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Overview of VI at the Glen

VI at the Glen offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Glenview, IL. Nursing home care includes licensed nursing on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication as residents continue living in their own apartments. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

With 36 beds, the home is smaller in scale, giving staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other. Housing includes one bedroom, two bedroom, and villa residences, with a two bedroom offering a practical option for a couple moving together. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 30 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Rehabilitation services and respite care are also available. Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while the pet policy allows residents to continue living with their pets. Payment options are Medicare and private pay: Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay uses personal funds for care.

A Walk Score of 52 means some errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to manage certain errands independently. The community is operated by Cc-Lake, and its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

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Overview of Prairieview at the Garlands (assisted Living)

Prairieview at the Garlands in Barrington, Illinois, features assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living members reside in private apartments while receiving help with bathing, dressing, and medication administration. Dedicated memory care units provide a secured environment for individuals experiencing cognitive decline, while respite programs offer temporary stays to give primary caregivers time off.

This 50-bed community allocates an average of 5 hours and 59 minutes of daily nurse staffing per resident. Situated in a highly walkable area with an 89 walk score, the location enables residents to complete many daily errands on foot. On-campus amenities feature a fitness and aquatic center, wellness programs, a movie theater, an open art studio, a woodworking shop, and scheduled local transportation.

Prospective residents can get in touch with Prairieview at the Garlands to review current room availability, tour the grounds, and discuss funding choices through Medicare or private pay.

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Overview of Plymouth Place, Inc. (assisted Living)

Plymouth Place in LaGrange Park, Illinois, delivers a continuum of care featuring independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living supplies private residences with community amenities, while assisted living supports daily routines such as dressing, bathing, and medication administration. Memory care relies on secured environments to ensure resident safety, and short-term respite stays assist families when a primary caregiver needs temporary leave.

Founded in 1944, the 78-bed campus records an average of 4 hours and 48 minutes of daily nursing care per resident. Residents have access to physical rehabilitation services and health amenities like the Center for Healthy Living, an indoor pool, a pickleball court, and a putting green. Outdoor features include community gardens and a greenhouse, while dining settings feature the Bistro and Thirty North.

Located in an area with a 74 walk score, the surrounding neighborhood allows residents to run daily errands on foot. Accepted payment methods encompass Medicare and direct private pay.

Prospective representatives searching for progressive care options or active senior living can reach out to Plymouth Place to discuss room availability, tour the grounds, or evaluate rate structures.

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Overview of The Springs at Monarch Landing

Nursing home care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing are the four levels at The Springs at Monarch Landing, a continuing care retirement community in Naperville, IL. It is in the Naperville Park District neighborhood.

Memory care keeps supervision in place inside a secured setting for residents at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing adds licensed nursing for the resident whose condition has come to require it. Respite care handles a family’s short stay while its regular caregiver is on a trip or getting well. The mix of levels also leaves room for needs that grow.

Twenty-eight beds place the community in the smaller range, so staff and residents get to know each other well. Rooms are private or semi-private. The daily nursing total, per resident, is 5 hours and 31 minutes.

Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care that follows a hospital stay, and private pay lets a family fund care directly. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring one. Monarch Landing Opco (SL-VII) LLC operates The Springs at Monarch Landing.

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Overview of Buckingham Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation

Buckingham Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Chicago, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time.

With 235 beds, the home is a larger setting with more residents, staff, and programming. Named programs include assisted living Plus, Rehabilitation & Transitional Care, and Parkinson’s Care. Rehabilitation services support residents who need recovery-focused care or a transition between care settings, and total nurse staffing is 2h 31m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nurse time allocated to each resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover care depending on eligibility and financial resources. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living in the community. A Walk Score of 83 makes the area very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Alden Des Plaines Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Alden Des Plaines Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a nursing home in Des Plaines, IL, specializing in rehabilitation. Featuring upscale amenities in a clean and supportive setting, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease throughout their stay. Restaurant-style dining, a comprehensive therapy program, and recreational opportunities also ensure residents can focus on their recovery and rehabilitation. Through a holistic approach to care, the community ensures residents receive the utmost attention to live comfortably in retirement.

Beauty services, social events, and exercises encourage residents to live actively and have fun. A state-of-the-art therapy room, a lively dining room, and spacious common areas are among the top-notch amenities dedicated to residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents also have quick access to medical care and other necessities, with the Holy Family Medical Center and various local amenities in the area. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Illinois, this nursing home continuously provides excellent services for older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of Westminster Place

Westminster Place offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Evanston, IL. Assisted living supports daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, and respite care provides a short stay.

The range of care levels may make Westminster Place a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, because moving to another level can happen without leaving the community. The community has 105 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom housing. A studio is a single private space, while a two bedroom can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 16 minutes per resident per day. This represents the daily hands on nursing time assigned per resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

A Walk Score of 44 places the area in a car dependent band. Most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who no longer drives.

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Astoria Place

6300 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659
Overview of Astoria Place

Located in Chicago, IL, Astoria Place provides rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, and respite care. Respite care allows for a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while 24-hour staffing ensures residents have access to care around the clock.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation give residents access to a range of care. Specific programs are also available, including a Russian and Cantonese Program, Enrichment Activities, and Concierge services.

Astoria Place has 164 beds, creating a setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller home. Its 94% occupancy means most beds are filled, while total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day represents the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

In the West Ridge neighborhood, a Walk Score of 92 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can get out independently to complete daily errands. Moreover, payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Avantara Park Ridge

1601 North Western Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Overview of Avantara Park Ridge

You’ll find Avantara Park Ridge at 1601 North Western Ave in Park Ridge, Illinois, just a stone’s throw or about 1.8 miles from Chicago’s center. With 154 beds, this community supports both long-term nursing and memory care, and it’s earned the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for both post-acute and nursing services.

Looking at the community, it’s clear this place is set up for short-term rehabilitation. The average resident stays for 63 days, and the 82.9% occupancy shows there’s a steady demand. They have some specific clinical programs, like Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Pulmonary Care, which suggests they’re ready to handle complicated medical needs that a smaller facility might struggle with.

When you look at the care numbers, residents get about 3 hours and 4 minutes of nursing coverage per day, with registered nurses providing 55 minutes of that time directly. The area is fairly accessible, too; with a Walk Score of 70, you or your family members can easily run daily errands nearby. If you’re a resident, there’s an active Resident Council, which gives you a formal way to speak up about policies, activities, or the care you receive.

Administrator Erin Levy leads the team here. They accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. All in all, Avantara Park Ridge feels designed for people with complex medical needs who need a short stay, but it’s also a solid option for longer-term residents seeking skilled nursing or memory care in a stable, convenient suburban spot.

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Overview of New Summit Rehabilitation and Healthcare

New Summit Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a well-regarded nursing home in Arlington Heights, IL, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With its nurturing and family-friendly environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Residents also receive high-quality services, including 24-hour care, therapies, and well-balanced meals, ensuring they can live comfortably during their stay. Through an interdisciplinary team approach, the community strives to develop personalized care plans that aim to help residents recover and return to their routines.

Light exercises and various activities provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and have fun. Dedicated to residents’ wellness, thoughtfully curated amenities and accessible spaces are also available. Situated in the peaceful residential area of Arlington Heights, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Illinois, this nursing home continuously provides exceptional standards of care for older adults’ welfare.

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Nursing Homes in Illinois at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5