Plum Creek Chicago, which used to be called Autumn Green at Midway, is a senior living community run by Vantage Senior Care, a group that takes care of seniors in Illinois and Wisconsin and has a good reputation for being caring and doing things well. The community offers a mix of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and even has home care services, so people have a range of support that fits what they need as they age. The apartments come in different layouts, like one-bedroom Grove units that are 700 square feet, two-bedroom Glen units at 800 square feet, and two-bedroom Meadow units at 865 square feet with 1.5 bathrooms. The apartments have good storage, large windows bring in natural light, and residents can set up their furniture and decorations how they like, which helps make the place feel like home. Each apartment has Wi-Fi, cable hookups, individually controlled heating and cooling, emergency alert systems, and kitchenettes with needed appliances, and the bathrooms include safety features like grab bars and showers you can step into.
Residents get restaurant-style meals, and special diets like for diabetes can be handled, plus housekeeping and laundry are included, which keeps things simple. There are many shared spaces-dining room, small library, garden, walking paths, patios, and areas for art or games like billiards. The place welcomes pets, and there are outdoor areas with things like a spray pond, and seating so folks can sit outside or walk with their pets. There are staff on-site, with health checks by visiting physicians and therapists, and there's always someone around to help out, including nurses and personal care folks. The community offers transportation services, including rides to doctor visits or shops, and move-in help to make things easier. Safety is kept in mind, with 24-hour staff, emergency systems in rooms, and health services like medication help, bathing, and dressing support. There's a focus on activities, with a busy calendar that has exercise, arts and crafts, music, games, and outings, plus mental wellness programs and activities that residents often organize themselves, and there's Tai Chi, Wii games, and a place for hobbies or reading.
The Illinois Supportive Living Program is part of the care here, with personal care plans and services to keep residents healthy and as independent as possible. Memory care and respite care are both offered-memory care has extra support and programs for people with Alzheimer's and other memory troubles, and respite care lets seniors stay for short periods so caregivers can take a break. The building's smoke-free inside, with devotional services available, and options for private, semi-private, and larger apartments. Everything in the community is set up to let people live the way they want, with plenty of help close by. Staff keep things friendly and respectful, and they often go above and beyond in looking out for folks' needs. Plum Creek Chicago has won awards for good care and high ratings from residents and family members, and the Best of Senior Living Award in 2024 for reliable support and quality service, and it's verified for licensing and care standards. The place tries to keep life active, comfortable, and safe, with care that matches a person's needs and a staff who care about making things better for seniors every day.
