As adults age, maintaining independence contributes to overall health and well-being. The Oaks of LSSI offers supportive living apartments for seniors to maintain independence, serving as an alternative to skilled nursing care.

Located within LSSI’s Joshua Arms Senior Apartments in Joliet, The Oaks offers a safe, nurturing environment providing physical, emotional, and social well-being.

“One of our goals is to support the independence of our residents,” said Rebecca Wells, Director of Clinical Services at The Oaks. This can take on many forms, such as medication reminders, help with laundry, weekly trips out into the community, wellness checks once a day, and housekeeping to augment a resident’s own apartment upkeep. The Oaks also has on-site pharmacy delivery, and can assist with scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation. The Oaks is Medicaid approved.

Wells describes The Oaks as a supportive option between living independently but not yet a level of assisted living. Residents of The Oaks can perform activities of daily living (ADLs) with minimal assistance, such as eating, bathing, dressing, or toileting. “Many of our residents don’t have families who can act as their support system,” she said. “Our staff can step in to help.”

The Oaks also provides daily meals and snacks. Care Coordinators are available to assist residents with community based social services. An Activities Coordinator plans onsite activities, including arts and crafts, bingo, and other recreational opportunities.

“We want to make sure our residents have a community,” Wells said. “I believe I was meant to be an advocate for our residents. I love what I do.”

To learn more, visit LSSI.org/TheOaks.
Photo Caption: Clinical Director Rebecca Wells visits with Eunice, a resident of The Oaks.