Presbyterian Homes Blog

Presbyterian Homes’ communities in Evanston, Lake Forest and Arlington Heights would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the individuals and organizations listed below.  Your kindness is truly remarkable, and we will never forget how you supported us during these difficult times.

In addition to the many heartfelt thanks and expressions of gratitude directed to the health care workers on staff at Presbyterian Homes communities in Evanston, Lake Forest and Arlington Heights, and in recognition of the extraordinary work being done by these exceptional men and women, the Presbyterian Homes’ Board of Directors authorized an extraordinary pay increase for all community staff starting on April 13^th and continuing until June 5^th.

Presbyterian Homes in Evanston, IL., is proud to announce that The McGaw Care Center at Westminster Place has been named one of the best nursing homes in the nation by U.S. News & World Report 2019-2020.

Being active as we age has a plethora of health benefits, including supporting brain function and preserving mobility. In a recent study from Rush University Medical Center, MRI brain scans of 150 people in their eighties determined that those who were most active had no problems with mobility despite having brain damage as a natural result of aging. 

Two common questions before moving into a senior living community are, “who will my neighbors be?” and “what do the residents do all day?” 

Looking for fun and unique destinations in Evanston, IL? We have you covered! Try these 10 destinations that are perfect for older adults with a sense of adventure and a healthy curiosity.

Lifelong learning, strictly defined, is the process of gaining knowledge and skills throughout your life.

Woman’s Board Awards Educational Funds to Committed Staffer

Evanston, Ill. – March 21, 2016 – Today, the Woman’s Board of Presbyterian Homes announced that the first-ever Elizabeth Breuer Memorial Scholarship, which will be granted periodically by a special committee to worthy employees of Westminster Place, was awarded to Xiaoli (Lily) Zhou, the full-time nurse at The Frank B. Foster Pavilion for Memory Care on the Westminster Place campus, the Presbyterian Homes community in Evanston.

EVANSTON (March 17, 2015)—Presbyterian Homes is now offering its Ten Twenty Grove independent senior living community in downtown Evanston as a rental property. The nine-story apartment building at Oak and Grove Street offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments with full kitchens starting at $1900 a month, including utilities and basic cable.