The Timbers of Shorewood

What The Timbers of Shorewood does

The Timbers of Shorewood is a privately held, for-profit rental retirement community operating from a single 10-acre campus at 1100 North River Road in Shorewood, Illinois (Will County), approximately 45 minutes southwest of downtown Chicago. Founded in 2002 by two military veterans, Manny Kramer and William DeWoskin — who remain as active owners and operators — the community serves seniors aged 62+ across a continuum-of-care model comprising 186 one- and two-bedroom apartments (480-757 sq ft) configured for Independent Living, Independent Living with Support (a la carte services), Assisted Living, and Short-Term Stay/Respite Care. Revenue is generated through recurring monthly rental payments under a subscription-style model, with all-inclusive pricing that bundles utilities, weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation, basic cable, Wi-Fi, and (in Assisted Living) three daily meals plus medication management, bathing, incontinence, and personal-care services.

The company operates without proprietary technology, APIs, or AI/ML systems; service delivery is relationship-driven and on-site, with a 51-100 employee base supporting dining, activities, maintenance, housekeeping, and care. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on a phone-first inquiry model (815-609-0669), website lead capture, public community events (food truck festivals, summer concerts, caregiver support groups), and earned media through local press and awards. Marketing channels are weighted toward regional reputation-building — including four consecutive Herald-News Readers' Choice 'Best Senior Care Community in Will County' honors (2022-2025) and U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Independent Living and Best Assisted Living designations — rather than digital performance marketing.

Operationally, the community runs 200+ monthly resident activities and events, an Academy for Seniors continuing-education program, intergenerational partnerships with Joliet Catholic Academy and University of St. Francis, and a charitable alliance with the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter (cumulative donations exceeding $82,000). Resident feedback is strong, with a 4.8/5.0 Google rating across 77 reviews and 100+ five-star testimonials referenced on the company website. The Timbers does not disclose revenue, has not raised external funding, has no parent organization, and has not pursued geographic expansion beyond its single Will County campus.

Name

The Timbers of Shorewood

Legal name

The Timbers of Shorewood

Website

https://timbersofshorewood.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Timbers of Shorewood is a privately held, founder-owned rental retirement community on a 10-acre campus in Shorewood, Illinois, serving 186 seniors aged 62+ with Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Short-Term Stay options across a single-campus continuum-of-care model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Shorewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Monthly Rental Income: The Timbers of Shorewood operates as a rental retirement community generating revenue through monthly rent payments from residents in independent living and assisted living apartments. Rent includes utilities (electric, gas, water, heat, air conditioning), basic cable TV, private Wi-Fi, emergency response systems, weekly housekeeping, and scheduled transportation services.
2. Assisted Living Care Services: Additional revenue generated from personalized assisted living services including three meals per day, medication management, personal laundry, bathing service, incontinence management, nightly reassurance checks, and customized service packages tailored to individual resident needs.
3. Short-Term Stay/Respite Care: Revenue from fully furnished apartments available for short-term stays ranging from weekends to months, including respite care and snowbird programs for extended seasonal stays.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Timbers of Shorewood operates as a rental retirement community on a 10-acre campus in Shorewood, Illinois, providing 186 one- and two-bedroom apartments across a continuum of senior care that includes independent living, independent living with a la carte support services, assisted living, and short-term respite stays. Monthly rent bundles utilities, Wi-Fi, cable, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, and 24-hour concierge, while assisted living adds three daily meals, medication management, and personal care. The community supports aging in place by allowing residents to transition between care levels without relocating.

Product overview

The Timbers of Shorewood is a rental retirement community offering a continuum of senior living care on a single campus. The core product portfolio consists of Senior Independent Living, Independent Living with Support, Assisted Living, and Short-Term Stay/Respite Care options, all within 186 one- and two-bedroom apartments. These residential tiers are supported by amenity services including the Shorewood Forest Restaurant (full-service dining), Academy for Seniors (continuing education), Fitness Programs (exercise classes and fitness center), Activities & Events (200+ monthly programs), Caregiver Support Group, and Musical Entertainment. Residents can transition between care levels without moving, enabling aging in place. The community was founded in 2002 by two military veterans and remains locally owned and operated.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior Independent Living Maintenance-free rental lifestyle for seniors aged 62 and older, including linen service, weekly housekeeping, maintenance, 24-hour concierge, complimentary scheduled transportation, flexible restaurant dining, social events, and access to community amenities on a single 10-acre campus.
• Independent Living with Support Hybrid care option allowing independent seniors to add a la carte support services such as medication reminders, laundry assistance, and household chore help, helping them remain in independent living longer and avoid full assisted living costs.
• Assisted Living Personalized 24-hour support for seniors needing help with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, toileting, medication management, three daily meals, and individually designed care plans that allow residents to maintain dignity and independence.
• Short-Term Stay & Respite Care Fully furnished apartment stays ranging from a weekend to several months, designed for post-hospitalization recovery, caregiver respite, trial stays before a permanent move, and the Snowbird Program for extended seasonal residency.
• Shorewood Forest Restaurant Full-service resident restaurant with chef-prepared meals offering more than 40 menu choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with full table service and flexible seating.
• Academy for Seniors Continuing-education lecture series featuring weekly 30-minute classes on varied topics followed by group discussion, designed to promote cognitive reserve and mental exercise for older adults, with certificates awarded upon course completion.
• Fitness Programs On-site fitness center with elliptical, resistance, and pulley strengthening machines, complemented by twice-daily exercise classes such as Sittercise (sitting calisthenics), Yoga, Tai Chi, and Exercise & Flexibility, all led by certified instructors.
• Activities & Events Program More than 200 monthly activities including clubs (Walking Club, Knit & Crochet Club, Wii Bowling Leagues), exercise classes, games, musical entertainment, dances, computer classes, educational speakers, and special social events.
• Caregiver Support Group Weekly support group held Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. for anyone caring for a loved one with chronic illness such as cancer or dementia, free and open to the public regardless of whether the loved one is a Timbers resident.
• Musical Entertainment & Concerts Monthly musical events including professional pianists, the Del Bergeson Orchestra, summer outdoor Concert in the Park series, holiday caroling groups, and student recitals held in the Shorewood Forest restaurant and grand ballroom.
• Apartment Floor Plans One- and two-bedroom apartment styles ranging from 480 sq. feet to 757 sq. feet, with 186 total apartments available across multiple floor plan configurations on the 10-acre campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ events and activities per month
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of St. FrancisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2024University students created and executed an intergenerational painting and drawing project with Timbers residents. Students from Joliet campus planned the program, having residents use creativity and share springtime memories while listening to oldies.
• Oak Park Arms Retirement CommunityminorOthersSister retirement community under the same ownership group. Listed as part of the Timbers' network of senior living communities, sharing common ownership and management philosophy.
• The Kenwood Retirement CommunityminorOthersSister retirement community located in Minneapolis, MN under the same ownership group. Part of the network of veteran-founded senior living communities.
• Alzheimer's Association Illinois ChaptercoreOthersMajor charitable beneficiary of Timbers fundraising efforts. Timbers has donated over $82,000 to date, including $16,000 donated in 2025 via GivingTuesday. Ongoing fundraising through community events including food truck festivals and craft fairs.
• Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Honor GuardminorOthersProvides honor guard services for Veterans Day ceremonies at Timbers, including flag folding ceremonies, bugle playing taps, and veteran recognition.
• Joliet Catholic AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntergenerational volunteer programs connecting students with Timbers residents through activities and social engagement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Senior Lifestyle: Family-founded senior living operator running a portfolio of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities across the U.S. with a similar lifestyle-and-amenity positioning to The Timbers; comparable mid-market, founder-influenced culture.
• Trilogy Health Services: Operator of senior living communities offering a continuum of independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing with strong lifestyle programming; directly comparable continuum-care model in the Midwest.
• Sonida Senior Living: Mid-size senior living operator with a portfolio of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities; comparable scale and operating philosophy to The Timbers.
• Belmont Village Senior Living: Developer-operator of urban and suburban senior living communities offering IL, AL, and memory care with strong programming and culinary offerings — comparable amenity-rich positioning to The Timbers' restaurant and Academy programs.
• Five Star Senior Living: Operator of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities with a lifestyle-and-events-led programming model; comparable mid-size footprint and similar resident-engagement emphasis.
• Enlivant: Senior living management and operating company focused on assisted living and memory care in mid-size communities; comparable operating model with a similar mix of personal-care services and private-pay residents.

Broad incumbents

• Sunrise Senior Living: Established national senior living provider offering a continuum of independent living, assisted living, and memory care with personalized care plans — directly comparable care-level breadth to The Timbers' IL/IL-with-Support/AL model.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator with a broad continuum of IL, AL, memory care, and skilled nursing — competes head-to-head in Chicago-area suburbs and represents the scaled national alternative to The Timbers' community.
• Atria Senior Living: Large national operator of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities with a strong amenity-and-engagement programming model that closely mirrors The Timbers' 200+ events/month and restaurant-style dining approach.

Regional players

• Oak Park Arms: Sister retirement community under shared ownership with The Timbers of Shorewood, located in Oak Park, IL; provides a real-world benchmark for the operating playbook and a regional comp within the same ownership group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheTimbersIL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TimbersofShorewood
• Facebookfacebook.com/timbersofshorewood
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-timbers-of-shorewood

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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