Luther Oaks, located in Bloomington, Illinois, is a senior living community operated by Lutheran Life Communities. It provides a range of care options, including skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. This continuum of care is designed to accommodate residents as their health needs evolve, allowing many to remain within the community should their care requirements change over time. The facility is structured to support both long-term and short-term nursing care, while additional services are available for those in assisted living and senior living arrangements.
Residents at Luther Oaks have access to a variety of care and medical support services. For individuals requiring specialized support, the community offers memory care in a secured environment, designed specifically to accommodate those experiencing memory loss. Incontinence care and ambulatory care are available, ensuring assistance with personal needs and mobility. The secured community areas help provide safety for residents with cognitive impairments. Staff provide diabetes care and medication management, tailored to individual health plans. Additional onsite amenities include a barber and beauty salon for grooming needs and spaces for organized clubs and community events, fostering social engagement. Wellness activities such as yoga and chair yoga are offered to promote physical health and flexibility.
For transportation, Luther Oaks offers complimentary services for both medical and non-medical purposes, supporting residents in attending offsite medical appointments, errands, and community outings. This service aims to maintain residents' independence and facilitate participation in external activities as needed.
Review summaries indicate that most residents and families experience the staff at Luther Oaks as caring, professional, and communicative, and they appreciate the clean environment and smooth transitions between care levels. There is also positive feedback on activities, resident amenities, and personalized attention. However, some reviews mention challenges, including inconsistent administrative responsiveness, concerns about staffing levels, and communication, particularly in the memory care wing. Reports of issues with management, contract processes, meal quality, and fulfillment of community services also appear in critical accounts. Overall, while many residents describe a supportive, well-maintained environment at Luther Oaks, experiences can differ based on individual needs and specific circumstances within the facility.
Costs at this community start at $3,100 and range up to $6,450. The average price in the community is $4,775, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,725. The cost of nursing homes 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.