The Myerling Home sits at 2218 E Lincoln in Bloomington, Illinois, in a lively area near hospitals, pharmacies, parks, and local restaurants, which gives the place a sense of connection and convenience, and the facility takes pets, both cats and dogs, so folks don't have to leave their companions behind. The Myerling Home is small and private, with only 20 rooms, and each private room comes with a private bath and easy access to common areas like a cozy dining area and game rooms. The owner, Laurie Kellenberger, aims for a comfortable, homelike setting where residents can get one-on-one attention, and the building features places to sit outdoors for sun, fresh air, and walks, plus indoor common areas where people can listen to music, watch nature, or do puzzles together.
The facility covers a wide range of care, like independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and home care, and offers long-term care, diabetic care, incontinence care, non-ambulatory care, and even hospice services. Residents often get to help with daily tasks, like setting the table or folding laundry, and many join in on community activities, such as baking, gardening, listening to music, field trips, arts and crafts, and devotional gatherings offsite to support their spiritual needs. Trained staff are always on-site, day and night, with personal care assistants available for dressing, bathing, grooming, and medication support, and they arrange visits from nurses, doctors, podiatrists, and therapists to look after medical needs.
Meals come fresh each day in a family-style dining room, serving three home-cooked meals with everybody sitting together, plus snacks, while laundry, housekeeping, and linen services happen weekly. The property includes amenities like washers and dryers, kitchens or kitchenettes, guest parking, WiFi, cable and satellite TV, a beauty salon and barbershop, salon services, safety features like sprinkler systems and handicap access, and game and activity rooms. Month-to-month leases, all utilities, and regular maintenance keep life simple.
Activity directors plan social events and trips offsite, keeping life interesting and engaging, and there are educational programs for residents and families to learn about senior care, transportation options, and health and wellness. For those who want it, devotional activities support faith life, while others might enjoy picking spearmint leaves for iced tea or tending gardens outside.
People with Alzheimer's disease or dementia get memory care in a secure, respectful way, and personalized support plans meet unique needs, whether someone needs help with meals, personal care, or medical services. The neighborhood is friendly, with nearby places of worship and lots of dining choices, which allows families and residents to keep a routine and feel at home. At The Myerling Home, folks find small-group living with attention, comfort, and day-to-day support, whether they just need help with meals and housekeeping or require full-time nursing care, and the community always tries to make life feel safe and comfortable with honest, attentive care.
