I looked at over 25 facilities with memory care. Arden Courts of Northbrook was definitely the…read morebest. Each and every staff member/caregiver at Arden Courts demonstrates true compassion, understanding, acceptance, and excellence of care. The director frequently interacts with the residents. She knows all the residents and their personal needs. She is easily available to family members and goes out-of-her-way to accommodate. The nurses are a blessing. They listen to the residents and families to provide the best overall care. They take a special interest in each resident, note changes in behavior, and frequently talk to the doctors. The doctors consult with the residents and prescribe medications sparingly to help the patient live the best life possible. (The last place my brother was at -- for one month -- wanted to give him psychiatric drugs without any thought of the negative effect. Caused harm, not good -- nurses and doctors didn't care. Brother had a urinary infection, they didn't even test him or try to help -- just gave strong psychotic drugs.) The receptionist always greets a person with a smile and eagerly assists in any way possible. The activity director at Arden Courts provides thought provoking games, exercises, and socialization for all levels of memory care residents. Music, art, movie nights, Men's Club, Women's Club -- all of the various activities are provided to give the residents a sense of normalcy and purpose. The caregivers excel at giving personalized assistance with loving patience. Couldn't ask for any better attention. Maintenance and housekeeping staff are wonderful in keeping the residents comfortable in a tidy, clean environment. Kudos also to the kitchen staff. A variety of foods are provided, and accommodations are made when needed. They take pride in what they do. Don't forget the importance of the environmental setting. Arden Courts of Northbrook does not have residents on the second or third floor with stair and elevator access. No -- residents are all on the first floor, in separate rooms with their own 1/2 bath and with access to two large enclosed, secure courtyards connected by a 1/4 mile walking path. (In the other facility, my brother was on the third floor and doubted that he would ever again touch a leaf or walk across green grass.) In warm weather, Arden Courts allows the residents to go in and out the doors to the courtyards and walking path as they want. There are four "house" wings to Arden Courts that allow more individual care, being that each "house" has only 14 residents with their own caregivers. Each house has a living room with television and comfy chairs and an extra large, bright kitchen/dining area that overlooks a courtyard. Each kitchen has its own refrigerator that has extra treats for snacking. Family members can even bring an occasional treat to put in the refrigerator or freezer for their loved one. The four "houses" connect to a main activity center that houses a studio for art, bingo, and other activities; a community room with a piano for larger gatherings of trivia, exercises, music, movie nights, etc.; a nurse's office; and a room used by a barber, beautician, podiatrist, and dentist. My review is long; it needs to be to point out the many things a person needs to consider before placing a loved family member in a memory care facility. Arden Courts is a blessing! I saw more than enough places, but it wasn't until I saw Arden Courts of Northbrook and met the amazingly wonderful staff that I knew that was the only place for my brother.

My wife has been a resident at Arden Courts in Northbrook for over a year and during that time she…read morehas been well taken care of. I know that she is safe and all of her needs are being addressed. The caregivers are all dedicated to the well-being of the residents. They are gentle, kind, professional and respectful of the residents. The facility is clean and well-maintained. Finally, the professional staff, as well as the caregivers, are very attentive to the needs and concerns of those people whose loved ones are residents in the facility. I take great comfort in knowing that the staff and caregivers are taking care of my wife.

Arden Courts is a 100% Memory Care Facility located in Northbrook, IL. I considered several…read morefacilities and am glad I chose it because the people that work there are very compassionate and caring and have longevity as employees. The key was, THEY CARED and not only for my dear wife but for me as the previous caregiver. Everyone from admission to nurses, doctor and hands on caregivers were friendly and informative. They kept me informed and always returned calls promptly. I highly recommend them.

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Brookdale has been purchased and is now called "Inspirations of Northbrook." So far, things seem…read moregood. Other than the new sign, everything else seems the same so far. I've noticed they have increased the variety of activities for the residents, offering more lectures than before. The food seems equally good and the service has been excellent. As things continue to evolve, I'll write a new, updated review.

Amazing place to work staff and community members and compassionate ready to lend a helping hand !…read moreI definitely recommend Open Arms for your loved ones to have a happy and safe home away from home !

The team at Open Arms has been wonderful in assisting with care for my mom (Alzheimer's). The care…read morecoordinators are excellent, communicating clearly and promptly. Open Arms did a great job of listening to our preferences and finding exactly the right caregiver fit for mom. The caregivers we have met have all been compassionate, helpful, patient, caring and professional. Highly recommended!

My mom has been fighting Alzhiemers for 10 years now and in a memory care facility for the past 6…read moreand the last 2 in a nursing home. She declined rapidly very recently and she is saying it is time. I did my research and selected Rainbow to provide hospice services. It has been about 3 weeks and so far I have been quite impressed. lots of team engagement with me and more importantly my mom. I made a great choice in this part of our journey.

At the end of the trail, our brother, Robert Snyder, passed away. While we interacted with Rainbow…read morefor a relatively short period of time, we cannot say enough about the outstanding service they provided with sensitivity and understanding. Everyone we communicated with were great, covering all the bases, but Sharon stands out in terms of her knowledge and expectations. She was right on the mark throughout. Thank you, Rainbow, for. your support and guidance during a very trying time.

They work hard to match you or your loved one up with the right caregiver. They are punctual and…read morekind. They provide excellent care for their clients and I would not hesitate to recommend their services.

Had temporary care for my 89 year old Mom while we were out of town and what a great experience…read more Such peace of mind knowing he was being well attended to. So great we are going to do this permanently 3 days a week. I am ready to go back to being the daughter and not the complete caregiver. Inspired Home Care is allowing me that blessing!

In life you never want to think that you will need a service like this, however it came time for us…read moreto find a Memory Care facility for my Mom. I asked on a Palatine Facebook page if anyone knew how to find a place and I was directed to this service. Upon getting in contact with them, they were kind and compassionate during such an awful time in our lives. They provided me with five top notch places to look into. They followed up even after we secured a place. I would highly recommend this service to anyone that needs some assistance in locating a facility like this. Thank God for a service like this.

IV used elder works or something very similar in another state . They really didn't help me with my…read moreneeds . I was told to call and I could possibly get a microwave, and possibly a small couch. They had both peices but for some reason I couldn't have them . sorry I don't remember the reason why. I just relocated in this state and everyone really thought this place would definitely help me. So I'm hoping what I'm reading you help with permanent housing? IV been homeless for almost 3years . I was staying at one point with my son but that just wasn't working out. But I need permanent stable housing. I'm on fixed income and I'm disabled woman 64yrs old with a small fully registered service animal.hopeing this time elder works can help me this time.

Through this agency, my family had the wonderful opportunity to meet a true angel who cares for my…read moreMother with kind hands and a full heart. The agency is terrific to work with. We are more than pleased and grateful to have found Friendly Home Care.

This agency is the absolute best. I have been using them for caregivers since 2005. First for…read moremy Mom, then several aunts, then my Dad and finally my brother-in-law. They understand the issues, circumstances, and personalities and do a fabulous job matching you with the right candidate. The caregivers they provided were very knowledgeable in handling all issues and situations. The caregivers took such wonderful care of everyone and many of them were with us for many years. They became like family and we are still in contact with many of them. While I originally needed caregivers for live-in and long-term, there were times that I needed help for short periods of time. At one time, I needed an additional caregiver to be there for the nights as my aunt wasn't sleeping and on hospice, and the regular caregiver needed to sleep. It was night-to-night since we didn't know how long my aunt was going to live and they were able to provide that for me the same day as requested. With my brother-in-law, he was expected to be released from the hospital-to-home and on hospice. I needed someone immediately and had all the confidence in the world that Elizabeth would provide me with someone without meeting them prior. And again, this was a short term due to him being on hospice. When my great aunt turned 100, she was getting weak and we took her to the doctor and I asked if it was time for hospice and his response was we didn't need hospice. "There is not a hospice in the world that could do a better job caring for her than her wonderful caregiver". When my Mom passed away, my neighbor actually hired my Mom's caregiver after seeing how good she was to my Mom. I have recommended Friendly Domestic to several friends who have used them as well for both live-in and live-out and they all have been as pleased and happy with them as I was. Many of my friends have often called to ask me for their name and number, because someone they know is in need of a caregiver, and they know what a great experience I had with them.

Outstanding facility and superior care. We give Brookdale Prospect Heights our highest…read morerecommendation. After a couple of hospital stays and a week at a facility in the city we took our mother for sub-acute rehab at Brookdale Prospect Heights, where she received impressively conscientious attention and care. Our family liked the facility and its staff so much that our mother is now living in one of their assisted living apartments. She likes Brookdale a great deal. The staff is warm and friendly, and she's impressed with its many activities and services for its patients. We feel both confident and secure that she's in excellent hands. Decisions like this one are far from easy. Most importantly, our mother is happy there. Again, highest recommendation.

From the owner: Discover the perfect blend of comfort and specialized care at Dimensions Living Prospect Heights…read more Located near Chicago with scenic views of the Rob Roy Golf Course, our continuum of care community offers assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services all on-site. Transitioning to different levels of care is seamless and worry-free. Experience the peace of mind you and your loved ones deserve at Dimensions Living Prospect Heights.

I'm not sure why this place has only 1 star? I have visited an elderly relative here 3 times,…read moreincluding having a nice meal in the cafe with them and also getting a salad and pizza to go. This looks like an amazing retirement home/independent living place. It's a Christian facility, as evidenced by the portraits of Jesus displayed, but I think all would be welcome. I'm not religious and didn't feel unwelcome. There is a beautiful fitness center here, and an indoor pool. Plus a beauty shop, little store, and a medical office that looked like an Immediate Care type place, and I saw that it was open during every visit. My relative has been here for over a decade and loves it. Her independent living apartment is cute, safe, comfortable. The halls are quiet. The elevators work. It smells good, like a hotel. Everyone looked really chill and happy. Plenty of free parking and nice landscaping. My relative is currently in staying in the Brandel nursing facility for rehab for a few weeks, and it's nice to be on the same campus as that service. She's in good hands! Thanks, Covenant!

My mom has had a very positive experience living at Covenant Living of Northbrook. The staff has…read morehelped us as a family move mom through her various stages and level of need. This was absolutely the best living solution for my mom at this stage of her life, and I highly recommend it to others!