Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois
Assisted Living · Chicago, IL
Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois
Assisted Living · Chicago, IL
Overview of Golden Haven Senior Living – the Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois
Golden Haven Senior Living – the Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois is a premier residential senior living community located in the Chicagoland area. As a boutique senior living community and a trusted provider in Illinois, Golden Haven Senior Living provides a home and family-like environment for seniors to live peacefully while flourishing in a new chapter of life. As a small residential assisted living community their dedicated staff provides 24/7 care as each resident receives tailored services for their specific needs and situation. Their caregivers to residents ratio is high compared to larger senior communities.
Providing multiple levels of care, residents looking for assisted living, or short-term respite stays will find all they need at this community. Other amenities provided by the team at Golden Haven Senior Living includes mind stimulating daily activities, nutritious home-cooked meals, regular family visits and outings, and top-notch caregiver support. Golden Haven Senior Living in addition to the above takes away all the burdens that are associated with caring for your elderly loved ones by arranging the needed transportation services, doctor’s appointments, therapy services, and podiatry services. It’s also worth noting that various dietary preferences are accommodated. An important emphasis from the team at Golden Haven Senior Living is providing support where needed whilst encouraging individualism in each resident. This strategy alongside their care plans and services has allowed them to become a trusted community.
6-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 7 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 20, 2024
ExpirationJanuary 8, 2026
CountyCook
Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois is legally operated by Esther Ama Keelson.
Permanent Units
6 units
Total beds
6 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Offers Alzheimer's Care
Specific ProgramsFree Assessment, Medical Services
Starting Price$4,800 per month
Food DescriptionHome-cooked meals prepared by a private chef.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois
Assisted Living
Inspection History
In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
2 deficiencies
6 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per year (71% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% below)
• Total inspections (25% below)
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per year (71% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% below)
• Total inspections (25% below)
Latest Inspection
November 16, 2025
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (2 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (2 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.3 | 0.9 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0.3 vs. IL avg 0.9).↓ 67% better |
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 6 | 8 | This facility has 25% fewer total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (6 vs. IL avg 8).↓ 25% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 16, 2025, found the facility in compliance with assisted living and shared housing regulations and identified no deficiencies. However, the prior inspection on July 30, 2025, cited deficiencies related to residency requirements for one resident with wandering and elopement risk and incomplete physician assessments, as some were performed by an Advance Nurse Practitioner rather than a physician. No fines, enforcement actions, or license issues were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, with the latest complaint survey confirming compliance. The inspection history shows improvement, with the most recent survey free of deficiencies following earlier issues.
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Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois is located in Addison, Illinois.
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2.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Addison's city center to Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.89 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Alexian Brothers)
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Addison (Wood Dale) | 6 | No | 7 | 1 | - | Esther Ama Keelson | 6 | 3 | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois
What neighborhood is Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois in?
Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois is in the Wood Dale neighborhood of 809 N Central Ave Addison.
Who is the owner of Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois?
The legal owner and operator of Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois is Esther Ama Keelson.
Is Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois in a walkable area?
Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
When does Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois's license expires on January 8, 2026.
How many beds does Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois have?
Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois has 6 beds.
Are there photos of Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois?
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What is the address of Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois?
Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois is located at 809 N Central Ave, Addison, IL 60101.
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