At Andrea Donovan Senior Living Advisors, we provide you with information that will allow you to streamline the process of choosing an alternative living arrangement. We have personally toured more than 150 independent, assisted living, and nursing home communities in the Chicago Metropolitan area.

Our senior living assessments emphasize quality of services, staffing, cleanliness, aesthetics, opportunities for fitness, physical therapy, activity schedules, and safety features. The information is summarized and delivered in an easy to digest format.

A narrative is also provided that describes the ownership, number of years in business, and religious affiliation if applicable. We share observations and analysis based on our personal and professional experience. By completing the preliminary work, we save family time, expense and alleviate the stress of visiting senior living communities that don’t meet the prospective resident’s needs.

We assess each community according to:

• Quality
• Cost
• Methods of payment
• Levels of care offered including rehabilitation
• Location
• Features and amenities
• Housekeeping and safety
• Professional staffing

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If you are considering independent senior living, we share specific information regarding:

• Floor plans of apartments/rooms
• Meal plans available and copies of menus
• Activity schedules
• Transportation provided and shopping schedules
• Supportive services such as beautician/ barber /podiatrist/audiologist/dentist

We provide similar information with regard to senior assisted living. In addition, we discuss:

• Levels of assistance available for daily living
• Services included
• Detailed costs breakdown if additional services are necessary or anticipated