Local Heroes Day Celebrated at Oak Trace Senior Living Community in Downers Grove
There’s a saying: “Heroes are those who lend a hand when others are in need.” Downers Grove is fortunate to have many such heroes who work hard each day to …
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Oak Trace in Downers Grove Takes Senior Housing and Landscaping Design to the Next Level
There’s been a major evolution in the design and construction of senior housing. What was formerly a focus on functionality, accessibility and safety has remained essential but not exclusive. Now, …
Oak Trace Donates Health Center Beds
Oak Trace senior living donated health center beds to a maternity hospital in Africa. See the video.
Oak Trace Receives Blue Ribbon in COVID-19 Vigilance Award
Oak Trace community received Telligen’s Blue Ribbon in COVID-19 Vigilance Award. This award recognizes their commitment to preventing the spread of COVID-19 and places the organization on Telligen’s Illinois 2022 …
Lifespace Communities’ Oak Trace Receives Blue Ribbon in COVID-19 Vigilance Award
CHICAGO and DALLAS (Feb. 23, 2022) – Oak Trace community received Telligen’s Blue Ribbon in COVID-19 Vigilance Award. This award recognizes their commitment to preventing the spread of COVID-19 and …
Fun Facts About Fall
There’s nothing quite like fall in the Midwest. In Illinois, residents are able to enjoy the complete “fall experience” starting in September as the leaves change color all the way …
Residents Find Comfort in Woodworking During Pandemic
Read more and watch the story featured on WGN-TV News featuring Oak Trace residents staying engaged and finding new joys in life.
Helping Hands Pause to Help PAWS
The loud sounds of saws and sanders could be heard outside the wood shop at Oak Trace earlier this year. Inside, resident Richard Haffner was constructing a doghouse that would …
New Initiative Brought Goats to Oak Trace
For five days in August, residents and guests noticed some unusual landscapers at the community. To help control invasive buckthorn shrub that had sprouted around the community, 40 goats provided a …
Oak Trace Unveils New Health & Wellness Center
Focused on the current and future state of care for area seniors, Oak Trace retirement community announced the opening of a new, expansive Health & Wellness Center in Downers Grove, …