Franciscan Village

Franciscan Village is a charming senior living community that combines peace, purpose, and professional care within a beautifully landscaped campus. Located just 27 miles from downtown Chicago, this sprawling yet intimate community offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite services. Whether your loved one needs occasional support or around-the-clock care, Franciscan Village provides the perfect blend of independence, comfort, and compassion.

Residents can choose from a variety of living options to suit their lifestyle — from cozy studio and one- or two-bedroom apartments to spacious free-standing ranch homes ideal for independent seniors. Each residence is designed with warmth and practicality in mind, ensuring safety and comfort while still feeling like home.

At Franciscan Village, exceptional care is a top priority. Skilled nurses and memory care professionals are available 24 hours a day, offering a higher-than-average nurse-to-resident ratio for personalized attention. Care plans are tailored to each resident’s needs, helping ensure peace of mind for both residents and their families. Whether it’s help with daily activities, specialized dementia care, or recovery after illness or surgery, the experienced staff delivers care with skill, dignity, and compassion.

The community’s amenities are designed to nurture the body, mind, and spirit. Residents can stay active in the fitness studio, relax in the game room, or enjoy quiet time in the library. The on-site salon keeps everyone looking their best, while the beautifully ornate chapel offers Mass just a short walk from the residences. The Stations of the Cross walking path provides a serene and reflective experience, featuring carved images along the way — a unique space for spiritual connection and mindfulness.

Dining at Franciscan Village is a true pleasure. Residents enjoy fine dining each day, with meals prepared by professional chefs and served in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Between meals, residents can gather in comfortably furnished lounges, stroll through the scenic grounds, or join in a variety of social, cultural, and recreational activities.

Franciscan Village is more than a place to live — it’s a caring community where seniors can thrive, continue lifelong passions, and discover new experiences each day.

Care and support at Franciscan Village

Families considering Franciscan Village can choose from:

• Assisted Living: Help from trained staff with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication, in a social community setting.
• Independent Living: Maintenance-free living for active older adults who don’t need daily care, with dining and activities on site.
• Memory Care: Secure, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, with structured daily routines.

On the healthcare side, the community lists diabetic care, support for higher care needs, incontinence care, medication management and care for residents who are non-ambulatory. It is worth asking how care plans are reviewed and how often they are updated.

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Apartments and amenities

Floor plans include one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms, with private bathrooms. Features include kitchenettes, full kitchens, accessible design, bathtubs, ground-floor apartments, Wi-Fi and high-speed internet and air conditioning. Outside their apartments, residents can enjoy on-site shops, an indoor atrium, outdoor seating areas, a meeting room, a library and a barber shop.

Dining at Franciscan Village

Meals are provided for residents, with guest meals for visiting family, meals prepared by a professional chef and restaurant-style dining. Special diets are catered for, including gluten-free, low-sodium and vegetarian meals. There is also a café or bistro and a private dining room for family occasions.

Activities and daily life

Residents can stay active and social with stretching classes, intergenerational programs, community service programs, karaoke, visiting chaplain or priest, Wii bowling, day trips and outings, devotional activities on-site and Catholic services, among 22 listed activities. Off-site outings are organized too. For recreation, there is a billiards lounge, a fitness center, a movie theater room, a piano or organ and raised garden beds. To make day-to-day life easier, the community provides a visiting beautician, help with grocery shopping and errands and housekeeping.

Franciscan Village is pet friendly, and cats and dogs are welcome. For getting around, the community offers complimentary transportation and transportation for an extra fee.

Senior living near Franciscan Village in Lemont, IL

Franciscan Village is located at 1270 Village Drive, Lemont, IL 60439. If you are comparing options in the area, explore senior living across Illinois, including typical costs and what to look for.

More assisted living in and around Lemont, IL

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• Ridgeland Senior Living – Matteson, IL
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• Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest – Hazel Crest, IL
• Waterford Estates Senior Living – Hazel Crest, IL
• The Cottages of New Lenox – New Lenox, IL
• The Pointe at Kilpatrick – Crestwood, IL

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Questions to ask when you visit Franciscan Village

• What is included in the monthly fee, and what costs extra?
• How are care needs assessed, and how often is the care plan reviewed?
• What dementia training do memory care staff receive, and how are secure areas managed?
• What is the staff-to-resident ratio during the day and overnight?
• Can we join for a meal or an activity during the visit?

Frequently asked questions about Franciscan Village

What types of care does Franciscan Village offer?
Franciscan Village offers assisted living, independent living and memory care in Lemont, IL. Contact the community through this page to confirm current availability for each level of care.

What apartment types are available at Franciscan Village?
Franciscan Village offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Availability changes often, so request current floor plans and pricing through this page.

Does Franciscan Village allow pets?
Yes. Franciscan Village is listed as pet friendly, with cats and dogs welcome. Ask the community about size limits, fees and pet policies before moving in.

Does Franciscan Village provide transportation?
Franciscan Village offers complimentary transportation and transportation for an extra fee. Confirm schedules and any costs for appointments and outings with the community.

Where is Franciscan Village located?
Franciscan Village is at 1270 Village Drive, Lemont, IL 60439, in Lemont, Illinois.

How much does Franciscan Village cost?
Pricing at Franciscan Village depends on the apartment type and level of care needed. Use the contact form on this page to request current pricing and availability. It is free and there is no obligation.

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