Pleasant Meadows Senior Living in Chrisman, Illinois, at 400 W Washington Ave, has a big healthcare center with more than 100 beds and offers many care options for seniors, like independent living, assisted living, long term care, memory care, respite care, hospice care, and skilled nursing, so folks can stay through different stages as their needs change and there's a special locked unit for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia which makes it safer if memory is a challenge, and besides, there are short-term rehab services for people getting back on their feet after surgery or illness, and you'll find both garden apartments and private rooms with their own bathroom, air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and other comforts, so it really can feel like home.
This place isn't huge, with about 11-50 staff members, but they go out of their way to help everyone live as well as possible and the staff are there 12-16 hours a day with a 24-hour call system if someone needs help quick, and there's an on-site chaplain providing worship services, so spiritual needs get met together with daily care, and families can rely on support services to help them through any worries or adjustments, making transitions a little easier. At Pleasant Meadows, there are four garden apartments near the front door, plus 10 senior apartments, and laundry, cleaning, and meal services are part of daily life, with fine dining options including meals for allergies or diabetes, and meals get served by a professional chef in a restaurant-style dining room where you can eat at flexible hours.
When it comes to enjoying time, residents stop by the community room, activity center, and library, plus there's a movie room, arts area, and fitness room, and folks can join in group fitness, movie nights, music time, or faith gatherings, and when the weather's good, many take advantage of outdoor walking paths and gardens. Beauty salon and barbershop services are available for those wanting a trim or some pampering, and a spa, sauna, whirlpool, and wellness space provide calm and relaxation when someone needs to unwind.
Families and visitors often use the scheduled transportation services, and if a resident wants to run errands or get to an appointment, that's all arranged, while move-in coordinators and concierge staff help with the little things and new beginnings, making each step seem less daunting. The setup's always aiming to keep older adults safe with fast emergency alert systems, with telehealth options for medical needs without always leaving the building.
There's a rating of 2.9 from 11 reviews, so while it's got positives, some people notice things to improve, though Pleasant Meadows does provide many choices including rehab, skilled nursing, independent living, and memory care, along with activities to help residents feel connected, and overall it works hard to be a supportive place for seniors searching for a secure, caring place to live. You can find more about Pleasant Meadows Senior Living at pleasantmeadows.org.
