Ascension Living Resurrection Village - Life Center sits on West Talcott Avenue in Chicago and offers a range of living and care options for older adults, so if someone needs independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory support, or even hospice, they can find it here, and residents can choose private or semi-private rooms to suit their needs. The residence is designed for maintenance-free living with inviting, modern common areas where folks often enjoy group activities like arts and crafts, gardening, book clubs, singalongs, and ice cream socials, and there's no set visiting hours, so family and friends can visit whenever they like. The community's care teams include nurses, therapists, social workers, dieticians, and other staff who focus on delivering personal care, medication management, short-term rehab, and long-term care, supporting both the body and spirit, as the facility's Catholic roots shape a sense of holistic care.
The Life Center at Resurrection Village offers specialty programs like PACE for the elderly, adult day services, at-home help through Ascension at Home, and support for people living with dementia, ensuring that each resident's plan addresses physical, emotional, and social needs. Skilled nursing is on hand for medical attention, and there are registered nurses, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and others who manage things like wound care and stroke recovery, and the home is well-known for good rehab and care results, earning high ratings over the years. There's a strong short-term rehab program, A+ rated, for people recovering after a hospital stay, and long-term care is available around the clock for those who need extra help. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid and offers award-winning clinical services 24/7, including fast emergency response, with the nearby AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center providing extra access to doctors and specialists across the street, making it convenient for coordinated medical needs.
The residence operates as a non-profit, keeps a resident council, and welcomes family involvement, all while promoting a sense of community through scheduled visits, tours, virtual previews, and many amenities like restaurant-style meals, safe common spaces, and regular social care services. Special safeguards are in place to limit COVID-19 risks, and staff put a strong focus on dignity, comfort, and spiritual well-being, so all residents, including those with cognitive challenges, have the support and activities that aim to make each day comfortable and full of purpose, whether someone's here for a quick rehab, ongoing medical needs, or just looking for a calm home with support whenever they need it.
