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Wondering if you can afford senior living? Easily compare the cost of senior living vs. the costs of aging in place with our senior living cost calculator. Fill in your current expenses and determine the level of care that suits your needs to get an estimate and make an informed decision.

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Independent Living

Our independent living lifestyle offers resort-style amenities, a full social calendar, and the freedom to live on your own terms, right in the heart of walkable Uptown Park Ridge. It is maintenance-free living with services ready whenever you want them.

What’s Included:

  • Regular housekeeping and linen service
  • Complimentary transportation with a dedicated driver
  • A full calendar of social, wellness, and educational programming
  • Resident parking and access to all community amenities
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Assisted Living

Our assisted living neighborhood combines personalized daily support with an active, engaging lifestyle. Exercise classes, on-site rehabilitation, and a full calendar of engagement help residents live fully, with Uptown Park Ridge and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital close by.

What’s Included:

  • Chef-prepared meals daily
  • Regular housekeeping and linen service
  • Complimentary transportation to appointments and outings
  • Exercise classes for older adults and on-site rehabilitation
  • A full calendar of engagement and social programming

 

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Memory Care

Our Evergreen memory care neighborhood offers compassionate, specialized care for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. A dementia-trained team uses personalized, failure-free programming to meet each resident where they are, in a secure and calming environment.

What’s Included:

  • A secure, structured Evergreen neighborhood designed for comfort and safety
  • Specially trained, dementia-focused team members
  • Engaging, memory-focused activities each day
  • The award-winning Dining with Dignity® program for mealtime support
  • Personalized care programs tailored to each individual
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