Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace is a memory care assisted living community that only cares for people with Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia, and they've put a lot of thought into making the place safe, comfortable, and easy to move around, so residents don't feel trapped or confused with things like barrier-free paths instead of locked doors and advanced security features everywhere. The staff's all trained in dementia care, with extra certifications encouraged, and every worker has to pass background checks and behavioral interviews like the Wonderlic® test so they're a good fit, plus the whole team includes people with personal connections to dementia who are required to keep learning through ongoing education. The leadership's been running healthcare facilities in Illinois for years and follows "best practices" for person-centered dementia care, which means each resident has a care plan made for them, based on the Life Story Questionnaire that asks about their history and preferences, and a focus on treating everyone with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Terra Vista gives residents help with daily tasks that match their individual needs, and staff are always around and friendly if someone needs support or assistance, with a big emphasis on safety. Residents have access to meals-including vegetarian choices-plus a dining program, modified exercise classes, and a full schedule of activities both inside and outside the building so folks can stay active, socialize, and have purpose throughout the day. Some of the activities include music therapy, art therapy, aromatherapy, pet therapy, gardening, sensory-based programs, walking, and reminiscing, and there's a big sensory garden to enjoy as well as beautician services onsite. The whole layout is designed by dementia care experts to help reduce confusion and wandering, creating a homelike environment where people can feel free but still be safe, and pets are welcome too as part of the Pets of Terra Vista program.
Spiritual needs are covered with devotional services offered both onsite and offsite, and residents and families can join caregiver support groups, with in-person meetings every third Thursday and online sessions every other Thursday. To keep families connected, Terra Vista uses the Care Merge app so people outside can get updates, see calendar events, and talk with staff. The community runs both long-term and respite care stays, offers memory therapy, dementia short-term rehabilitation, and specialized services aimed at supporting both residents and their families, with a commitment to research-based and Montessori-style approaches that try to support independence wherever possible. Programs and amenities are designed to keep residents engaged, learning, and relaxed, with plenty of options for socialization, creativity, exercise, and engagement each day, and the whole community aims to support meaningful connections between residents, families, and staff, treating everyone as a unique person, one day at a time.
