Retirement Communities and Assisted Living in Oak Park, IL

Located a short distance west of Chicago, the village of Oak Park, Illinois, is famous for being the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway. Oak Park is also known for its architecture and is the home of several Frank Lloyd Wright designs. This rich history, combined with Oak Park's charming local shops and restaurants, makes it a great place to retire.

Although the winters in this area can get pretty chilly, on average, summer temps hover around the mid-80s, making outdoor activities a daily occurrence. Oak Park and surrounding communities make good use of the pleasant summers by offering many outdoor food, craft, cultural, and music festivals during the summer months.

Retirees will find a lot to keep them active and involved in the Oak Park community. The village hosts several events year-round such as holiday celebrations, Ocktoberfest, "Thursday Night Out," and sidewalk sales. For more information on the village of Oak Park, visit www.oak-park.us and www.downtownoakpark.net, where you will find a list of upcoming events, a directory of local businesses, and more information on the history of Oak Park.

For those more daring seniors, a short train ride will drop residents off right in the middle of Chicago for additional entertainment options such as theater, museums, dining, and Chicago's famous shopping!

There are several assisted living, retirement and senior communities located in Oak Park, making easy for every retiree to find just what they are looking for.

OAK PARK ARMS
408 S Oak Park Ave?Oak Park, Illinois ?60302

Oak Park Arms is a senior community offering independent and assisted living. This community offers its residents many living arrangements including suites, studios, and one-and-two-bedroom apartments. On-site offerings include a restaurant, fitness center, game room, library, and movie theater. There is even an annual Senior Prom, which is a great opportunity to get dressed, get active, meet new people, and dance the night away!

Oak Parm Arms also offers classes, so residents can continue to learn new things. The extensive class offerings include everything from woodworking to writing to weaving. Exercise and yoga classes are also available.

For those who need additional assistance, many "extras" are available in the area of assisted living including medication reminders, bath assistance, laundry, an emergency response system, and much more.

Check out Oak Park Arms' website (www.oakparkarms.com) for more information, or schedule an appointment to see for yourself by calling (708) 386-4040.

OAK PARK TOWNSHIP SENIOR SERVICES
418 South Oak Park Avenue?Oak Park, IL 60302

According to its website, Oak Park Township Senior Services is designed "to enhance the quality of life for seniors in [Oak Park] by providing a broad array of supportive services that promote the values of independence, self-esteem, and dignity."

Located withing Oak Park Arms, Senior Services accomplishes its goal by offering the senior citizens of Oak Park a wide variety of helpful services such as transportation services, lunch programs, chore programs, and assistance with writing wills.

To ensure the well-being of seniors in Oak Park, the Township Senior Services also provides hearing and vision screenings, health clinics, and daily calls from the local police department to check on the well-being of seniors. Senior Services also offers bus trips to places like Target, Wal-Mart, and museums.

For more information about Oak Park Township Senior Services, see their website at www.oakparktownship.org/seniorservices.htm.

BELMONT VILLAGE OF OAK PARK
1035 Madison Street?Oak Park, IL 60302

Belmont Village assisted living communities can be found around the country in cities like Atlanta, GA, Hollywood, CA, Nashville, TN, and Houston, TX, as well as Oak Park, IL. According to its website, Belmont Village aims to "provide a better way for seniors to lead happy, self-directed lives in a supporting community that has been designed from the ground up to be sensitive to senior living."

For its residents, Belmont Village offers libraries, restaurants, gardens, learning centers, salons, and even guest accommodations. To enhance the spirit of independence with support, residents can choose from many assistance options to make their lives run smoothly. Included in the rent, the amenities include three meals a day and snacks, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, an emergency response system, medication management, personal hygiene assistance, and many more.

To learn more about Belmont Village's services and pricing, please visit their website at www.belmontvillage.com.