The Lodge of Northbrook in Northbrook, Illinois, is a brand new senior living community that offers several types of care and services all in one place, so people who live there can count on support as their needs change. The community covers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and home care, and it offers something called a continuing care retirement community or CCRC, which lets people stay in the same community as they age, getting more help when they need it. Some facilities and care areas here have their own special names, like Encore at the Lodge for assisted living and Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community for seniors living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and there are even smaller residential care homes for a few people who need daily help in a homelike setting.
The Lodge of Northbrook tries to help people live as independently as possible, but it also offers help with everyday needs like bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals, and there are friendly staff on duty all day and night, which helps folks feel safe. Residents get their own choice of living space from studios, suites, one-bedroom, or semi-private rooms, and everything is built with seniors in mind, with things like safety alarms, wheelchair ramps, and easy-to-use bathrooms. There's a community dining room with chef-prepared meals, beauty salons, quiet lounges, activity rooms, and spaces where residents can bring their dogs and cats, especially in the Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community. There's also an enclosed courtyard so folks can enjoy some fresh air safely, and lots of places to sit and visit.
People here can take part in many activities planned by a full-time activity director, who arranges trips, outings, and all kinds of social and wellness events, and there are organized committees to help everyone stay involved, whether that's through recreation, games, or wellness programs that keep the mind and body active. The Lodge sits in a peaceful part of Northbrook, with hills, river views, and easy access to nearby parks, pharmacies, places of worship, doctors, hospitals, and even lots of local cafes and restaurants making it easy for residents to get out and about with transportation services including Metra and CTA-Linden not far away.
Memory care services include round-the-clock support, secured buildings to prevent wandering, memory-enhancing activities, and individualized care for each resident, with extra support for those with Alzheimer's or dementia. Skilled nursing is available for anyone who needs special medical care after being in the hospital, or those who need help with wounds, rehabilitation, speech, physical, or occupational therapy. For families who need a break, there are respite stays at places like Covenant Village of Northbrook and Weinberg Community for Senior Living. The Lodge also has home care services for those who want to remain at home but still need nursing or personal help.
The Lodge of Northbrook has a friendly, laid-back atmosphere, and the staff have been recognized for being joyful, helpful, and kind, with awards for having some of the best activities and happiest environments in senior living. There are wellness assessments and care coordination so each resident gets a personalized care plan, and the monthly fee covers utilities, in-home maintenance, parking, and all the services and amenities residents use. There's a one-time entrance fee that works much like buying a condo, but without any property taxes or HOA dues, and all of this supports a maintenance-free lifestyle where residents have more time to do what they enjoy and meet new friends. The community has a stable, high occupancy, and offers options for every stage of senior living, from independent apartments to full nursing care, always aiming to help residents feel safe, involved, and cared for in a place with modern design and a peaceful setting.
