Encore at South Barrington

[name removed] and the Encore staff are the perfect fit for our mother. I cannot say enough about the excellent care and the kindness she is shown. They truly have the residents best interest in mind! They have activities for the residents and they truly understand them. The facility is clean and mom is always clean with her hair brushed. Mom loves bingo and as she has declined in her cognitive abilities, [name removed] puts her right next to her so she can help her play her bingo cards. It means so much to have her at a place that she is safe, well cared for and loved. We are forever grateful to [name removed] and the entire staff!!

Encore knows and understands dementia patients. And when you know things well and hold to high standards, it equals a wonderful place for human beings to be cared for. My father received excellent, truly kind care during his time here. The almost daily communication by text from nursing was priceless. He loved the food! I would definitely recommmend anyone’s loved ones to be a resident here.

This place was not what I expected. I took my husband there for respite care for a month of March. I took him home a day and a half later after quickly realizing the place was not for him. Firs day I visited him he sat outside of his room alone with wet diaper. The next morning I visited during breakfast and it was horrible. Prison food is better. No coffee was offered and the food was so dry. It appeared that most residents just sat around. There was no physical engagement. I was very disappointed. My husbands well being was more important that the $[removed] that I lost.

Our Mom is doing very good @ Encore. Seems that since we put her in hospice and they took her off some of the medication she seems a little brighter. The facility and personal are very good. They really seem to care better for her. Because it is a smaller facility we feel that helps.

I can’t say enough good things about the staff and environment at Encore in South Barrington! We found this program after having our mom in a different memory care facility and this move was our best decision yet. The staff is warm, patient, and clearly comfortable navigating the complex challenges seen with Alzheimer’s patients. Within a week at Encore our mom was calmer and more relaxed and seemed to be responding to the environment so well. The staff has found ways to engage our mom in activities and keep her active and participating! I would highly recommend this program!

Encore Memory Care of South Barrington met all of our needs! The staff is outstanding! Nurses are trained medical professionals who are dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of residents. Encore is immaculate, bright, rooms are spacious, each residents laundry is done seperate, meals are nutritionally balanced and there are social, therapeutic and recreational activities provided. There are many safety features which our family felt very comfortable with and they were one of our priorities . We visited many communities and Encore Memory Care of So Barrington met all our needs ……..it’s a very friendly, family, safe, comforting community! The Encore Team of [names removed] all the Nursing Staff are always ready to help and are to be commended for their dedication to their community! Thank you!

My husband has been a resident for three months. He is in very good hands. The staff is well trained on how to care for residents with dementia. The facility is very clean. It is a bright and friendly environment. The residents have lots of activities offered to them. The staff keeps me informed of my husband’s condition. I feel very good about leaving my loved one in their care.

The entire community is an atmosphere of caring, kindness and tranquility. The staff go above and beyond caring for the residents. They are attentive and quick to respond to resident needs (assistance with wheelchair, etc.) They the keep the residents engaged throughout the day in a multitude of activities that are appropriate for where the residents are physically and mentally. Everyone is so kind. They treat family members of the residents like family - every request and concern is met with reciprocal care. The facility is beautifully appointed and feels warm and comfortable. It is very difficult making the hard choice to put a family member in a memory care facility. But Encore at South Barrington makes you feel like you made the best choice. I know my mom is safe and comfortable.

A Place For Mom helped us find this facility and we were grateful we did. It's super clean, has activities all day long and the staff is exceptional! We have a strong sense of comfort knowing my mom is so well taken care of. I would highly recommend Encore!

From the first day I walked into Encore at South Barrington, I felt a warm homelike feeling. All of the staff members are very compassionate and enjoy enriching the journey of each resident. I would recommend this community to anyone who is looking for memory care for their loved one.

Encore at South Barrington is truly a gem. They have a compassionate team that provides outstanding care for their residents. The community is vibrant with lots of activity. I love the smaller home-like environment and warm atmosphere. Each resident has a care plan that is specific to their needs.

My family is so thankful we found this facility for our mom and we finally have peace of mind knowing that she is being so well taken care of. The facility is very clean, the staff is attentive and caring and the management team is awesome. We receive regular reports on her therapy as well as events happening at Encore. We absolutely love this facility and we are so thankful that our mom is being so well taken care of! This facility is truly a "gem"!

The home is clean which is so important. [name removed] , the coordinator was excellent in the handling the negotiations. Highly recommend having your loved one stay here in either the private room or the shared room.

My mother began to experience memory issues and was subsequently diagnosed with Dementia. I look at several facilities for my mother but was drawn to this facility because it is smaller and I was impressed by the staff beginning with my initial visit to the facility. My experience has been the same now that my mother is a resident of this facility. All of the staff is friendly and available at all time to listen to my concerns or questions and then act on them immediately. Overall its a great fit for me and my mother!

I was looking for a residence for my husband while I recuperated from some surgery. I was very apprehensive about doing so as I would be away from my husband for a period of time and unable to visit with him in person. I searched numerous facilities and came across Encore which was so close to my home. I toured the facility and was extremely impressed with the Director of Sales & Marketing as well as the Executive Director. In no way at all did I feel I was given the typical sales pitch but rather a caring, understanding discussion and tour of the facility which provided me with a peace of mind in making my decision. The facility is beautiful, very welcoming and well organized. The staff is very friendly, takes the time to introduce themselves and gets to know the residents and family members. The medical care is outstanding, communication is great between the nursing staff and myself and the aides are wonderful. My husband loves the food and daily activities, a plus for him.

Encore has great activities for your loved one besides bingo and trivia another favorite is baking goodie’s and also doing crafts it really helps the residents enjoy the day they do a wonderful job of trying to get everyone involved it is wonderful to see. It is a tribute to all the caring staff that work there

Encore has proved to be a good fit for my mother. She has been a resident for 5 1/2 yrs. and has been treated like a member of a close family. Everyone is always friendly, caring, and loving. Smiles and hugs are in abundance. Well balanced meals as well as a variety of daily menus are wonderful. The maintenance man keeps the facility in tip-top shape. There is always some sort of activity going on as well as memory games. All of this is due to the exemplary leadership of the director and her administrative assistants.

We like the location of this community it is convenient for our family to go and visit, and after visiting many other places the overall value here is about right in the middle its not the most expensive but not the cheapest. We really like the community as a whole and based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend Encore at South Barrington to other families .

Trusting the care of your loved one to someone is never easy however, Encore's staff and facilities have allowed us to have some peace. Encore's staff, residents, and their families have truly made it feel like home for our mom. Safety and cleanliness are a priority at the facility. The directors and the head of nursing are always available for an email or a phone call. The small setting keeps our mom from getting lost in the shuffle as well. We chose this facility 4 years ago with the hopes of our mom to be able to age in place and they have allowed us that luxury. Grateful for this team of professionals.