James K. Curto is chief executive officer and executive director of The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, IL. He is a founder of The Birches and conducted the pre-development work prior to the start of construction in 1998. He has been executive director of The Birches since he began hiring staff in July 1999 prior to the October 1999 opening.

His professional career has been primarily in hospital administration having held positions in Illinois, Minnesota, and St. Louis, Mo. Previously, he ran two large nursing homes in the Chicago area.

Curto is a graduate of Denison University in Granville, Ohio. In 1975, he received a master’s degree in health care administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

The Birches Assisted Living of Clarendon Hills offers residents the ideal retirement lifestyle in a warm inviting environment that truly feels like home. The Birches is committed to providing caring professional service that assures residents safety, security and comfort, along with a wide array of additional amenities that set The Birches apart from other retirement communities.

The apartments offer a variety of well-designed floor plans and come equipped with all the conveniences of home. Residents enjoy the choice of several satisfying dining options and tastefully prepared meals served by a courteous staff.

Providing for residents’ well being on all levels is top priority at The Birches. This means having access to services and activities that meet residents’ physical, nutritional, educational, social and cultural needs and promote a stimulating and rewarding lifestyle.

A full calendar of programs and activities is designed to entertain, inform and involve each resident. The quaint community of Clarendon Hills is nearby and offers many points of interest such as shops and restaurants, and the train station is just minutes away.

In addition to wellness programs, The Birches also provides optional assisted living services. Care is provided based on an individual’s needs as determined by themselves and their family and physician.

The Birches is also proud to offer Encore, a specialized, secure neighborhood within the community dedicated to providing services for residents with memory loss or dementia due to Alzheimer’s or related diseases. This state-of-the-art area features specially designed apartment suites and provides a caring and fully trained staff who can address the emotions and concerns that may accompany a memory-impaired individual and help ensure residents’ dignity and promote independence.