The Lexington story begins back in 1983, when a young family purchased land in Lombard with the intention of developing a state-of-the-art senior health care facility. The goal was to create a place where residents could recover from a short spell of illness or spend the duration of their life under the caring watch of a compassionate staff. When the doors finally opened in 1984, Lexington Health Care officially was launched.
From 1984 to 1996, the family created a dynamic and comprehensive health care system that grew to include 10 nursing facilities, two Independent Life Care Centers, and a home health care agency. This rapid growth is attributed to the family's desire to expand a developed template for superior health and senior care — a family business caring for families in need.
While the senior health care industry has undergone substantial changes over the last 25 years, one thing remains constant: Lexington is a family- owned and operated health care company.
Today, Lexington manages more than 2,000 skilled nursing beds in ten different long-term care buildings, more than 500 independent retirement units and more than 150 Assisted Living and Supportive Living units within three separate Independent Living Centers. Our diverse health care offerings include home health, hospice and sleep center services through our affiliate Merit Health Care. Together, Lexington and Merit employ more than 2,500 full and part time people and provide immeasurable value to the communities we serve. All of our facilities are located in the Chicagoland suburbs, providing management and ownership daily opportunities for ongoing involvement and support.
Building on a long and distinguished history, Lexington looks ahead to an exciting future. As the company transitions its overall leadership to a third generation of the family, innovative changes and improvements continue to be made for the well-being of our residents and staff. Looking ahead to the 21st century, Lexington is committed to pioneering changes to remain at the forefront of health care. The future will continue to demand more emphasis on standards of care, technology and service. 
Lexington's benchmarks and thresholds for clinical excellence ensure our ability to measure resident outcomes and respond accordingly for superior care. As technology continues to push new boundaries, we want our residents to experience the benefits of this new era. From being able to check email from private rooms to utilizing the latest advancements in clinical equipment, Lexington is committed to being innovative in our approach to care and quality of life. The next generation in healthcare will increasingly emphasize service principles, making our choice-centered philosophy ideal. Our commitment to choice on a day-to-day basis creates an environment that fosters ongoing improvements motivated by the needs and desires of the people we serve.
As a family-owned company, we have a unique perspective: Whether you're a resident, family member or employee, you are considered to be an extension of our family. In an industry of rapid change and growth, one thing that will never change is our commitment to family values.
That's our story. We invite you to become a part of our future, and a part of our family.
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"Lexington's goal is to maximize a patient's experience. They are genuinely concerned about their health and exceeding all expectations." Dr. Lisa Williams, attending physician at Lexington Health Care of Wheeling.
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