Smith Village

A community of kinship and kindness

Welcome to Smith Village, a vibrant, welcoming place full of warmth, caring and friendships that grow by the day. What sets us apart from other senior living communities in Chicago is the true sense of belonging and down-to-earth sociability.

Because we’re a premier not-for-profit Life Plan Community, everything we do is to ensure that you live life to its fullest, the way you choose, independent with a secure plan for the future.

Come discover how fun and carefree life can be when you’re surrounded by exciting opportunities and enriching amenities, and the time to enjoy them all.

Smith Village just feels right, and it’s all right here in the Beverly neighborhood you know and love.

The joy and security of Independent Living

Come enhance the life you love with a maintenance-free lifestyle that opens your door to a world of possibilities and endless self-discovery. Of all the retirement communities in Chicago, the close-knit feeling of Smith Village will make you feel right at home.

5-Star-rated Health Services

Our dynamic Life Plan Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community) offers the peace of mind that comes from having a full continuum of award-winning senior health care services, if you should ever need them  All under one roof. It’s what makes senior living at Smith Village in Chicago feel so trustworthy and secure.

About Our Senior Living Community in Chicago

A family of care and excellence.

Backed by the strength and experience of Smith Senior Living, Smith Village has been the leader in premier senior living in Chicago, Illinois. Since 1924, Smith Village serves seniors in southwest Chicago with a stellar reputation for outstanding care and service. Smith Village is the only Life Plan Community in the Beverly area, and only one of two in the southwest sector of metro Chicago The other being our sister community, Smith Crossing, in Orland Park.

That means along with exceptional residential services, residents will always have access to a full continuum of comprehensive senior health care services if they should ever need them, right on our beautiful Smith Village campus.

It’s all part of our unwavering mission as a not-for-profit organization. Our primary purpose is to enrich lives and create an environment in which individuals thrive and make the most of every day through the highest quality of services and thoughtful innovations.

Benefits of a not-for-profit organization

Being a not-for-profit organization assures you that everything we do, and every decision we make, is based on improving the lives of residents, their families and the community we serve.

That means all income is invested directly back into services and management of Smith Senior Living communities. Rather than answering to an anonymous group of investors, we hold ourselves accountable to residents and their family members, to the Beverly community, and to each other. We believe it’s this higher standard that has created and supports a resident-centered culture.

Thanks to philanthropic support and a well-managed endowment that sustain its superior quality of services, Smith Senior Living remains vital, even during lean financial years. This financial security further enhances peace of mind for residents and their families.

Enhance the life you love close to family and friends.

Independent senior living in Chicago at Smith Village is everything the name implies Freedom. Without the headaches and hassles of home maintenance, appliance repairs, yardwork and shoveling snow Even changing lightbulbs you’ll have the time and energy to do all the things you love while discovering new passions.

Take an art or dance class. Ever try tai chi You can at our well-equipped fitness center. There are also first-class dining options with tons of delicious, nutritious options. You can travel with family and friends. Watch the White Sox game and revel with fellow fans in The Oak Room pub. Or get out and explore our Beverly neighborhood and the Greater Chicago area through one of the many frequent outings to theaters, art and museum exhibitions, restaurants, and other special events planned by our full-time life enrichment director.

Assisted Living Facility in Chicago

Just the right amount of help. Always.

Sometimes everyone could use a friendly helping hand. Oakhaven Assisted Living at Smith Village in Chicago, Illinois, provides the kind of support with everyday tasks that makes it easier to enjoy the life you love.

Whether it’s help with things like personal care, dressing, medication management, shopping or housekeeping, or extra support with physical movement or managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, we’ll be here for you or your loved one to maximize your independence.

Our highly experienced 24-hour care team always puts your well-being first and foremost and lets you maintain a schedule that’s completely your own. They get to know you and your family deep down to create a personalized experience that supports your specific needs, likes and desires.

It’s why Oakhaven at Smith Village has become known as one of the best Assisted Living facilities in Chicago. Contact us to learn more about how Oakhaven Assisted Living at Smith Village may be the perfect answer for you.

Senior Health Services in Chicago

The care you need, when you need it.

As Beverly’s first Life Plan Community, Smith Village offers a full continuum of senior health care services right here on our beautiful campus. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind of knowing you’ll have access to high-quality care should you ever need it.

Our Health Service Center is continually recognized for its excellence in care. It has earned a 5-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and our senior rehabilitation services are consistently celebrated for positive outcomes.

The highly trained, compassionate team delivers these exceptional senior health care services with attention to the individual and in a way that gives residents the freedom to explore the life they love.

You may never need the higher levels of care we offer, such as Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Senior Rehabilitation. But you’ll always have the security of knowing you’ll be able to stay at Smith Village close to friends and family even if your health situation changes.

Amenities and services

We offer a wide array of amenities, services and specialized programming to support and enhance your loved one’s intellectual, physical, emotional and social well-being, including:

•    Restaurant-style dining with three meals daily
•    High level of staff presence and engagement
•    Licensed nursing team on-site 24/7
•    Oversight by a medical director, nurse practitioner and registered dietitian
•    Personalized fitness programs specifically designed for Memory Care residents
•    Wellness assessments
•    Weekly housekeeping, personal laundry and flat linen service
•    Monthly health clinic with dentists, podiatrists, audiologists and ophthalmologists
•    Assistance with activities of daily living
•    Medication administration