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Testimonials
Here's what some of our residents are saying...

“I cannot say enough about St. James because there are so many good things about living at this community! The activities are the residents’ choice so you know there’s enjoyment for everyone who participates. All the apartments are equipped with timesaving appliances, and use of the laundry room is ‘free’ which doubles the pleasure of living here. I truly enjoy St. James Senior Estates and want to say ‘thank you’ from the bottom of my heart to the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago. May God Bless You!”

“The people here are the friendliest that I’ve ever met. We spend a lot of time in activities together, such as watching movies, doing arts and crafts and playing Bingo. I like to read and I like my balcony. When the weather is warmer, I will be spending a lot of time out there reading a selection from our library.”

“I am impressed with the location of St. James community because it offers me the best of two worlds. It’s far enough to enjoy the peace and serenity of country living, yet it’s close enough to continue enjoying the pleasures of a major metropolis. I am still in the workforce, and what I find most convenient is the quick access to expressways. The residents are very friendly and welcoming. My apartment is warm and comfortable, and I am looking forward to spending lots of time on my balcony, which is the epitome of excellence.”

“We really enjoy having no responsibility for painting, fixing or yard work. We did that for 40 years, so the ease of our life at St. James is just wonderful. The people that live here and the ones who work here are what set us apart. I enjoy the exercise room, but I need to use it more. Our landscaping is nice looking, and the whole building is very nice, very clean and quiet. Both of us feel that living at St. James is like being on a really, really long vacation.”

“What I like about my apartment home is the openness of the kitchen and living rooms, the brightness from all the windows and having a balcony to enjoy the outdoors. I enjoy the activities we have now and look forward to more and more neighbors joining in on them. Everyone is so friendly, and our interests are very much alike.”

“We are both very content and happy in this 62+ senior home. We like the privacy and serenity of country living, which is a welcome place in this day of hustle-bustle of our younger generation. The building has much to offer, such as free laundry facilities, media room with a computer and fax machine, hair salon, meditation room and more. We say thank you to the staff here at St. James. And, of course, to the very gracious and wonderful Franciscan Sisters who made this all possible. We love you all!”

“My apartment is so convenient for me in my wheelchair. I can get around very well under the sinks, in the bathroom and through the hallway and doorways. Privacy is one of the things I like most about the outside of the community. Right now, I am sitting here listening to the frogs. I thank God every night and morning for a beautiful and nice clean place to live for the rest of my life. I hope I never have to move again.”

“At St. James you can make new friends without leaving the building. I am very happy living here. There are many activities; something for everyone. My apartment is large enough so I don’t feel closed-in, yet it’s small enough to easily maintain. I enjoy the relative quietness of the community, and it’s landscaped nicely, though I am looking forward to the trees getting bigger.”

“St. James Senior Estates is a beautiful building and close to my daughter, niece, grandchild and other relatives. Our community is quiet, peaceful and clean and I just love it! The residents are friendly and easy to talk with. I feel like one big happy family when we get together.”

“The location of St. James Senior Estates is so peaceful and quiet. It’s like living in the country! In the beginning, I was especially attracted to the small size of the community. But after moving in, I found the spaciousness of my apartment to be just as, if not more, attractive and the view is great! Weekly coffee hour is one of my favorite things to do because it’s a time for everyone to fellowship and share conversations.”

“I moved from Florida not knowing what this type of living would be like. But, I can say I like it very much! Management goes out of their way to help one and all, and they get things done quickly. During the winter months, snow removal and salting was taken care of right away. And I must not forget that having good old conversation with all the tenants adds to the pleasure of living here.”

“From my penthouse apartment (third floor) apartment home, the moon seems so bright. I love looking at the budding trees, deer and robins. I think what sets this community apart is its religious appeal, the Franciscan way of life and having the chapel onsite. I was worried of living in an apartment because my home was always a sanctuary for children, dogs, cats, gerbils, etc. Now I am happy to be enjoying a sanctuary all for me.”