Considering assisted living for someone you love? It’s easy to feel confused by options and overwhelmed with information about senior lifestyle options.
We’re setting the record straight with honest answers to help you decide if assisted living at The Birches is right for you.
We’re ready to debunk these assisted living misconceptions for good. Join us as we share the real deal about the assisted living lifestyle.
You want your loved one to get the support they need, but you also want them to stay in the driver’s seat of their own life. Thankfully, assisted living doesn’t require choosing between independence and freedom.
In fact, assisted living encourages residents to feel more in control of their daily lives. Assisted living at The Birches means finding your loved one’s personalized balance of support and independence.
We empower them through active choice making and resident-chosen programming. We balance this with customized assistance to promote their security and to help them conserve their energy for the activities—and people—they most enjoy.
This balance fuels quality of life, by helping each Member define what it means to them.
Assisted living at The Birches is all about customization.
We really get to know our Members—and talk to their loved ones—so we can gain a deeper understanding of their likes, dislikes, preferences, and needs.
Our customized care plans, personalized living spaces, and resident-directed community life mean their life is theirs to design and direct as they see fit. We’re always here to guide and support them, but they hold the reins.
Even if the mortgage is paid, the costs of home ownership and living expenses still add up. Once the full costs are tallied, many families discover assisted living is more affordable.
Assisted Living eliminates costs from home upkeep, insurance, groceries, and taxes. Its rates also include amenities, services, and programs to make life easier, more convenient, and enjoyable.
You can find information about The Birches’ assisted living costs on our website.
While it’s true some assisted living communities aren’t pet friendly, others are.
The Birches recognizes how important our furry companions are to our quality of life. Your loved one shouldn’t have to part with their four-pawed friend in order to access the care and support they need.
The Birches is proud to be a pet friendly senior living community. Our Members love sharing our community with their pets, and we love getting to know them, too. After all, they’re also part of your family.
Belonging and connection are more than just buzzwords at The Birches. They inform and fuel everything we offer our assisted living Members.
We focus on empowerment through our Montessori-inspired lifestyle approach, but we’re also invested in building deep bonds of community, so Members feel connected to something bigger.
Here, each voice is valuable, and everyone’s opinions are given space. If Mrs. Jones doesn't want buttered toast ever again, we want to know. If Mr. Roberts wants to plan an outing to the Clarendon Hills Historical Society, we’re here to help him.
Assisted living at The Birches is more than just a welcoming place to call home.
From delicious dining to daily events, resident clubs to enjoyable outings—life at The Birches means being part of a dynamic community of seniors and caregivers who support and empower one another to enjoy their days.
Our Montessori-inspired approach to successful aging means we foster a failure-free environment that promotes independence, dignity, and purposeful living.
Being in control of our lives means making decisions and having our wishes honored. From deciding what to wear and what’s for lunch to opting to take a nap or a stroll in the afternoon—the power to choose fuels our quality of life and independence.
At The Birches, our Members are empowered to engage and participate in every aspect of daily life.
They decide how to decorate their apartments. They run our clubs and choose our programs. We’re here to support them to live self-directed lives, full of purpose and meaning.
Now that you know the truth about assisted living, you may prefer expert support and trustworthy guidance on your assisted living journey from now on.
If you have assisted living questions, our knowledgeable team is available. From the basics to the complex, we’re happy to support you. We can even help you find answers to questions like “Does Medicare cover assisted living,” “Who qualifies for VA benefits for assisted living,” and more. Reach out anytime. We’re here for you.