Thorek Retirement Community sits at 4950 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago, right next to Methodist Hospital of Chicago, and offers older adults a quiet park-like setting with lots of trees, gardens, a beautiful Heritage Garden with a fountain, and paved walking paths that residents can enjoy through all seasons, and at Christmas, they light up the garden which is nice to see. The community is faith-based and non-profit, rooted in a "Called to Care" mission, so they welcome residents of all faiths and provide on-site spiritual activities and religious services. The campus includes a café, a grand piano, a bistro dining area, a cozy library with internet access, salon and barbershop, and spaces for arts and crafts, plus many inviting places to just sit and relax. Residents have round-the-clock staff and nursing presence, 24-hour security, and direct access to healthcare and clinics from Thorek Memorial Hospital and Methodist Hospital of Chicago, which gives peace of mind if any medical needs come up suddenly.
They offer different types of living options, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, respite and short-term care, home health, hospice, and at-home care, so people can get more help if they need it over time. The apartments come in several sizes-studio and one-bedroom up to about 700 square feet-with single or shared options, kitchenettes, living and dining spaces, an emergency call system, and updated floors and windows. Rates start at $1,450 a month. Housekeeping and maintenance are included, and the staff can help with laundry, medication, dressing, bathing, and other daily needs as needed.
Thorek's dining program serves three nutritious meals a day in the dining room, and they can accommodate special diets. Residents can join a busy calendar of activities-monthly socials, live music, art classes, bowling, exercise programs like Tai Chi and yoga, gardening, movie nights, bingo, card parties, and even a resident musical group. There's scheduled transportation and a shuttle to help residents get to shopping centers, local events, healthcare appointments, and outings in Chicago. The community's social services department helps with planning care, support, and financial questions, and provides information about resident rights and responsibilities. Family and friends can visit with clear policies, and there are parking and cafeteria hours for visitors too.
People living with memory loss can join specialized memory care programs, such as Savvy Circle and Memory Keepers, led by staff trained in art, music, and movement therapies. The memory care area offers brain exercises, group discussions, reminiscence activities, music therapy, and pet visits, and there are programs to help reduce isolation and encourage socializing for those in the early to middle stages of dementia. Residents needing more medical services can get skilled nursing care, wound care, rehabilitation, therapy, medication help, and support with diabetes, cancer, cardiac and vascular needs, sleep issues, orthopedic, neurological, and gastroenterology issues, inpatient detoxification, and mental health.
Thorek Retirement Community aims to give older adults a safe, friendly place to live, stay active, and enjoy their days, whether they need just a little help or more specialized care as they age, all within a faith-based community that's been serving Andersonville and Ravenswood for over 125 years, where you can find some peace of mind with supportive services right next to reliable healthcare.
