Westwood Oaks Independent Living - A Riverside Senior Life Community sits at 100 Westwood Oaks Court in Kankakee, Illinois, right near Riverside Medical Center and close to the Kankakee River, with easy access to walking paths and open fields, offering both estate homes and apartments designed for seniors seeking a peaceful yet active retirement. The community lets residents choose from several floor plans, including ranch-style homes and small independent living apartments, all with full appliances, washers and dryers, safety features like sprinklers, and handicap-accessible layouts for easier movement around the home. Services here include biweekly housekeeping, painting and repairs, landscaping, snow removal, roof and gutter care, and all the main utilities such as electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash, plus property taxes and insurance (not personal property) are wrapped into the monthly fee, and there's scheduled local transportation for errands or appointments.
There are many places to spend time, like a well-stocked library, a billiards room, a beauty salon and barbershop, and an activities room, and people can take part in social programs, arts and crafts, health and wellness classes, and fitness options with access to a nearby fitness center, not to mention therapy programs like aquatic, occupational, and physical therapy under Riverside Therapy. Residents get meals in a dining room with a monthly dining plan, and those who need help can receive personalized care plans, memory care services for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and support with dressing, bathing, grooming, and medications, with nurses and personal care assistants on staff and access to medical services like podiatry care and wound support.
The staff here know about memory care, providing dedicated programming and brain-boosting activities for memory support, and there's always someone around day or night with 24-hour security and an emergency response system. Residents from the estate homes have access to shared amenities and services, making it easier to meet neighbors or enjoy a game or meal together, and the grounds and activities keep everyone connected, whether it's through social events, relaxing at the library, or taking part in wellness programs designed for seniors. The building has cable TV, WiFi, guest parking, safety systems, and grounds that are cared for so people can just focus on enjoying their day. Westwood Oaks is part of Riverside Senior Life Communities, and it offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term skilled nursing, and short-term rehab services through Miller Healthcare, all on the Kankakee campus. The community's focus stays on helping seniors live comfortably, with options for support when needed, and encouraging as much independence as possible in a safe, warm, and friendly place to call home.
