The Danish Home has been busy renovating and remodeling to meet the needs of today’s seniors.
At The Danish Home of Chicago located in Norwood Park, our best-in-class staff to resident ratios, excellent dining services, and programming allow our residents to thrive with exceptional care. Take a moment to listen to our Director of Nursing, Michelle, talk through the importance of being active when receiving therapies and the support and communication…
The Danish Home of Chicago, a not-for-profit senior living community with over 130 years of heritage, proudly announces the expansion of its Norwood Park campus, offering new Independent Living and Healthcare accommodations, along with beautifully designed common spaces to enrich the lives of current and future residents. The thoughtfully planned expansion includes newly constructed Independent…
The Danish Home of Chicago is a small senior living community nestled in Norwood Park with roots dating back to 1891. See what makes our community unique in this brief informational video that aired on WGN during their Wellness Week series.
It was many years ago, but Michelle Castronova’s 7th-grade community service project was life-changing for her. It led her to a more than 20-year career serving older adults and now to her new role as director of nursing at The Danish Home, a boutique senior living community in Chicago. Hailing from Chicago, Castronova’s childhood…
The Danish Home of Chicago, a boutique senior living community in Norwood Park, is pleased to announce that Karen Nylen-Swidergal has been appointed as the new President of the Women’s Auxiliary. This dedicated group, founded in 1958 by Elna Lorentzen, plays a crucial role in supporting the social well-being of residents at The Danish…
The very foundation of a boutique senior living community is being reimagined at The Danish Home of Chicago, and residents are filled with excitement anticipating the project’s results. As the finishing touches are added to a major expansion and renovation project that broke ground in 2023, the seniors who call The Danish Home their own…
At The Danish Home of Chicago, the Volunteer Corps is committed to creating a lasting impact on the community and residents themselves. Through offering both practical support and personal connections, volunteers engage with residents through activities, shared stories, and simply lending a listening ear, all while fostering meaningful relationships that enrich the lives of…
First responders have long known a good nursing home from a less desirable one. The care a resident has been receiving is evident to them. But how can you tell the difference? “Long-term care communities are a gift to many families and residents. Done well, it is a place that helps physically, emotionally,…
