Nursing Home Communities in Buffalo Grove, IL

"I have briefly visited other nursing homes and assisted living facilities and I think this is one of the best. My mother visits almost every day, though, and I know that's one way to make sure that your relatives are well taken care of...The staff is always friendly and willing to make accommodations in the residents' schedules for visitors. For all residents, both those on the 8th floor (mainly dementia patients, some rehab) and on the lower floors (mainly in their own apartments with mini-kitchens), there are daily activities. For those who are mobile, there are frequent outings. Book club, story groups, bingo, exercise, ice cream socials...there's also a beautiful roof deck and indoor sitting area on the top floor with many couches and large windows overlooking Lake Michigan. Most residents dine together and food seems decent downstairs from what I've seen. The food on the 8th floor is pretty basic cafeteria style food, not so good. "

"I toured Cantata Adult Life Services. What I liked best was that it was very nice and modern. There's nothing I didn't like. Everyone was helpful, and I spoke with several people who were very nice. The facility was very clean and nice. It was a good place. The layout was nice, and the size of the rooms was good. They were big rooms."

"The staff at Victory Lakes were superb. My parents lived in Independent Living until my dad passed away. The last 1.5 years my mom was in Memory Care. In each area we witnessed loving and caring employees who always had our parents best interest in mind. Victory Lakes was an excellent place for my Mom at the end of her life. The Catholic services, communion in home, visits with music staff, exercise and activities brightened Mom's day. The staff accommodated for our 7 sibling visits from out of state, Mom's dietary restrictions, medication changes and in the end, Hospice care for Mom. Fred was Moms' favorite nurse ~ he would sing to her and she would find great joy in that! It was a blessing to honor Mom and Dad's desire to live independently through their continuum of life at VL."

"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."

"My mother will be moving into GreenFields of Geneva. We chose it mostly because of the location. It's very close to one of my other siblings. She'll be going to memory care. I like that there was a separate dining area like each area was separate. It looked like a smaller dining space for memory care and the unit itself was in a U-shape. They have nursing staff available 24 hours a day. The staff during the tour was great. She gave us a lot of information, was upfront, and has helped us through this process as we are starting the move. What they had to offer in terms of activities and the availability of physical therapy and speech therapy is five stars. We have to have a doctor prescribe that, but it's nice that it could be onsite."

"The tour I had at Franciscan Village was very good. It was organized, and caring and had an overarching feeling of a faith community, which was very attractive to both my mom and myself. It just so happens that we're practicing Catholics so that was a connection. They have a chapel and they have mass every day and things like that that my mom liked. We saw an assisted living room and we thought it was very spacious and well thought out, especially the roll-in shower setup. The shower was very spacious and safe so there were no safety concerns for the individual going from a walker right into a standing or seated shower position. It was all flat. The room was very nice. Christine was my tour guide and she was very good. She deserves a good review. She knows her product. She knows the facility. She's been there for at least seven years and she did a great job. The product kind of speaks for itself. It's a very nice facility and it has a faith-based add-on that not all other assisted living and nursing care facilities have. So, the extra thing speaks for itself. She deserves a good review. She earned it and the place earned it, too. She's not selling anything. She's just showing you what it is."

"My wife is at Bella Terra Wheeling for the past two months and we have nothing but high praise for the administration, Doctors, nurses, CNA's as well as all the support staff. the food is outstanding and varied and served hot. My wife is being treated for some difficult physical problems and has excellent care. Kudos to all the personnel at Bell Terra Wheeling."

Assisted Living: For many seniors, transitioning to assisted living marks the beginning of a new way of life—one with more freedom than they may have felt in a long time. With a reputation for delivering the highest level of care, Dimensions Living Prospect Heights assisted living community allows residents to make the most of their senior years. We understand that with each new day there’s an opportunity for growth and renewal. We provide a comprehensive program that’s individually tailored based on each resident’s preferences, needs, and abilities. From assistance with daily activities like grooming and bathing to medication management, dining assistance, and transportation services, senior assisted living residents have access to the personalized services they want most. Memory Care: We designed memory care at Dimensions Living Prospect Heights to support each resident to recognize their limitations and honor their personal experiences while providing an excellent environment catered to seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our licensed and certified team members thoughtfully work with individuals and their families to understand memory loss and dementia’s challenges and help them feel safe and at home. Continuity of Care: With assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing all on-site, moving to a new address or surroundings isn’t something that will ever be a concern for you or your loved one.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation

"My mother is in New Summit Rehabilitation and Healthcare. It's definitely been very good. They're very friendly people and they seem to be taking pretty good care of my mom. The building is very nice. The room is nice. They have small dining areas everywhere."

"My mother went to the Moorings 3 times for rehab out of Hosp. first was such a relief as opposed to other scary cold facilities,seemed higher end all around,no complaints about anything.2nd visit,staff were more deceptive,offended by normal questions,standoffish,I'm not a hot shot causing waves.Constantly went through her room & moved & relocated her things.Some really head strong nurses aids.Became unpleasant.3rd tie breaker stay same as second,charm of the first stay was erased,placed on lower level in room with a very old resident who didn't move for 2 days & died before us.Residents family were put off by my mother being there at that time,no choice.maybe it's better now ? they say "at any given time it changes" not to generalize. Never going back,Physical therapy was above average & the redeeming factor here,the rest was like any other. "

"We visited a place called Greek American; it was a gorgeous place, but we couldn't afford it. It was probably the most beautiful facility I have ever seen. Their secured unit, you have to have a code to get in the elevator and go up there. But you walk in there, and you don't even see a nurse's desk. It is kind of hidden behind some walls or something. What they have upfront looks like a porch with rocking chairs, so the residents can sit on the porch and rock. They had several dining areas that were very home-looking. Really, it was a gorgeous, elegant place, and even though it was more expensive than I could afford, it actually was less expensive than those other places, which I don't think were any nicer than where my husband is at now. "

"My father was transfered here from Glenview Terrance where due to neglect he developed stage two bed sores. The difference in care is night and day! My only regret was that we didn't start my father's rehab here! The nurses are incredible. My father has many needs as he can't feed himself, talk or move. It takes an aid at least a half an hour to feed him. He needs two people to get him in and out of his bed and wheel chair. He has incontinence and must be changed regularly. His aids and nurses are on top of all his needs. They proactively attend to every issue. The sores caused by Glenview Terrace are finally being treated properly! I finally can visit my father and spend time with him, instead of worrying and chasing after people to change him, move him, feed him, or give him therapy. I have loved everyone here. The place is spotless , bright and equipped with the latest equipment. My only regret is not having started my father here. "

"As you go into Citadel of Northbrook, it is an attractive and inviting place. Inside, it is very clean and very orderly. My husband was well taken care of physically. They were attentive to everything he needed. The room he had was quite nice. It had big windows. There were windows on the side. I was there every single day. There might have been one or two days in five weeks that I wasn't there. He was prescribed a couple of different medicines that I didn't know about. Nobody talked to me about it. As we were leaving, they said, "Oh, this was for diabetes, and here is another one for depression." Yes, he has diabetes, but they didn't talk to me about it. I thought that they should have explained it to me. The one for depression was OK. I knew we were going to do that. However, I asked three times for the psychiatrist to talk to me, and they never did."

"I was in for phys. and occupational therapy for 51 days I enjoyed the variety of food offered, even hard boiled eggs and lox and bagels for breakfast. Dinner had a scratch made soup every day with to or three entrees if nothing appealed burgers, hot dogs & grilled cheese can be ordered. The nurses are competent and the CNA's friendly but stretched thin. Therapists are top notch and want you to improve. While I was there they had a holiday party with a huge buffet on each floor and multiple entertainers on each floor. A nice touch Is free ice cream and fresh pop corn for guests every afternoon "