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The Whitley

1340 River St, Aurora, IL

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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About the community

About The Whitley

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Family and resident feedback

3.0 out of 5 from 26 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Review for The Whitley

Definitely would recommend. We picked this community because it was close to her friends and church mainly.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousOctober 25, 2024

★★★★

Critical

Do not recommend

I ended up having to move my cousin out of the Whitley because he didn't get the type of care he needed at the time. Unfortunate he ended up passing away back in April. It was a very nice place when it was called Bright Oaks. But it kind of went down in activities and care with the new owners of the Whitley took over. But then again, my cousin got older and needed more care. One of the breaking points was he got ill one morning and they sent him by ambulance to the ER and they never contacted me. He called me from

AnonymousOctober 10, 2024

★★★★★

Critical

My Experience

The nice amenities have stood out to me. Communication from the nursing coordinator could be improved.

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Cleanliness
3.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
3.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousFebruary 6, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

Our family had an in person tour with Bright Oaks of Aurora, and even though it was not the place for our loved one we thought the experience and the community was great.

TonyaJune 13, 2023

★★★★

Positive

I toured Bright Oaks of Aurora and it was a beautiful facility! My actual tour was great. The informational one-on-one meeting with the staff was comprehensive and I did not feel rushed. The staff follow up after my tour was great also. They offered creative opportunities for us to join their in house events to get first hand experiences. The facility was clean and well maintained.

AnonymousApril 27, 2023

★★★★★

Critical

Did not receive rules/responsibilities booklet for residents. Laundry keeps losing his bath towels!!

Facility looks great. Clean. Spacious. But - no transportation! Lack of accountability! Not running smoothly yet. High staff turnover - not enough staff.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
2.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
3.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
1.0 / 5
anonymousDecember 16, 2022

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 6, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • Guest Meals
  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Gluten-free
  • Pureed Meals
  • Vegan
  • Organic

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • English
  • Spanish

Activities & engagement

  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Wii Bowling
  • Cooking Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Protestant Services
  • Gardening Club
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Holiday Parties
  • Walking Club
  • Other Religious Services
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Karaoke
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Montessori Programs
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Activities On-site
  • Catholic Services
  • Happy Hour

Outdoor spaces

  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Library
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Central Fireplace
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Bath Tubs
  • Kitchenette
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 6, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required
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