Oak Trace a CCRC

Located in the suburbs of Chicago, in Downers Grove, residents of Oak Trace can escape the city’s noise without deviating far from its culture and entertainment. Approaching the community, you’ll note the surrounding trees and beautiful walking paths, which bring the wonders of nature into the beautiful retirement community. The comforting, spacious interiors fill the atmosphere with warmth and familiarity. Nestled in a welcoming neighborhood, the community provides a fulfilling retirement experience unlike any other.

The community is dedicated to celebrating residents, while they flourish in happiness and health. At Oak Trace, residents’ minds and bodies are nourished through several learning and growth opportunities. The environment is designed to enrich retirement while embracing all the changes that come with aging.

Oak Trace has several neighboring communities that support different needs, making it easier for residents to transition when needs increase. Oak Trace offers robust community spaces that support independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation.

Community Services and Amenities

Oak Trace expands over 40 acres of manicured grounds, offering several gardens, seating, walking paths, and outdoor patios. When residents are done enjoying the great outdoors, they can visit various shared indoor spaces, including restaurants, dining rooms, on-site shops, a beauty/barbershop, spa, chapel, library, woodworking shop, and other visiting spaces.

The luxurious independent living community encourages self-sufficiency by providing several opportunities for residents to experience things their way and lead their life to the fullest. The staff takes care of scheduling activities, events, and outings to eliminate the stress that comes with planning.

Residents can freely indulge in a wide range of options — which cater to their health and wellness as well as their social, cultural, and educational wellness. The community offers fitness programs, spiritual and worship services, arts and craft classes, and more. Independent living lifestyle services include one meal per day that residents can choose, twice-monthly housekeeping, transportation, and around-the-clock security.

For residents needing additional help, the assisted living community is ideal for its exceptional, supportive environment. The caregivers invest time and energy into learning the residents’ personal routines and preferences — to help create a customized plan. Residents' needs are addressed around the clock, and nurses are readily available at all hours for added safety and convenience.

Dependable services include assistance with daily living activities, medication management, laundry and housekeeping, dietitian advice, and more. To help residents stay healthy and engaged, the community offers chef-inspired meals and plenty of spaces to spend leisure time. Spaces include an arts and crafts room, a game room, sunroom, and fitness room. The memory care community provides the same services, but in a safe, nurturing environment designed to provide comfort and calmness through memory care programming.

For specialized or advanced care, the skilled nursing area provides 24-hour care to residents with exceptional nurses and certified nursing assistants. They also offer short- and long-term skilled care — for conditions including cardiac failure, pulmonary disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other individualized needs. Residents recovering from planned surgeries or unforeseen accidents can benefit from the rehabilitation services.

The care team also includes on-site registered physicians, nurses, social workers, and dietitians that work with rehabilitation physicians to provide needed therapy. They also offer a variety of diagnostic and therapy services, including restorative and joint replacement therapy. On-site dialysis, antibiotics, and pain management services are also provided.

Living Arrangements

Oak Trace understands that finding a place to call home can be challenging, so they maximize the options available to residents. They offer studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, alcove apartments, garden homes, and townhomes. Each home is equipped with kitchens, private bathrooms, and emergency call systems. Residents are welcome to decorate with their personal belongings to help create a nostalgic environment.

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