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Wyndemere Senior
Living Campus
200 Wyndemere Circle
Wheaton, IL 60187
866-933-4799

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Wyndemere Senior Living Campus
What is the Wyndemere Senior Living Campus?
Are Wyndemere, Westbridge and Wynscape for profit or non-for-profit?
How do I make a decision about coming to a continuing care community?

Wyndemere Independent Living
Is garage space available at Wyndemere?
Are pets allowed at Wyndemere?
Is additional storage space available for residents in apartment homes at Wyndemere?

Westbridge
What type of lifestyle does Westbridge offer?
Can I go to Westbridge Assisted Living if I have never lived at Wyndemere?
Does Westridge offer respite care/ what is respite?

Wynscape
Can my doctor see me at Wynscape?
If I come to Wynscape for rehab, what is the process for me to come back home?
What is the spectrum of services offered at Wynscape?

What is the Wyndemere Senior Living Campus?
Located on 22-acres, the Wyndemere Senior Living Campus provides a full continuum of care. We are a CCRC, or Continuing Care Retirement Community. Wyndemere is an independent living community with 219 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and 26 two and three-bedroom townhomes. Westbridge is an assisted living community with 77 private one-bedroom apartments, six of which are fully decorated and furnished as respite suites. Wynscape is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community with 209 beds, 60 of which are designated for rehabilitation.

Are Wyndemere, Westbridge and Wynscape for profit or non-for-profit?
We are a not-for-profit organization affiliated with Central DuPage Hospital.

How do I make a decision about coming to a continuing care community?
As we age, there are three questions that take on increasing importance:
What happens if I get sick?
What quality of services do I hope to receive?
Do I have enough money to last me the rest of my life?

To address those concerns, seniors often look at different options: investing in long-term care insurance, downsizing into a smaller home, joining a rental retirement community or joining a continuing care retirement community, such as Wyndemere Senior Living Campus. Wyndemere offers the advantage of accommodating your needs as they change. Residents have the peace of mind of knowing that their needs will be taken care of and that they don't have to worry about running out of money. With fees for skilled nursing care escalating, that's an important point to consider.

To reach the decision that's best for them, individuals need to do their own assessment of several factors:
health, financial situation, risks and values.

To further help in this decision-making process, the Wyndemere Senior Living Campus offers a seminar called "Retirement 101" which is designed to help you better understand and research today's complex senior living options. For more information about Retirement 101, call Wyndemere's marketing department at 866-933-4799.

Is garage space available at Wyndemere?
Yes, there are a number of parking options at Wyndemere, including street and lot parking, surface garages and under-building parking spaces. A separate investment is required for garaged and under-building parking. More information is available in the information packet for new residents or by phoning Wyndemere at 866-933-4799.

Are pets allowed at Wyndemere?
Pets are allowed at Wyndemere, with the prior written approval of Wyndemere Administration. Small dogs (those under 25 pounds) are allowed only in the first floor apartment homes in the main building. Larger dogs are allowed in the townhomes. Cats, caged birds and fish are acceptable anywhere at Wyndemere. There are further guidelines and a pet application must be filled out.

Is additional storage space available for residents in apartment homes at Wyndemere?
Residents of apartment homes can access space to accommodate luggage, holiday decorations or golf clubs, etc.

What type of lifestyle does Westbridge offer?
Westbridge Assisted Living is a social model, which means the lifestyle is independent living with assistive services. Residents have private apartments and receive assistance with activities of daily living with 24 hour staff support. Residents with mild to moderate memory loss are appropriate for the Westbridge lifestyle. Residents are served three chef-prepared meals per day in the neighborhood dining rooms. There is a full range of social, wellness, creative and spiritual activities. There are supplemental services available, including medication set-ups and reminders, escort service, tuck-in and wake-up service, incontinence management and 24-hour staff support.

Can I go to Westbridge Assisted Living if I have never lived at Wyndemere?
Yes, one of the unique features of our campus is that both Westbridge and Wynscape have the capacity for taking residents from the community directly into a higher level of care. It is not necessary to live at Wyndemere Independent Living in order to access Westbridge or Wynscape.

Does Westridge offer respite care/ what is respite?
Respite is a short term stay, generally from 1 to 30 days, to transition a resident back to home or potential future permanent residency. Westbridge has six apartments fully decorated and furnished for respite care. If a person has had surgery or a health challenge, is being discharged from the hospital and needs additional support to fully recuperate, Westbridge respite is an excellent option. Also, families with older adults living with them can use Westbridge respite as a short-term stay while the family is out of town or vacationing. A private suite, three meals per day, activities and support for assisted daily living are provided. Contact Marketing Representative Lynn Zab at 866-933-4799 for further details.

Can my doctor see me at Wynscape?
We encourage our patients to have their primary care physicians continue in that role once they come to Wynscape, so long as they meet the criteria outlined by the Department of Public Health. If a patient does not have a physician, Wynscape will assign a new doctor and the patient is always free to make a new physician selection.

If I come to Wynscape for rehab, what is the process for me to come back home?
When patients come to Wynscape for rehabilitation, we begin planning for them to return home as soon as they arrive. In our initial assessment, we develop a plan of care, complete with referrals to any follow-up services that may be needed once the patient returns home. Our goal is for each of our patients to reach the highest level of independence possible.

What is the spectrum of services offered at Wynscape?
We pride ourselves on meeting our patients' needs, whether that is a single day of respite care or someone who wishes to make Wynscape their home. Our spectrum of services allows us to treat each person as an individual. At Wynscape, we take a holistic approach to healing, providing a nurturing environment that is centered around the individual needs of those we serve.