Artis Senior Living of Lakeview

Artis Senior Living of Lakeview sits in Chicago and offers both assisted living and memory care for seniors, and it's one of those places where the design tries real hard to help people feel safe and keep their independence, so they have things like adaptive features, familiar décor in the common areas, and even a secure 7,000+ square foot patio and garden where folks can go outside without worry, and the whole place is pretty easy to get around in if you use a walker or wheelchair. Residents can do a lot of daily activities, some of them social and some aimed at keeping the mind sharp, like music and art therapy, reminiscing together, sensory stimulation, games to help memory, and regular trips out of the facility; the staff calls their approach "The Artis Way," and it seems everyone works together-residents, families, doctors, therapists-to come up with the right care plans that actually fit the needs of each person. There's always trained staff on hand, including nurses and dementia care workers with CPR training at all hours, and there's help with things like bathing, dressing, grooming, medication reminders, and mobility, and for anyone who needs more, there's advanced care options for things like diabetic support, incontinence, complex medications management, and even special help during meals. Meals are cooked on site by a Director of Culinary Services, and there's a kitchen specially designed for memory care residents, all menus come from a dietitian, and meals include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. People say the place is friendly and staff are known to help out and treat everyone kindly, which goes a long way, and the rooms themselves include assisted living suites and memory care-specific spaces like a separate lounge. The community makes Wi-Fi and high-speed internet available, and housekeeping, laundry, linens, and maintenance get covered in the service, with parking spaces set aside at ground level, so it's accessible for visitors. There's a fitness center for assisted living residents and the team encourages folks to take part in activities led by a Senior Director of Life Enrichment, so there's always something going, eight or more programs a day. The whole system is run by people with titles like Director of Health and Wellness, Director of Culinary Services, Director of Community Integration, and Environmental Services Director, all focused on making the community clean, safe, and good to live in. The building gives a nice view of the city skyline, and residents can get therapy on-site, like physical and occupational therapy, plus appointments with dentists, podiatrists, psychiatrists, and pharmacy services if needed. They make sure there's someone to help in case of emergencies at any time, with 24/7 supervision by licensed nurses, and if a resident has memory challenges like Alzheimer's or dementia, there are amenities and programs in place to help them feel included and as independent as possible. Every plan is tailored, with a focus on dignity and making sure people get the kind of care that matches their needs, and "The Dugout" is one area folks mention, though that's more of a community spot within the building. The place isn't fancy but has what most seniors and their families look for-a safe, structured setting, with a real focus on helping people stay connected and active however much they can.