--- title: Chicago Senior Living | Presbyterian Homes --- - [Geneva Foundation](https://www.presbyterianhomes.org/geneva-foundation/) - [Golf Classic](http://resources.presbyterianhomes.org/geneva-foundation-golf-classic) - [Careers](https://www.presbyterianhomes.org/careers/) - [Visit Us](https://www.presbyterianhomes.org/contact/) [![Presbyterian Living](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Presbyterian-Living.png?width=600&height=118&name=Presbyterian-Living.png "Presbyterian Living")](https://www.presbyterianhomes.org/) - [Our Communities](https://www.presbyterianhomes.org/our-locations/) - [Westminster Place Enjoy active independent living at Westminster Place, one of Chicago’s most highly-regarded retirement communities on the North Shore.](https://www.presbyterianhomes.org/our-locations/westminster-place/) - [Lake Forest PlaceExperience luxury retirement living with the peace of mind of expert care at our country-club-like campus in one of Chicago’s premier neighborhoods.](https://www.presbyterianhomes.org/our-locations/lake-forest-place/) - [The MooringsLocated in the heart of Chicago’s northwest suburbs, The Moorings offers the full continuum of senior care in a charming, close-knit community setting.](https://www.presbyterianhomes.org/our-locations/the-moorings/) - [Ten Twenty GroveTen Twenty Grove is an ideal rental retirement community for those who enjoy an independent lifestyle in an urban setting.](https://www.presbyterianhomes.org/our-locations/ten-twenty-grove/) - [Why Us](https://www.presbyterianhomes.org/about-us/why-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/) - [Living Here](https://www.presbyterianhomes.org/senior-living-options/) - [Contact Us](https://www.presbyterianhomes.org/contact/) # Presbyterian Homes Blog ## [Strength in Diversity](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/strength-in-diversity) ## [A special thank you for your generous donations](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/a-special-thank-you-for-your-generous-donations) ## [Presbyterian Homes announces “extraordinary pay” for employees at Westminster Place, Lake Forest Place and The Moorings of Arlington Heights](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-additional-preparations-and-precautions-0) ## [Why Choose a Not-For-Profit Retirement Community?](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/why-choose-a-not-for-profit-retirement-community) ## [Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-additional-preparations-and-precautions) ## [How Much Do Retirement Communities Cost?](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/how-much-do-retirement-communities-cost) ## [Creative Storage Ideas for Every Room of Your Downsized Home](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/creative-storage-ideas-for-every-room-of-your-downsized-home) ## [Downsizing? You May Need a Senior Move Manager](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/downsizing-you-may-need-a-senior-move-manager) ## [The Complete Guide to Downsizing for Seniors](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/the-complete-guide-to-downsizing-for-seniors) ## [5 Ways Downsizing in Retirement May Help You Live Longer](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/5-ways-downsizing-in-retirement-may-help-you-live-longer) ## [Video: Can I Afford to Live at The Moorings?](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/video-can-i-afford-to-live-at-the-moorings) ## [Customizing Your New Home at Lake Forest Place](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/customizing-your-new-home-at-lake-forest-place) ## [Our Top 4 Tips on Staying Healthy As You Age](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/our-top-4-tips-on-staying-healthy-as-you-age) ## [Dining Out at The Moorings of Arlington Heights](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/dining-out-at-the-moorings-of-arlington-heights) ## [U.S. News Names The Moorings of Arlington Heights One of the Best in Senior Living](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/u.s.-news-names-the-moorings-of-arlington-heights-one-of-the-best-in-senior-living) ## [U.S. News Names Lake Forest Place One of the Best in Senior Living](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/u.s.-news-names-lake-forest-place-one-of-the-best-in-senior-living) ## [10 Activities in Lake Forest That Are Perfect For Older Adults](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/10-activities-in-lake-forest-that-are-perfect-for-older-adults) ## [U.S. News Names The McGaw Care Center One of the Best in Senior Living](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/u.s.-news-names-the-mcgraw-care-center-one-of-the-best-in-senior-living) ## [Maintaining An Active Lifestyle at Westminster Place](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/maintaining-an-active-lifestyle-at-westminster-place) ## [Experience the Community Atmosphere at The Moorings](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/experience-the-community-atmosphere-at-the-moorings) ## [A Day in the Life as a Westminster Place Resident \[Video\]](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/a-day-in-the-life-as-a-westminster-place-resident-video) ## [10 Things Perfect for Older Adults to Do in Evanston, IL](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/10-things-perfect-for-older-adults-to-do-in-evanstonil) ## [Staying Active This Winter: Five Habits to Try](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/staying-active-this-winter-five-habits-to-try) ## [25+ Questions to Help You Evaluate a Life Plan Community](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/25-questions-to-help-you-evaluate-a-life-plan-community) ## [A Spirit of Service: Volunteering at Lake Forest Place](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/a-spirit-of-service-volunteering-at-lake-forest-place) ## [How Downsizing to The Moorings Can Enlarge your Life](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/how-downsizing-to-the-moorings-can-enlarge-your-life) ## [5 Creative, Senior-Friendly Exercises to Spice Up Your Routine](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/5-creative-senior-friendly-exercises-to-spice-up-your-routine) ## [10 Great Novels on Audiobook for Seniors to Try](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/10-great-novels-on-audiobook-for-seniors-to-try) ## [Explore the Beauty of The Moorings Senior Living Campus](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/explore-the-beauty-of-the-moorings-senior-living-campus) ## [10 Things Perfect for Older Adults to Do in Lake Forest](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/10-things-perfect-for-older-adults-to-do-in-lake-forest) ## [11 Things Perfect for Older Adults to Do in Arlington Heights](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/10-things-perfect-for-older-adults-to-do-in-arlington-heights) ## [10 Things to Look For When Touring a Life Plan Community](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/10-things-to-ask-about-and-look-for-when-touring-a-life-plan-community) ## [What Are Faith-Based Retirement Communities?](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/what-are-faith-based-retirement-communities) ## [Lifelong Learning Opportunities for Chicago Area Seniors](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/lifelong-learning-opportunities-for-chicago-area-seniors) ## [Independent Living vs Assisted Living: Top Questions Answered](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/independent-living-vs-assisted-living-top-questions-answered) ## [What You Need to Know About Life Plan Community Accreditations](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-life-plan-community-accreditations) ## [Why Continuum of Care Is Important When Choosing a Retirement Community](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/why-continuum-of-care-is-important-when-choosing-a-retirement-community) ## [How I Helped My Parent Move to a Retirement Living Community](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/how-i-helped-my-parent-move-to-a-retirement-living-community) ## [The Best Resources for Out-of-State Children of Senior Parents](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/the-best-resources-for-out-of-state-children-of-senior-parents) ## [The Spirit of Philanthropy at Lake Forest Place](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/the-spirit-of-philanthropy-at-lake-forest-place) ## [The Art of Remaining Curious: Lifelong Learning at Westminster Place](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/the-art-of-remaining-curious-lifelong-learning-at-westminster-place) ## [Meet the Residents: Kenji and Yuriko K.](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/meet-the-residents-kenji-and-yuriko-k.-of-the-moorings-of-arlington-heights) ## [What's the Difference?: Age-Related Memory Loss vs. Dementia](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/the-difference-between-age-related-memory-loss-and-dementia) ## [How Do Life Plan Communities Work? Fees and Contract Options Explained](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/how-do-life-plan-communities-work-fees-and-contract-options-explained) ## [How to Help Your Parent Find the Perfect Senior Living Community](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/how-to-help-your-parent-find-the-perfect-senior-living-community) ## [Everything Seniors Need to Know About Independent Living](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/everything-seniors-need-to-know-about-independent-living) ## [What Is a Life Plan Community?](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/what-is-a-life-plan-community) ## [It Was Time: My Parent’s Move to a Senior Living Community](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/it-was-time-my-parents-move-to-a-senior-living-community) ## [Retirement Living: Is It Time for My Parents to Move?](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/retirement-living-is-it-time-for-my-parents-to-move) ## [Tips to Prepare for Downsizing and Selling Your Home](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/tips-to-prepare-for-downsizing-and-selling-your-home) ## [Famous Artists Who Did Their Best Work after 60 \[INFOGRAPHIC\]](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/famous-artists-who-did-their-best-work-after-60-infographic) ## [The Hidden Costs of Aging in Place: What You Need to Know](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/the-hidden-costs-of-aging-in-place-what-you-need-to-know) ## [Critical Documents for Older Adults](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/critical-documents-for-older-adults) ## [Lake Forest Place Residents: Tech Savvy!](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/lake-forest-place-residents-tech-savvy) ## [Cats, Dogs, and Other Critters are Welcome at Retirement Communities](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/cats-dogs-and-other-critters-are-welcome-at-retirement-communities) ## [Good Nutrition for Life: 5 Foods to Support Bone Health](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/nutrition-as-we-age-foods-to-support-bone-health) ## [The Moorings of Arlington Heights Partners with Local First Responders](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/the-moorings-of-arlington-heights-partners-with-local-first-responders) ## [The Moorings of Arlington Heights Opens New Assisted Living Building](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/the-moorings-of-arlington-heights-opens-new-assisted-living-building) ## [The Moorings of Arlington Heights Promotes Marie Lanza](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/the-moorings-of-arlington-heights-promotes-marie-lanza) ## [Presbyterian Homes Names Glenn Brichacek Executive Director](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/presbyterian-homes-names-glenn-brichacek-executive-director-of-lake-forest-place) ## [Presbyterian Homes Receives Exclusive CARF Accreditation](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/presbyterian-homes-receives-exclusive-carf-accreditation) ## [New Cottage Construction is Complete at Lake Forest Place](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/new-cottage-construction-is-complete-at-lake-forest-place) ## [The Moorings of Arlington Heights Begins $70M Expansion Project](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/the-moorings-of-arlington-heights-begins-70m-expansion-project) ## [Presbyterian Homes Receives Fitch Rating of A-](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/presbyterian-homes-receives-fitch-rating-of-a-) ## [Presbyterian Homes Grants Inaugural Elizabeth Breuer Scholarship](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/presbyterian-homes-grants-inaugural-elizabeth-breuer-scholarship-to-memory-care-nurse) ## [Presbyterian Homes Ten Twenty Grove Community Now Renting](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/presbyterian-homes-ten-twenty-grove-community-now-renting) ### Recent Posts ### Post Filter - [Future Planning (17)](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/tag/future-planning) - [The Moorings (17)](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/tag/the-moorings) - [Lake Forest Place (15)](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/tag/lake-forest-place) - [Westminster Place - Evanston (9)](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/tag/westminster-place-evanston) - [Corporate News (6)](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/tag/corporate-news) - [Downsizing (4)](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/tag/downsizing) - [Active Living (3)](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/tag/active-living) - [Food & Nutrition (1)](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/tag/food-nutrition) - [Retirement Costs (1)](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/tag/retirement-costs) See all ### Subscribe Here! ![PH_symbol](https://blog.presbyterianhomes.org/hubfs/PresbyterianHomes_December2018/Images/PH_symbol.jpg) Sign Up for the Latest News, Updates, Tips, and Advice Presbyterian Homes 8707 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 400 Skokie, IL 60077 Presbyterian Homes is a registered 501(c)(3). 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