About

Victory Centre of River Woods Pathway to Living's longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Woods community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life and we hope you'll let us join you on your path.Live Well, Age Well, Be Well Serving adults in the Melrose Park and surrounding areas, our community is an extension of Pathway to Living, a program and a promise to celebrate life by fostering a stimulating, comfortable and openhearted environment.The lifestyle at Victory Centre of River Woods supports residents in the next phase of life. People are choosing Victory Centre of River Woods as home because they would like to have someone walk with them on their path, not stand in the way. Life enrichment is our priority. Through Pathway to Living's award-winning VIVA! philosophy, residents are growing - physically, mentally and spiritually. At Victory Centre of River Woods, we offer Pathway to Living's signature, award-winning VIVA! lifestyle - an approach that offers an entirely new way of aging healthfully and happily, encouraging and inviting residents to live each day with purpose, fulfillment, and meaning. VIVA offers a combination of programs, including a number of proven Pathway to Living's signature programs that have been perfected over time, as well as customized programs developed specifically for individual residents.Signature programs include:ArtPath:Inspire the artist within! We offer regular and ongoing instruction in various art mediums for both beginning and experienced artists.Lifelong Learning: Every month, our residents engage in programs from college level courses on various topics to adult educational series on photography, literature and other resident interests.Victory Gardens:Residents have the opportunity to maintain their own vegetable garden and curate seasonal ingredients. It's not uncommon for a summer dish to be topped with our own homegrown vegetables.Viva! World Tour: Viva! World Tour invites residents to see the world, experience exotic cultures and practice foreign languages, all without ever leaving home. Viva! World Tour expands the mind while satisfying the travel bug.Good Vibrations: During Pathway's Drumming and Vibrations circles, residents tap into their creative spirit. Using a variety of rhythmic instruments, residents exercise self-expression and socialization with friends. Plus, it's an effective full-body workout!See Spot Retire:Adopt, don't shop! At Pathway, we're committed to rescuing dogs who need a loving and forever home. Every Pathway community you visit will have a four-legged resident!Wellness Care You Can Trust! Routine health and wellness programs, including weight monitoring, blood pressure checks, nurse consultations and coordination of licensed medical services Medication management and review of possible drug interactions by a pharmacist Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) Routine follow-up coordination with physicians and ancillary medical service providers such as therapy, home health and hospice Resident and family education and support Disease prevention counseling and education on self-care VIVA! Legacy, an award-winning program honoring residents' living and end-of-life wishes to create a personalized lifestyle 24 hour care staff You simply have to visit and meet some of our residents to learn for yourself what makes living at Victory Centre of River Woods so special. What Makes Us Special At Pathway Senior Living, we think about aging differently. We value elderhood as a viable and productive period of human life. We focus on providing WELL care, not sick care. We take a holistic and proactive approach to enhancing our residents' lives. Our approach is so unique and so deeply engrained in our culture that we even have our own name for it- we call it VIVA! VIVA! is an enthusiastic celebration of life! It is far-reaching and all-encompassing. VIVA! sets the tone for the personalized way we care for our residents...our individualized approach to supporting their overall well being. VIVA! offers a whole new way of living life to the fullest!