The British Home & Cantata

The Midwest District of the Daughters of the British Empire cares for the British Home in Brookfield, Illinois, founded in 1920 as the second of four retirement home established by DBE. 

With the generous donation of ten acres by Samuel Insull in 1922, The British Home celebrated its grand opening in 1925, welcoming its first 24 residents. 

In its early years, many employees also lived on campus. Residents and staff worked together to plant vegetable gardens and tend a chicken coop, providing fresh produce and eggs and for meals. This spirit of community and shared care was part of the Home's early history. 

Today, the original British Home building still stands as British Home Rehabiitation Services, at the heart of a thriving senior living campus. As Cantata Adult Life Services, The Home as evolved while continuing its tradition of caring for older adults. 

The campus offers a range of living and care options, including independent and assisted living, enhanced living, long-term care, home health care, and non-medical care. 

The Midwest District remains proud of its connection to The British Home and its continuing commitment to supporting this important part of DBE's charitable legacy.