Porter Place
17833 Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Porter Place at Tinley Park, Illinois, is a specialized memory care community that offers person-centered care to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. Nestled on a 4-acre lot with easy access to local expressways, this 66-apartment community has been purposefully designed with technology-rich features to support residents throughout their life journey. The community prides itself on spacious and secure indoor and outdoor areas that allow residents to freely explore in a safe environment. Porter Place's Pathways of Purpose program is central to its philosophy, focusing not only on living with dementia but also on ensuring a fulfilling life. The community's compassionate team is dementia trained and committed to providing a high quality of life, exemplified by their dedication to protecting, engaging, and loving all residents with memory loss.
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Community Details
With a 4-acre campus in Tinley Park, IL, Porter Place boasts a welcoming 66-apartment memory care community. Executive Director Colleen Kamin leads a diligent team in ensuring a warm and supportive environment. Residents enjoy the security of 24/7 staff availability and technology systems designed for safety and monitoring functional status . The interiors and exteriors of the facility encourage safe exploration and autonomy in a space tailored for their specific needs, offering peace of mind and promoting engagement within the community.
Details
- 4-Acre Campus
- 66-Apartment Community
- 24/7 Staff Availability
- Technology Systems for Safety
- Functional Status Monitoring
- Person-Centered Care
Food and Dining
Nutrition and dining are critical components of the care at Porter Place. The community provides highly specialized menus crafted by seasoned chefs to cater to both taste and health requirements. Each resident's meal plans are personalized in collaboration with their physician, ensuring nutritional benefits while maintaining the enjoyment of delicious foods, reflecting the community's dedication to the well-being and satisfaction of its residents.
Dining
- Specialized Menus
- Personalized Meal Plans
- Collaboration with Physicians
- Nutritional Benefits
- Chef-Crafted Meals
Amenities
Porter Place is dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents through a comprehensive set of amenities designed for those with memory challenges. The amenities provided cater to various wellness, health, and safety needs. This includes therapeutic activities tailored to each ability level, common areas facilitating safe movement, and personal grooming services. Medical management and specialized nutrition menus further ensure health, while a state-of-the-art reporting system, fire safety program, and trained staff secure a safe living environment.
Amenities
- 4-Acre Campus
- 66-Apartment Community
- 24/7 Staff Availability
- Technology Systems for Safety
- Functional Status Monitoring
- Person-Centered Care
- Therapeutic Activities
- Common Areas
- Personal Grooming Services
- Medical Management
- Specialized Menus and Nutrition
- State-of-the-Art Reporting System
- Fire Safety Program
Activities
Activities
Engagement and personal growth are at the heart of Porter Place's activities. The Pathways of Purpose program integrates biopsychosocial considerations to tailor activities that fulfill residents' goals, enhancing well-being. Utilizing technology like the innovative It's Never 2 Late (iN2L) system, residents can partake in interactive programs for recreation and learning. The presence of thoughtful life engagement strategies supports joyful experiences, connection building, and allevation of memory loss-associated distress.
Amenities
- Pathways of Purpose Program
- It's Never 2 Late System
- Interactive Programs
- Life Engagement Strategies
- Joyful Experiences
