
Thorek Retirement Home
Retirement Home & Memory Care · Chicago, IL
Thorek Retirement Home
Retirement Home & Memory Care · Chicago, IL
Thorek Retirement Home is a memory care community serving seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in Chicago, located at 4950 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Thorek Retirement Home is operated as a faith-based, non-profit organization with more than 125 years of service to the community and welcomes residents of all faiths. The community is regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation, and is not currently CMS-certified for Medicare or Medicaid.
The facility location maintains a Walk Score of 89, indicating that most errands can be accomplished on foot and many essentials are within a short walk. Thorek Retirement Home is 9.0 miles from Chicago’s city center and 3.12 miles from Ascension Saint Joseph – Chicago hospital.
The community offers studio and one-bedroom apartments ranging from 300 to 700 square feet in a mid-rise building. The community does not accept pets.
Thorek Retirement Home specializes in memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The facility provides a secured environment with enhanced supervision and structured routines designed to support memory and reduce stress for residents experiencing cognitive impairment. The community employs staff specially trained in dementia care and maintains higher caregiver-to-resident ratios appropriate for this population.
The organization emphasizes an active lifestyle complemented by professional support services. Amenities and programming include social events, fitness and recreation activities, on-site security, housekeeping, meals, and community programming. The location provides accessibility to neighborhood shops, restaurants, and transportation options.
Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation, provides state licensing oversight for senior living communities. Families considering Thorek Retirement Home should independently verify with the Illinois Department of Public Health whether the community holds current licensure, what regulatory status applies, whether complaints have been filed, and what compliance issues may exist in state records.
The community’s non-CMS certification status requires clarification regarding which payment and insurance options are available for prospective residents.
Families should verify state licensure and regulatory standing, payment and insurance options, staffing qualifications, dementia care training, and inquire about any pending or resolved complaints.
Walk Score: 89 / 100 Rank #45 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 648 homes in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 300 / 520 / 700 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
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9.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to Thorek Retirement Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.12 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago)
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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. | Chicago (Ravenswood) | - | No |
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#45 / 648 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Senior Suites of Midway Village |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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. | Chicago (West Lawn) | - | Yes |
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51
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#284 / 648 | Studio / 1 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about Thorek Retirement Home
What neighborhood is Thorek Retirement Home in?
Thorek Retirement Home is in the Ravenswood neighborhood.
Is Thorek Retirement Home in a walkable area?
Thorek Retirement Home has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Are there photos of Thorek Retirement Home?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Thorek Retirement Home in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Thorek Retirement Home?
(773) 975-6700 will put you in contact with the team at Thorek Retirement Home.
Is Thorek Retirement Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Thorek Retirement Home is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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