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You are at the heart of our dining experience.

We invite you to savor more at each time you gather around the table. More memorable moments, laughter, and more of the delicious food you love. Here, you’ll find all the ingredients to a healthful, fulfilling lifestyle. 

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Get To Know Our Dining with Dignity® Approach

At Summit of Uptown, we’re pleased to offer Dining with Dignity®, an award-winning program that meets the dietary needs, texture needs, and flavor preferences of every resident. Each dish is crafted to be as artful as it is delicious, and guarantees your satisfaction with every bite.

Cuisine Crafted With Heart

Every bite in our Park Ridge, IL senior living community is designed to delight the senses and support individual wellness. In our inviting, restaurant-style dining room, residents are treated to chef-prepared dishes made to order to your exact specifications. Whether it’s a dish like bbq ribs or the best chili in town that brings back fond summertime memories or a new Middle Eastern inspired plate, everything is prepared to make you feel right at home, surrounded by the people you cherish.

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Independent Living Dining Experience

Dining in our Park Ridge, IL independent living community is always an expression of your freedom and personal taste. Our beautifully designed community invites you to savor every choice of where to eat and who to enjoy meals with, whether that means gathering with friends in our lively dining room, eating out in one of the many world-class restaurants available in Park Ridge, or cooking something in the comfort of your own private kitchen. Here, every day brings new opportunities to connect, relax, and celebrate the lifestyle you love—on your terms.

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Assisted Living Dining Experience

Mealtime is always a highlight of the day in our award-winning Park Ridge, IL  assisted living community. From comforting favorites to unexpected twists, our diverse menu offers something for everyone and every mood. Residents always enjoy the flexibility to dine their way, whether that means a relaxed evening in, a lively breakfast with friends, or joining in one of our engaging culinary events and tasting tours. With discreet support always available, this is retirement as it should be, your way, every day.

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Memory Care Dining Experience

We recognize that mealtime is an enriching part of life—especially for those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. In our dedicated memory care community, we practice Dining with Dignity®, a thoughtfully designed approach that prioritizes wellness, freedom of choice, and comfort.

Our experienced team offers compassionate support every step of the way on your loved one’s memory care journey, including adapting food textures when needed to ensure both safety and enjoyment. With a welcoming dining environment and personalized attention, we create moments that truly empower.

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Experience the Summit of Uptown Difference

In our active senior living community, dining is a festive event full of the flavors and people that bring your loved one joy.

  • The freshest, local ingredients are packed into every dish, ensuring you get the nourishment you need to fuel every day.

  • There’s always something happening on our activity calendar! Ask about our exciting local culinary tours and themed gatherings.

  • Interactive cooking experiences bring memorable fun to every table!

  • If you love to cook, you’ll love learning new skills in our chef-led cooking classes and clubs!

A Menu Designed For You

We know that no two appetites are alike. That’s why our award-winning team thoughtfully prepares countless options that honor individual tastes and dietary needs. Every dish is crafted with ingredients sourced locally in Park Ridge, IL, and served with the utmost attention to quality.

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Countless Options For Your Satisfaction

You can rest assured that every meal served is full of the bold, seasonal flavors you love in the environment that suits your mood. That’s part of what makes our Dining with Dignity®  approach so special – it reflects the diversity of our residents and celebrates how each difference can still unite everyone together around the table.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who prepares the food in your Park Ridge, IL senior living community?

We employ a team of experienced chefs, nutritionists, and waitstaff who carefully prepare each dish to the exact specifications of all we serve.

How do you accommodate residents with dietary restrictions?

You can rest assured that our team is fully equipped to handle every request (whether you require texture, dietary, or other specific changes) while never sacrificing the quality of the food you love.

What is an example of the food that is served?

View this sample menu to learn more about what you can expect to find in our restaurant-style dining room. Contact our team to learn more about our seasonal options!

Are residents able to host friends and family for meals at Summit of Uptown?

Feel free to reserve our social areas for any festive gathering you have in mind. We also offer a full catering menu available for purchase!

Can residents have guests for meals?

Yes! Feel free to host family and friends anytime in our Park Ridge, IL senior living community by purchasing meal vouchers ahead of time.

Don’t forget to reach out to our helpful team at any time with additional questions 847-813-7398!

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A Dining Experience for All Five Senses

Here, you’ll find every sense immersed in all the food and flavors you love.

Sight: Our culinary team thoughtfully presents each dish with colorful, seasonal ingredients, so every dish looks as delectable as it tastes.

Taste: Seniors in Summit of Uptown enjoy a variety of rotating seasonal menus that blend timeless classics with creative new options to try.

Smell: Savory and sweet aromas fill our dining room with rich scents that bring about memories of home.

Texture: We celebrate texture in every bite, from the crunch of a garden-fresh salad to the smoothness of a favorite soup. Even texture-modified meals are made with care to preserve the highest quality.

Sound: Whether it’s stories shared between neighbors, a date with a loved one, or a quiet moment with a cup of coffee, our dining spaces are alive with the moments that comfort and inspire you.

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What Others Have to Say

5.0 / 5

At Summit of Uptown, relationships, personalized assistance, and peace of mind make all the difference. You’ll find a luxury lifestyle, coupled with access to our highly trained and caring staff, designed to keep you feeling your very best.

Independent Living

A luxury retirement lifestyle comes to life in your apartment, complete with activities focused on wellness and socialization.

Assisted Living

Extra peace of mind and assistance will give you the confidence you need to stay active and healthy.

Bridges Neighborhood

A unique neighborhood for seniors in the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer's disease that promotes cognitive stimulation and healthy socialization.

Memory Care

Specially designed for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, you will find safety, comfort, and meaningful relationships.