The Landing on Dundee Senior Living is a premier community located in Wheeling, Illinois, catering to older adults in need of Assisted Living and Memory Care. Situated just off Milwaukee Avenue and near the Wheeling Metra station, it serves residents from Wheeling and neighboring towns, including Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Prospect Heights, Deerfield, Northbrook, Arlington Heights, and Mt. Prospect. This modern residence is surrounded by the attractions and amenities of suburban Chicago, including fine dining on the renowned “Restaurant Row,” the Wheeling Town Center, Des Plaines River Trail, Potawatomi Woods, and various entertainment and recreational venues.
At The Landing on Dundee, person-centered care is a core value, with professionally trained staff providing support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The compassionate team is chosen for both their experience and genuine dedication to residents’ wellbeing, and they deliver assistance with activities of daily living for those in Assisted Living, as well as specialized support for individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss in the Memory Care program. The community is designed to feel like home for every resident, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere from the moment families step into the inviting entryway with brick paving, lush courtyards, and abundant green space.
The community features an impressive array of accommodations, with five different apartment-style room types in Assisted Living and four unique varieties in Memory Care. Each residence is equipped with modern comforts such as telephone, Wi-Fi, cable, in-unit refrigerators, kitchenettes or full kitchens, and options for patio or courtyard views. The thoughtfully designed common areas include exercise spaces, game rooms, art studios, a salon and spa, reading nooks, movie theater, billiards lounge, and additional relaxation spots, ensuring residents have ample opportunities for engagement and enjoyment every day.
A standout element of The Landing on Dundee is the award-winning Spark® program, a research-based lifestyle initiative inspired by Montessori methods and tailored for seniors. Spark® focuses on finding meaningful activities and fostering engagement, purpose, and independence for all residents through four foundational pillars. Utilizing an assessment tool developed by the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, the program uncovers individual strengths and skills that are often missed by traditional approaches, allowing the team to personalize experiences and activities. The Spark® program is woven into daily life, offering opportunities for residents to pursue their interests, develop new skills, and take on purposeful roles within the community, such as helping at the front desk or assisting with meal preparation.
Dining at The Landing on Dundee is a highlight, with residents gathering in an updated, restaurant-style dining room or at the bistro for three chef-prepared meals daily. The highly experienced Chef crafts diverse and delicious menus that include weekly omelet bars for breakfast and seasonal treats like pound cake with berries and whipped cream. The community marks special occasions with memorable dishes, such as hamburgers and hot dogs on Memorial Day or Rueben Bites for St. Patrick’s Day, and encourages families to share in mealtimes, especially on holidays and special events. Private dining rooms are available for more intimate family gatherings.
Residents enjoy access to a full suite of amenities, including a spa and beauty salon, library, coffee shop, fitness center, barber shop, and regularly scheduled transportation for outings. The activity calendar is always full, reflecting the interests and passions of those who live there—offerings include art therapy, gardening, baking and cocktail classes, musical performances, technology classes, pet therapy, group exercise sessions, and much more. The robust activity program also embraces lifelong learning, volunteer opportunities like donation drives, and affinity clubs and hobby groups to foster friendships and a deep sense of belonging.
A welcoming committee of residents plays a key role in helping new arrivals integrate into the vibrant community, ensuring everyone feels at home from day one. Gardening is especially valued, with residents actively involved in planning, growing, and harvesting produce that is sometimes featured in meals. The Landing on Dundee provides coordinated physical, occupational, and speech therapies on-site, visiting healthcare services, medication management, and access to consulting dietitians as needed.
Throughout every aspect of life at The Landing on Dundee, the emphasis is on joy, fulfillment, and celebrating each resident as a unique individual. From cozy fireplaces and secure outdoor courtyards to technology tools for family communication and support groups for both caregivers and team members, every detail is designed to enhance comfort, connection, and meaningful daily living. The Landing on Dundee Senior Living presents a blend of luxury, attentive care, and a lively social environment, where seniors and their families can truly feel supported, engaged, and at home.