and care levels all under one roof, and it's a faith-based community that first opened in 1923 and has kept its goal of Christian care for seniors in Central Illinois ever since. The community has different buildings and apartments, with one-bedroom homes around 750 square feet and two-bedroom homes up to 1,300 square feet with garages, and the main building is two stories with things like a big lobby, library, computer lounge, theater room, beauty and barber shop, health spa, activity rooms, and a dining room set up restaurant-style, plus there's a bistro deli and a private dining room for families. Residents can enjoy chef-planned meals with special attention to good nutrition, and Meadows has picked up awards for dining, activities, and friendliness, so people tend to feel welcome.
The staff provide 24-hour care with nurses and caregivers always available, and the Medical Director comes for regular visits and can be called in for emergencies, and there are special health services for diabetic care, non-ambulatory care, high acuity care, and help for those with incontinence or memory needs. The campus also offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy, both for short rehab or longer stays, and residents get extra services like visits from a dentist or podiatrist, plus a beauty and barber shop. There are community activities such as devotional programs, indoor and outdoor social areas, offsite trips and activities, and the staff help residents stay social and active, and people can bring their pets. Special memory care areas help people with dementia or Alzheimer's, and the community's resources for long-term care, insurance, and family caregiving mean folks can get expert advice if they have questions about things like moving in or paying for care.
The apartments and rooms range from studios to one- or two-bedrooms and can be semi-private if needed, with bay windows, recessed entries, walk-in closets, kitchenettes, walk-in showers, and emergency call systems. The staff can help with moving from bed to wheelchair, medication reminders, monitoring insulin for people with diabetes, and help with daily living or emergencies, and there's always someone around for support. The campus encourages movement and staying busy with both onsite and offsite group activities, and Meadows at Mercy Creek, their assisted living area in Northeast Normal, Illinois, has 60 spacious apartments for those needing extra help. For those who want to stay active, independent living homes offer a maintenance-free lifestyle, and for those who need more care, nursing home and hospice care are both available. The whole place is meant to keep seniors safe, comfortable, and engaged, and the 4.3 rating with 31 reviews shows many have found it helpful. People can compare it with nearby communities, but Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community stands out for its full set of services, long history, and caring staff who focus on meeting personal needs at each stage of aging.
