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Downers Grove Senior Living

3460 Saratoga Ave

4.1(20 ratings)· Downers Grove average: 4.5

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Quick Facts

Memory Care Location
Secured memory care unit on sunlit penthouse floor
Room Types
Private and semi-private memory care rooms offered
Short-Term Stays
Short-term respite stays, e.g. two-week trial

What Families Think

Families' experiences with Downers Grove Senior Living vary widely: many reviewers describe a warm, family-like atmosphere with friendly staff and a clean, attractive building, while others report serious care lapses, especially in the memory care unit. The gap between the sales pitch and day-to-day care is a recurring theme in the more critical reviews.

The Good

  • Staff frequently described as friendly and caring
  • Facility often called clean and inviting
  • Responsive, informative move-in and tour process
  • Secured memory care unit with private and semi-private rooms
  • Regular activities like music therapy and arts and crafts

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of understaffing and neglect in memory care
  • One report of bed sores developing during stay
  • Several complaints about poor communication with families
  • One account of untimely or incorrect medication administration

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Downers Grove Senior Living is a senior living community in Downers Grove, Illinois offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 20 reviews.

About Downers Grove Senior Living

Downers Grove Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care services to older adults in Downers Grove, Illinois. The community is designed for residents who value independence while benefiting from support with daily activities, medication management, dressing, and other aspects of everyday living.

The assisted living program provides personalized care in a welcoming environment with spacious apartments, chef-prepared meals, and access to a dedicated team. Residents receive support that empowers them to maintain autonomy while having assistance readily available.

Memory care services are tailored for individuals living with early to mid-stage dementia and located on a sunlit penthouse floor. The program emphasizes ability-centered programming, personalized care, and dignity, with specially trained team members and collaborative care plans developed with family input. Private and semi-private rooms are available in this secure environment.

The community offers enriching programs and activities customized to individual interests, including music therapy, arts and crafts, and reminiscence activities. Programming is tailored to the physical, mental, and emotional needs of each resident, fostering both independence and connection within a vibrant community setting.

Types of Care at Downers Grove Senior Living

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Downers Grove Senior Living

4.1overall · 20 ratings combined

4.1★ on Google (20)

Theresa C

Jul 2025

via Google

If I could give zero, I would. This is the worst facility I've experienced. My loved one was there after moving from the adjacent DGNR. The decline experienced while at Saratoga Grove was significant and irreversible. The quality of care was abysmal. My sisters and I were very active in monitoring care and there was always something that we had to complain about. My loved one never had a bed sore before this place and had them constantly while there. They consistently had agency nurses and caregivers who were rude and couldn't (or wouldn't) answer questions. Anytime I went, I was guaranteed to see a caregiver lounging in a chair on their phone while residents were neglected. We had to get a private caregiver just to make sure a basic level of care was met. If you're looking for quality care, skip Saratoga Grove.

Cynthia Depietro

Jul 2024

via Google

Saratoga, my mom is a Resident there , The staff the food activities are Wondeful . My family and I couldn’t be more happier that she is part of Saratoga Family.

Tom Pondel

Jul 2024

via Google

I contacted Saratoga Grove for a tour. They responded very quickly. The tour was very good. I got to see the whole facility in a couple hours. Saw a room, Food prep and Exercise room.

Nadine Pachter

Jul 2024

via Google

My mother-in-law was there for a 2 week stay in June. She was very apprehensive about going to an assisted living facility. She said the staff was very pleasant, friendly and helpful. The facility was clean. The staff is willing to work with you. Saratoga Grove will be her permanent residence in September.

Sandy Borkovich

Jul 2024

via Google

CAUTION: DO NOT BE CONNED BY THE GREAT SALES PITCH.<br>Our experience was 180 degrees different from what had been sold to us. We stayed for five months trying to get things to the level of care they had promised us but wound up leaving them because of atrocious communications with family members and zero transparency from all concerned. Over time our confidence in the medical staff became very low. The administration of medicines was untimely and at times incorrect. It was difficult to find a nurse and the CNAs, with one or two exceptions, were outright mean to the residents in the Memory Care Unit. The Assisted Living Unit does have different CNAs, but the same management runs both. We were forced to escalate our concerns and experiences to corporate, but the treatment we received thereafter became worse, not better; and all communication was cut off. We DO NOT recommend Saratoga Grove for your loved one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Downers Grove Senior Living offer?

Downers Grove Senior Living offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.

Where is Downers Grove Senior Living located?

Downers Grove Senior Living is located at 3460 Saratoga Ave in Downers Grove, Illinois.

What do families say about Downers Grove Senior Living?

Families' experiences with Downers Grove Senior Living vary widely: many reviewers describe a warm, family-like atmosphere with friendly staff and a clean, attractive building, while others report serious care lapses, especially in the memory care unit. The gap between the sales pitch and day-to-day care is a recurring theme in the more critical reviews.

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