Church Creek in Arlington Heights provides nursing-home level support with licensed nurses on duty around the clock and regular physician oversight. Residents who need help managing chronic conditions such as diabetes receive daily glucose monitoring, medication administration, and diet coordination. On-site physical and speech therapists develop individualized rehabilitation plans, and short-stay respite care is available for family caregivers who need temporary relief. These clinical services are delivered within a fully equipped medical wing, allowing many residents to avoid disruptive trips off campus for routine treatments.
To back up the direct care team, the community maintains a 24-hour receptionist who coordinates incoming requests and dispatches assistance at any hour. Treatment suites and resident rooms are tied into a LifeAlert/Lifeline system so that help can be summoned immediately during an emergency. Standard care plans are reviewed regularly by interdisciplinary staff, and experienced aides provide assistance with activities of daily living under the supervision of licensed clinicians.
Private and semi-private rooms range from studio layouts to larger efficiency apartments, some on the ground floor for easier access. Features such as kitchenettes, wheelchair-accessible showers, bath tubs, in-unit washers and dryers, air conditioning, cable TV hookups, and Wi-Fi are available in selected units, but not every room includes every feature. Residents can bring a car for on-site parking, enjoy landscaped grounds, gardens, and outdoor seating areas, and many apartments overlook the central fireplace lounge or billiards area. Cats and other small pets are welcome in designated pet-friendly units, with housekeeping and all primary utilities included in rent; cable and internet are billed separately.
Dining is handled by a professional chef who prepares three daily meals plus healthy snacks, with options for low or no-sodium, vegetarian, gluten-free, and kosher diets. Restaurant-style service allows residents to choose entrée selections at each sitting, while an all-day dining menu and room service accommodate varied schedules. Special dining programs celebrate holidays and local produce, and clinical staff coordinate meal plans for residents with physician-ordered restrictions or post-therapy nutrition goals.
Residents fill their days with a wide range of programs that include an activity center for art classes, a fitness center with structured exercise classes, and a library and computer lounge for quiet study. Clubs and communities sponsor card games, trivia contests, gardening, men’s group meetings, and community service projects, while holiday parties, dances, karaoke nights, and live theater or dance performances provide social variety. Outdoor courtyards host casual gatherings and seasonal gardening, and supervised day trips, social outings, and swimming sessions keep residents connected to the larger Arlington Heights area. Health and wellness programs are integrated throughout the calendar to complement the community’s clinical services and promote overall well-being.
