Independence Place sits over in Herrin, Illinois, and folks know it for its comfortable apartments and the many types of care it provides, so it's a place where someone who wants to stay active and independent can do that, but it's also a community where you can get help with things like bathing, dressing, and keeping track of medicine, especially since the care team here includes a registered nurse on duty forty hours a week, and you know they take care with their personalized support. They're pet-friendly so cats and dogs can stay with residents, and the building's easy to get around in because they made it handicap accessible, plus everybody can use the Wi-Fi. Their apartments come in one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and deluxe two-bedroom layouts, which gives folks some choice about space, and people mention how the food's nutritious since they focus on meals that help keep everyone healthy.
Residents here can join in social groups and take part in a lot of different activities, since there's a full-time activity director and people enjoy trips and outings, beauty salon visits, and devotional services right there onsite, and you'll find that the staff-run by Meridian Senior Living and connected with Fifth Season Residential-go out of their way to make things helpful, joyful, and kind, so it feels welcoming. They run several care programs like independent living for those who don't need much help, assisted living for people who need more support with daily tasks, and memory care for people living with dementia or Alzheimer's, with a special enclosed courtyard to help reduce confusion or wandering. Plus, if a family member needs a break, the respite care program allows for short-term stays, and if someone can't stay during the whole day, they'll provide senior day care and even home health services.
You can tell it's a place for all sorts of needs because they're set up for independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and home care, so as people's needs change, they have options. Amenities are designed for comfort and convenience with the pet policies, Wi-Fi, balanced meals, salon, and activities that focus on keeping the body and mind active. Independence Place usually gets noticed in "Best of Senior Living" awards because of its community spirit and focus on good care, and families mention how staff help make it a supportive place to live. The overall design is for easy living and personalized support, and the programs and services come with a lot of specific names and features to fit what each resident wants.
