Hearthstone Communities sits at 920 N Seminary Ave in Woodstock, Illinois, and you'll see folks coming and going Monday to Friday, usually between 8 in the morning and 5 in the afternoon, and inside, you'll find a faith-based, non-profit organization that runs several programs for both kids and older adults, all with a focus on respect for God, others, and the environment. The Hearthstone Early Learning Center, called ELC, gives care for little ones as young as 6 weeks and offers preschool and summer programs for children up to 12 years old, and kids spend their days learning and having fun in a structured, supportive space. For seniors, Hearthstone runs a Continuing Care Retirement Community, or CCRC, which means folks can move in for independent living-over at Hearthstone Village if they want their own duplex, or The Manor for assisted living-and be taken care of as needs change, with access to intermediate and skilled nursing, memory care at the Traditions memory care wing, rehabilitative care, and even hospice and respite when that's needed.
Residents get help from trained, friendly staff, from registered and licensed practical nurses to therapists and social service folks, and services include incontinence care, diabetic care, dental and podiatry visits, meals served every day, housekeeping, laundry, and even emergency call systems when someone needs help fast. Alzheimer's disease and dementia care comes from a secured, structured program in a dedicated area, and there are activities every day-arts and crafts, movies, Bible study, exercise, social events, resident outings, on-site worship in the chapel, and space for personal visits in the family room. When residents are hungry, they head to restaurant-style dining rooms, and those who enjoy outdoor time walk around walking paths, sit by the courtyard pond, or relax on patios, and there are indoor common areas too, with TVs, a library, reflection rooms, and gathering spaces.
Transportation services like a campus bus make it easier for folks to run errands or get to appointments, and those who like to look their best can stop by the hair salon or barbershop. Hearthstone has no verified outside accreditations but operates with a Medicare certification, provider number 277572, and doesn't provide telehealth. The place is designed for aging in place with familiar routines and support, plus spiritual care, regular meals, and continuity in social activities, and it all runs under one roof. Information gets shared online through their Facebook page, and all the programs aim to honor people's individual choices and help them stay as active and connected as possible.
