Carillon

Carillon is a quiet, well-maintained, gated 55+ community in Plainfield, Illinois, where the grounds are always trimmed and free from snow because the landscaping and snow removal are handled by the association, so the neighborhood stays neat without any door-to-door salespeople bothering residents, and with about 2,100 homes, you'll find condos, coach homes, townhomes, and single-family houses with features like dens, basements, patios, and attached garages, plus a monthly homeowners' association fee of $225 to cover services. There's a strong focus on helping seniors remain independent, but staff support residents with daily activities, medication, meals, and personal care, and for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, there's a secure environment with 24-hour help, specialized memory care programs, and activities meant to boost memory. Carillon also offers rehabilitation, wound care, and health services around the clock, and you'll find active living here with social events, classes, interest groups, and clubs for cards, golf, ceramics, and travel, all organized by the homeowners' association. The clubhouse, called Club Carillon, is 32,000 square feet and holds a ballroom, fitness center, library, indoor pool and spa, billiards hall, card room, and studios for arts, crafts, ceramics, woodworking, along with special places like the art gallery and the Cama Residence Club House, and even the Carillon North Gate residence, while outside there are tennis courts, bocce ball, shuffleboard, horseshoe pits, guest and resident pools, and a long, scenic three-mile trail that runs past ponds and connects homes to the clubhouse. There's a swim school for children, called Goldfish Swim School - Plainfield, and a pool facility with lifeguards from Paradise Pools & Spas of Illinois who keep watch on the swimming areas, plus an outdoor field club, so there's always an option for activities or relaxation. Carillon's 27-hole public golf course, The Links at Carillon, has a pro shop and a restaurant open for lunch and dinner, and with amenities like private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, cable TV, high-speed internet, telephones, and furnished rooms, residents are comfortable in their own space. Services like housekeeping, laundry, move-in help, concierge, and family support are available, and the community schedules daily activities, movie nights, and music to help everyone stay active and connected. There is a spa, activity rooms, movie theater, walking paths, and chances for outdoor programs, and the staff can help with bathing, dressing, supervision, and calling for help any time. Carillon also offers respite care so caregivers can take a break, and there are programs for adult learners who want to keep learning or build skills. The area is close to hospitals, doctors, and a pharmacy less than a mile away, and it's not far from O'Hare International Airport if travel is needed. Parks and forest preserves nearby give opportunities for getting outside, and Carillon has tools and mobile apps that let people manage community services, showings, and real estate transactions, since there's buying, selling, and renting in the neighborhood, and they use terms like Zestimate® and MLS® for property listings. Privacy and accessibility are addressed, and the community supports people with different needs by offering a wide range of healthcare, security, social connection, and low-maintenance living, so residents can focus on enjoying their days while their basic needs and interests are met.