Partnering With Faith Communities to Continue Their Mission of Service
For more than 130 years, Norwood Life Society (Norwood Crossing Association) has been devoted to the residents, families, and faith traditions entrusted to our care. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, we acquire and operate senior living communities while nurturing the relationships that make each community feel like home.
Message from the Chair
Over a century ago, members of Chicago’s Norwegian-American community founded the Norwegian Old People’s Home. In 1896, the Norwood Park Hotel, located in the Norwood Park area of Chicago, was selected to provide a place for the elderly to age in comfort and dignity in a faith-affirming setting. As the Norwegian Old People’s Home evolved, so did its place in the neighborhood, and it eventually became known as Norwood Crossing. Norwood has always operated as a not-for-profit organization, channeling resources back to our residents.
Norwood Crossing became one of the first Continuing Care Retirement Communities, offering a broad array of services and facilities dedicated to serving seniors and their families. Building on this 130 year tradition of providing service, today Norwood has adopted a broader and more ambitious vision: to age in comfort and dignity in a faith affirming setting.
We believe that the experience and unique skills of Norwood Life Association, including a Board with over 100 years of accomplished and dedicated service in rural, urban, and suburban communities nationwide has uniquely prepared us for our mission of care and service.
We are committed to our mission, vision & values
