Anthem Memory Care

Harvester Place is a wonderful community! Our family recently toured this facility and we were so impressed! [Name removed], he community relations director could not have been more wonderful. [Name removed] was so professional, polite and spend so much time answering all of our questions — in addition, the entire staff was so friendly and engaging with the residents. A five star community!

This community is great. The building is nice and clean. You might not find all the frill as in other places but they are the EXPERTS in dementia care. They focus on providing personalized care for each resident. This feel like a family. This feel like a home.

I recently met the director [name removed] who toured us around the facility and let me tell you!! She was the first director on several tours we've been on that knew the residents names and stopped to talk to them! We were impressed my the food and the engagement. Unfortunately my dad passed before we could move in but I would highly recommend this facility based on my initial interaction. [name removed] even called with her condolences and we will be referring families to Greenridge!

I can’t say enough good things about this place! Having had to care for my mom 8 years ago with dementia, my sister and I are now faced with having to care for our aunt who basically has no family left. She suffers from stroke related dementia, and while she is very high functioning at the moment, we know she is slowly in decline. She has always been super independent.... this is the only memory care place that allows her to live as independently as she can, given such difficult circumstances. Food is wonderful, staff is truly passionate about what they do and memory care is one of the toughest industries. Facility is bright, clean, and visually fresh and attractive. I would want to go here if I could no longer care for myself! Every visit, my aunt looks her best, she’s clean, well groomed and always well dressed in her clothes, which was always of great importance to her prior to her memory loss. She was able to keep her cat, which is everything and her cat seems very happy here as well. This type of care is always far from inexpensive, but the value of care that they give is worth every penny.... such peace of mind for the people that struggle every day trying to care for their loved ones.... it’s one of the hardest roads! The cost I have indicated below is more because my relative is occupying a double room by herself due to the fact she is so high functioning.

I am so happy with the care my mom is receiving at Porte Place. It's such a welcoming, clam and clean and friendly atmosphere. All the staff is so kind. They helped my mom transition and they also helped me let go of the guilt I felt because I could no longer care for her. She is thriving! I can be her daughter again instead of her nurse.

Very modern and new. Spacious. Some high tech features, like motion detection, keep residents safe while less intrusive.

thank you all for the wonderful care and attention to my mother, I am truly amazed by the care and love that she is given. we have only been there a few months but could not be happier dealing with a difficult disease.

I don't normally write reviews, but was encouraged to by the lpn, asking I say something nice about him. Unfortunately, there's not much to say about him, but as for the other managers I could continually rave! There are several managers who recently worked on the 4th of July. This isn't the first time I've seen them there on holidays. The director was serving food and cleaning up. She is absolutely amazing and is genuinely a great person. She doesn't not just tell us what we want to hear. She takes the time no matter what to listen and fix issues. She's there at all times of the day helping out. There are a few others that stand out, the nursing assistants and the office manager. They are sweet and hard working. They answer our questions and go above and beyond. The building is fairly clean, although could be a bit better. Food is homestyle and simple which my granddad loves. Pricing is good. Others offered us cheaper rates, but you get what you pay for! Overall I would highly recommend Greenridge place!

Fantastic facility at a fair price. Staff does real well accommodating the needs of each resident.

[Name removed] gave me a wonderful tour as the Executive Dir was not available. The facility was light and welcoming. Enjoyed seeing the goats that are part of the community. Beautiful garden space. Follow up call from [name removed], the director to ensure I had gotten all the information that I needed.

Extremely helpful through a difficult time. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.

[Name removed] (executive director) - You are perfect in your role of many hats! Your humor covers the hard part of telling it like it is! ...AND I so appreciate your artistic side and the beauty you bring to Porter Place.

It’s all about family- Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is challenging to say the least and having family to support you is the most important aspect of this process. One of the toughest decisions that you will make as a care provider is to transition your loved one out of the home and in to a full-time facility. There are many choices out there and the horror stories are plenty. Completing research is exhausting, both physically and mentally, and the fear of your loved one’s neglect is generally your highest concern (no one can ever love and care for them as much as you). In my opinion and from the bottom of my heart, I believe that The Emerald Place is the best choice for Alzheimer’s care in the Chicago area. I’m living it. I spent nearly 6 months researching facilities across the Chicagoland area, landing initially on in-home care and eventually moving to a full-time facility ONLY because my dad was required as a hospital admit. My first-choice option for a facility was not open at the time as it was still under construction. We enrolled my dad at the second choice and it was not the right fit. We ultimately disenrolled my dad and brought him back home until our first-choice option, The Emerald Place, opened. My research was spot on! At the Emerald Place- it’s family. Not only does your family member get support but you become a part of an expanded family who welcomes you in to a community of love, compassion, and care where the needs of the disease are met and exceeded. It is where you can immerse yourself in education about how to receive and provide the best care not only for your loved one but for yourself as well. It is where you can sing and dance, hug and cry, share stories, and relax. It is where you don’t have to worry about the details and stress of what is happening to your loved one because the people here love them just as much as your family. It is where you can find peace. The family-focused activities, group events, and holistic approach to care are what sets The Emerald Place apart. My dad has been at The Emerald Place since it opened nearly 8 months ago. When he first arrived in the care community, he was a direct hospital admit, meaning he rode from the ambulance to the facility as his health was such that he could no longer remain with in-home care. Today, he is one of the most active, exuberant, and lively individuals there. He walks, dances, sings, and participates in the daily events that the incredible team of care providers offers. While the disease causes a decline in dad’s traditional definition of health, dad’s spirit improves. I attribute this to the approach, team, environment, services, and sense of family that exists at The Emerald Place. My dad isn’t the only one who has displayed improvements in the past 8 months. Both my mother and I have also seen a tremendous reduction of stress and return of happiness and faith that each moment of dad’s life is comfortable. This is directly tied to the holistic approach of The Emerald Place, where the belief is that Alzheimer’s affects everyone and that the family is cared for through a focus on group social events, blended activities, educational events, and a genuine care and concern for the family. You will not find care providers, nurses, volunteers, administrative team members, and environmental services and food services staff who every single moment of the day genuinely love and care for your family member and you anywhere else in the Chicagoland area. A single individual cannot care for someone who suffers from Alzheimer’s- it takes a family, and this is what you will find at The Emerald Place.

I first heard of Emerald Place through my association/involvement with the Glenview Chamber of Commerce. At that time my uncle was in a facility where there was not much engagement. He basically was looked after for "basic" needs and mainly stayed in room with TV on. He had no desire, and had lost most ability, to communicate and would not feed himself...we thought he was "on his way out". After meeting [name removed] and learning about the type of care and engagement Emerald Place was offering, me and family visited the facility. Were excited at how they engaged their residents and made every effort to get them involved in various activities. SO, the next step was to get my uncle evaluated to see if he was a "fit" . [Name removed] went to facility were uncle was and determined that Emerald Place would be a good fit. About a week later, my uncle moved in. It's been about 5 months now and, WOW, WHAT A DIFFERENCE! There is rarely a time that I visit the uncle is in his room; he is usually in an activity or in a group session, whether it is "arts and crafts", "music/karaoke", "trivia game", "chair exercises" or simply having a discussion on "what's going on"..he is always being engaged. Outside entertainment performers are also brought in to engage the residents. The results have been, to us, his family, miraculous! He converses, he laughs, he even has painted, with a bit of help, some pretty good pictures! AMAZING! He even feeds himself as best he can (has trouble cutting stuff up and with soup). This place has been a Godsend. Definitely the place I would want to be in if I was in the same situation as my uncle, which is a scary thought, but at least I know a place like this exists. GOOD JOB Emerald Place!

My father began to lose his physical and then memory skills during his 95th year. He had prided himself on his independence and had a difficult time adapting to his lose of Depression-Era pride. My family was blessed to find Emerald Place in Glenview. Its physical environment felt like home. Residents were able to move about the secured and monitored facilities with caregivers alert to their needs and location. Provided activities drew out language and memory skills through enjoyable activities. All residents were spoken to by name and caregivers took the time on a frequent basis to engage them in conversation about their lives. Sometimes, this can be a tricky population to manage but Emerald Place did so with compassion and loving care. My father was at Emerald Place for a short time but we will be forever grateful for making my father's remaining days peaceful . [Name removed] daughter

My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease about seven years ago, and up until November of 2017, he was able to stay at home, with some occasional help from caregivers. At that time, it was necessary to look close to home for a facility that offered only memory care. My specific requirements were that the place had to be clean, the staff had to be trained to engage residents other than a few words now and then, and the accommodations had to be pleasant. Emerald Place opened in December of 2017, and they offered a brand new facility, a young-thinking paradigm toward memory care, a fabulous engagement piece, and the accommodations were wonderful. My husband was one of the first five residents at the facility. His has a sociable nature and the Emerald Place made a perfect fit for him. As with any new facility, as the resident population grew, the staff grew, and I never went to sleep worrying about the safety of my husband. Today, the staff and resident population is still growing, and the care is excellent. The Director, the Community Relations Manager, the nurses, the caregivers, the custodial staff, the engagement folks, and the kitchen staff are attuned to the needs of all of the residents, their families, and to the interactions among the residents and their families. It is a bright and happy home for my husband. He enjoys his new-found friends, and so do I.

There are simply not enough words to say how blessed and truly grateful I am to the team at Emerald Place. In particular the Community Relations Director and Executive Director are outstanding beyond belief as is frankly the entire team. They moved mountains to help us get my mom where she needed to be, her new home. I say home because that’s what this place has really become for me and my mom. The treatment, care and kindness they have all shown, candidly I was afraid was lost in today’s day and age of elder care. Having already experienced two other places and unfortunately hearing horror stories of others, this place has turned out to be a godsend. Simply put, they have given me my life back. No longer do I worry if she is happy, I can see it all over her face. I don’t worry if she is sleeping as she tells me how wonderful it is to be able to have heat in her room as much as she wants, which I love that the staff always makes sure she is warm and cozy. In addition, not only is the food great but they make sure to help her eat if she needs. For anyone having to face this, I’ve been there and I understand what you are going through. I was in your very shoes so I am hoping this review will help ease your minds a bit because I cannot say enough good things about Emerald! They are simply the best, will treat your loved one the best and will make you feel part of them as they are truly one big family. I will be forever grateful to them!!!!

My husband has been a resident of Greenridge Place for 15 months. The Director of Health Services, [name removed], does a great job assisting with care plans, hiring and training the care givers who are growing with more knowledge and abilities daily. He is in constant communications with families whose loved one is needing special care for a period of time, coordinating and communicating with the physicians and therapist applicable to each resident and making recommendations to assist the family in making decisions. Greenridge and the residents are really lucky to have [name rmeoved] and his staff.

There are simply not enough words to say how blessed and truly grateful I am to the team at Emerald Place. In particular the Community Relations Director and Executive Director are outstanding beyond belief as is frankly the entire team. They moved mountains to help us get my mom where she needed to be, her new home. I say home because that’s what this place has really become for me and my mom. The treatment, care and kindness they have all shown, candidly I was afraid was lost in today’s day and age of elder care. Having already experienced two other places and unfortunately hearing horror stories of others, this place has turned out to be a godsend. Simply put, they have given me my life back. No longer do I worry if she is happy, I can see it all over her face. I don’t worry if she is sleeping as she tells me how wonderful it is to be able to have heat in her room as much as she wants, which I love that the staff always makes sure she is warm and cozy. In addition, not only is the food great but they make sure to help her eat if she needs. For anyone having to face this, I’ve been there and I understand what you are going through. I was in your very shoes so I am hoping this review will help ease your minds a bit because I cannot say enough good things about Emerald! They are simply the best, will treat your loved one the best and will make you feel part of them as they are truly one big family. I will be forever grateful to them!!!!

When researching memory care facilities for my mother this week, Harvester Place was among my top choices . I loved the cheerful rooms and the bright long hallways that would be great for my mom to do her daily walking. The common areas for the seniors reminded me of a pulling over to a homey restaurant while driving home. Price wise it actually lower than our final choice which we had to make only because of location to our home. But if I lived closer in Burr Ridge I would have chosen Harvest without hesitation.