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5
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August 13, 2024
My dad moved into The Atrium at Oak Crest Residence. The people that work there have been really great. They're friendly. Whenever I had issues or things I needed to bring up, they addressed it right away. So, it's also relaxed. And they're always making sure that my dad is getting involved with stuff. He's not just sitting in his room. So, it feels like a small community. It's not a huge facility, so it feels like everybody knows everybody and they know what's going on. And I can talk to whomever, so I think it's been good. The facility is clean. There's an older part and a newer part, and it's well taken care of. But it's not like fancy or anything. So, it's a very basic place, which is fine. It's what my dad needed. So, if you're looking for something fancier, this isn't the place, but it is a good basic facility. It has a comfortable and laid-back atmosphere.
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About THE ATRIUM AT OAK CREST RESIDENCE in Elgin, Illinois
THE ATRIUM AT OAK CREST RESIDENCE was founded in 1904 by a group of local philanthropists who saw a need to care for older adults. The need continues, and with the mission unchanged, THE ATRIUM AT OAK CREST RESIDENCE is now the leader in caring for adults with memory loss with the copyrighted Keeping program and a host of other original approaches to the rigors of old age. The truth is history and philosophy go hand in hand, and at THE ATRIUM AT OAK CREST RESIDENCE both are synonymous with caring about the best a person can be and maintaining a high standard in operations. Staff is dedicated with administrative personnel garnering unprecedented years of tenure and many others within the organization who come to love what happens at THE ATRIUM AT OAK CREST RESIDENCE and have also maintained decades of service. That dedication is in fact what sets THE ATRIUM AT OAK CREST RESIDENCE apart from most facilities of its kind. Newly remodeled with new furnishings, refreshed and ready for the next 120 years Oak Crest is running anniversary promotions including free Anniversary lunches. Flexible fees and Vet discounts. The daily goal is to offer a warm, caring atmosphere that cannot replace home but can come close to it. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation
Reviews of THE ATRIUM AT OAK CREST RESIDENCE in Elgin, Illinois
4.2
(22 reviews)
Facility
4.4
Staff
4.9
Food
4.8
Activities
4.5
Value
5.0
Morgan
5
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August 13, 2024
My dad moved into The Atrium at Oak Crest Residence. The people that work there have been really great. They're friendly. Whenever I had issues or things I needed to bring up, they addressed it right away. So, it's also relaxed. And they're always making sure that my dad is getting involved with stuff. He's not just sitting in his room. So, it feels like a small community. It's not a huge facility, so it feels like everybody knows everybody and they know what's going on. And I can talk to whomev...
Vicky
5
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July 18, 2022
My mom has moved into The Atrium at Oak Crest Residence. I like it so far; it seems nice. They care about their patients. My mom says it's good food and it's okay. She gets help with everything, dressing, going to the bathroom. It's really big, but you had to furnish your own bed and if she wants a TV. She doesn't have a TV in her room yet. Some people do, but she doesn't watch a whole lot as it is. I don't know if I'm going to hook up a TV or not, because they keep them busy and keep them out ...
Ruth
5
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June 14, 2022
My sister-in-law moved into The Atrium at Oak Crest Residence. It is a smaller community. They have staff who are long-term and have been there many years. They welcome the families to be part of the community and visit as often as you'd like. The staff members are very helpful if you have any questions and friendly toward the family. They have a doctor that comes to the community. They have their own beauty spa and a little gift shop. It's just a very friendly, homey, and lovely place. The gard...
Cristina
5
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June 11, 2022
We toured The Atrium at Oak Crest Residence. We were hoping that that this was where my sister-in-law could go. They had a more controlled situation. We obviously were able to discuss her health needs with the facility, and they were willing to work on her specific situation because they had another resident who had the exact same diagnosis she had. They were willing to help her live independently in an apartment type situation, instead of a memory care situation. There was an understanding betw...
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Cathy
5
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December 5, 2021
I went to Oak Crest Atrium Apartments. Their memory care residents are included in daily activities there. They don't just have their own, they're integrated with assisted living patients. It is kind of a new way of thinking about it, but it's nice to be sitting next to a person who actually can carry on a conversation if you're able to, rather than sitting next to a patient who is nonverbal. So they integrate everyone, which is I think a phenomenal idea. It was the director who has been employe...
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Lisa
5
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November 3, 2021
My parents are residents of Oak Crest Atrium Apartments. They have two sections: one is for memory care, and one is more assisted living. My parents are in assisted living. They have their own apartment, which is very nice and very large. It has a small kitchenette in it. There's built-in shelving. The bathroom is very nice. Included in their rent is three meals a day in the dining room. If they're not able to make it, they'll bring the food to them. Their evening snack is fresh fruit that's bro...
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Mary
3
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January 16, 2021
Oak Crest and Atrium Apartments was very nice and very clean, an older facility, but seemed well run. The only one I talked to was the director who gave us the tour. The rooms seemed very nice. There seemed to be quite a few amenities.
Walter
3
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October 5, 2019
Our visit to Oak Crest and Atrium Apartments was very nice, and the people there were very nice. It's just that the place was smaller than we wanted. We saw the place and talked to the people. They have a nice community dogs and they accept pets. There was nothing wrong with it, but it was just not a good fit for us. The staff seemed very nice, they were friendly, and also informative.
Tim
4
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August 30, 2017
My father is in assisted living at Oak Crest and Atrium Apartments. It was more like a community than a jail. It has things to do and people interact. They make sure that they socialize with other people. The food looks good and they have a lot of different activities. My dad is busy all day, which is the best thing for him. The staff is very friendly and kind. They're more like caregivers.
Bonnie685528
2
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December 6, 2016
We were not impressed with Oak Crest. They did not have a 2-bedroom, but they offered two 1-bedroom apartments side by side. They were very small, there was hardly anything in the kitchen, and you couldn't fit a table in there. The living room and the bedroom windows were the only windows. However, I was impressed with their basement; they had a room that's like you're walking into a pub, and they had a huge screen TV and a gourmet kitchen that was available to the residents.
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NM
5
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November 24, 2016
We had a wonderful time at Oak Crest. I went and looked at the community, and then I went back again with my sister a couple of years later; we had an excellent time. We were very pleased with the property; we are not just ready to place my mother at the present time. The staff was very professional and answered our questions. They showed us a studio apartment that we were interested in and what activities were available to her. They gave us some soup to take home, and it was very good.
John723070
5
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November 22, 2016
I Like Oak Crest. It’s good for my mother. She is well taken care of. The room is very good and very clean. Everything is very nice. The grounds are very well kept as well too. The food is good. It is older, smaller, and more compact. I like that it is close to my home and the fact that it is small. Everyone knows everybody there.
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Debra518604
4
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October 10, 2016
Oak Crest and Atrium Apartments was nice. It was very clean. The rooms were clean. No real complaints. One thing though -- where they have the people with dementia -- they didn’t have a bathroom in the room (they did have one out in the hallway), but I wouldn’t be able to tell if my father would have trouble with that. It was on a Saturday, and maybe that’s not one of the better days to go on a tour; it was pretty quiet. The staff and everything was very nice and friendly.
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Mary656165
2
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October 6, 2016
I toured Oak Crest and saw some things that I liked and didn’t like. There were two heads of the place that were very nice, very helpful, and gave me general suggestions and frozen soup to take home that my mom loved. There were some great activities going on. They had a beautician on staff, a salon, a podiatrist, and a visiting doctor. They also had a little restaurant and private dining in addition to the dining area. The room was so small and didn't have a bathroom, microwave, or a little kit...
Sandra073813
5
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October 5, 2016
Oak Crest was a very nice facility, and the overall appearance was really nice. We did taste the food, and it was really good. The reason that my mom didn’t choose it was she did not like the layout of the apartment. I cannot remember the staff's name, but she was wonderful. The general dining area was nice and very homey. What we really love was where we ate; it was in the basement an actual pub. There was a bar, cabinet wine, and cocktails, and the food was really good. It was like walking int...
Kay472661
4
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July 29, 2016
Oak Crest was a very clean place. The problem was that they were expensive. The people were very nice, and they had nice meals, which their residents seemed to enjoy. Their rooms were very large and nice.
Mary475432
5
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June 10, 2016
Oak Crest and Atrium Apartments was OK. Oak Crest was old and needed to be updated. The apartment blew me away. I loved that place. The staff was very nice. Most of the activities I saw were indoors, like arts and crafts, bingo, cards, and things of that nature. Three days a week, they have cocktail hour in their pub in the basement. They have this oversized kitchen where you can bring your entire family, make your own dinner, and sit down at the kitchen table for a family meal. It's pretty awes...
VickyEUMTL
4
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May 22, 2016
Oak Crest looked great, and the facilities were fairly new. People we spoke to were very sensitive to our needs and what we're looking for. It was just a good option. The dining room was very lovely and everything was new, modern, open, breezy, had a lot of windows and very nice. They had separate kitchen and dining areas for families if they want to have a private party, a movie theater room, wine cellar, and a number of activities for a lot of interest levels.
Caring Relative17
4
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March 30, 2016
Oak Crest and Atrium Apartments is a really nice place that felt homey. The building is old, but it's really nice inside. The people were very nice, too. I saw people walking around and doing activities. Someone was celebrating a birthday that day and everybody was enjoying their cake.
Ron120140550
5
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February 16, 2016
Everything is really good at Oak Crest Residence & Atrium Apartments. We are happy in that facility. Mom is really happy staying in that facility.
Mary114225750
3
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October 19, 2015
The people that showed me around Oak Crest Residence & Atrium Apartments are very nice and accommodating, but there was just something about the place that didn’t appeal to me.
D. Franz
5
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January 27, 2015
I can't begin to put into words the gratitude and appreciation I and my family all have for the wonderful care my mother receives. You know and do things that are special to her from smiles to rereading letters from family to sharing words of care and a helping hand during meals. The list could go on. You have become part of our family
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Services and Amenities of THE ATRIUM AT OAK CREST RESIDENCE in Elgin, Illinois
Aquatic Amenities
- Hot Tub Spa
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Salon Services
- Yoga/Stretching opportunities
Health Services
- Hospice Care
- Pharmacy on-site
- Medication Reminders
Languages
- English spoken
Room Amenities
- Wifi/Internet In Unit
- Cable/Satellite In Unit
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
Parking Options
- Parking Lot
Dining
- Communal Dining
- Room Service
- Guest Meals
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Literary Activities/Programs
- Educational Activities/Programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
- Horticultural Activities
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Laundry Services
- Linen Services
- Private Housekeeping Services
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance
Safety & Security
- Gated Facility
Kitchen Types
- Kitchenette
Pets
- Pets
Financing & Payment Options
- Financial Guidance
- All Inclusive Rent
- Rent And Care Fees
Guests
- Guest Parking
- Overnight Guests
Inside Amenities
- Entertainment Venues
- Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
Outside Amenities
- Garden
Specialized Staff
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
- Nurse on Staff (24 Hours)
Personal Care
- Cooking services
Additional Amenity Information
- Housing: private rooms /suites
- Features: Pub/Theatre/Art Studio
- Financial Guidance: We offer a scholarship program after 5 years of paid residency
- Special Comment: Respect for the individual and their sense of place is of utmost importance, while the hope is to bring new and stimulating opportunities to enrich life. Family is a big part of every day and the feeling that one is never alone or without makes Oak Crest a special place to live,and be part of, from the inside out a good place to be.
- Licenses: Licensed Sheltered care
- State Licenses: 3756
State Licenses
State License: 3756
Costs for THE ATRIUM AT OAK CREST RESIDENCE in Elgin, Illinois

Assisted Living
$4,500
Starting Price

Independent Living
$4,500
Starting Price

Memory Care
$6,500
Starting Price
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