White Oaks at McHenry offers different care options for older adults, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, short-term care, and a special focus on memory care for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and they do this through programs like Shepherd Premier Senior Living for assisted living and memory care, as well as the Montessori-inspired Spark Lifestyle Program from Frontier for memory support. Residents live in private studio or companion apartments that feel cozy and comfortable, where there's carpet in living and sleeping areas, linoleum in kitchens and bathrooms, individually controlled heat and air, mini-blinds, and spacious closets, plus kitchens with sinks, refrigerators, and microwaves, and the bathrooms give plenty of space and safety. The community runs many activities, both on and offsite, for social, educational, or entertaining purposes, and there are devotional services onsite, as well as beauty salon services, and indoor and outdoor spaces for recreation or quiet time, and residents can use Wi-Fi and high-speed internet and have pets nearby, and the campus is handicap accessible.
White Oaks at McHenry is managed by Gardant Management Solutions and has staff with over 39 years of experience in senior care, which means residents get supervision and support from trained professionals, including registered nurses, and there's a high caretaker-to-resident ratio for safety and well-being. Each resident gets a care plan made just for them, and families meet with staff four times a year to talk about care needs, and there's always a focus on hospitality, respect, teamwork, and making people feel valued and secure. Compassion matters here, so residents get help with daily activities, medication, companionship, therapy, and rehabilitation if needed, and the team responds to individual needs with patience and attention. For memory care, the place is secure and specially designed, and the staff works with residents to help them keep cognitive skills, purpose, and belonging throughout the seasons of dementia. White Oaks at McHenry keeps doors open for tours so people can see daily life, explore dining options, and join in on activities, and there are support groups like the Dementia/Alzheimer's Support Group and the Hopeful Hearts Grief Support Group every month, and the community offers events like a Picnic Party with music and a picnic lunch, plus a three-part Dementia Education Series with the Alzheimer's Association, all to help support both residents and their families in McHenry County and beyond. White Oaks at McHenry gives older adults a dignified, safe, and welcoming place to live with many services and chances to connect.
