Teresa's Place Adult Daycare Center - Coming Soon!
“Compassionate Care Without Institutional Walls.”
In addition to providing compassionate community-based care, Teresa’s Place™ is committed to advancing innovation in dementia care through program development, policy collaboration, and pilot research initiatives aimed at improving services for families across Illinois.
• Teresa's Place SUCCESS Framework™ – A structured program philosophy guiding individualized engagement and support for participants living with moderate to severe dementia.
• Illinois Adult Care Plan™ (IACP) – A structured care planning framework designed to align programming, goals, and caregiver collaboration based on a participant’s stage of dementia.
• One Door Illinois™ (ODI) – A proposed centralized navigation concept designed to simplify how families access dementia-related services and community supports.
Together, these initiatives aim to improve care coordination, enhance caregiver support, and strengthen community-based dementia care systems across Illinois.
Unlike traditional institutions, Teresa’s Place provides 1-on-1 support in a safe, non-institutional setting, allowing families to keep loved ones at home while ensuring they receive expert-level attention during the day. We serve Glen Ellyn, IL, and surrounding communities with a mission to honor aging with purpose, empathy, and excellence.
At Teresa’s Place, we believe every adult deserves an individualized care plan, much like the IEP model in schools — and we’re leading the movement to make that a reality in senior care.Welcome to Compassionate Care Without Institutional Walls.
Team
La Tanya Y. Owens, MBA, MISM, MPM, M.ED
Founder/CEO
La Tanya Y. Owens is the Founder and CEO of Teresa’s Place Adult Daycare Center, bringing over 15 years of experience in education as a special education teacher and administrator with Chicago Public Schools. Her professional background includes supporting individuals with complex needs, building individualized support systems, and leading programs rooted in dignity, structure, and care. After resigning from CPS to provide full-time care for her mother, who lives with severe dementia, La Tanya combined her professional expertise with lived caregiving experience to create Teresa’s Place. Her vision is to provide compassionate, high-quality adult day services that support individuals with moderate to severe dementia while empowering caregivers to remain engaged in their work and communities.
Martese L. Owens
Director of Facilities & Operations
Martese Owens brings over 20 years of experience as a construction company owner and licensed real estate agent, along with more than a decade of hands-on caregiving experience. For the past 11 years, he has played an integral role in caring for a loved one living with severe dementia, gaining deep insight into the daily needs, behaviors, and environmental supports required for safe, compassionate care. At Teresa’s Place Adult Daycare Center, Martese is dedicated to creating secure, thoughtfully designed spaces that accommodate the unique behavioral and mobility needs of individuals with moderate to severe dementia. His approach focuses on safety, adaptability, and dignity — designing environments that emphasize what individuals can do, rather than their limitations.
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Support Teresa's Place Adult Daycare
Your gift helps us care for seniors with severe dementia through compassionate, specialized programs — the first center of its kind and the pilot site for the Illinois Adult Care Plan (IACP), modeled after the IEP for students.
Every contribution moves us closer to opening our Family Care Center and expanding life-changing services.
Note: Teresa’s Place Adult Daycare Center is a for-profit organization. Contributions are not tax-deductible but will directly fund programs, care, and innovation for seniors who need it most.
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Schedule Booking
We’re honored you’re considering Teresa’s Place Adult Daycare Center for your loved one’s care. Our center offers compassionate, personalized daytime support for adults living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and cognitive impairments. Use this form to schedule: A virtual or in-person tour of our facility A consultation to discuss individualized care plans Enrollment appointments or general information sessions Terms & General Info: All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Consultations are free and typically last 30–45 minutes. Teresa’s Place does not currently offer overnight/respite stays but we will in the near future. STAY TUNED! Families are encouraged to bring any relevant care documentation for discussion. Our goal is to provide dignified, engaging care that supports independence while easing the burden on family caregivers. We look forward to speaking with you soon!Read More
- Category: Business
- Service Length: 01:00 Hours
- Address: Glen Ellyn, IL, USA (Map)
- Price:$5
Contact
- Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
- Intellectual Property Notice: Teresa's Place SUCCESS Framework™, Illinois Adult Care Plan™ (IACP), One Door Illinois™ (ODI), and related program concepts were developed by Teresa’s Place™ Adult Daycare Center. These frameworks integrate established research tools and care approaches used in dementia care and program evaluation. Program structures, models, and operational methodologies associated with these frameworks are proprietary and may not be reproduced or implemented without permission from Teresa’s Place™.
- +1-3314629136 - Teresa's Place Adult Daycare
- teresasplace25@gmail.com
- Coming Spring 2027!
Book your initial Adult Daycare Consultation & Assessment. This includes a full intake evaluation, tour of the facility, and a customized care review to determine the best support for your loved one.