Elison Independent Living of Niles sits at 8975 W Golf Rd in Niles, Illinois, in a tall high-rise building with ten floors, and it offers a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for seniors who want to stay active and enjoy retirement in a friendly environment, and for those that want a little help, the community does provide assisted living, memory care, nursing home, and respite care services, so there's both independence and extra support for anyone who might need it, and the place has won awards like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star, showing residents and their families have had good things to say in reviews, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from forty reviews.
The building itself feels like an up-scale hotel thanks to recent remodeling, and the main lobby is bright and welcoming, and there's an atrium too, though folks have noticed the roof there can sometimes leak when it rains, but they seem to do their best to keep things in order, and there's a large communal hall where everyone gets together for social activities, events, and happy hours, and you'll find a dining room where chef-prepared meals are served, with meal plans including one or two prepared meals a day, and residents can also use laundry services, housekeeping, and enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the building, so there's less to worry about.
Elison Independent Living of Niles doesn't forget about physical and mental wellness, offering an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and a fitness center to help everyone stay healthy, plus there are outdoor and indoor common areas, a beauty and barber shop, and even a beautician onsite, and for those with faith, regular onsite and offsite devotional services are planned, while pets are welcome too, though there's a strict no smoking policy in all indoor areas, public and private alike.
Apartments come with helpful touches, like a kitchen in model one units, and a separate living room in model two, so residents can choose what suits them, while the building is wheelchair accessible with special showers, and there's plenty of parking for anyone who still drives, plus complimentary transportation for anyone who needs a ride to go shopping, run errands, or get to appointments, and health care's covered with nurses on staff, onsite homecare, doctors and nurses on call, and services like physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, dental care, and podiatry, also, residents have access to psychiatrists and psychoanalysts for holistic well-being.
The staff run a tight but friendly ship with engaging daily activities, social events, exercise classes, and educational programs to keep everyone involved and help folks develop close friendships; they're mindful of memory care needs too, with programs for dementia and Alzheimer's, and there's help on hand with personal care as needed, which gives both residents and their families some peace of mind, and the place is age-restricted to keep it a true senior community, focusing on effortless living, social togetherness, and a sense of belonging, because Elison Independent Living of Niles works hard to make sure everyone feels at home.
