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Willow Falls South/SW AreA 1681 Willow Circle Drive • Crest Hill, Illinios 60403 • (866) 243-7464 Willow Falls is a senior living community, overlooking ponds and fountains and located on a picturesque, 33-acre site. Our community offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care, as well as town homes, recreation center, health and wellness medical center and an 11-acre conservation area filled with wildlife. Our Independent Living is the last addition and offers a variety of floor plans that include a supportive care package. Activities are abundant. Willow Falls is truly one of the most thoroughly planned senior living communities you will ever visit... and we hope you will – soon. www.Alternativesforseniors.com/willow-falls Wesley Willows Surrounding AreAS 4141 N. Rockton Avenue • Rockford, Illinois 61103 • (866) 505-9317 The Rockford area’s premier continuing-care retirement community, we offer a full continuum of housing and services on one campus. You will lead a healthy, active and stimulating life – enjoying activities with friends; delicious meals; an assortment of health and wellness programs; and the peace of mind knowing you have immediate and guaranteed access to comprehensive health care services, should you ever need them. Wesley Willows inspires seniors to celebrate life. www.Alternativesforseniors.com/wesley-willows Villa St. Benedict WeSt AreA 1920 Maple Avenue • Lisle, Illinois 60532 • (866) 722-2907 Villa St. Benedict is a beautiful boutique retirement community situated on 47 acres, just 10 minutes from downtown Naperville. Our community is uniquely founded on the four pillars of the Benedictine Tradition; Hospitality, Stewardship, Justice, and Respect. Choose from our modern 2 bed / 2 bath Villas, or a one-two bedroom apartment. Enjoy maintenance-free living, gourmet dining, daily programs and clubs, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and daily mass at our history Sacred Heart Chapel. www.Alternativesforseniors.com/villa-st-benedict See Page 21 independent living planning to tour a community? Alterna ves for Seniors provides helpful checklists which assist with decision making and cover Home Care, Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Nursing/Rehab Centers. Print Your FREE Checklists AlternativesforSeniors.com/checklists FREE CHECKLISTS (888)WE-ASSIST AlternativesforSeniors.com email: Info@AlternativesforSeniors.com for Seniors Senior Living andCareResources AConsum erCh ecklistof Important Services,Amenities and Accommodations inAssisted LivingCommunities. An independent living checklist isusefulbecause the independenthousing industryoffersmany alter- natives; therefore, it is important that those individuals interested inexploring independenthousing take the time tounderstand theirpersonalneeds andwhatdifferent communitiesoffer. It is also critical to review and compare thedifferent services available andwhether additional charges are in curredor ifmonthly rent includes the service. Although there aremanymorequestions and insights youhavepersonally, this ismerely aguideline to assistwith your initial tour and informationgathering. Below are considerations tohelp youdetermine if amove to an independent living community is for you. Is an Independent LivingCommunity right for you?..................YES NO UNSURE Iwant to remain independent. ............................................................................................................................................ Ihave concerns aboutmyhealth. .................................................................................................................................... Emergencymedicalhelp is important tome. ............................................................................................ Housekeeping assistancewouldbehelpful tome. .......................................................................... Iwould like assistancewithhomemaintenance and repairs. ........................................ Iwouldenjoy theopportunity tomeetnewpeople. .................................................................. Iwouldenjoyplanned social and recreational activities. ...................................................... Iwould like transportation service available. .............................................................................................. Iwould likemealsprepared forme. .......................................................................................................................... I amwilling tomove fromwhere I livenow. .................................................................................................. I amwilling tohave less living space inorder to receive services. ...................... Iwould feel safer if Imoved somewhereelse. .......................................................................................... If you answered “yes” to someof the above, an independent living communitymightbeof interest to you.Continue to the followingpage for ahelpful list to assist in your selection. I NDEPENDENT L IVING C HECKLIST (888)WE-ASSIST Alterna tivesforSeniors.com email: Info@Alternativesfo rSeniors.com for Seniors Senior Living andCareResources AConsumerChecklistof Important Services,Amenities and Accommodations inAssist d LivingCommunities. Although there aremanymorequestions and insights youhavepersonally, this ismerely aguideline to assistwith your initial tour and informationgathering. Ifpossible,both the family and theolder person shouldbe involved in thedcision-makingprocess.Themore anolderpersonparticipates in theplanningprocess, thebetterheor shewillbe able to adjust to thenewenvironment. It is also critical to review and compare thedifferent services available andwhether additional charges are incurredor ifmonthly rent includes the service. Below are considerations tohelp youdetermine if amove to an assisted living community is for you. NameofCommunityYouAreTouring: ______________________________________________________ Atmosphere: YES NO N/A Do you like the community’s location andoutward appearance? .......................................... Is thedecor attractive andhome-likewhen youenter? .......................................................................... Does the staff call residentsbyname andtreat themwith respect? ................................ Are the staffmembers that youpassduring your tour friendly to you? .................... Are staff appropriatelydressed.personable,outgoing&professional? .................... Do the staffmembers treateachother i aprofessionalmanner? ...................................... Do residents socializewitheachother and appearhappy/comfortable? .................. Did you talkwith residents abouthow they like the residence and staff? ................ Are the residents appropriatehosemates for you/your lovedone? .............................. Physical Features: YES NO N/A Is communitywell-designed for residents’needs?Easy to follow floorplan? .. Aredoorways,hallways& rooms accommodating towheelchairs/walkers? ........ Areelevators available? Arehand rails available along thewalls? ...................................... A SSISTED L IVING C HECKLIST (888)WE-ASSIST AlternativesforSeniors.com email: Info@AlternativesforSeniors.com for Seniors Senior Living andCareResources AC nsumerChecklistof I portant Services,Amenities and Accommodations inAssisted LivingCommunities. Use the following checklist tohei hten your awarenessofwhat to look for as you assess various nursing/rehab centers.Although there aremanymorequestions and insights youhavepersonally, this ismerely aguideline to assistwith your initial tour and informationgathering. It is also critical to review and compare thedifferent services available andwhether additional charges are incurredor if monthly fees include the service. Below are considerations tohelp youdetermine if amove to anursing/rehab center is for you. Nam ofCommunityYouAreTouring: ______________________________________________________ Atmoshere / Facility: YES NO N/A Do you like the community’s location andoutward appearnce? .......................................... Is the atmospherepleasant? ................................................................................................................................................................ Are therehandrails along thewalls? .......................................................................................................................................... Arethedoorwayswheelchair-accessible? ........................................................................................................................ Are safetyprecautions taken toprevent fallingdown stairs? ........................................................ Is the floor keptdry and freeof trash? .................................................................................................................................. In caseof fire, can the facilitybe asilyevacuated? ...................................................................................... Are fireextinguisherseasy to loate? ...................................................................................................................................... Does the facility appear clean? .......................................................................................................................................................... Are there lingeringodors? .......................................................................................................................................................................... Do the faucets, callbuttons,phones, andTVswork? .................................................................................. Areheating and cooling systems adequate? .............................................................................................................. Are visitinghours reasonable? ............................................................................................................................................................ N URSING /R EHAB C HECKLIST Need FREE personalized help finding housing? Call 888-904-1990 Please say “We Found You in Alternatives for Seniors ” , Fall 2022 / Winter 2023 31