Oak Trace is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) managed by Lifespace Communities and located in Downers Grove, Illinois. This facility offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation. Oak Trace underwent a recent expansion in 2023, adding new independent living residences and updating its dining options and amenities. Residents at Oak Trace have access to various services designed to support their changing needs while remaining in a familiar environment.
The primary care type at Oak Trace is assisted living, with additional services typical of a CCRC allowing residents to transition seamlessly through higher levels of care as needs change. Support for daily living includes assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting for residents requiring some physical help. The community provides comprehensive medication management and diabetes care, ensuring proper administration and monitoring of medications and specialized care requirements. Incontinence care and ambulatory care services are also available. For individuals requiring memory support, Oak Trace offers a secured memory care neighborhood; this area is specifically designed to accommodate residents with memory loss and provides heightened safety measures. Staff receive training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care and the community’s secure layout minimizes wandering risks while encouraging independence.
Multilingual support is available at Oak Trace, with care staff able to assist residents in English, Spanish, French, and German to help facilitate communication and comfort. The community also features a barber and beauty salon, providing personal care and grooming services on site.
Residents benefit from complimentary transportation services for both medical and non-medical purposes. This includes rides to physician appointments, local errands, shopping trips, and community outings as part of Oak Trace’s commitment to supporting residents’ mobility and social engagement.
Review summaries from residents and families indicate that Oak Trace offers a clean, well-maintained, and attractive environment with comfortable living spaces and appealing grounds. Staff—from nursing and caregiving to dining, activities, and administration—are generally described as caring, responsive, and proactive in supporting new residents through the transition process. Many praise the activities schedule, variety of meals, and the community’s emphasis on accommodating individual preferences and social engagement.
Some critiques address challenges in skilled nursing and hospice care, particularly related to communication lapses, response times linked to staffing, and occasional inconsistencies in medical order follow-through. A few also mention initial move-in coordination issues and rigid policies. Nonetheless, the majority of residents and families express satisfaction, especially those using independent or assisted living. The community is noted for its vibrant atmosphere and the availability of diverse amenities and activities, contributing to a positive overall experience for many residents.
Costs at this community start at $2,150 and range up to $8,400. The average price in the community is $5,275, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,520. 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.
