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Frank Kray is a long-term resident of Park Place Health & Wellness Center of St. John. He’s the first to tell you a couple tough truths: He didn’t want to stop driving his car, and then he didn’t want to move on from his home. Life made these decisions for him though, and so he’s appreciative of the good things around him, and he’s every bit as willing to point out those.…

As the greater Chicago area mourns the premature end of a surprisingly successful Chicago Bears season, Gene Schroeder, the Bears 1951 first-round draft pick and resident at Park Place of St. John, understands that disappointment. Before the Super Bowl existed, the best NFL teams competed for the National Championship title. Gene still smarts at the thought of the 47-7 loss to the New York Giants in the 1956 NFL Championship game, after the Bears’ 9-2-1 season that year.…

After a back surgery, John’s doctor said he would need therapy before going home. John didn’t have much time to research, but, as a St. John resident, he’d heard about the Skilled Nursing building tucked away near his home. He’d been curious to see what Small House rehab looked like, but he hadn’t expected he’d need it himself.…

Grace Haan found a welcoming community at Park Place of St. John. While she wishes her husband was sharing Park Place with her, Grace is also grateful for the loving, supportive community that has welcomed her.…

Ralph’s physical needs had become too difficult for Judy to manage on her own at home. And because Ralph’s mind is so mentally fit, he wanted to stay active and involved with those around him. Park Place was the perfect fit for their family.…

Ron was hospitalized for over month for an infection, then went to another rehab provider, and then back to the hospital for another month. When it was time for his hospital discharge, Ron needed more medical help before he was ready to come home. That’s why Kristen chose Park Place for rehab.…