Wesley Willows

06/05/2026

We love to see our community supporting the local community!

Last weekend, residents and staff members participated in the Stateline Strides for Stroke Walk, raising funds for stroke survivors and caregivers in the stateline region.

Well done, everyone! Way to get your steps in for a good cause.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to the first graduates from Wesley Willows Academy!

🎓💙 Congratulations to the FIRST graduating class of the Wesley Willows Academy CNA Training Program! 💙🎓

Last Thursday, we celebrated an incredible milestone as our first cohort completes their journey and prepares to begin meaningful careers in healthcare. Their hard work, compassion, and dedication have helped build something special from the ground up.

We are so proud of each of you and excited to see the impact you will make in our community. Please join us in congratulating our graduates! 👏

06/03/2026

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06/02/2026

Our annual Quadzilla Sit and Stand competition has a new champion: Pam Olson!🎉

Pam performed 68 sit and stands in one minute! Congratulations to her and to all our challenge achievers who increased their sit and stand numbers throughout the month of May. Way to go!

Thank you to our Fitness Team for organizing fun activities like this to promote resident health and wellness.

06/01/2026

We are redefining what dining can look and feel like in a senior living community. Bon Appetit!

Last week, Corporate Executive Chef Michael Rehfeldt and Corporate Director of Culinary Operations Annie Boltz hosted an inaugural Chef's Table event for the residents.

Michael and Annie personally prepared a six-course meal for attendees. Here are a few of the highlights from the menu:

~Amuse Bouche | Citrus Cured Hamachi | Yuzu | Compressed Cucumber | White Soy | Micro Shiso~

~Charred Spanish Octopus | Smoked Yukon | Preserved Lemon | Arbequina Olive Oil~

~Hand-Rolled Agnolotti | Spring Pea | Aged Parmesan Brodo | Preserved Lemon Oil | Pea Shoots~

~Dry-Aged Beef Tenderloin | Black Garlic | Brodo Truffle Jus | Glazed Baby Carrots~

Thank you to Annie, Chef Michael, and our entired Dining Services Team for continuing to elevate the dining experience in our communities.

05/28/2026

The Wesley Willows Chaplain Ministry invites all residents to join them for a special service in remembrance of resident Doug Smith on Saturday, May 30th, at 2:00 pm in Willows Place at Willows Arbor.

05/27/2026

The Wesley Willows Rotary Satellite Club recently installed three new members!

Staff members Natasha McNeal and Dave Peterson were sponsored by our President and CEO Frances Salinas. Resident Dave Jones was sponsored by resident Lois Seijo. Kathy Kwiat-Hess led them in a new member orientation after the meeting.

Rotary International is a global network of community service clubs. Our satellite club of Rockford Rotary supports its goal of providing service to others and promoting integrity, goodwill, and peace.

Interested in joining? The club will next meet on Tuesday, June 9th at 12:15 in the Castle Town Center Club Room. Their meetings are open to all.

Pictured (L-R): Dave Peterson, Brett Nelson, Natasha McNeal, Kathy Kwiat-Hess, Dave Jones. Seated in front: Lois Seijo.

05/25/2026

May we always remember and honor those who served and paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

We hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day with the ones you love.

05/22/2026

We’re hosting a Clinical Hiring Event and YOU could be our next great hire! Stop by for same‑day interviews and instant hiring decisions. Your next career move starts here!

Pre-register using the link below, or just walk-in!

Apply to Clincial Hiring Event at Wesley Willows in Rockford, IL.

05/22/2026

As part of the Our Hearts, Our Legacy Gala on May 16, 2026, Wesley Willows presented the Lifetime Impact Award to resident and longtime supporter of the Rockford community, Mr. Dick Leighton.

Here is what Dick's friends, family, and the leaders of organizations supported by Dick had to say about him.