American House Oak Park offers three levels of residency—Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care—so residents can remain in the same community as their needs change. Care plans can address wandering behaviors in the morning or evening, elopement risk, nighttime wakefulness, and complex medical requirements such as wound care, oxygen management, special diets, and diabetes care whether controlled by oral medication, scheduled injections, or sliding-scale insulin. The Memory Care neighborhood is prepared to serve people living with early to advanced dementia conditions, providing structured routines and safety measures tailored to cognitive decline.
Clinical oversight is supported by registered and licensed nurses on site 24 hours a day, backed by background-checked caregivers who remain awake on the night shift. Door alarms, WanderGuard systems, personal emergency response pendants, and pull cords connect residents directly to staff, while round-the-clock security personnel monitor the property. On-site podiatry, audiology, and a dedicated therapy room reduce the need for outside appointments. Care staff can deliver full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and they are trained to handle mobility support ranging from standby help with a walker to one-person transfers, wheelchair transport, or bed-bound care.
Apartments vary in layout and feature sets; some include a private bathroom, kitchenette, independent temperature controls, cable service, in-unit laundry, and housekeeping. Residents who do not have in-unit washers and dryers can use scheduled laundry services coordinated by staff. Independent Living residents receive weekly housekeeping and laundry service, allowing them to focus on social, educational, and wellness activities rather than household chores.
Meals are prepared to order, and kitchen staff can accommodate physician-ordered or preference-based diets such as gluten-free, vegetarian, mechanical-chopped, puréed, or thickened-liquid menus. A private dining room is available for family gatherings or celebrations, and dietitians work with nursing staff to monitor weight changes and nutritional intake for residents who require special management.
Residents have access to on-site parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, library, concierge desk, and landscaped communal gardens. Internet service is available community-wide, and special-interest clubs and on-site religious services provide additional engagement opportunities. Scheduled shuttle transportation is offered for medical appointments, and the community is also close to public transit. Smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas, and pets are welcome; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
