Central Baptist Village is a non-profit senior living community located in Norridge, Illinois, providing a range of care options with a primary focus on assisted living. It also offers services as a continuing care retirement community, including skilled nursing, memory support, and short-term rehabilitation. The facility supports older adults with varying levels of need, from those seeking independent living arrangements to individuals requiring full nursing or memory care. Affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, Central Baptist Village delivers faith-based services and maintains a longstanding commitment to providing person-centered care. The community has recently undertaken renovations to update and improve its common areas and residential living spaces, thereby enhancing accessibility and comfort for residents.
Central Baptist Village provides comprehensive support with activities of daily living, offering full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. The nursing staff is present on site and is trained in medication management, wound care, stroke care, incontinence care, and ambulatory care. Additional medical services available include occupational therapy, speech therapy, diabetes care, podiatry, optometry, audiology, dental care, and access to a dedicated therapy room. Memory care services are offered within a secured environment specifically designed for residents experiencing memory loss, with specialized programming for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia. The community is equipped to accept residents with psychiatric needs and provides coordinated care for complex medical conditions. Staff are available to support medication coordination, and hospice care is available for residents requiring end-of-life services.
Amenities at Central Baptist Village are designed to support residents’ daily living and social engagement. Residents have access to laundry and dry cleaning services, a barber and beauty salon, indoor and outdoor walking paths, and fitness programs tailored for older adults. Socialization and enrichment opportunities are fostered through clubs, group activities, and Alzheimer’s support groups. The environment is described as clean, bright, and thoughtfully designed to accommodate a wide range of mobility and cognitive needs, with ample spaces for group gatherings and individual pursuits.
Transportation services are offered for both medical and non-medical purposes. Complimentary transportation is available for scheduled appointments and community activities, while additional transportation can be arranged at cost, ensuring residents have access to outside medical appointments, shopping, or social outings as needed.
Feedback from residents, family members, and professionals frequently highlights Central Baptist Village’s attentive and compassionate staff, low staff turnover, and robust channels of communication. Families report staff going beyond expectations to meet individual resident needs and providing timely updates, particularly during transitions or periods of crisis. Many value the community’s inclusive, respectful culture, the ability for residents to remain in familiar surroundings as their needs change, and the sustained investment in staff training and facility upkeep. The community supports independence and social connection at all care levels, fostering an environment where residents can maintain their physical and emotional well-being.
Costs at this community start at $5,208 and range up to $8,000. The average price in the community is $6,604, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,522. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
