Atrium at Oak Crest Residence offers comprehensive care options tailored to meet the individual needs of residents in Elgin, IL. The facility provides assisted living, independent living, and senior living, ensuring personalized support as required. Medical assistance is readily available for a variety of conditions including wandering, elopement concerns, special diets, and support for diabetics, whether on oral medications or injections. The facility also addresses advanced dementia conditions, with a trained staff equipped to handle the specialized needs of residents requiring memory care.

In addition to its primary care types, Atrium at Oak Crest Residence features on-site services such as a wellness center, barber and beauty salon, and specialized care options including hospice and incontinence care. Support with daily living activities such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting is provided, ensuring residents receive the necessary assistance according to their needs. Transfer services, such as support for individuals using walkers or wheelchairs and standby supervision, further enhance the care experience for residents who may require additional help.

The accommodations at Atrium at Oak Crest Residence include kitchenettes, private bathrooms, individual temperature controls, and cable access, allowing residents to enjoy comfortable and personalized living spaces. While not all accommodations include every feature, residents have the flexibility to paint or decorate their rooms according to their personal style. For those in independent living, laundry and housekeeping services are also available, contributing to an easier and more manageable lifestyle.

Residents can enjoy a range of amenities and services that enhance their living experience at Atrium at Oak Crest Residence. These include resident parking, high-speed internet access, a movie room, and a wheelchair-accessible exercise room. A pub or billiards area in the basement offers opportunities for social engagement, while the outdoor smoking area allows residents to enjoy fresh air. Pets are permitted in the community, but it is a good idea to check with the facility during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Additionally, transportation services are available to assist residents with outings and appointments.

Residents and their families say:

One reviewer appreciated the staff at Atrium at Oak Crest Residence, praising them as fantastic and mentioning the director's hands-on approach. They highlighted the cleanliness of the place and how engaged the staff was with the residents. Multiple reviewers were content with the variety of activities provided, thereby keeping residents busy and engaged.

Food was a glowing highlight of the facility, with several referencing the on-site private chef and the home-cooked meals made from fresh ingredients, meaning no frozen vegetables or canned food. The facility even got its staff to eat there and would accommodate resident's dietary restrictions and preferences.

Residents were satisfied with the size and spaciousness of the rooms which were equipped with a small kitchenette, built-in shelving, and a nice bathroom. There are dining options within the facility including a pub in the basement and a dining room with an old-fashioned bar-restaurant feel. Atrium at Oak Crest was further lauded for its approach to integrating memory care and assisted living residents in daily activities, offering a sense of community.

The facility layout was praised for its comfortable, homey feel, with outside areas, screened-in porch, fireplaces, and large rooms for family visits. One reviewer said it feels like you're at home, but your house is really big. The gardens at the Atrium at Oak Crest Residence were said to be well-kept and clean.

Special mention was made about a restaurant in the facility's basement which allows residents to have a dining-out experience without leaving the building. This place was given high remarks for its charm, having been noted as well-maintained and coming across as homey with elegant touches. The place was also praised for having long-term staff members who show a high level of care and for being welcoming to residents' families.

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