Greentree at Mt. Vernon

Greentree at Mt. Vernon is a senior living community in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, offering both assisted living and memory care. The community features 78 private assisted living apartments for residents seeking to remain active and independent with support, along with 30 memory care apartments designed for those living with Alzheimer's or other forms of memory loss.

Memory care at Greentree emphasizes a calm, secure environment built on patience, kindness, and understanding. The care team develops personalized Life Stories for each resident to honor their unique experiences and foster a sense of purpose and belonging. Specialized memory care approaches include validation therapy and personalized programming. For assisted living residents, support with daily needs such as meals, medications, and daily routines helps residents maintain independence while receiving the assistance they need.

The community provides 24/7 compassionate care with licensed oversight, call system support, and medication management. On-site services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Amenities include a salon, private courtyard, secure walking paths, walk-in showers, scheduled transportation, and free wireless internet. Dining is central to the community's commitment to quality of life, with chefs preparing made-from-scratch meals that accommodate special diets including no added salt, vegetarian, and sugar-free options. The Compass Café offers casual bites and snacks in a welcoming setting that encourages connection.

Life Enrichment programs are designed to enhance social, creative, spiritual, and purposeful dimensions of wellness through meaningful connections, creative expression, and activities such as painting, gardening, and games. The community employs an Eden Alternative® Associate and Educator to champion an elder-directed, person-centered culture. Programs including Tiny Stories™ and Circle of Friends™ foster resident connections and engagement.

Located in the heart of Jefferson County, Greentree at Mt. Vernon creates a homelike environment with thoughtfully designed features that enhance safety and independence. Growth and Wellness Plans focus on each person's strengths, goals, and passions rather than limitations, supporting residents' continued growth, connection, and purposeful living within a caring community.