The Annex is a senior living community at 930 W Chestnut St in Louisville, Illinois, and folks can choose from different care levels based on what they need, like independent living, assisted living, and memory care, and they do provide Alzheimer's Care as well, which a lot of families look for when memory becomes a concern. Residents pay a "community fee" up front to save their spot, and you usually get that back if certain rules are met, and then the monthly cost will change depending on how much help someone needs, from as little as $150 to several thousand dollars. Basic things are covered in the regular fee, like housekeeping, some meals, upkeep, and utilities, which takes a load off when it comes to chores, and they help out with things like grooming, dressing, and eating if anyone needs extra assistance with those daily routines. The Annex allows both cats and dogs, but pets need to stay within 21-30 pounds, and there's room outside for smoking since outdoor smoking is permitted here. There's free transportation for residents and parking for those who still drive, which helps with getting to appointments and staying active.
They run activity programs and outings, and rooms come with basic comforts and amenities for daily living. Meals and dining options are provided with attention to dietary needs, and health care services like medication management are part of their offerings-which families appreciate when staying on top of prescriptions gets harder. The Annex is connected to several other facilities and communities, including Walnut Park Estates, Madison Street Retirement Apts., Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care of Mount Carmel, Wabash Christian Retirement Center, Wabash Heritage Apartments, Brookstone Estates of Charleston, Life's Journey Senior Living Estates, Brookstone of Mattoon South, Plaza Verde Apartments, Heartland Christian Village, Villas of Holly Brook Effingham, and programs like Chestnut Corner Sheltered Care, Flora Gardens Care Center, Prairie Estates - Flora, and Heritage Woods of Flora, covering a wide range of needs from fully independent living to nursing homes, adult day services, hospice care, home health care, memory care, and sheltered care.
The Annex likes to give residents choices so they can find what fits best for their lifestyle, and families can get guidance to make sense of all the options, especially with the support they offer in explaining monthly costs and sharing articles about moving from home to senior living or about Medicare. They've got a system in place for residents to manage information and access resources as needs change. Staff provide extra help and advice for family caregivers, with social activities offered to help residents stay connected. For those who want to keep some independence but also know they have support close by, The Annex offers practical care, basic support, and activities to help residents stay comfortable, safe, and engaged in their daily life.
