200 Village Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60516
Anonymous
Resident/client
Highly Recommend
We are very happy here and can highly recommend it. For many units, however, there is a waiting list and believe me, you are vetted very carefully. They check medical, long term care insurance (if you have it or not and what benefits), what funds you have, etc. Much more thorough than any of our mortgages, trust me. The residents and staff are wonderful, very welcoming.
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Located in the suburbs of Chicago, in Downers Grove, residents of Oak Trace can escape the city’s noise without deviating far from its culture and entertainment. Approaching the community, you’ll note the surrounding trees and beautiful walking paths, which bring the wonders of nature into the beautiful retirement community. The comforting, spacious interiors fill the atmosphere with warmth and familiarity. Nestled in a welcoming neighborhood, the community provides a fulfilling retirement experience unlike any other.
The community is dedicated to celebrating residents, while they flourish in happiness and health. At Oak Trace, residents’ minds and bodies are nourished through several learning and growth opportunities. The environment is designed to enrich retirement while embracing all the changes that come with aging.
Oak Trace has several neighboring communities that support different needs, making it easier for residents to transition when needs increase. Oak Trace offers robust community spaces that support independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation.
Oak Trace expands over 40 acres of manicured grounds, offering several gardens, seating, walking paths, and outdoor patios. When residents are done enjoying the great outdoors, they can visit various shared indoor spaces, including restaurants, dining rooms, on-site shops,...
Oak Trace a CCRC
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed
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A Place for Mom has scored Oak Trace a CCRC with 9.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Oak Trace a CCRC has 20 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
July 27, 2026
We are very happy here and can highly recommend it. For many units, however, there is a waiting list and believe me, you are vetted very carefully. They check medical, long term care insurance (if you have it or not and what benefits), what funds you have, etc. Much more thorough than any of our mortgages, trust me. The residents and staff are wonderful, very welcoming.
LP
Independent LivingFamily/friend
March 18, 2026
It‘s still great and I highly recommend it. They care. I chose them because of the location.
Diana
Independent LivingResident/client
February 19, 2026
Very happy. Wonderful place to live. Oak Trace was a great choice. Wonderful staff
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
October 29, 2025
Great offerings. Great clientele. If you can afford this, it is good activity, socialization, meals, facility. I toured many, I didn't see anything better than this in our area.
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
July 30, 2025
First class facility, activities, and a caring staff. Yes, I recommend. Tell them to come and see for themselves.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
April 28, 2025
I would give all of those a 5+. My main approval has been that you seemed well staffed (rather than understaffed!) and each resident in Memory Care is attended to at all times. The food is great and my friend has even gained a little weight. I am also grateful that the variety of activities means that she has something to do all the time. Again, I give Oak Trace a 5+ rating.
Diana
Independent LivingResident/client
March 6, 2025
The food is very good. The whole facility is always spotless. There are activities of all kinds. Exercise programs, games, musical events, parties and fun things to do. The stall are all great. Kind and caring. They take pride on their work and treat the residents like family. It has been a wonderful place to live. I recommend it highly.
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
May 8, 2024
Oak Trace is a lovely facility. The residents are friendly and caring. The staff extremely nice. The food is great with lots of choices. I feel very comfortable here and feel I picked the right place. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend this community to other families.
anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
September 28, 2021
We chose Oak Trace becuase they have a locked in rate structure moving from independent to dependent living. The room sizes are awesome, they have a lot of variability and they are building a new tower right now. The overall quality of the facility is really nice, it is centrally located, and the people have been nice, warm, and welcoming. I would recommend to others looking.
BG
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
August 5, 2021
They're short of help, all the way around. That's the main challenge. Sometimes it's hard to find a nurse on the nursing floor. But I really like the assisted living building. They're very good with their activities and keeping their people up to date on things. I had one relative move to the wellness center from assisted living, and I would not do that if you can avoid it. They don't have the activities, and they're kind of isolated in wellness.
Jean P.
Memory CareResident/client
December 4, 2020
My name is [name removed] and I have lived here at Oak Trace for almost a year now. After a very easy move into the building thanks to the services that Oak Trace provided, I quickly felt at home. They take fabulous care of us. I love my apartment and the layout is perfect for my needs. The unit cleaning that is completed is very helpful & thorough. The food is fantastic and is very convenient. I especially like that the menu changes on a daily basis and there are a variety of delicious choices always provided. In addition to the food, they have a variety of classes and group activities here at Oak Trace, as well as a bus that is available to take us around town to a variety of outside activities such as movies, plays, grocery shopping, and other recreational activities. There are also multiple exercise options which were very important to me when considering my move. There are programs on TV, in person group classes, as well as a fitness room for our convenience. With the Coronavirus, many of these options have been changed, but the staff here at Oak Trace have taken fabulous care of us during this time, there are temperature checks, extra cleaning, increased social distancing, and TV alerts instilled to keep us safe. I have felt very safe here, and have been more than happy with my move.
Mark Miller
Memory CareFamily/friend
December 4, 2020
My parents recently moved to Oak Trace, and I want to express my gratitude and compliments to the administration and staff. Everyone was so very helpful and accommodating throughout the process. And the Honoring Aging people were exceptional in coordinating the actual move details. My parents, of course, were anxious and emotional with the necessary life changes, however, quickly became very comfortable once their apartment was so quickly organized, and staff and residents made them feel so welcome! Thanks much to everyone for a very smooth transition in a very stressful time!
Jeanne
Memory CareFamily/friend
December 13, 2019
The people at Oak Trace have been wonderful! The new facilities are lovely! Thank you to [name removed] at A Place for Mom for helping us find this place!
Anonymous
Memory CareResident/client
August 20, 2019
It's apartment living in a luxury hotel with a friendly, caring staff. I love the location in the middle of a residential area, away from industry and traffic but close to shopping.
Anonymous
Memory CareToured community
November 1, 2017
I toured Oak Trace while looking at living options for my father. I liked the community and thought it was very nice, but it seemed too institutional for me. I was looking for a place that was more comfortable with a bright, cheery feel, and I just didn’t find that at Oak Trace.
Anonymous
Memory CareToured community
October 27, 2017
This retirement facility has been the worse experience. #Neglect, unresponsive and understaffed#...The staff is not responsive when in need. Was given a instant ice pack that was used after 3 days of asking for one, when the vitals were taken by the nurses aid it was wrapped around my elbow so the vitals showed being very low. The food is horrendous, cold and unappealing. Ask for a raised toilet seat, didn't receive it until 2 days later. Didn't receive pain medication after 12 hours of being admitted. There was a man screaming "HELP for at least 20 minutes but no response. I went out my door to see what the problem was and the cleaning lady said "there is no one here to HELP so there was nothing she can do". Do NOT go to this place of DOOM it will mentally make you feel very ill, you will not recover because of it.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
September 9, 2016
Mom had such a wonderful experience at Oak Trace. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They provided an excellent level of care. The community is well kept and maintained very well. Mom would still be here if they had an intermittent level of care between assisted living and skilled nursing.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
December 8, 2014
My father was in this facility recovering from a stroke. The CNA's and social worker were wonderful. That is the only nice thing I can say about this facility. It was dirty, smelled, and was run down. The nursing staff was horrible! Very unfriendly and no one followed through on anything. He was supposedly seen by a Dr. daily but this Dr. was never seen. Medications were not given as needed. My father was never given a shower unless we BEGGED for him to be given one. He was left on his own to feed himself even though he had paralysis and feeding was difficult. Therapy staff never followed through on requests, equipment was never ordered or was lost. Do not send your loved one to this facility.
Son
Memory CareFamily/friend
November 26, 2013
Mom's got some dementia and we have had some problems with communication. Everything else we are happy with. There is plenty of space to walk around. We visited fourteen places and we like this one the best. Of course, she was there three months and they raised the rent. All the other things are four to five.
Joanne
Memory CareFamily/friend
August 23, 2013
It's great. My mom loves it! Everything is just perfect for her. The cleanliness is a 6! It's still sticker shock, the whole thing, but from what I've seen I think the value is still good. Overall, it's exactly what she though she was getting into.
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