Hartwell Place
Memory Care Day Club
A caring day program for older adults with memory loss
The Hartwell Place Day Club offers adults living with dementia a welcoming place to spend the day and return home at night. Located in Andersonville, on Chicago’s northside, Hartwell Place Day Club members enjoy meaningful programming and support, while their families enjoy respite and peace of mind. By focusing on the individual—who they are, what interests them, and what matters most to them—we help Day Club members live with friendship and a sense of belonging. Our unique program is small and personalized, dedicated to ensuring each member has purposeful, enjoyable days.
Day Club operates Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
5520 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60640
Daytime Memory Program
- A calendar of engaging programs including arts and crafts, music, games, cooking, exercise, entertainment, special events, and outdoor activities. Click here to see an example calendar
- Wellness promotion and medication administration supervised by an onsite nurse
- Assistance with personal care needs
- Lunch and nutritious snacks, with flexible options
- Security-enhanced facility in a lovely residential neighborhood
- Knowledgeable team to connect you with local aging resources
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
To join the Hartwell Place Day Club, adults must have a dementia diagnosis. Contact Hartwell Place today for a conversation and assessment to determine if this program is right for your loved one. Call 773-275-2400.
Day Club members pay a daily fee and we bill monthly. Monthly billing will be dependent on how many days a member joins each week. Please call Hartwell Place at 773-275-2400 to learn more about our rates.
The Day Club is open Tuesday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. We encourage members to join us at least two days a week so that they can become comfortable and familiar with the environment. Scheduling is flexible and can be adjusted to fit each member’s and family’s needs.
Hartwell Place offers 24-hour nursing services with a nurse always on duty. Our care givers are highly trained and experienced.
Yes. We provide a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack at no additional cost.
Nutritious meals are prepared by Hartwell Place’s experienced team in the dining room. Day Club members enjoy meals alongside Hartwell Place residents. Meals are a community event at Hartwell Place.
For an additional cost, members and their families can also choose to take home a warm to-go evening meal.
CMSS is proud to be one of the first organizations in Chicago to specialize in memory care. We have been caring for people living with dementia for more than 100 years. Our experienced team members receive regular, extensive training in memory care. With expert leadership, the team’s goal is to help each person in our care live well and feel loved. The Day Club is led by a dedicated coordinator who focuses on ensuring every member has meaningful, enjoyable days.
At this time, Hartwell Place does not provide transportation to Day Club members. In the case of an outing during the day, Hartwell Place will provide transportation. Hartwell Place has free street parking and a convenient designated drop-off and pick-up zone.
Hartwell Place is in the heart of Andersonville, in Chicago, but welcomes Day Club members from all over the city and nearby suburbs. Many Day Club members come to us from surrounding neighborhoods like Edgewater, Uptown, Rogers Park, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Lakeview, Gold Coast, Albany Park, and Avondale and from nearby suburbs including Evanston, Skokie, Niles, Schaumburg, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Wilmette, and Winnetka.
If your family member with memory loss is looking for additional support options, let our team know or contact us at 773-275-2400. CMSS offers home care for older adults with dementia through SASI Home Care, and we offer assisted living memory care at Hartwell Place as well, for individuals seeking a residential living option. Our team is happy to talk with you about options and opportunities.
Hartwell Place is located in a Dementia Friendly Community
CMSS and Edgewater Village led a community-based initiative to designate Uptown, Andersonville, Rogers Park, and Edgewater (UARE) as a Dementia Friendly Community! Dementia friendly communities are nationally recognized for being informed, safe, and respectful of individuals living with dementia.
LGBT+ Long-Term Care Equality Index High Performer
The Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI) is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of residential long-term care and senior housing which promotes equitable treatment and inclusion for LGBT+ residents, visitors, and employees. The LEI recognized Hartwell Place as a High Performer for the second time.
