Gurnee Place Memory Care

Lynn63

We put my mom into Gurnee Place Memory Care. I liked it. They provide three meals a day and snacks. They have activities. They try to keep the residents out of their rooms most of the time. They do different things with them, and it is kind of like in a group, and where they usually gather is right when you come in. When I was there last time they were like starting a phrase, and then everybody would finish it off. They were really into that, especially when they said, "Frankly, my dear," and then they all went, "I don't give a damn!" So it was funny. The cost is probably decent considering it's all memory care. It is a little bit on the high side, maybe, but I didn't compare a lot of memory care facilities. I also like that it is furnished and that I didn't need to bring anything. It made it a lot easier. They already had a bed and a dresser or a nightstand. It was all there already. I also like it because there is not a shower in her room. I don't want her to decide, "I'm going to take a shower, so I'm just going to go in there" and then she falls. She showers in a certain location where she can't get into trouble in the room.

PM1970

Terrible experience. Good place for a loved one if you want their personal items to be stolen or "lost". Expensive lesson all around . Place is a clip joint in my opinion that only warehouses your loved one. Stay far away

Albertina

Gurnee Place Memory Care was friendly and warm. While I was there they had a bingo game and the head of the maintenance department came in and called the bingo, so it was like everyone was working together. They were all very friendly. The chef came out and gave me some banana bread.

Curtis847

This facility is currently dangerously understaffed and lacking qualified caregivers. Constant turnover of caregivers and admins. Incomplete or incorrect critical medication dispensing, failure to follow care orders, inconsistent welfare checks in patient rooms. Too few staff RNs and CNAs for 40+ residents. It is a beautiful facility with lovely patios and activity areas. Large private rooms/bathrooms. Those that are social may enjoy daily community activities. GP is a mixture of mobile memory care residents that require assistance, and more isolated hospice patients that need closer medical attention. Caregivers are trying, but most CNAs have no idea what care orders are for residents that need medical attention because there has been a continuous parade of in-house, agency, outside hospice nurses, and temp caregivers. Several residents have hired personal care givers. Proper training of new staff seems to be lacking, increasing potential for injury and accidents when assisting transfers, toileting and showers. Interview closely to make sure this is an elder community that can handle your loved one's needs. 8/2022

Robert

My wife moved into Gurnee Place Memory Care. It is nice and comfortable. They have nice cushions, davenports, and chairs every place around. They have afternoon breaks, puzzles, and games. I like the place. They have exercises, and they read the paper to them. Somebody brought in homemade musical instruments, and then they had the old-time radio playing all the time. All of the caregivers are very friendly.

Victoria

Gurnee Place Memory Care doesn't have that many people, which I thought was nice. I chose my mom to be there because they gave me the best deal as far as price goes, and one staff member had her mother in there and said, "I was going to take her to a different place that her doctor was at, but then that costs twice as much." So far, I'm very impressed with them. The place looks excellent. They run a real good ship and everybody is very nice. My mother actually fits right in, and I was amazed. The value for the money is very good too.

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