408 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, United States
At Home at the Oak Park Arms What stronger recommendation can I offer than I could be happy living at the Arms? I was enthusiastic about my Mother’s transition to the Arms in the Fall of 20204 and have had my positive expectations affirmed. My motivation for her move was to introduce opportunities for socialization in contrast to the isolation of her single family home. Programs at the Arms are multifaceted and I regularly see flyers highlighting interesting activities posted in the elevators when I visit. Many valuable on-site services are available. My Mother’s primary needs are met without leaving the building! Continuity of her residence at the Arms is supported by affiliated agencies on location. Personal care assistance (Seals & Steingard) can be arranged as her needs increase. Medical monitoring and therapies (Interim Healthcare) can be delivered in her unit. The Arms provides more than the basic amenities of housekeeping, meal plans and salon convenience. An added delight are the preschoolers participating in the daycare program - an intergenerational shot in the arm. The atmosphere at the Arms is warmly appealing. This sense is echoed at all levels by the Staff, the Staff, the Staff (Welcoming, Attentive, Supportive) and the Residents, the Residents, the Residents (Diverse, Interesting, Helpful). This community collectively contributes to my Mother’s experience of feeling safe, engaged and comfortable. Sharon Eckhoff
Read More ReviewsAt Home at the Oak Park Arms What stronger recommendation can I offer than I could be happy living at the Arms? I was enthusiastic about my Mother’s transition to the Arms in the Fall of 20204 and have had my positive expectations affirmed. My motivation for her move was to introduce opportunities for socialization in contrast to the isolation of her single family home. Programs at the Arms are multifaceted and I regularly see flyers highlighting interesting activities posted in the elevators when I visit. Many valuable on-site services are available. My Mother’s primary needs are met without leaving the building! Continuity of her residence at the Arms is supported by affiliated agencies on location. Personal care assistance (Seals & Steingard) can be arranged as her needs increase. Medical monitoring and therapies (Interim Healthcare) can be delivered in her unit. The Arms provides more than the basic amenities of housekeeping, meal plans and salon convenience. An added delight are the preschoolers participating in the daycare program - an intergenerational shot in the arm. The atmosphere at the Arms is warmly appealing. This sense is echoed at all levels by the Staff, the Staff, the Staff (Welcoming, Attentive, Supportive) and the Residents, the Residents, the Residents (Diverse, Interesting, Helpful). This community collectively contributes to my Mother’s experience of feeling safe, engaged and comfortable. Sharon Eckhoff
Thank you to the outstanding staff of the Oak Park Arms and Seals and Steingard Home Care Services. While my brother, John, was at the Oak Park Arms they performed wellness checks and helped with pain medication and other supportive services after he had surgery. In particular, Danielle Seals was very helpful in offering guidance to our family in navigating insurance and other medical matters. Her helpfulness resolved some issues that had been pending for months. The care and comfort provided by staff helped John recover, and relieved anxiety for our family during a difficult time.Thank you!
My Mother lived at the Oak Park Arms for 6 years. She loved being there and truly came to think of it as ‘home’. She loved the staff and residents very much. The care and support she got there were tremendous. I would recommend OPA to anyone wanting a warm and comfortable space for their loved one.
Mom enjoyed her time at Oak Park Arms the 2 years she lived there. She was able to socialize and make friends, enjoying special events, and regular game night and afternoons with her fellow residents. The only thing I would say from a caretaking perspective that I think needs to be rethought is the lack of frequent checking on their residents. When Mom first moved in, they regularly called to check-in on the residents and they stopped doing it after the residents supposedly voted against it in a meeting. While I realize that is their choice, I would also suggest they make it an optional thing where the residents can ask to be (or at the family's request) regularly checked-in on if they like. It certainly made me feel like she was being well-cared for.
I was immediately made to feel at home here from my very first visit. Marzena Ananbeh, Office Administrator, worked with a very welcoming manner and is so adept in her work--especially competent, too. Marzena welcomed me and I now feel like Oak Park Arms is my home! Thank you!
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