Addolorata Villa News

‘Be Nice to Each Other:’ Residents of Addolorata Village offer Advice on Living 100 Years

July 20, 2023 - Addolorata Villa

At Addolorata Villa in northwest suburban Wheeling, seven residents have lived a century.

Some, like Cecilia Pedtke, have even surpassed it. She’s 106 years old.

The...

Franciscan Communities Receive Nation’s Top Senior Living Recognition

May 18, 2022 - Addolorata Villa, Corporate, Marian Village, Mount Alverna Village, St. Joseph Village, University Place, Victory Lakes, Village at Mercy Creek

Seven Franciscan Communities have been recognized as part of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Senior Living ratings for 2022-2023 in...

Franciscan Senior Living Communities Receive Four and Five Star CMS Ratings

June 21, 2021 - Addolorata Villa, Corporate, Franciscan Village, St. Joseph Village, Victory Lakes

Franciscan Communities received excellent marks in the latest Five-Star Quality Rating System from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Each year,...

Addolorata Villa Ranked Among Nation’s Best Nursing Homes

November 6, 2020 - Addolorata Villa

The community, which is managed by Franciscan Ministries, has been recognized as one of the nation’s top nursing homes. Less than a quarter of the more than 15,000 nursing...

Unite In Light

April 9, 2020 - Addolorata Villa, Corporate, Franciscan Senior Estates, Franciscan Village, Marian Village, Mount Alverna Village, St. Joseph Village, St. James Senior Estates, University Place, Victory Lakes, Village at Mercy Creek

A Holy Week Mission Moment

To Our Residents, Associates, Family Members and Friends,

Today, Palm Sunday, begins Holy Week. We all know that it will be much...

Jane Addams: A Chicago Original

February 12, 2020 - Addolorata Villa

Wheeling, IL – February 12, 2020 –The Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan Communities, will be hosting the Life Long Learning Institute program “Jane...

Germany and Israel-Unlikely Friendship

February 12, 2020 - Addolorata Villa

Wheeling, IL – February 12, 2020 –The Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan Communities, will be hosting the Life Long Learning Institute program “Germany...

Aaron Burr: The American Intrigue

February 12, 2020 - Addolorata Villa

Wheeling, IL – February 12, 2020 –The Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan Communities, will be hosting the Life Long Learning Institute program “Aaron...

A Wee Bit About Bonnie Scotland

February 12, 2020 - Addolorata Villa

Wheeling, IL – February 12, 2020 –The Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan Communities, will be hosting the Life Long Learning Institute program “A...

Chicago’s Historic Motor Row District

January 21, 2020 - Addolorata Villa

Addolorata Villa Offers LLIP – Chicago’s Historic Motor Row District

Wheeling, IL – January 21, 2020 –The Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan...

Two By Hemingway

January 21, 2020 - Addolorata Villa

Addolorata Villa Offers LLIP – Two By Hemingway

Wheeling, IL – January 21, 2020 –The Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan Communities, will...

A History of Popular Christmas Carols and Songs

December 18, 2019 - Addolorata Villa

Wheeling, IL – November 5, 2019 –The Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan Communities, will be hosting the fall Learning Institute program, “A History...

Archaeology Uncovers Mystery of Atlantis

December 12, 2019 - Addolorata Villa

Wheeling, IL – November 5, 2019 –The Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan Communities, will be hosting the fall Learning Institute program, “Archaeology...

U.S. News Names Four Franciscan Communities Best Nursing Homes

November 22, 2019 - Addolorata Villa, Corporate, Franciscan Village, St. Joseph Village, Victory Lakes

Washington, D.C. – November 22, 2019 – Four Franciscan Communities are among the 19% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that have been recognized as...

Eliza Jumel: From the Bottom to the Top

November 15, 2019 - Addolorata Villa

Wheeling, IL – November 5, 2019 –The Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan Communities, will be hosting the fall Learning Institute program, “Eliza Jumel:...

Annual “Villa Fest” To Kick-Off Fall Season

September 8, 2019 - Addolorata Villa

Wheeling, IL – September 5, 2019 –The Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan Communities, will be hosting its Annual Villa Fest event on Sunday, September...

Ravenna: The City of Mosaics

September 5, 2019 - Addolorata Villa

Wheeling, IL – September 5, 2019 –The Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan Communities, will be hosting the fall Learning Institute program, “Ravenna:...

Discover Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

September 5, 2019 - Addolorata Villa

Wheeling, IL – September 5, 2019 –The Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan Communities, will be hosting the fall Learning Institute program, “Explore...

The Jetson’s and the Day After Tomorrow

August 29, 2019 - Addolorata Villa

Wheeling, IL – August 12, 2019 –The Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan Communities, will be hosting the Fall 2019 LifeLong Learning Institute program,...

Discover Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island

July 31, 2019 - Addolorata Villa

The Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan Communities, will be hosting the Summer of Learning 2019 LifeLong Learning Institute program, “Discover nova Scotia...

Addolorata Villa Hosts “Music Under the Stars” Event

July 25, 2019 - Addolorata Villa

Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan Communities, will be hosting “Music Under the Stars,” featuring the Reunion Jazz Orchestra on Thursday, July 25 from...

Chicago’s Golden Age of Department Stores

July 17, 2019 - Addolorata Villa

The Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, part of the Franciscan Communities, will be hosting the Summer of Learning 2019 LifeLong Learning Institute program, “Chicago’s Golden...