Good Samaritan - Pontiac

1225 South Ewing Drive, Pontiac, IL 61764

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

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    Features

    Housing

    • 90 resident community capacity 90 resident community capacity

    Types of Care

    • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

    Amenities

    • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
    • Beauty salon Beauty salon
    • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
    • Computer center Computer center
    • Dining room Dining room
    • Fitness room Fitness room
    • Fully furnished Fully furnished
    • Gaming room Gaming room
    • Garden Garden
    • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
    • Kitchenette Kitchenette
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
    • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
    • Small library Small library
    • Telephone Telephone
    • Wellness center Wellness center
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Care Services

    • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
    • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

    Dining

    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Concierge services Concierge services
    • Fitness programs Fitness programs
    • Planned day trips Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

    Description

    The Good Samaritan - Pontiac, located in Pontiac, IL, is an assisted living community that offers a range of amenities and care services to meet the needs of its residents. The community prides itself on providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for individuals who require assistance with daily activities but still want to maintain their independence.

    Residents will find a variety of amenities to enjoy at Good Samaritan - Pontiac. These include a beauty salon for personal grooming needs, cable or satellite TV for entertainment, and a computer center for staying connected with loved ones. There is also a fitness room for those who want to stay active, as well as a gaming room for socializing and relaxation. Outdoor spaces and gardens offer opportunities for fresh air and tranquility.

    The community provides fully furnished apartments with private bathrooms and kitchenettes, ensuring residents have the space they need to feel at home. Housekeeping services are available to help maintain cleanliness and tidiness. Meals are served restaurant-style in the dining room, accommodating special dietary restrictions when needed.

    Good Samaritan - Pontiac offers various care services to support residents' daily needs. A 24-hour call system ensures assistance is always available when required, while 24-hour supervision provides peace of mind. Trained staff can assist with bathing, dressing, and transfers, promoting independence in these tasks while offering necessary support. Medication management and diabetes diets are provided to ensure resident health is closely monitored.

    The community also prioritizes residents' mental wellness through its mental wellness program and regular activities designed to engage and stimulate the mind. Special dietary restrictions can be accommodated during meal preparation and service.

    In addition to amenities and care services, Good Samaritan - Pontiac offers various opportunities for socialization and engagement. Concierge services are available to provide assistance with scheduling appointments or finding local resources. Fitness programs promote physical well-being, while planned day trips allow residents to explore nearby attractions. Resident-run activities encourage social interaction, and scheduled daily activities provide structured and engaging opportunities for residents to participate in.

    Good Samaritan - Pontiac benefits from its convenient location, with parks, pharmacies, physicians, restaurants, places of worship, and hospitals all nearby. Transportation arrangements can be made for non-medical needs as well as essential doctor's appointments.

    Overall, the Good Samaritan - Pontiac assisted living community strives to create a comfortable and nurturing environment where residents can maintain their independence while receiving personalized care and support.

    Nearby Places of Interest

    Hospitals

    • OSF Saint James - John W. Albrecht Medical Center (0.2 miles)
    • Saint James Hospital (0.2 miles)
    • Renal Care Group (2.2 miles)
    • Saint James Hospital (3 miles)
    • St Mary's Hospital (18.9 miles)

    Physicians

    • OSF PromptCare (0.2 miles)
    • Bard Optical - Pontiac (1 miles)
    • James Mccriskin MD (1.2 miles)
    • Samir Shah MD (1.2 miles)
    • Dory Jarzabkowski MD (1.2 miles)
    • Fisher-Swale-Nicholson Eye Center (2.4 miles)
    • John Joni Saint MD (2.7 miles)

    Restaurants

    • Wendy's (0.7 miles)
    • Burger King (0.9 miles)
    • Arby's (1 miles)
    • Charley's Grilled Subs (1.7 miles)
    • La Mex (2.4 miles)
    • Elliott's Corner Junction (2.4 miles)
    • DeLongs Casual Dining & Spirits (2.6 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • St Paul Lutheran Church-Elca (1.3 miles)
    • First Lutheran Church (2.5 miles)
    • Vermilion River Dist United (2.6 miles)
    • First United Methodist Church (2.7 miles)
    • Truth Tabernacle (3.2 miles)
    • First Christian Church (3.8 miles)
    • Wolfe James O Rev (3.8 miles)

    Pharmacies

    • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
    • Sartoris Super Drugs (1.6 miles)
    • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
    • Chenoa Pharmacy (8.9 miles)
    • Flanagan Pharmacy (9.6 miles)
    • Fairbury Pharmacy (11.9 miles)
    • Sav-Mor Pharmacy & Gift Shop (12 miles)

    Parks

    • Livingston County 4-H Park (1.8 miles)
    • Pontiac Rec Plex (2.3 miles)
    • Fell Park (2.4 miles)
    • Humiston Riverside Park (2.5 miles)
    • Chautauqua Park (3 miles)
    • Jaycee Park (3.6 miles)
    • Threshermanns Park (5.7 miles)

    Transportation

    • Pontiac Station (2.3 miles)
    • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (16.9 miles)

    Cafes

    • Crossroads Cafe (9.1 miles)
    • Christo's of Lexington (16.6 miles)

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