Rose's Senior Care

Pros

• The facility is beautiful and immaculately clean.
• The food is good and the menu changes daily.
• Every staff member, including housekeeping, maintenance, nutrition, and nursing, is warm, caring, and efficient.
• Evergreen is a beautiful community where everyone is welcoming and kind.
• The staff are warm, friendly, and full of smiles.
• Evergreen genuinely cares for residents' wellbeing and happiness.
• They keep families informed about what's going on and are a notch above other assisted living centers.
• Evergreen Place is a wonderful place to call home.
• The residents at Evergreen Place are truly some of the very best.

Cons

• The dietary options for the elderly are somewhat lacking, with entrees often running out before all residents are served.
• The replacement menu consists of high-sodium items like lunch meat sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, and salad.
• The menus do not meet nutritional guidelines most of the time.

Review

Evergreen Place in Streator emerges in multiple voices as a vibrant, thriving community where both residents and their families feel genuinely cared for. One family member shares that their mother has been living there for several months and is thriving, a testament to the combination of a beautiful, immaculate facility and a daily environment that supports well-being. The spaces are described as "beautiful and immaculately clean," a setting that complements the care and attention residents receive. Food and dining stand out as a highlight too, with the menu noted for changing daily, giving residents variety and something to look forward to at each meal. But beyond the aesthetics and routine, the common thread is the staff: "warm, caring and efficient" across all departments - from housekeeping and maintenance to nutrition and nursing - creating a cohesive and dependable sense of support.

The overall atmosphere at Evergreen Place is repeatedly described as welcoming and kind, a place where the community feels inviting not only to residents but to visitors as well. One reviewer specifically notes how "beautiful" the community feels and how everyone is so welcoming and kind, a sentiment echoed by others who say they love working with the team there. The warmth of the staff is highlighted not only in daily interactions but also in the way they greet visitors, with many remarks about smiling faces and friendly exchanges that leave a lasting impression. This sense of warmth extends to the residents themselves, who are described as part of the inviting environment, contributing to an upbeat and hopeful atmosphere.

Family members recount very personal experiences that reinforce their confidence in Evergreen Place. In one account, a family brought their Aunt from an Arkansas assisted living center and found that Evergreen genuinely cared for her wellbeing and happiness. They emphasize the ongoing communication and transparency: staff "keep us aware of what's going on," which helps families feel connected and reassured about their loved one's day-to-day life. The reviewer even suggests that Evergreen is "a notch above any assisted living center" they have dealt with, underscoring a sense of excellence that extends beyond routine care to the quality of the overall experience.

Longer-term satisfaction is also a recurring theme. A reviewer notes that their mom has been at Evergreen for over a year and remains "extremely happy with her care," a sentiment shared by the family member themselves. This sense of sustained contentment underscores a stability and reliability that families value when choosing a place to call home for their loved ones. The combination of reliable care, ongoing oversight, and a positive day-to-day environment contributes to a strong sense of trust and peace of mind for families involved.

While the praise is abundant, reviewers also offer constructive observations. The facility earns high marks for its staff, cleanliness, and general services, but there is a candid note about dietary needs. According to one reviewer, the dietary program can be "somewhat lacking," with situations where staff run out of the main entree before all residents are served. They describe a replacement menu that includes items such as lunch meat sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, and salad, which are characterized as high in sodium. The reviewer concludes that these menus do not consistently meet nutritional guidelines, suggesting room for improvement in providing more balanced, nutrient-focused options. This balanced perspective - recognition of strengths alongside thoughtful critique - illustrates a community that is open to growth and attentive to resident well-being.

Finally, the sense of belonging and pride among the Evergreen Place community is palpable. A staff member explicitly expresses pride in the residents and in being part of such an amazing community, reinforcing the message that Evergreen Place is not just a place to live but a community that values its people. The collective voice - from residents and families to employees - paints a picture of Evergreen Place as a welcoming, well-maintained, and compassionate environment where care is delivered with warmth and professionalism, and where residents are treated with respect and dignity. In this portrayal, Evergreen Place stands out as a place families feel confident in choosing, a community where daily life is marked by care, connection, and a shared commitment to well-being.

Hospitals

• St Mary's Hospital (0.1 miles)
• St Mary's Hospital (0.9 miles)
• Ottawa Regional Medical Center (15.7 miles)
• OSF Saint Elizabeth - Diagnostic Imaging (15.7 miles)
• Illinois Neurological Institute (15.8 miles)

Places of Worship

• Park Presbyterian Church (0.3 miles)
• Immaculate Conception Parish (0.8 miles)
• Central Church of Christ (1.4 miles)
• Jehovah's Witnesses (1.8 miles)
• Christian Church Disciple S Of Christ Parsonage (8.8 miles)
• Long Point Christian Church (8.9 miles)
• Long Point UMC (9 miles)

Restaurants

• Pines Restaurant (0.3 miles)
• Gg's Main Street Tap (0.4 miles)
• Country Cupboard (0.4 miles)
• Time Out Ice Cream Parlor (0.4 miles)
• La Salsa (0.5 miles)
• Mojitos (0.5 miles)
• Mr J's Hot Dogs & Gyros (0.5 miles)

Physicians

• Streator Smiles (0.3 miles)
• Family Vision Corner (0.4 miles)
• U K Sinha MD (0.5 miles)
• Osf Medical Group (0.5 miles)
• Streator Radiation Oncology (0.9 miles)
• Cancer Clinic (0.9 miles)
• Cancer Treatment Center (0.9 miles)

Cafes

• Cranks On Main (0.4 miles)
• Blue-Eyed Rascal (0.5 miles)
• 3rd Street Cafe (0.9 miles)
• Starbucks (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

• Walgreens (0.4 miles)
• Streator Drugs (0.5 miles)
• Walmart Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
• The Pharmacy Stop (2.9 miles)
• Tyner Pharmacy (12.6 miles)
• Medi-Rx Pharmacy (14.1 miles)
• Ottawa Health Mart (14.2 miles)

Theaters

• Streator Eagle 6 (1.4 miles)
• Roxy Cinemas (15.4 miles)

Transportation

• Terry's Taxidermy (1.7 miles)
• U-Haul (13.6 miles)
• U-Haul (14 miles)

Parks

• Grand Ridge park (7.6 miles)
• La Salle Lake State Wildlife (11.9 miles)
• Wenona, City (12.6 miles)
• Peck Park (13.5 miles)
• Buffalo Rock State Park (14.7 miles)
• John C Knudson Park (15.4 miles)
• Threshermanns Park (15.6 miles)