The Kenwood of Lakeview

Illinois Senior Living at its Finest

The Kenwood of Lake View located in Chicago, Illinois offers Exceptional Independent Living and Personalized Assisted Living options for seniors.

Our location is within walking distance of Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan. We offer residents an ideal home in an exclusive residential area. And it’s never been easier to visit Chicago’s excellent shopping areas, restaurants and attractions with our extensive transportation services.

At The Kenwood, you’ll experience convenience not only in our location but in our wide array of services and amenities as well. The endless opportunities for staying social and engaged, combined with our respect for your privacy, make our community the perfect place to be.

Our exceptional, restaurant-style dining with a menu full of choices will have you anxiously anticipating your next meal. Participate in one of our many planned group outings or social events, get a light bite to eat in our delightful café or tend to your favorite warm weather plants in our garden terrace. We even make it easy for you to stay on top of your health with our on-site Wellness Clinic.

With our full range of services and dedicated staff available 24 hours a day combined with our partnerships with well-respected healthcare professionals; you'll rest easy knowing we can meet your every need.

We invite you to come experience exceptional senior living at The Kenwood of Lake View today.

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• Levels of Care
  The Kenwood of Lakeview provides Exceptional Independent Living and Personalized Assisted Living services for seniors
• Personalized Assisted Living
  Through Personalized Assisted Living, Brookdale offers the necessary level of service and care to promote an experience that will exceed the norms of traditional assisted living within an environment and lifestyle that is tailored to your needs with Respect for Individual Preferences.
• Transportation Services
  Our trained and licensed transportation associates provide door-to-door services to popular retail outlets, restaurants and services in the community.
• CHOICE Dining Experiences
  Our restaurant-style dining features healthy regional and seasonal cuisine prepared by professionally-trained culinary teams using only the freshest ingredients. Independent Living offers an expanded continental breakfast with hot and cold items, lunch and dinner daily, and a monthly Sunday Brunch. Personalized Assisted Living offers three meals daily as well as a variety of snack items. Our friendly, well trained wait staff anticipates your needs to make your dining experience special each and every day.
• Concierge
  Our concierge team is trained and prepared to provide many levels of service. Whether you need community or area information, assistance with deliveries, or even assistance with arranging a special evening on the town, our concierge is available 24 hours a day for your safety and convenience.
• Housekeeping Services
  Our housekeeping associates will clean your apartment weekly. Flat linen service included.
• Programs, Outings and Events
  A variety of educational programs, social outings and/or cultural events daily means there is always something new to experience and exciting to do!
• Wellness Center
  Our convenient on-site Wellness Center offers basic solutions to your healthcare needs and access to a diverse mix of healthcare professionals and physicians.
• Innovative Senior Care
  Our licensed, professional associates offer a wide range of individually customized proactive health and fitness training programs as well as Medicare funded physical, occupational and speech therapies, designed to help residents enhance or regain their independence through comprehensive rehabilitation, exercise and education programs.
• Innovative Senior Care Home Care
  ISC Home Care is a Medicare Certified home health agency committed to providing high quality, multidisciplinary home health services delivered by an experienced team of healthcare professionals, with the goal to return residents to a life of medical independence as quickly as possible.
• Connected Living
  We provide our residents with enhanced connections to family and friends, to their communities and to their world in a fun and stimulating way. With Connected Living, residents receive one-on-one training and are invited to participate in weekly group learning sessions led by friendly "Ambassadors." The program offers residents the opportunity to post photos and memoirs, view updated community calendars, menus and resident directories, as well as to engage in email and internet activities.
• Optimum Life & Celebrations
  Optimum Life® is a bold initiative that defines the way we live. By balancing six key dimensions of wellness – emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and purposeful – Optimum Life will help you live at your peak level, and within a lifestyle that promotes health, wholeness and fulfillment. Inspired dining and vibrant lifestyle activities come together in our award-winning Celebrations program, which fills each month with themed events and activities that spotlight different cultures and cuisines. A resident committee helps shape activities to encourage the participation of fellow residents.
• Personalized Living Program
  Our Personalized Living Program is customized to provide for our residents changing needs. Our a la carte program offers services such as medication reminders, escorts, laundry assistance, errand services, pet care and much more. Convenient. Cost-effective. Customized.
• Beauty/Barber Program
  Our salon offers full service hair care. Salon hours are available at the Concierge desk. Appointments may be scheduled at your convenience.
• On-Site Banking
  Convenient, on-site banking services are available.
• On-Site Postal Services
  On-site postal services make it fast and convenient to send all your letters and parcels.
• Emergency Response
  Our emergency response system is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week by our well-trained associates. Daily check-in services provide peace of mind for our residents and their families.
• Associate Availability
  Friendly and well-trained associates are available to meet your needs 24 hours a day
• Dining Room
  Beautifully appointed dining rooms with elegant settings.
• Private Dining Room
  Our private dining room provides a more intimate atmosphere and is ideal for entertaining family and friends or celebrating special occasions. Customized menus are available.
• General Convenience Store
  Our general convenience store makes it easy to pick up everyday items such as cards, soap, paper goods, etc.
• Laundry
  Complimentary laundry facilities are located throughout the building for your convenience.
• Game Room
  Shoot a game of pool within our spacious billiards and game room. A pool table, along with game tables, provide the ideal setting for a friendly game of bridge, chess or other challenging games and activities.
• Arts and Crafts
  Explore your creative side in our arts and crafts studio. Pursue or perfect hobbies such as ceramics, or join in the fun of our Knitting Club. It all depends on your interests and the only limit is your imagination!
• Guest Accommodations
  Our well-appointed guest accommodations make it convenient for friends and family to visit.
• Outdoor Garden Areas
  Our beautiful patio and gardens offer an outdoor experience that allows you to enjoy beautiful days and healthy sunshine!
• Exercise Room
  Daily exercise promotes a healthy lifestyle for all our residents. You can do just that in our well-equipped fitness area featuring workout equipment specifically designed and targeted to seniors’ needs.
• Library and Computer Lounge
  Stay in touch with the world in our library with the latest daily, weekly and monthly publications, as well as computers with Internet access.
• Community Room
  Join us for a variety of educational events and cultural activities in the Community Room, our community’s hub of activity.
• Parking
  Resident and guest parking is available for your safety and convenience.
• Resident Storage
  Spacious, nearby resident storage provides extra space for your belongings.

Independent Living Menus

Posted menus are representative only are subject to change based on availability and resident preferences

The Kenwood of Lake View offers nutritious, restaurant-style meals served by professional wait staff. And our chefs are masters at creating traditional meal favorites plus a selection of fresh, flavorful dishes using low-sodium, heart-healthy cooking techniques.

We strive to offer our residents plenty of choices in their dining experience. They choose where to sit and what they want to eat. The dining room also has extended hours for residents’ convenience.

Meals are prepared by our trained chefs, using only hand-selected produce, the freshest herbs and spices, and the freshest meat and seafood. The Kenwood of Lake View’s chefs will gladly cater special events, even preparing dishes from residents’ own recipes. A private dining room is available to entertain family and friends.

Resident comments and menu suggestions are reviewed daily and are used to tailor menu selections.

For more details and additional sample menus, please contact us or schedule a tour and come dine with us.