Nursing Home Communities in Skokie, IL

"My father was at Radford Green. I thought it was very good. We did not have any complaints. I thought the level of care was good. He was always well taken care of. He was fed, dressed, and cleaned well. He was only there for seven days. They had very nice, beautiful, well-appointed rooms. The food was very good. There were lots of things on the menu, and you could even eat in your room or the dining room. The kitchen had 24-hour availability, so family members could just walk to the kitchen area and get any snacks, cold drinks, or anything else for their loved ones. My father did some therapy, walking, and exercises. "

"The Wye Valley apartments were very nice but they were very small. I would have to get rid of an awful lot of stuff before I'm ready to move in there. The group that I belong to is having a meeting there in some of their other rooms. It seemed to me like it was an appropriate place. They have been very generous in providing those. The services they offered to the group that I meet with had been very good. They offered a very nice meeting room, they provided lunch for us and that sort of thing. The food had been quite good. "

"We went to look at Franciscan Village. They showed us the cottages or homes. It was very nice. It's religious or Catholic-oriented, which was a plus for us. The location for us is probably not good because we're further away from our family. The staff was very informative. The structure was very clean and up-to-date. They had a place to walk with the stations of the cross. The unit that the staff showed us was an individual little home, where one side was a parking lot and the other side was an open field."

"The Nurses and aides are generally nice can be very rude or unknowledgeable. Activeties mngr. Does not return calls. Her team does not hold to scheduled call appointments. When complained about they will lie to cover. Meals are late quite a bit. If full care, take them somewhere else they do not seem to understand full care. Hygiene of patients is efinately an issue."

"This is a long term care facility providing services for persons with chronic mental illness. (The sister facility next door, Skokie Meadows I, provides skilled nursing services). Skokie Meadows is just off the main road and backs up to a safe residential area. Parking can be a challenge at times. Outdoor space, which is a modest sized patio area with seating, is provided for residents and is well utilized as most residents smoke. The interior of the building is always clean, but it is an older building and lacks aesthetic charm. There are common areas that are sufficient to meet resident needs, but since most residents do not spend all their time in their rooms, common areas can be full or crowded at times. Rooms are average to slightly above average size and most are shared. Finishes and fixtures are modest but adequate. The food is average and most residents do not complain. Staff provides kind, compassionate and skilled care aimed at maximizing resident's abilities. There is a real commitment demonstrated by most staff to wholeheartedly serving their population of residents. Coordination with psychiatric physicians by care staff is generally well done and effective at helping meet resident needs. "

"I visit my Aunt at Cambridge on a weekly basis it is a wonderful facility. She is a picky eater and the head of the kitchen staff came to see her and discussed her needs- he was very nice. The staff remember me and always greet me while visiting. The nurses are always able to answer any questions I have. She has a really nice sun filled room that over looks the patio. We enjoy sitting outside when it is warm and we enjoy the live music on Fridays! My aunt loves it here and I could not imagine having her anyplace else. I would not hesitate to recommend this rehab center to anyone in need. My family and I are thrilled that we found this place. "

"My mother-in-law is now in Warren Barr Lieberman. The reason why we choose them is because they are taking Medicaid and public aids. They have Russian-speaking nurses, and my mother-in-law is Russian speaking. They have a Russian program. My mother-in-law is also Jewish, and they have Jewish traditions. This is a Jewish nursing home. And if you want, you can order kosher food. She's not kosher, but for people who have one kosher food, they can provide. They even have a Russian TV, so this kind of works out for us because we are not paying anything for that nursing home. Everything is paid. Three times a day, they have a meal. They have a fridge. Each person lives in a separate room, so that's one room for one person. They are taking my mother-in-law two times a week for showers, they have a big screen TV, they have a nice variety of different kinds of books, like a library outside, and they have a like banquet hall. You can use that banquet hall on the first floor. They also have nurses, and they are checking blood pressure every morning. The staff are doing a really good job. I didn't taste the food, but my mother-in-law says it's very good. She is not complaining about the food, and there is a lot of variety like meat, some fruits, and some desserts sometimes. It actually depends on the meal plan because every person, when they come in, they have their own meal plan. For example, some people need to have only soft food, some people can have vegetarian, and some people can have only kosher foods."

"My husband stayed at Alden North Shore Rehab. It was a very cheerful place. He enjoyed being there, the way things were set up, and that he was able to socialize with people. It worked out very nicely for him. The therapy staff was very nice and very caring. Overall, we were very pleased. At the beginning, he thought the food was fabulous. It's institution food and he didn't complain too much, but he got a little tired of it. He had physical therapy there. He would go down and get ice cream, and there were some religious things posted. The staff was friendly. Therapy had a lot of staff members, but upstairs should have a few more. It was very clean. It was a positive experience overall for him."

The McGaw Care Center is a 200-bed nursing care center sponsored by Presbyterian Homes that offers fully-licensed, high quality residential care ranging from rehabilitative care following a hospitalization to long-term care for those who need nursing or memory care. The McGaw Care Center is designed to look and feel like home -- the sun-filled rooms overlook our wooded campus, flowering terraces and gardens. Dining areas are gracious and inviting. Campus services include three hair salons, a barbershop and two gift shops. The McGaw Care Center offers exceptional professional care, whether it is provided by physicians, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, chaplains or activities specialists. And using Person-Centered Care, we honor the choices, preferences and abilities of all residents, whether in an apartment or in our health care community. In addition, McGaw Care Center provides enriching programs to keep residents active and engaged -- computer classes, book reviews, Sunday afternoon vespers, and concerts. There's even aqua-therapy and strength training at the Kimble Fitness and Therapeutic Center. Please call us to learn more or visit us online at www.presbyterianhomes.org/communities/location/nevanston/mcgaw. McGaw Care Center Facility features Facility features: Activities/Recreation, Beauty/Barber Shop, Chapel, Computer, Private Dining Room, Fitness Room/Gym, Guest meals, Guest room, Patio, Parking, Private Visitation Room, 24-hour Security at Entrance, Separate Therapy Room, Transportation To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation

"We visited the Highlands of Evanston assisted living facility while searching for a place for our aunt to live in the area. The outside area was very nicely maintained. The foyer was fresh and bright with very nice decorations and furniture. The grounds offered easy access for residents, where they can enjoy walking around freely safely each day. We could see that there is also plenty of space to have cookouts, parties and picnics. Indoor rooms had plenty of fresh air and light. Each room was beautifully decorated and furnished. The colors throughout the building were soothing and comfortable. The seniors can easily socialize, make crafts, play games, watch TV and films and participate in many stimulating activities. Residents can also tend the garden. The facility can accommodate all levels of ambulation. Communal activity rooms were all spacious, with comfortable and easy access furniture. Seniors can use the exercise room at any time and also go on daily walks and relax in the whirlpool afterward, which is very nice. Aerobics and yoga classes are offered, and they also have DVDs available. The residents also go on many trips to visit the many Chicago area art galleries and museums, eat at casual and fine restaurants and enjoy the many cultural events offered in the region, such as fairs, festivals and other social gatherings. The dining room was quite nice, with plenty of space. The food we saw looked and smelled delicious. The menus all had healthy food options for all kinds of diets. Healthy snacks are offered all day and into the evening, as well as whenever residents request them. The private rooms featured plenty of space in nicely decorated surroundings. All had a great deal of natural light and fresh air with very comfortable furniture. The residents here looked very content in their living environment and were well cared for by kind and considerate staff. "

"Alden Estates of Evanston was awesome. We loved it, but we couldn't afford it. It's just not affordable for the average person. My mother did rehab there three times. It wasn't overwhelming. It wasn't too large. It was very personal. The staff was just excellent. The nurses and the aides were very attentive to the people. It was more like a family atmosphere. The people were very sociable with each other. She actually developed relationships with other people that were there. The food could've been a little better. It was kind of bland. They had nice activities. The physical therapists and the occupational therapists were wonderful. If I could've afforded it, that's where she would've stayed. "

"This is a very warm and caring facility. My pops felt right at home. Thank you Fairview "

"My husband will be moving into Bella Terra Morton Grove. The main reason why I chose them is because of what I saw in the physical therapy, because that's what his basic need is, and I was impressed. I didn't really interact with anybody except in the physical therapy room. There was a person sitting there that I could talk to for a minute, and she happened to be a swallow therapist, too, which my husband needed. When I first came in, there was also a receptionist, and she was very efficient, welcoming, and friendly. My husband is going to be in a semi-private room. They have activities, but he can't partake in any of them. They had the usual things. They have an activity room, a big lounge with a television, art things, and stuff. They have a schedule on the room of what takes place and when if you want to go to things."

"Rooms are 2 residents. Private rooms are available but much more expensive. Room size was fine. Medicaid beds are usually 4 to a room but I was surprised to see that the medicaid patients received the same excellent care as the private pay clients. I had visited several nursing homes and knew people in other nursing homes before I decided on Dobson for my mother. She entered when she was 96 and lived until 101. She had very serious illnesses including COPD and heart disease and a list of other things. They took excellent care of her and always called me if there was any problem. If she needed any procedure or Xray they always called to tell me. She was there from 2019 until 2023. COVID was very challenging since they couldn't have group activities and many things they were used to. The staff handled it all. I was amazed at how caring their staff is. They're like a family. My mother had dementia and got worse and they were always so nice to her and so understanding even when her behavior wasn't the best. (That's an understatement.) The food there is excellent which is usually the main thing residents complain about. My mother had been in rehab 4 x for extended periods at other places and she always complained about the food. She loved the food at Dobson. When I came at dinner time everything looked and smelled delicious. They never knew when I was dropping in. Family is always welcome. The main thing to look at is toileting. I have been to nursing homes where the smell hits you when you walk in. There was NEVER an odor at Dobson. I had a friend at a very expensive nursing home and they never came when she needed to go to the bathroom. At Dobson they always took her to the bathroom promptly. She never had bed sores. I know this because when she first moved in she could still tell me everything. And as I mentioned there was never an odor in the building. I even visited the floor with advanced dementia and Alzheimers patients and it was very clean. The owner and director are lovely people and the staff and director of nursing answered all of my questions even if they were busy. At the end we added hospice but the staff was still excellent in their care of her."