Victorian Village is a continuing care retirement community located in Homer Glen, Illinois, offering a spectrum of senior living options including independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care. The community is designed to provide support tailored to residents’ evolving needs, featuring amenities such as landscaped walking paths, wellness programs, dining services, social and recreational activities, as well as a health and wellness center. Victorian Village also has on-site therapy services and recreational spaces, including a therapy room and areas for fitness and yoga, including chair yoga. The recent acquisition by Franciscan Ministries in December 2023 aims to expand and enhance the resources and services available to residents.
Victorian Village offers comprehensive care services for a variety of health needs, focusing on personalized support and safety. Incontinence care is available, with staff providing assistance and monitoring as necessary to maintain residents’ dignity and comfort. Diabetes care includes individualized monitoring, medication management, and nutritional programs in coordination with health professionals. Residents receive medication management, ensuring prescription and over-the-counter medications are administered and documented accurately by qualified staff. Ambulatory care is provided for residents requiring support with walking or mobility, while the community’s secured memory care neighborhoods are designed specifically to accommodate individuals with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. As a memory care only community, Victorian Village offers specialized programming, secured environments, and staff trained to address memory loss needs. Regular access to a barber/beauty salon, fitness programs, in-house podiatry services, and dedicated therapy rooms are among the available amenities to support residents’ total well-being.
The staff at Victorian Village can provide full assistance with all activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, ensuring residents’ personal care needs are met according to individualized care plans. Yoga and chair yoga sessions are among the lifestyle offerings available to residents, promoting mobility, flexibility, and relaxation.
Victorian Village offers complimentary transportation services for both medical and non-medical purposes. This service enables residents to attend medical appointments, offsite therapies, and community outings as needed, supporting their independence and engagement in the broader community while alleviating transportation concerns for both residents and their families.
Resident and family reviews highlight Victorian Village’s emphasis on creating a supportive, clean, and welcoming environment. Many reviewers mention the kindness and professionalism of the staff and administrators, especially those involved in rehabilitation and long-term care. Meals, cleanliness, and quality of activities receive positive feedback. However, some feedback notes inconsistency in care, particularly during afternoon and evening shifts, with occasional long wait times and perceived lack of nursing coverage. While the overall reputation leans positive for both short-term rehab and ongoing care, areas for improvement include enhancing staffing consistency and responsiveness across all shifts.
Costs at this community start at $1,729 and range up to $9,020. The average price in the community is $5,374, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,869. The cost of continuing care retirement communities 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.
