Parkway Center

Parkway Center in Sterling, Illinois is a retirement community that offers both sheltered care and independent living options, and you'll find apartment choices ranging from studios and semi-private rooms to one and two-bedroom apartments, so depending on your needs and wishes there's usually a suitable living space, and they allow for residents to live as independently as their health permits. People can pay using private funds, social security, veteran's benefits, or commercial insurance, but there is a community fee, a respite fee, a buy-in fee, and other fees that change depending on how much care someone needs, whether high, medium, or low. The staff includes nurses, aides, activities, dietary, housekeeping, and administrative folks, and they're available around the clock to help with emergencies or daily needs like moving from bed to wheelchair, and they also help manage and administer medication for residents. There's diabetes care for those who need insulin monitoring, and residents who don't need as much help can still take care of themselves and handle their own medications if that's their preference. Residents get meals from buffet-style dining that often includes entrees, soups, sandwiches, and a salad bar with fresh vegetables, so there's less pressure to cook, and the housekeeping staff help keep things clean, while maintenance looks after the building itself. If you like to stay active or social, there are daily activities and outings-think exercises, music, crafts, religious services, as well as access to a pub with a dark slot machine for entertainment, plus transportation with vans for group trips, including two vans for wheelchairs. The shared indoor spaces make it easy to talk to others, but since Parkway Center has independent apartments too, you also have the chance to keep to yourself when you want quiet. There's memory care and assisted living for those who need more specific support, with each resident receiving a care plan that fits their needs, and overall the Parkway Center tries to give people enough freedom to enjoy their days with activities, privacy, or a mix of both in a home-like setting without the feel of a hospital. If someone's interested, staff will schedule tours so you can see the place, meet the people, and get a better sense of the community. Parkway Center has local and private ownership, protected housing programs, and upholds legal protections for both the LGBTQ community and for sources of income. Some things like internet, building details, parking, and outdoor features aren't clear, but you'll find a caring environment with experienced staff dedicated to residents' well-being and independence, and you can live as actively as you wish or enjoy quieter moments, with the services available as needed.