We've toured Westminster Place, and the experience was all positive. They just opened, that was the first open house that they did so a lot of their services were not in place yet. During the open house, the facility was very nice and the food they served was excellent. From what I saw, the environment was beautiful. I saw the independent living area and the grounds, and they were all very nice, they're well-established and got excellent physical therapy services. They have a great exercise facility with machines and a great physiotherapist there. They've got a lot to offer. The one person that I met and worked with, I would rate her top-notch. I only saw one independent apartment, which was a studio. They have arts and crafts, lectures, and all kinds of activities for the people.

I love it here. It's a beautiful, 40-acre campus with lots of flowers and trees. We do everything under the sun. We have more activities than we can do. I'm in a townhouse, and it's like home. We have as many staff as we have residents. We have a lovely dining room with wonderful meals, but I usually cook my own food. My mother had lived here many years ago and she loved it here, so I didn't look anywhere else. I figured if she was happy, I would be happy. I've been here for 12 years now.

A good friend from church was admitted here recently and I was given the opportunity to visit her with some of her family members. When I got there, she was in the middle of a health checkup by one of the licensed nurses. After that, we went to her room to pray, chat and catch up. I was there for about an hour and during that time, two staff members came in to check on her. The staff seemed pretty attentive and friendly. Her room was a bit small, but she seemed comfortable. In general, this place seemed like a good home with eager staff members and nurses.

I have never experienced a more committed and professional group of staff. What a wonderful community.

We visited the Highlands of Evanston assisted living facility while searching for a place for our aunt to live in the area. The outside area was very nicely maintained. The foyer was fresh and bright with very nice decorations and furniture. The grounds offered easy access for residents, where they can enjoy walking around freely safely each day. We could see that there is also plenty of space to have cookouts, parties and picnics. Indoor rooms had plenty of fresh air and light. Each room was beautifully decorated and furnished. The colors throughout the building were soothing and comfortable. The seniors can easily socialize, make crafts, play games, watch TV and films and participate in many stimulating activities. Residents can also tend the garden. The facility can accommodate all levels of ambulation. Communal activity rooms were all spacious, with comfortable and easy access furniture. Seniors can use the exercise room at any time and also go on daily walks and relax in the whirlpool afterward, which is very nice. Aerobics and yoga classes are offered, and they also have DVDs available. The residents also go on many trips to visit the many Chicago area art galleries and museums, eat at casual and fine restaurants and enjoy the many cultural events offered in the region, such as fairs, festivals and other social gatherings. The dining room was quite nice, with plenty of space. The food we saw looked and smelled delicious. The menus all had healthy food options for all kinds of diets. Healthy snacks are offered all day and into the evening, as well as whenever residents request them. The private rooms featured plenty of space in nicely decorated surroundings. All had a great deal of natural light and fresh air with very comfortable furniture. The residents here looked very content in their living environment and were well cared for by kind and considerate staff.