Nursing Home Communities in Berwyn, IL

"We toured Brookdale Lisle's independent living for our father-in-law. Our salesperson, who's also the person who gave us the tour, was very nice. She answered all of our questions, showed us everything, and a couple of rooms. She showed us a studio and a one-bedroom, the ones we were interested in. She also showed us their nursing station and all their amenities. She was very pleasant and we enjoyed having the tour with her. They had a pool for exercising, a library, and a fitness room. They have a little garden outside and a garden group if you want to go gardening. It seemed like they had activities throughout the day, too. Their dining room was very clean and very nice. They had a little outside patio in the summertime. They put tables and umbrellas out there if you wanted to eat outside, and that was nice. The room we saw seemed very clean. The people we saw seemed happy to be there. There was a room where people got together and played board games. We saw a few people doing that and people exercising in the exercise room. It was a pretty big facility, and it was very clean. My father-in-law was pleasantly surprised. He said it was a lot nicer than he thought it would be, and I agree with him. We might be going back because they have happy hours every Friday, so my father-in-law kind of wanted to go to one to meet more people to kind of help make up his mind."

"The Moorings of Arlington Heights has a rehab center there, and that's where my husband was transferred from the hospital. He was there for five weeks and received very good care. The nurse practitioner there was excellent. She was great. She was very knowledgeable and worked with my husband to make sure that his meds were correct and taken at a particular time when he needed them. The certified nurse assistants were also great. Most of them were very well trained and knew what my husband needed help with. It was excellent. No complaints from them. The building was very pleasant and very nice. They have a bird sanctuary in the lobby that you can watch. It's a huge structure and very interesting to watch. Everybody was very friendly. When you walk in, you have to sign in, of course, but then that's for safety. They gave you a badge to wear. The physical therapy and occupational therapy area was excellent. It's very bright, and there's plenty of room to move around. It was a very pleasant place. My husband said that the food wasn't highly seasoned, but then you are making food for a big amount of people. He had several meals that he enjoyed. It's a varied menu. They come every day and ask you what you want for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And if you don't want any of the actual choices for that day, they offer sandwiches, burgers or hotdogs, soups or salads. I would recommend The Moorings of Arlington Heights. I met a lot of wonderful caregivers, nurses, and their assistants, and all were very accommodating and concerned about each of their patients. It was great."

"I toured Marian Village. They were a little less expensive, but the place itself just seemed so vibrant, alive, energetic, and bright. The place seemed very new and very updated. When you walked in, you were welcomed by the person at the front desk. The price, I think we could handle. The tough part is they require an entrance fee of $90,000. I have noticed reviews that are not too high, but when I did the tour, they had like a little bistro, and some residents were having omelets and things like that, and the food smelled amazing. They have a lot of events. They had a nice exercise room. They had laundry on each floor and seemed to have more dining areas. They give 400 points per month, and each point is equal to a dollar. You can use those points in the cafeteria or the dining area, and they don't carry over to the next month. They kind of give you an allotment, and then if you go over that, you start to pay. Mary Beth gave me the tour. She knew all the residents. She's very good and very thorough. Everything was so clean. There wasn't a spot on the carpeting. There wasn't a whole lot of carpeting. There was more of the vinyl plank flooring type of things. The dining room was set for dinner, and they had cloth napkins, glasses, and silverware. Everything seemed to be clean. Throughout the whole tour inside the rooms, in the laundry rooms, or the dining area, there was no stale odor or anything like that as you toured it. It was very clean, not like bleach clean or anything like that. It was just a fresh, clean environment."

"I like that Addolorata Villa feels like a family community. I like that the residents were out setting up some of the Christmas decorations and the chef stopped to talk to us and there was a guy who mans the gym area like he's there all day. It's just a nice feature. The staff was very friendly. It was clean. One of the drawbacks is that it's kind of spread out. The atmosphere was very pleasant. I only saw two-bedroom rooms and they looked comfortable."

"I liked Jennings Terrace. I liked how friendly everyone was. They answered a lot of questions. They were very thorough with their information. They were very kind. They give everybody their own space. They give everybody space to eat and a space to exercise and keep their skills up-to-date. It was clean. It looked good. There was an exercise area to keep their mobility. There was a courtyard."

"Lake Forest is great, it's a buy-in, it's expensive, and the people there are mostly local people. The staff took me around, and I've gone to a couple of their functions -- which were wonderful. They have a swimming pool, and many people would come in and speak there. The dining area was newly remodeled, it's very nice, and the food was very good."

"I moved Mom to the Grove of Berwyn because my neighbor's stepfather was there before, and I used to go up there to visit him. He had dementia as well, like my mother has, so I kind of liked it, and it's not too far away from where I live, so I can go out there every day. It's three stories high. When you first walk in, you walk right through the center, and there are units on either side of the way. You have to be buzzed in with a sliding glass door. So, folks just can't walk in or walk out. The security is pretty good. I like the staff. They appear to be doing what they're supposed to be doing. I'm there every day, so I can see what's going on. I talk to everybody because they're there and they're taking care of my mom. I communicate with them and they're polite and they've taken care of Mom pretty well. I've seen other residents eating their food and they said they enjoyed it. They do activities all the time like bingo and card games. They seem to keep the residents that can get around in a wheelchair or whatever, busy if they want to be busy."

"I visited a family member at this establishment and was very pleased with the staff and the facilities. It is clean and everyone I encountered was friendly and helpful. There were no complaints related to his care. They have a nice basement area where we were able to visit (with free popcorn too. ) The patients all seem happy there. "

Ahva Care of Stickney, located in Berwyn, Illinois, offers a variety of care types including Skilled Nursing Care, Short-term Rehabilitation Care, Hospice Care, and Respite Care. This senior living provider specializes in providing tailored support to meet the diverse needs of its residents. The facility is equipped with private rooms, ensuring a personal and private space for each resident. This setup is ideal for those who value their privacy and comfort while receiving the care they need.The room amenities at Ahva Care of Stickney include options for residents to enjoy. While specific details about each room's features aren't provided, the availability of private rooms suggests a focus on comfort and individual living spaces. Residents can expect a well-maintained and personal environment where they can feel at home.In terms of amenities and services, Ahva Care of Stickney is well-equipped to provide a fulfilling living experience. The community organizes various activities and programs, and also facilitates field trips and outings, which are great for social interaction and recreation. Additionally, the range of services offered is extensive, including Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Medication Management, Nurses on Staff, Personal Care Services, General Transportation Services, Occupational Therapy, Therapists on Staff, and assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). The facility also accommodates Spanish-speaking residents, ensuring that language is not a barrier to receiving quality care.

"The staff here were kind, attentive, and truly went out of their way to help me. Lots of nursing homes are mediocre looking and short staffed, but the difference here was that the employees really cared. I developed relationships with other residents as well as the employees. Now that my rehabilitation is complete, I am very grateful for the high level of care I received. It was so homy, I didnt even realize how intense my treatments were!! What a wonderful place to get better after a fall or hospitilization. Highly recommend. "

"I toured Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care. The staff was very nice and helpful, but expense-wise, it just isn't in our budget. It appeared very clean, and the residents appeared well-kept and in good spirits. In one area, they were watching television, and in another area, one of the staff was conducting a board game. The facility was nice. It was a college atmosphere, so I enjoyed being on a college campus."

"This is really not some place I would recommend unless the person was destitute. The facility is on Cermak Avenue in Cicero and when I was there there were several residents who seemed like they were "hanging" out in front. One man asked me if I were an inspector when I came to the entrance because I was wearing a dress. That was a kind of foreshadowing of things to come. The building itself seems like a psychiatric institution where poor people go to stay. Out of place was the woman behind the desk who had a friendly professional and helpful manner. The lobby consisted of a couple of chairs, not much else. There was also a vending machine room for patients. The furniture was sparse, not that clean and uninviting. Making my way upstairs in the elevators was none too pleasant. The elevators were slow and crowded. Residents were getting on and off in a variety of conditions. Getting on the elevators there were many bad smells from patients with poor hygiene. On the floors, the activity rooms were ugly with mismatched furniture and was dirty. Overall the staff were helpful, professional and kind trying to make the best out of a bad situation. "

"The facility is nicely kept and is very inviting on the outside. The grounds and landscape are really nice and make you want to go inside. The lobby and the people that work at the front are very nice and always greet you at the door. The medical staff is knowledge and compassionate. All the rooms for the residents are very nicely kept. I was very impressed with the amenities for the residents. They have a movie theater, a salon for men and women, and a large and beautiful dining room. "

"While a lot of hospitals have done away with skilled care units on site, Rush Oak Park has maintained theirs. This is a unit licensed as skilled nuring beds, just like a nursing home, but within the hospital. This offers a nice alternative typically for elderly people who need sub-acute level rehab and therapy that allows them to potentially avoid having to go to a nursing home to receive it. Therapy services here are less intense than one is required to participate in when in the acute level rehab program, which is also available at the hospital. Rush Oak Park Hospital is on the western edge of Oak Park, readily accessible by public transit and close to the expressway. The skilled care unit is on the fifth floor and residents do not typically venture off the unit during their stay. The unit offers a large dining room and has a nicely appointed therapy area, but no real common areas for visiting. The rooms are typical hospital rooms which are set up for two beds, but are often only utilized for one person per room, which is nice for the patients. The food is average hospital fare, and sometimes patients complain that it offers too little variety. The staff is overall fantastic, and tend to have less turnover than one would find in many nursing home rehab units. Care rendered is kind, compassionate and appropriate. For people hoping to get home after rehab, they are fortunate if they are able to take advantage of this program. "