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Pleasant View

505 College Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350

Independent|Assisted|Memory|Residential Care Home

Pleasant View is a heartwarming retirement community in Ottawa, IL, known for its small-town spirit and intergenerational connections. It is the only continuing care retirement community in the area, where generations have lived and worked together, fostering a life of integrity and independence. Pleasant View stands out with its deep commitment to caring, rooted in faith, family, and Midwestern values, making it truly feel like home. The community offers a full continuum of care, ensuring peace of mind for residents with a plan for their future. From independent residential living to short-term rehabilitation, memory support or skilled nursing, Pleasant View caters to every stage of senior life, allowing residents to feel that their heart belongs here. It’s a place where taking care of one another is instinctive, much like the river that runs through this tight-knit community.

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Community Details

For over 80 years, Pleasant View has been dedicated to serving older adults and their families in Ottawa and the greater LaSalle County area, continually innovating and improving. This tradition of care involves designing thoughtful environments that cater to the individual needs of each resident. Pleasant View is reflective of true small-town living, where team members often have lifelong connections with the residents, creating a culture based on mutual trust and long-standing relationships. The community takes pride in its Grace-Filled Living philosophy, which weaves together people of different faiths and traditions who cherish collaboration for the greater good. Extensive team member training and well-thought-out management methods contribute to the spirit of community, linking residents to one another and to the broader community.

Details

  • Over 80 Years of Service
  • Grace-Filled Living Philosophy
  • Thoughtful Environments
  • Intergenerational Connections
  • Strong Family Ties

Food and Dining

Central to the Pleasant View experience is the focus on fulfilling and nutritious dining options. Residents are invited to pull up a chair at the community's restaurant-style dining venue where fresh, healthy family favorites are served. Menus change daily and feature a variety of choices, all prepared from scratch by the in-house chef. This approach to dining ensures meals are not only healthful and tasty but also provide opportunities for social interaction and community building. The act of sharing a meal goes beyond simple sustenance; it’s an integral part of Grace-Filled Living at Pleasant View. The community recognizes the importance of good food in enhancing the overall well-being of residents, offering a digestive of gratitude along with every grace-filled meal.

Dining

  • Restaurant-Style Dining Venue
  • Daily Changing Menus
  • Scratch-Made Meals
  • Healthful Choices
  • Social Interaction

Amenities

At Pleasant View, residents enjoy a lifestyle that emphasizes whole-person health, engaging in a wide variety of fun and uplifting opportunities. The community's wellness model is based on the seven dimensions of wellness for active aging, ensuring a joyous and healthy living experience. Furthermore, the community's restaurant-style dining venue is more than just a place to eat; it's a social hub where friends meet, and family favorites are made daily by in-house chefs. With a commitment to strengthening mind, body, and spirit, Pleasant View delivers a happy approach to healthy living. Amenities are designed to deliver vital benefits, aiding residents in increasing energy, building resilience, and experiencing a secure, healthy, and joy-filled life.

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Amenities

  • Over 80 Years of Service
  • Grace-Filled Living Philosophy
  • Thoughtful Environments
  • Intergenerational Connections
  • Strong Family Ties
  • Seven Dimensions of Wellness
  • Restaurant-Style Dining
  • In-House Chef
  • Healthy Living Opportunities

Activities

Activities

Pleasant View hosts a variety of events to enrich the lives of its residents. From creative endeavors like the 'Paint and Sip' event, where guests can enjoy a glass of wine while painting a Valentine’s masterpiece, to the energetic 'Rat Pack Tribute Show,' Pleasant View ensures residents have access to a vibrant social calendar. All these activities aim to bring the community together and provide entertaining, engaging experiences that celebrate life, accessible to everyone regardless of experience. Emphasizing the importance of active aging, the events at Pleasant View foster a sense of community and enjoyment. Such dynamic programming exemplifies the community’s vision of empowering vibrant, Grace-Filled Living across all generations. It's about making the most of retirement living and savoring every moment.

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Amenities

  • Paint and Sip Event
  • Rat Pack Tribute Show
  • Vibrant Social Calendar
  • Community Engagement
  • Creative Endeavors

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