Autumn Leaves of Vernon Hills

Aspen Woods is truly a unique place for mom. With a wonderful new director Kristina who has been very supportive to our families and Monica the activities director has a gift of recognizing each residents unique strengths and works with them with great care. Her activities are so engaging. It’s a huge part of their every day experiences Thank you Monica. So important in a memory care facility. This community is unique and has a solid volunteer team. From the nurses to the support workers Aspen Woods is definitely a place to call home!!! Thank you for taking such good care of my mom!! 💜💜💜

I am blessed & lucky to be invited in the help make a difference with your precious residents with singing , laughter, connection & bonus dog love. Thank you Monica! My dog Grant & I go to about 60 communities & I see many levels of care, some good, som not so good Aspen Woods is truly one of the best. I can tell they really love & care for their residents. It is great to be a small part of a such wonderful family. Keep up the great work with your lucky residents! Janet & Grant ❤️ 🐕 🎶

We just attended the Aspen Woods family holiday party this week. It was an evening filled with family, love and lots of smiles. The living room was beautifully decorated, live music was brought in to add to the festive feel and the catered dinner was great! Monica, the activities director put special care into making this a memorable evening for all, You can see and feel the positive vibes with the new director, Kristina. Big and small changes, all making a difference.

★★★★★ A Truly Engaging and Joyful Experience Performing at Aspen Woods of Vernon Hills is a noticeably different and wonderful experience. What sets this community apart is the incredible engagement and energy from the activities team. The director has created a special environment where the staff doesn't just organize events—they participate with heart. I've seen firsthand how the team, under her direction, dances along, radiates enthusiasm, and actively encourages everyone to join in. This approach has a remarkable effect, especially in drawing out shyer residents to cut loose and enjoy the moment. You can feel the genuine care and leadership in the programming. It's clear this department is led with passion and a focus on resident happiness, making it a vibrant and joyful place. Keep up the fantastic work!

Ive been volunteering at Aspen Woods for about 8 months now, helping with activities and I love being able to help out! We’re always doing fun activities like arts and crafts, different games, playing music, and gentle exercise to keep everyone engaged. The staff has always been super welcoming and kind and they really do care for the residents. Aspen Woods has a very calm and friendly atmosphere and It feels like one big family. My volunteer experience so far has felt so rewarding, I’m so glad to have this opportunity. This is truly a wonderful community!