2006 saw the groundbreaking of what is now one of Illinois’ most prized 55+ communities, offering single-family units, townhomes, and condos. The indoor and outdoor pools are one reason so many home shoppers are attracted to this neighborhood. Having a golf practice course on-site doesn’t hurt either. The community prides itself on offering a wide range of activities for various interest groups. Simple living is also in the air, as lawn care and snow removal are managed for individuals and community spaces. This senior community is also conveniently located near popular shopping venues, dining options, and quality healthcare providers.
Challenges
The most serious issue on this property is senior safety. Many of the longtime residents have mobility issues. That makes snow and ice management even more critical as many community members use walkers and wheelchairs. Winter storm management is meant to provide safety for these at-risk residents and their neighbors.
"Anywhere outside can be somewhere hazardous in winter.” ~Mayo Clinic Trauma Center
Adding to the winter challenges, Naperville sees over 28 inches of snow annually. The city got six inches right after 2025’s Thanksgiving (neighboring areas’ snowfall piled up to 11 inches). This property covers a lot of ground, some of which is challenging terrain. Combine that large footprint with the nearly 800 home sites, and snow and ice management become more complicated.
Service is triggered when snowfall reaches two inches. Snowstorm management companies have to react fast once that two-inch threshold is met. Ideally, the reaction has to come well before the snowfall hits that mark. Many snow and ice companies don’t have enough employees to cover fast-moving winter storms due to documented hardships of finding experienced personnel. Some providers are shorthanded during winter because their landscape divisions let staff go during the non-growing season.
Results
For over two decades, Yellowstone Landscape has met the snow and ice challenges for this longtime client. See the modern solutions our teams are using.
- Yellowstone winter storm employees receive safety training on the dangers of icy conditions to help prevent hazards to residents and themselves.
- Many employees have serviced this property for over ten years, so they know the layout and trouble spots well.
- Our company sources de-icing materials long in advance to ensure we’re ready for large properties like this.
- Being able to pull team members from other Yellowstone branches helps with prompt service during the winter holidays.
- With a large workforce, we can pre-stage personnel on this property to be ahead of the two-inch snowfall trigger.
- Staging snow and ice management equipment is also our strategy.
- Hyper-local weather monitoring allows us to track storms with precision and respond faster than without advanced technology.
- Automated dispatch systems use Yellowstone’s live GPS tracking to send the nearest crews where they’re needed most, shortening response time.
- Digital logs, camera footage, and same-day storm reports create a service record that supports slip-and-fall or auto-incident investigations.
- Real-time communication tools deliver text and email updates with progress reports so property managers know when service is happening.
Community Approval
“Everything is constantly being maintained for safety.”
“Clean, safe, and fun neighborhood for my dad.”
“Always a secure feeling here.”
Safer Winter Living
Snowfall can be a delightful scene during the winter holidays. As long as the scene is being proactively monitored for safety. That’s even more critical inside a 55+ HOA community, where falls are more common even without frozen precipitation. At Yellowstone, this neighborhood holds a special place in our hearts as one of our most enduring legacy clients (nearly 20 years). It’s our aim to see the residents have safe sidewalks, ramps, and driving lanes during winter storms.
Homeowners have come to depend on our snow and ice teams more and more through the years. For one, Naperville’s frequent freeze-thaw cycles can create recurring black ice and refreeze issues on walkways, making it hard for residents to plan outings and doctor visits. Next is the aging population, with many having moved here at 55 or 60 and are now nearing 80 years old.
Our staff takes residents’ safety very seriously. After all, most of these team members have been part of the community (as service providers) as long as many seniors who call it home. Yellowstone employees know how dangerous a slip-and-fall is for these good people. Furthermore, our staff understands keeping the property free of snow and ice enables emergency vehicles to get through in case of any medical issues. That highlights the true value of a long-term partnership.
Contact Yellowstone Landscape for a consultation if you want a landscape provider that feels more like a partner that’s invested in community safety and curb appeal.
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