The Vines is a 60 bed senior care community nestled on 7 acres of wooded property in Elgin, IL. It is uniquely owned and operated by registered nurses. The facility is licensed under both Assisted Living and Sheltered Care, allowing our wonderful residents to live out their lives in our intimate community they call home. Our residents do not require skilled nursing care, but do need assistance and/or supervision in meeting their daily needs. Our compassionate and dedicated staff is committed to offer excellent professional care in a safe, cozy, homelike setting. We treat each individual as if they were family; promoting health while maintaining their sense of independence, dignity and respect in a social environment.
The journey began in 2001 when Laurie Compton and Kristie Ray met while working as nurses at an Assisted Living Facility. Laurie also worked at Sherman Hospital for 25 years and always dreamed of owning her own long term care facility. Kristie started her career at Lutheran General Hospital in 1990 and also had a calling for geriatric nursing. Together with their husbands and children, the small operation began at the Compton home in 2003. In 2006, the dream became a reality when The Vines Senior Homes began operating out of the current facility located at 971 Bode Rd in Elgin. Formerly Countryside Manor since 1983, the location has been licensed for Sheltered care since it opened its doors as Apostolic Christian Rest Haven in 1971. Shortly after purchasing the Sheltered care facility, it was completely remodeled, creating a hidden gem like no other place. By 2016, plans were finalized to expand and build a new, modern 22 unit Assisted Living addition.
Laurie and Kristie manage the day-to-day operations, overseeing nursing care and working with a staff whose commitment to resident care is second to none. Their husbands, Jim and Frank both engineers and hold MBAs, assist with administrative and fiscal duties as well as general facility maintenance. Their children, now also nurses, grew up at The Vines making their involvement a true family endeavor. The Compton and Ray families feel extremely blessed to have been given the incredible opportunity to continue to serve seniors in the Elgin community.
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