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Moorings of Arlington Heights (AL)

Moorings of Arlington Heights (AL) is an assisted living community in Arlington Heights, IL.

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1071 South Moorings Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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4.3 from 49 reviews
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Overall Review of Moorings of Arlington Heights (AL)

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Restaurant-style dining stands out

Dining is a frequent bright spot, with residents praising restaurant-style meals and variety.

Several residents and families describe the food positively, including “amazing” meals and dining that feels more like restaurants than a cafeteria. Reviews also mention varied menus and regular ways to get meals for guests. The community offers restaurant-style dining and supports special dietary restrictions and diabetes diets, aligning with what people discuss about food choices.

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Activities and social life are plentiful

Residents describe an active schedule with social groups, shows, and frequent get-togethers.

Many reviews mention ongoing activities—like shows, interest groups, and day-to-day events—along with social time such as happy hour. A few residents also point to a steady calendar that makes it easier to stay engaged. The community also lists planned day trips, resident-run activities, and community-sponsored programs, which matches the way reviewers talk about day-to-day life.

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Staff friendliness and communication get praise

Staff members are repeatedly described as helpful, friendly, and responsive to questions and needs.

Across multiple reviews, families and residents describe staff as kind and easy to reach, including help with day-to-day concerns and communication during difficult periods. Some reviewers highlight specific people at reception or in the care team who kept them informed or helped with small practical issues. The community’s care-services setup (including daily assistance and medication management) is consistent with the kinds of support people mention when they talk about how staff show up.

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Care concerns are serious

Some reviews raise serious concerns about care follow-through and neglect of basic needs.

While many families report good experiences, a smaller set of reviews describe breakdowns in basic care, including problems with responses to requests, hygiene support, and compassionate treatment. One review describes a healthcare center experience with unresolved issues such as lack of bathing and a resulting injury, and another describes end-of-life care as lacking empathy. Another reviewer reports filing a public complaint related to abuse and neglect, emphasizing the severity of their experience.

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Features

Housing

  • 73 resident community capacity 73 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Chicago O'Hare International (7 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (7 miles away)
  • Chicago Midway (22 miles away) Chicago Midway (22 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Arlington Heights, Illinois is a convenient and bustling area with plenty of amenities nearby. There are several cafes, hospitals, restaurants, pharmacies, physicians, parks, theaters, places of worship, and transportation options within a short distance. The presence of multiple Starbucks locations, fast food chains like McDonald's and Culver's, as well as sit-down restaurants like Olive Garden and Maggiano's provide a variety of dining options. Additionally, the proximity to NCH Northwest Community Hospital and Glenbrook Hospital ensures easy access to medical care. The parks in the area offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Public transportation options like the Airport Transit System and various terminals at O'Hare International Airport provide convenience for travel. Overall, this area offers a mix of conveniences that may appeal to seniors looking for a vibrant community with accessible amenities.

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • NCH Northwest Community Hospital (1 miles)
  • Glenbrook Hospital (6.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Culver's (1.1 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (1.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)
  • Olive Garden (3.1 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (3.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.3 miles)
  • Maggiano's (3.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Arlington Eye Physicians (1.3 miles)
  • Premier Eye Care & Surgery (6.2 miles)
  • Ferber, Stuart Nch Buffalo Grove Outpatient Care Center (6.3 miles)
  • Physicians Cosmetic Institute (6.3 miles)

Parks

  • Ned Brown Preserve (2.8 miles)
  • Lake Arlington (3.6 miles)
  • Olympic Park (4.3 miles)
  • Abrahamsen Park (5.7 miles)
  • Fabbrini Park (7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Streets of Woodfield 20 (3.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Thomas Of Villanova (4.1 miles)
  • St Hubert Church (6 miles)

Transportation

  • United Club (6.7 miles)
  • Concourse C (6.7 miles)
  • Concourse B (6.8 miles)
  • Airport Transit System (6.8 miles)
  • Terminal 1 (6.8 miles)
  • O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility (6.8 miles)
  • TSA Precheck Terminal 1 (6.9 miles)

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