At Auberge at Highland Park we understand that the keys to a life well-lived are community, inclusion and purpose. The Montessori-inspired Lifestyle places ultimate focus on supporting our resident's ideas, choices independence and empowering them to create a community that speaks to them. Our staff foster the natural spark within each individual by allowing forums for discussion, input and finally assisting in the details to make these ideas a reality regardless of deficits. Weekly resident committees, our Lifelong Learning University and frequent community service projects fill our resident's days with a true with sense of purpose, contribution and belonging. Our partnership with the Center for Applied Research in Dementia ensures that our communities are thoughtfully designed, staff are adequately trained and that each element of our lifestyles program is designed to strengthen a sense of community and success.

We appreciate excellent tasting meals and that is exactly what you will find within our restaurants. Our Executive Chef will prepare freshly prepared, delicious and seasonal menus and choices for your dining pleasure. Your senses will be delighted with the careful attention to detail, excellence in service and the wonderful restaurant staff to create enjoyable experiences with friends, neighbors and family members. Featured daily specials along with an 'Everyday Menu', for frequent signature items, along with your choice of refreshing beverages and, of course, a dessert option to meet your personal tastes are found here. Homemade soups, magnificent salads, fresh catch and Winemakers Dinners are a few of our treasures that we look to share. Most communities are able to accommodate several dietary considerations for specific health related needs.

Ensuring residents’ dignity and comfort is our guiding ideal, so we attend to each resident based on their unique condition. From residents in the early stages of memory impairment to those who need an advanced level of dementia care, our highly-trained staff understands the symptoms of memory loss and their effects. We see family involvement as a key factor in quality of life, so we don’t have visiting hours and meals for visiting family are free.

Activities, Amenities and Features

•Programs for residents that are designed to be fun, prevent boredom, boost confidence, promote social interaction and provide opportunities for new experiences. These age-appropriate activity programs (we call them engagements) build self-esteem, maintain dignity and offer opportunities for growth and creativity. Club programs are designed with residents’ abilities, interests and histories in mind.

•Community is made up of “neighborhoods” catering to residents’ senior living needs, abilities and interests. Care and programs are tailored to meet the specific functional level of each individual resident. Programs within each neighborhood challenge each person appropriately without being too simple or frustrating. Associates are trained to meet the social, cognitive and behavioral needs of residents through advanced communication skills and techniques to prevent or intervene in disruptive behaviors.

•New building, purpose-built with the needs of memory care in mind. Sunrooms on every floor let residents can enjoy wonderful views year-round

•Spacious rooms and tall ceilings give a sense of openness and freedom that helps residents feel comfortable and secure.

•Health club/wellness center for on-site physical and occupational therapy help provide both a means for self-esteem building and increased wellness.

•Therapy programs using art, music and pets give a number of options to provide engagement based on each resident's unique interests.

•Residents may be able to move into the community with their beloved companion, provided the pet fits in with others in the environment. Community animals provide love and companionship as well as giving residents the opportunity to maintain dignity and self-esteem by helping provide care to animals if they wish. This “sense of purpose” pet care brings is a hallmark goal of Auberge programs and services.

•Directly across the street from the Highland Park Police Station.

•Outings to events and points of interest such as the botanical gardens and Ravinia music festival.

•Shabbat services and Kosher-style meals are available.