The Hallmark

Category: Assisted/Alzheimer's Lvg

2960 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60657

Capacity: 338+

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The Hallmark Description

Merrill Gardens offers a commitment to quality, security, choice and privacy in a vibrant community living environment. At Merrill Gardens, the focus is always on resident satisfaction and providing the best in independent/assisted community living.

The 24-hour staff is friendly and helpful providing social and wellness services that include medication management, weekly housekeeping and linen services, and convenient anytime dining services. In addition, a daily activity calendar is posted not only to broadcast a variety of activities from crafts and musical performances, to educational programs and more. Scheduled transportation is provided to local shopping centers, churches, doctors appointments, library etc. Merrill Gardens has free access to e-mail and internet, an extensive library, spacious parlor, in-house restaurant and a lovely courtyard. All are conveniently located within the community and are designed to encourage a social atmosphere among residence. You will find Merrill Gardens a great place to call home.

The door is always open for creating a lifestyle that's rich, rewarding and one of a kind. Just like you.

The Hallmark Details

Year Built:	1988
Current Mgmt. Since:	1989
No. of Floors:	37
Resident Capacity:	338+
Contact Name:	Christine Dreisbach Sales & Marketing Director
Owner:	Brookdale Senior Living

The Hallmark Special Accomodations

Diets Accommodated:	Diabetic, Low-fat, Low Salt, Renal
Proximity to Emergency Svcs.:	Under 8 miles
Nearby Shopping and Entertainment:	Yes
Pets:	Some Allowed

The Hallmark Staff

Nurse/LVN/LPN:	During business hours
Registered Dietician on Staff:	Yes
Caregiver Training:	Dementia, Ethics, Family Communication, Grief Issues, Patient Transfers, Transition Issues, Stress Management, Validation Therapy for Dementia
Language(s) Spoken:	English, Spanish

The Hallmark Features

Facility Features:	Activities/Recreation, Beauty/Barber Shop ($), Chapel Services, Computer/Internet Access, Facility Parking, Fitness Room/Gym, Guest Meals, Outside Patio/Gardens, Overnight Guest Room, Pharmaceutical Service ($), Private Dining Room, Room Service, Separate Therapy Room, Transportation, 24-hour Security
Room Features:	Cable Ready, Emergency Call System, Grab Bars, Kitchen/Kitchenette, Phone Ready, Temperature Controls

The Hallmark Costs

Studio Apt.:	$3,200/month
One Bedroom Apt.:	$3,300-$4,400/month, double occupancy add $600/month
Two Bedroom Apt.:	$5,750-$6,400/month, double occupancy add $600/month
Private Respite Room:	$3,000-$3,800/month
Rate Increase:	Annually; 5%
Entrance Fee:	$3,500 (non-refundable)
Pet Deposit:	$500
Smoking Deposit:	$500