The Lodge at Manito sits about 13 miles outside of Pekin, Illinois, and belongs to Tutera Senior Living Community, which manages care with a focus on safety, comfort, and resident individuality. The facility has 48 beds in a medium-sized community where folks can choose from studio or one-bedroom apartments, each roomy with private baths, emergency call buttons, and options for kitchenettes, Wi-Fi, and cable/satellite TV. Residents can furnish and decorate their spaces as they like, with easy access to the outdoors, a big courtyard, garden, and patio areas for relaxing or socializing.
This place provides home care, skilled nursing, memory care, and assisted living services as part of its Levels of Care program, all adapted to each person's needs through regular clinical assessments. There's also a dedicated memory care neighborhood made for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, which uses secure spaces and activities for cognitive engagement, plus a team that's specially trained and nursing staff available part-time, along with personal care assistants to help with daily tasks.
The Lodge at Manito backs up its caregiving with daily support, structured activities, and individualized care plans to help residents remain independent as long as they can, and you'll find a whole calendar of social, educational, and fun things to do - there are field trips, outings, music, arts and crafts, and games that encourage friendships, and both indoor and outdoor rooms for people to get together or spend quiet time. The facility also gives extra help with medication reminders, on-site pharmacy, a medical clinic run by Mason District Hospital, and health and wellness programs with fitness rooms, a hot tub spa, and exercise classes.
Meal services use nutritious ingredients and support special diets, while transportation and shopping rides make it easy for residents to get around. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services are handled by the staff, and there's a designated parking lot, salon services for personal grooming, and amenities that support a comfortable lifestyle. Safety gets special attention, too, with security features including a gated facility and emergency call devices.
Amenities stretch to include on-site religious services, beauty services, and communal spaces with cable/satellite TV. The staff organizes devotionals and makes sure people have what they need for their spiritual, medical, recreational, and social well-being, and also connects folks with professional referrals and resources.
The Lodge at Manito has earned awards for high-quality activities and overall care, with reviews showing high marks for cleanliness, attention to detail, and staff friendliness, leading to an average rating of 9.4 out of 10. Management comes from Tutera Senior Living, with a stylized tree logo and a theme of supporting people in ways that let them feel at home, safe, and cared for every day. The community undergoes regular state license reviews and offers tours so prospective residents can see how life unfolds day to day.
