Ciel of Long Grove

Ciel Senior Living of Long Grove has independent living, assisted living, and memory care all together, and the staff takes care to help residents with whatever they need, whether that means help with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, chores, or just company and a chat, and the caregivers and nurses are always around, day and night, to watch over everyone. The memory care features the Connections by Ciel program, with trained staff, a Memory Care Coordinator on site, a purpose-built space, secure memory unit, and help for people living with Alzheimer's and dementia, using LifeLoop technology for families to stay in touch and Life Skill Stations that encourage residents to keep up their abilities as much as possible, while the whole setup tries to make everyday life easier and a little more cheerful for everyone, including specialty food programs like Mood Food for better nutrition and mood, plus a Low-Vision Program to help those with trouble seeing. Cooking is a bit special here since meals come from a chef who's won awards and everything comes fresh, farm-to-table, with all-day dining so residents don't have to rush to eat or miss out, and they can pick between different places to eat, like a main restaurant with a show kitchen, a fine dining space, a bistro, a bar and lounge, and even a separate dining room for memory care, which makes meals quiet and friendly. The staff organizes daily activities, entertainment, trips, and therapy like occupational or speech help, and there are indoor and outdoor spaces-like game and craft rooms, a courtyard, garden, fitness center, plus a beauty and barber shop on site-giving folks plenty to do and places to meet up with others, and people can bring their pets, too, which some folks really like. Transportation is set up for medical appointments or to bring family along, and housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance are all done for the residents, so that brings some peace of mind. For folks who want to keep their lives busy, the programs at Ciel aim for adventures big and small, social events, group activities, and happy hours, with the Blue Sky Experience encouraging friendships and daily inspiration, and the Life Enrichment Program offering arts, games, fitness, and more. Worship services are available, both inside and outside the community. Families and doctors are included in all the care planning, helping everyone feel like someone's looking out for them, especially those going through memory changes. There are respite care options, too, letting people stay a short time if they only need help after surgery or while family is away. The place is pet-friendly and the air, heat, and kitchens are set up in residents' rooms for more comfort, letting seniors live how they want but have help when they need it, and the team does its best to offer heartfelt care and make people feel connected and safe.