South Lawn Shelter Care Inc sits in a residential part of Bunker Hill, IL, a small city with shops, restaurants, and markets nearby, and the Community Hospital of Staunton close enough for 24-hour help when someone needs it, and the place started up back in 1949, so they've been family owned for a good while. This spot serves adults aged 55 and older, and welcomes both male and female residents. The facility covers a wide range of care, going from active adult and independent living all the way to assisted living, memory care, nursing home, home care (both non-medical and Medicare-certified), adult day services, long-term skilled nursing, and even hospice, so there's a care level if someone's needs change over time. There's always staff on site-LPNs, aides, food service, housekeepers, plus an in-house doctor who visits residents, because safety and comfort matter here, and the staff have a reputation for being truly helpful, friendly, and kind, making sure residents get attention and the day-to-day care they need including help with medication, blood sugar checks, transferring from beds or wheelchairs, incontinence needs, and other health concerns.
The building has wheelchair accessible units and private showers, and rooms come in studio sizes or larger apartment-style layouts, with some offering a nice view. Indoors, there are plenty of common spaces where residents can relax, talk with friends, or join activities, and outdoors has spots for pets and people to enjoy some fresh air. Meals provided are nutritious, prepared by chefs and meal planners who take dietary needs into account, and residents can invite family or friends to join them in the dining area for a visit and good meal. This community doesn't allow smoking indoors at all, public or private, so the air tends to stay fresh and clean for everyone.
Residents have a mix of organized onsite activities, devotional services, and entertainment programs for the mind and body, as well as offsite outings to local attractions using the complimentary transportation service, which helps everyone stay connected and busy who wants to be. There's spiritual life on offer for those interested, with both onsite and offsite devotional services. Pets are welcome, which keeps things lively for animal lovers. South Lawn Shelter Care Inc has won awards for its meals, activities, and friendly atmosphere, and many say the staff treat residents like extended family, owing to the close-knit, hands-on family ownership. Those needing special support-whether for memory care, diabetes, incontinence, or moving between bed and chair-are taken care of with custom plans, and there's a range of options so those living here can get whatever level of help they need, and most people find it a comfortable, welcoming place where seniors can keep their independence but know help is always close by.
