Continuing Care in Evanston, Illinois

Local Professional

This facility is a shining example of what an active retirement looks like. While this is an independent senior community, it provides the opportunity for socialization that many seniors lose as friends move out of state to retire—or as close friends and family begin to pass away. Many seniors in the building still drive, and if they don’t—they take advantage of the facility’s group activities, or they plan activities with their new friends in the building. The apartments are certainly smaller than a standard Evanston home, but they are larger than a standard Evanston apartment—as well as larger than most senior retirement communities.

Local Professional

This is an excellent place for seniors who have always dreamed of retiring somewhere a bit less chaotic than the city, without feeling as though they are too far off the beating path. As a whole Evanston is a neighborly community, but being just outside of Chicago—still has the city vibe. The Westminster’s one bedrooms are quite spacious, even large enough for a full-sized couch. Residents even get to select their carpet and paint prior to moving in. Their daily and weekly activities are superior to most retirement communities, so much so that you wouldn’t know they are for seniors—in a good way. This includes trending fitness classes like Yoga and Zumba, to painting, woodworking, and many cultural outings to Chicago for live theater and opera. The facility has assisted living and nursing care allowing seniors to transition to more skill care if the need arises.