Anam Glen sits as a purpose-built, free-standing community with a warm, home-like setting and a focus on supporting seniors needing memory care, assisted living, or adult day care. The staff has years of knowledge with dementia and mild cognitive impairment, so they know how to help residents who struggle with memory loss, confusion, or behavior concerns-there's even a separate, secured memory care building with technology and a layout made to prevent wandering. Nurses are on staff, there's a doctor on call, and all employees receive training to handle exit-seeking or physical behaviors, including use of mechanical lifts for transfers. Residents receive 24-hour supervision and help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, medication management, and transfers, and staff provide insulin injections and blood sugar checks for those with diabetes. The dining program supports scheduled meals and all-day dining, with options for allergies, diabetes, and other dietary needs, with quality meals served in the community dining room.
Residents stay in furnished rooms with wheelchair access, showers, full tubs, and emergency alert systems, and housekeeping, laundry, and beautician services are included. There's transportation and parking available for outings or doctor visits, walking paths and gardens for fresh air, and both indoor and outdoor common rooms for activities or just quiet visiting. Devotional services are available on-site and off-site, and staff coordinate social activities and educational events throughout the week. Residents may bring a cat, and the grounds allow space for pets. Families receive care coordination and regular communication, and the community has a partnership with Satori Pathway Healthcare consultants for guidance and resources, including mediators to help with tough family situations and funding advice.
Anam Glen holds a "Special Care" distinction from the Illinois Department of Public Health, and they'll accept residents who wander or act out, providing tailored care plans for everyone, aiming to support independence and friendships. Residents can "age in place," meaning they don't have to move as needs increase, with board and care services, respite and hospice waivers, and advanced dementia care available. The memory program comes from over 35 years of experience in serving those with Alzheimer's and dementia, and the entire staff works to make daily life structured, safe, and as joyful as possible, while always making sure families feel included and supported as changes arise. The services are private-pay only, and the culture is known for kind and helpful staff.
