Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care sits at 1055 Silver Lake Rd. in Cary, Illinois, and opened back in 2011. The place cares for seniors through assisted living and memory care, welcoming folks with different needs, whether someone needs light help with daily routines or heavier support, and they've got the services for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, too, including a secured building with memory care apartments set up to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, plus they use bracelets for extra safety if someone tends to roam. Staff such as Janelle Irons, Cindy Cindy, and Tiffany Villegas, BSN, RN, WCN-C serve on the care team, and Cara DeMonte manages things as the Executive Director. You'll find a full-time nurse, doctor on call, 24-hour supervision, and staff who check in to remind folks about daily living tasks.
People living here get a mix of privacy and support, choosing between studio and one-bedroom apartments, all with emergency response systems and regular maintenance, and every week the team supplies housekeeping and linen services, so chores don't stack up. Meals come from a professional chef, with three daily servings, restaurant-style, and room service if needed-a few have had trouble with the temperature and taste, but staff make changes when they can, and there are options for special diets like low or no sugar and sodium. Seniors and guests can eat together, and family can join for a meal, with international dishes offered some days and rotating menus featuring seasonal produce.
For activities, they've put together a busy schedule-stuff like stretching, yoga, brain games, art and cooking classes, intergenerational programs, live music, outings, happy hours every week, even wine tastings and karaoke, plus educational talks and a library for quieter moments. People can garden outside, walk the enclosed paths, or join group programs aimed at cognitive engagement like snoezelen and reminiscence therapy. Some residents enjoy visiting the beauty salon, barber shop, fitness center or relaxing by the fireplace in the common lounge. The place encourages religious services on-site and off-site, has a chaplain visit, and offers transportation to church and to places in town, with resident parking, and it's near restaurants, shops, and even a rock climbing gym if family wants to visit.
Three Oaks allows both cats and dogs, since some folks want to bring pets along, and the property stays wheelchair accessible with accessible showers, private dining rooms, and lifts for people who need help moving. The team's trained for behavior challenges and can care for residents with incontinence or diabetes, plus they offer standby or mechanical assistance for transfers. Services include hospice care, respite stays, and aging in place, so people don't need to move as their needs change. The community says everyone matters-and the culture there aims for a warm, diverse, and welcoming atmosphere, with room for independent living and personal choices for every resident. Facilities are kept clean, apartments are maintained, and the care team works to support health, wellness, and dignity every day.
