Artis Senior Living of Lakeview

I was surprised to read some of the negative reviews about Artis of Lakeview, as my experience there was very positive. My husband was a Memory Care resident, and I found the care partners to be extraordinary—consistently warm, supportive, and attentive. It truly felt as though they cared about him as a person. The work they do is demanding and not for everyone, but I always felt my husband was treated with dignity and respect. For residents who are interested and able to participate, there are daily in-house activities, both morning and afternoon, as well as occasional outings. Holidays are thoughtfully celebrated with decorations and festive meals. There is also a lovely terrace with tables and comfortable seating where residents can spend time with family and friends. I was also surprised to see criticism of the meals. I often visited during mealtimes and found the food to be well-presented and appetizing, with a varied menu that residents seemed to enjoy. On a few occasions, I spoke with the chef about adjusting the texture of my husband’s meals, and he was always responsive and quick to accommodate his needs. My daughter and I visited several memory care facilities before choosing Artis of Lakeview, and we both feel confident that we made the right decision. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of the care partners and nurses in the Wrigleyville neighborhood. Their support meant so much to my husband in his final months.

My Dad “Mr. Ed” loved living at Artis Senior Living in Lakeview! The living, gathering and dining, and outdoor spaces are beautiful. The entire building was always so clean and well-maintained. He loved the 5th floor garden room, views of the city, fresh flowers and upscale decor. The level of care he received was exceptional. Dad always felt loved, connected with many of the other residents he considered friends, and well cared for. The Care Partners created a special bond with my Dad and he delighted in their warm kindness, and gentle caring ways, and felt a kinship with many. Artis truly felt like home for him and seemed like a second family to him. He enjoyed activities throughout each week including movies, classical music and singing, poetry writing class, daily Happy Hours with others, occasional outings, and hours on the patio. Dad even served as Ambassador for a year welcoming other residents and new staff! BBQs and special celebrations were such a nice way for families to gather together too! The food was always tasty, lots of variety and choices (even honor special requests, and certain dietary requirements), and he enjoyed dining together with other residents as well as the option to dine in his room when he wasn’t feeling up to going out. We had looked at several Senior Assisted Living communities that offered Assisted Living arrangement before choosing Artis. He had a comfy 1 bedroom with a den and small kitchenette, that was lovely and just the right size. I know it was the right choice for home for him to spend his final 2 years of life. I always felt welcomed and part of the Artis family too. In his final days under hospice care at Artis, his care givers were so sweet and helped Dad and our family say goodbye in a peaceful and dignified way. I would highly recommend Artis Lakeview for anyone considering a final home for a loved one needing Assisted Living.

This review is specifically for Kadeijah Bailey, fondly known as Bailey to my dad and our family. My dad Michael moved into Artis two months ago and Bailey is one of the care partners on his floor. She is incredibly kind, friendly and does her job with such care and attention. Bailey is particularly great at verbal cueing the residents as she guides them around the community — particularly those who, like my father, have mobility challenges. Helping residents on the memory care floor requires a specific skillset and level of patience, as well as an ability to think creatively when juggling multiple asks. Bailey has these skills in spades. Perhaps most importantly, she treats the residents with respect and consideration. She does not infantilize them, nor is she short-tempered if and when a resident is disruptive or isn't following safety instructions. Even in times she has to be firm, she does so with a loving nature. When Bailey is on shift, I know my dad will feel heard, safe and cared for. She has been an invaluable part of making our transition smoother. Thank you, Bailey!