Alden Gardens & Courts of Des Plaines offers both Assisted Living and Memory Care, allowing residents to receive the appropriate level of help as needs change. The community is set up to manage wandering in both daytime and nighttime hours, has elopement precautions, and accepts residents who present behavioral issues or advanced dementia. Care staff can accommodate specialized diets, residents under 60, and diabetic management for both oral medications and insulin injections, enabling medically complex individuals to remain on site.

Around-the-clock clinical oversight is provided by an RN or LPN, with a nurse physically on the premises 24 hours a day. Staff members are background-checked, an awake night shift is standard, and emergency pull cords and personal emergency response systems connect residents directly to caregivers. On-site podiatry is available, and the community accepts residents with psychiatric conditions. Full assistance can be provided with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and transfer help ranges from standby support to one-person mechanical or manual aid for walkers and wheelchairs. A fenced rear area adds another layer of security for residents who might exit unattended, and an activity director plans structured engagement daily.

Apartments vary, but may include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, furnished setups, independent climate controls, cable service, and the option to personalize paint or décor; not every unit contains every listed feature. Housekeeping and scheduled laundry keep spaces clean, and maintenance is handled by community staff. Residents can choose between standard floor plans or more spacious layouts depending on availability.

Dining services provide both set menus and made-to-order options three times a day, with snacks available between meals. The culinary team is prepared to follow diet modifications and physician-ordered nutritional plans, coordinating closely with nursing to support diabetic, low-sodium, or texture-modified needs.

The property supplies resident parking, is wheelchair accessible, and maintains on-site amenities such as a barber and beauty shop, exercise room, wellness center, internet access points, communal gardens, and a library. Routine transportation is scheduled for medical appointments and group outings. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.