Introducing a new and innovative concept of providing assisted living for senior residents living in Illinois. A concept that has been embraced by most of the country for years, but has sorely been lacking here in Illinois. A new approach for rendering assisted living services in the most appropriate environment.
With this in mind, why should advanced age or declining health interfere with this comfortable way of life? The answer is, that it shouldn't. And it doesn't have to any longer. We now offer assisted living services in the comfort and convenience of a single family home, while under the watchful care of trained professionals.
With this in mind, why should advanced age or declining health interfere with this comfortable way of life? The answer is, that it shouldn't. And it doesn't have to any longer. We now offer assisted living services in the comfort and convenience of a single family home, while under the watchful care of trained professionals.
Services
Golden Age started as a family owned establishment in the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1970's. In 1985, we opened our first facility in Illinois. While it might come as somewhat of a surprise, the term "assisted living" had not yet been implemented or designated by the State of Illinois, and due to a lack of viable alternatives, many elderly individuals with even just minor physical limitations, were placed in nursing homes.
It is a well-kept secret that many, if not most, assisted living facilities have adopted a menu-driven fee schedule. They start with a base fee that covers room and board, and may include a rudimentary supervision protocol. Many include some type of entertainment as a bonus. Anything above that could be, and usually is, extra.
Until well into the 1980's, the only viable option available for seniors needing assistance with activities of daily living, such as reminders to take medications and assistance with bathing, was a nursing home. Unless they had a willing family member to take care of them. Since then, things have improved considerably, and a senior now has other options.
I have been looking for a place for my mother for well over 4 months and have toured several medium to large facilities. They all seemed nice, but felt like busy, institutional facilities. I have since visited Golden Age Assisted Living, and really liked their concept. It felt like a regular single family home that was staffed by professional caregivers.
