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Relationships are the cornerstone of our senior living community. We emphasize creating meaningful relationships—we call them deep connections—with staff, residents, and family members. As we get to know our residents more thoroughly, we can adapt their programs and assistance to more accurately meet their needs and preferences.
For more than 30 years, The Arbor Company has been dedicated to providing the luxurious lifestyle and amenities that keep seniors feeling their best.
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Art and Education
Stimulate your brain by painting a portrait, learning another language, or exploring a new craft or skill.
Deep Connections
When we feel connected, we thrive! Building meaningful relationships with neighbors and team members makes Arbor Terrace so exceptional.
Health and Wellness
Our fun-filled programs are designed to maintain fitness, challenge the brain, and improve mobility.
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Purposeful Living
Give the gift of your time by remaining engaged with the local community.
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Recreation and Leisure
From karaoke to BBQs to live music, we aim to satisfy each resident's taste in events. We also plan inclusive family gatherings!
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Spiritual Journey
Refresh your soul with ample opportunities for individual reflection and structured religious activities.
Each member of our team brings a heart for service, a passion for seniors, and the experience to create exceptional opportunities for our residents.
Executive Director
Christopher found his calling in senior living after caring for his grandfather. Over the past 20 years, he has opened senior living communities, created innovative programming, and successfully lead teams to provide best-in-class services. In his free time, Christopher enjoys cycling throughout Highland Park and hiking along the beach.
Community Sales Director
Jeff studied journalism while at Columbia College and believes everyone has a very captivating story, which he is able to explore with all potential and current residents and families. Jeff has been with Arbor Terrace since day one of the transition and takes a lot of pride in being a part of the new start for the community. As he lives in the neighborhood, he had the pleasure of watching the development of the community from when the first brick was placed until today. He savors the opportunity to be a part of its evolution and growth. Although he has only worked in long-term care for nine years, working with seniors comes naturally for Jeff, as he has a very warm and affectionate relationship with his grandparents and holds great admiration for them. Jeff is very invested in the surrounding Highland Park community as he has two daughters who attend school at Highland Park High School. He enjoys playing basketball, working in the garden, and spending all his remaining time with family.
Memory Care Director
Kate has been in the healthcare field for eight years, starting as a CNA in a memory care unit where she fell in love with helping the people who need her the most. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2013, and her Practical Nurse License in 2019. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer, and a Certified Dementia Care Manager. Her goal is to turn every moment with her residents into an opportunity for connection and meaning. When she’s not at work, she enjoys kayaking, hiking, and baking vegan cookies.
Engagement Director
Morgan’s career began in senior living as a volunteer more than ten years ago. Since then, he held a variety of positions before becoming a Certified Activities Director, which has been his role for the past five years. Morgan is Certified Dementia Practitioner and Cognitive Care Trainer with a background in Montessori and compassionate care. When not working, he teaches continued education courses.
Maintenance Director
Brett McCollum has 20 years of experience in public works, 12 of which with the village of Lake Villa and 8 serving as the Director of Public Works for the village of Fontana. He started his career in senior living 5 years ago and enjoys being able to serve the residents however he can by making their apartments safe, clean, and personal to their needs. He is an avid fisherman as well as a professional baseball and softball player. He is proud to brag that he is to be inducted into the USSSA Softball Hall of Fame.
Business Office Director
Miranda attended Northwestern University where she studied Psychological Services with intention of starting a career in adolescent mental health. By happy accident, she stumbled into long-term care. She has nine years combined experience in senior care, home care, assisted living, memory care, and supportive living. Miranda’s greatest joy is talking about her daughter, who is an honorary member of the team as she was born during the same month the community welcomed its first resident.
Dining Director
James began his culinary career in the fast-food business when he was 16 years old. All he ever wanted to do is cook, and after working for several North Shore-area fast-food chains, he developed a taste for finer foods. He moved to Atlanta to work for his cousin, a certified Executive Chef opening his own restaurant. Over the next six years, he worked at some of Georgia's hottest restaurants. He moved back to North Shore in 1989 and served as Executive Chef at Bertucci’s in Highwood for seven years. He also enjoyed his work as Corporate Chef for Cucina Roma, for which he opened five restaurants with Italian concepts. Most recently, he has taken on dining from a new perspective as Dining Director at Arbor Terrace Highland Park. He is proud to say he has been serving the community since July 2020 and loves to dazzle the residents with his years of experience and passion for food and customer service.
Discover a Highland Park senior living community tailor made for you. Our digital brochure highlights the Arbor Terrace lifestyle and our extraordinary senior living experience.
A career at The Arbor Company entails access to the best training in the industry, ample opportunities to grow, and daily fulfillment serving seniors.
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We love to meet new volunteers, educators, and entertainers who have a heart for serving our residents, too!
