Assisted Living Communities in Oak Park, IL

"My husband is in British Home right now. He is in a double room, but it's very nice. For the most part, the staff is 90% terrific. He's trying to do some physical therapy. He's got COPD, and he is having a hard time, and they're trying to get things figured out for him. He really enjoys when they bring music around. They have music on Friday and Sunday. He is a former musician, and he likes the things that they have. He can't really do some of the things, as he's got some cognitive problems. The dining area is very nice. You're able to sit out and talk with the people if you wish and it's very pleasant. "

"Autumn Green at Wright Campus was very comfortable. The apartment was a good size. They had motion sensors in the apartment, so if there's no motion within so many hours, they'll check on you, which is nice. They had a sprinkler system in case of fire. Size-wise, everything was good, and my friend really liked it. The staff was very nice. The dining area seemed very relaxed. It didn't seem like a café; it seemed more like you're having dinner in your dining room. It was a very comfortable setting. They had quite a few activities. There was an outside area, but it was raining that day. We didn't go outside at all. One side of the building is facing the football field at the new Taft High School, so if you're into football, you get front row seats for the games."

"My best friend's mom was here for rehab; it was a great experience, wonderful staff, very clean and it had everything she needed. The staff really cared. The other patience along with those that live there were very pleasant and seemed happy to be there. This all contributed to her recovery. Thanks to all the staff at St. Joe's...."

"Dad moved to Clarendale Six Corners. We chose this place because his unit was more like a one-bedroom condo versus a lot of the other places that looked like college dorms. This place is for senior assisted living, but it's also for independent living. So, my father liked that better because in other places, everyone was in wheelchairs and they were kind of looking off into space. My dad's not there yet. He liked that the people there were more present and more physical, like they were walking around. They have a lot of social things. They do happy hours. They go on field trips and they play games a lot. If you're an independent living, you get some credits for a month for some meals, and then you have to pay once your credits are over. The way we made it more affordable for Dad (because assisted living is very expensive) we put him in an independent unit. So, that cut the cost down to half, but he still gets all the amenities, except for the free meals, and then he still has a caregiver that comes into his unit and does what he needs for him. So, it worked out that way. The meals are delicious. They have vegetarian food and everything you might want. The staff is all very nice and they all try to give a very welcoming feel and they'll stop and help you out with anything. Very nice people."

"The sales person at Concord Place seemed very honest and forthright. Everything looked well. The thing I did not like was should my parents need any kind of financial assistance -- whether it be VA benefits or not -- they would have to move to a different location that was smaller. My mom is 84, and she has dementia; my stepfather is 95. If they get used to one setup and the time came that they needed financial assistance, a move to another location that is smaller would be more difficult for them to adapt. I don't want to move them more than once unless they need more attention, but the dining area seemed nice. "

"I'm moving into Amazing Grace Senior Living. I like it. It's close to home. I'm giving it a 5 because of the care they show there. It's new. The people are happy, too. The staff member who assisted me was Susan, and she was good. I tried their food, and it was good. I was hungry, and I missed lunch, so they gave me a sandwich. It was a tasty sandwich, better than anything I got at the other place. The rooms were adequate. At the other place, you get a two-room suite, but at Amazing Grace, it is a fairly small room, but it has a private bath and a nice window."

"Anna from Norwood Crossing was very, very informative. She covered everything and did better at her job. She knew her stuff well and she also had a lot of empathy. They showed us the bathing rooms, and I thought that was nice. The place looked older though, but it was very, very nice."

"My mother is at American House Oak Park. I like the facility. It's newer and has pretty state of the art amenities. It's got a beautiful city vibe. The staff is friendly and attentive. They're there 24/7. There's a registered nurse on staff, so it's not just CNAs. The community is exceptionally clean and inviting. It's very modern. It really looks like a very high-scale hotel. In fact, the seventh floor has a view of downtown with an outdoor patio. It is like high-rise living. So, if you are coming from a home or a suburb, it's a different vibe for you. It has seven floors. It's jarring if you're not used to it, but it's beautiful for sure. We did a family event on Wednesday and people came in with their families and had a taste of food from around the world. Then the band came in and played. It was lovely. There was an introductory offer to get in, and the rate we're in now is amazing. Once the introductory rate goes up, it will go up and be more in line with how much you would pay to be in this type of facility. It really is beautiful and lovely and all the things. They had sitting pods and people were there with their families. You really feel like you're on vacation."

"My aunt is currently living in Covenant Home of Chicago. The CNAs are amazing, they're very helpful, very attentive, and she has no complaints, and she's very close to her CNA. They're always watching movies and they have games that they play. I've seen volunteers come in, and they bring in their dogs. There's also a room where they go in and they can paint, draw, or make things like jewelry and stuff like that. My aunt can't really engage in all that, but I've seen things that she's made, like art creations. They play bingo, I remember that. It's very clean. Whenever my sister and I go there and visit her, the room smells nice. We sometimes help out, just tidying up her closet and stuff, but the bathroom is clean, the floors are clean. She does have an incontinence problem, especially at night, so the staff is always helpful with cleaning her bed and all that. However, they did not give us enough time, or warning, when they raised the monthly fees. So we were struggling with coming up with financial support. My aunt said the food is pretty good. She said that sometimes it's almost too much, because she doesn't eat a lot. They have people coming over all the time. There's even someone who does their nails and their hair. They really keep them engaged."

"Belmont Village Lincoln Park was very nice. It's very new and also expensive. It's like a high-end luxury hotel. It's very clean and very well appointed. They have almost like a gourmet restaurant there. So, it's high-end restaurant food. The tour person was very, very knowledgeable and asked a lot of good questions about what I was looking for. They had a professional gym/yoga room, a library, an in-house hair salon, and a sports bar. It felt like an upscale Chicago apartment complex. They had everything."

"My sister is in Sunrise. It is a very nice, modern and clean place. It is very well maintained. The people are also very nice. The staff is very accommodating and I have no complaint. They have entertainment come in. They have bingo, cards and different games. The food is very good. "

"I did a tour. I like the cleanliness and safety of the rooms. I like the activities and the people. I liked the fact that there were other people (who I knew from this facility that had also moved there), and they liked the place. They had a library. They have the beauty and barber salon. They have medical facility and a chapel. They are not pet friendly. The staff was very nice. They were very accommodating to us who were there. There was no pressure whatsoever to take the place; they were just showing it. The only thing that I didn't like is that it took a very long time because there was three of us, and we all signed up. We had to wait until we were done, and it took several hours."

"The Roosevelt at Salt Creek is my number 1 pick, but I can't get a room with a laundry room in it. You have to go down the hall like you're at a laundromat, and I just can't do that. Nevertheless, I like everything about it. I would see people in the hallway, and they were very friendly. The marketing people were very well-versed, cooperative, and attentive. They don't have a nursing section for later on, and I just want to make one move. They offered a free lunch the day we were there. They also offered to work with me on the rent. They were remodeling at that time, but the units I visited were very clean, and the dining room was lovely and clean. I love the fact that they have an indoor pool. Swimming is important to me, but that's not a deal breaker because I know most places don't have a swimming pool. However, that was an extra advantage from my standpoint."

"The Clare in Chicago Illinois was beautiful with unbelievable facilities. They have a swimming pool. They have four restaurants in the building and classes every subject from arts to nature subjects. They are very well organized, and they have interesting groups and classes -- just a fabulous place. "