Kirsten Freund knows a thing or two about hygge. Raised in Esbjerg, Denmark, on the North Sea and 100 percent Danish, the faithful friend and volunteer of The Danish Home of Chicago knows what it’s like to cozy up inside a comfy home a good portion of the year. “It got dark at 3:00 in…
The Danish Home of Chicago has served as a culture center for Danes in America since it was formed 133 years ago. The senior living community shares its appreciation of this deep-rooted connection between The Danish Home and the Danish-American community throughout its rich history while also welcoming people of all backgrounds with open arms.…
Relationship with Danish consulate one of warmth, hygge. The longtime relationship between The Danish Home of Chicago and the Danish Consulate may boil down to one word: hygge (pronounced HYOO-guh), a feeling of contentment and conviviality and a defining element of Danish culture. “Whenever we visit it’s hygge,” says Birgitte Nørmølle, Consular and…
Contact Us Today(773) 775-7383 Request More Information Wish You Were Here! The Danish Home is more than a retirement community; it is a family. All residents, from all levels of care, dine together and engage in activities that foster close bonds quickly. For decades, The Danish Home has been a cultural center and historical icon…
The Danish Home of Chicago is often described as “a boutique senior living community nestled in the historic neighborhood of Norwood Park.” But, as anyone associated with the community will attest, the 130-year-old edifice is so much more. Extending the boundaries of outstanding care for older adults, The Danish Home is a cultural touchpoint rooted…
As president and CEO of The Danish Home of Chicago, Scott Swanson is enmeshed in Danish culture every day of his life. But this year, for the first time, he visited the country from which so many of his beloved residents and friends hail. Along with his wife Amy and The Danish Home Foundation’s development…
Boutique Senior Living Where Residents Are Happy, Staff Stays, and Everyone is FamilyThe Danish Home – Hygge at Its Best Hygge” is a Danish word becoming known and embraced across the world. It means coziness, familiarity and happiness like the kind you get from being at home with family. That’s exactly what our friendly residents…
Our apartments will feel like home to you right away. We offer a choice of lovely studio and one-bedroom apartments which reflect our commitment to providing hygge…warm, cheerful and welcoming! Each apartment has a private en suite bathroom, individual thermostats to ensure your personal comfort, telephone and private Internet service and an emergency call system.…
Our CommunityOur Care ConceptOur Rich HistoryMeet Our StaffTestimonialsPhoto GalleryIn The NewsPublicationsResources OUR COMMUNITY There is No Place Like The Danish Home The Danish Home is a home in the very best sense. Open to people of all backgrounds and heritages, we are an intimate, boutique community in the lovely, historic neighborhood of Norwood Park where…