Montgomery Place in Chicago, IL

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Montgomery Place in Chicago, IL

Montgomery Place is an assisted living and memory care community in Chicago, IL.

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5550 South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 123 reviews
5 stars
82
4 stars
17
3 stars
8
2 stars
2
1 stars
14

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Montgomery Place Costs & Pricing

At Montgomery Place, the monthly costs for room types reflect a competitive pricing structure within the broader context of Cook County and Illinois. For a one-bedroom unit, residents will find the cost at Montgomery Place set at $3,403, which positions it slightly higher than the county average of $3,256 but remains comfortably below the state average of $3,527. When it comes to two-bedroom accommodations, Montgomery Place charges $4,596 - this is in line with Cook County's rate of $4,412 while surpassing Illinois' average of $4,208. Overall, these figures indicate that Montgomery Place offers a balanced yet premium living experience in comparison to its regional counterparts.

Floor plansMontgomery PlaceCook CountyIllinois
1 Bedroom$3,403$3,256$3,527
2 Bedrooms$4,596$4,412$4,208

Overall Review of Montgomery Place

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff are often described positively

Many residents and families describe the staff as helpful, attentive, and respectful.

Across multiple reviews, families and residents talk about staff being friendly and responsive, including help during stressful transitions and times of illness. Several comments also highlight staff communication and follow-through, not just day-to-day friendliness. A smaller set of reviews take the opposite view, describing poor attitudes or lack of responsiveness, especially in higher-acuity settings.

common 14 reviews mention this

Dining earns mixed feedback

Dining is a point of pride for some residents, but others report inconsistency.

Some reviewers praise the food as good and note support for nutritional needs and dietary preferences, with mention of room service and restaurant-style dining. Others report dining problems such as meal quality issues, menu repetition, and servers needing more training. Overall, residents seem to experience the dining program very differently depending on the unit and timing.

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Care spans multiple levels

Residents can move between independent, assisted, memory care, and skilled nursing options on-site.

Reviews describe a campus that supports a range of needs, from independent living through assisted living, memory-focused care, and skilled nursing/rehab within the same community. Several comments frame this as convenient for families when needs change, including transitions into nursing or rehab when health declines. At the same time, some reviews criticize memory care staffing and training, while others describe respectful treatment even when residents are confused or distressed.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing and rehab face staffing complaints

Some families say skilled nursing and rehab care can suffer from short staffing.

A recurring concern in the higher-acuity reviews is understaffing, with examples including delays in basic needs and care that felt inadequate for what was paid. Multiple comments also express frustration with communication, accountability, or the way concerns were handled. Other reviewers report good therapy and care, but the negative skilled-nursing stories are consistent enough to stand out.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cost and insurance acceptance are concerns

Several reviewers flag cost and limited insurance coverage as major concerns.

A few reviews describe the community as expensive, and at least one mentions that insurance is not accepted. At the same time, other reviewers speak positively about value for the services they received. Pricing comparisons also suggest rent can run above the county average for some unit types.

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Parks and transit are nearby

Residents can reach nearby parks and transit options within a short drive.

Some reviews and the community setting point to an area with outdoor space and practical day-to-day access. Nearby options include parks close by and public transit stations within a few tenths to a few miles. There are also pharmacy options relatively nearby for convenience.

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Features

Housing

  • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Chicago Midway (9 miles away) Chicago Midway (9 miles away)
  • Chicago O'Hare International (21 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (21 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Chicago, Illinois, is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood with a variety of amenities that cater to senior living. With several parks nearby such as Promontory Point and Burnham Park, residents can enjoy scenic walks and outdoor activities. There are also several pharmacies and hospitals in close proximity, including Comer Children's Hospital and St Bernard Hospital, providing convenient access to healthcare services. Additionally, there are cafes like Starbucks for socializing and dining options ranging from Leo's Den to McDonald's. Places of worship like St Philip Neri Parish offer spiritual support for those seeking it. Overall, this neighborhood offers a mix of recreational opportunities, essential services, and community establishments that make it an attractive choice for seniors looking for a lively yet supportive environment to call home.

Parks

  • Promontory Point (0.1 miles)
  • Burnham Park (0.1 miles)
  • Wooded Island (0.5 miles)
  • Osaka Garden (0.5 miles)
  • Jackson Park (1.1 miles)
  • Washington Park (1.8 miles)
  • South Shore Cultural Center (2 miles)

Transportation

  • Metra - 55th / 56th / 57th St (0.4 miles)
  • 59th st Junction (2.6 miles)
  • CTA - Sox-35th Red (3.6 miles)
  • CTA - Cermak-Chinatown (4.9 miles)
  • Metra - LaSalle Street (6.1 miles)
  • Van Buren Street Metra & South Shore Trains (6.1 miles)
  • CTA - Clinton (6.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Comer Children's Hospital (1.3 miles)
  • St Bernard Hospital (2.9 miles)
  • Advocate Trinity Hospital (4.7 miles)
  • University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (7 miles)
  • Rush University Medical Center (7.2 miles)
  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (7.2 miles)
  • John H Stroger Jr Hospital (7.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe (6.7 miles)
  • Intelligentsia Coffee (6.7 miles)
  • Tiny Tapp & Cafe (6.9 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (7.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Philip Neri Parish (2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Leo's Den (2.1 miles)
  • Lil's Something Kool Cocktail Lounge (3.4 miles)
  • City Life Cocktail Lounge (3.7 miles)
  • Fred & Jack's (3.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.8 miles)
  • Hoe Toy Chop Suey (3.8 miles)
  • Captain Hooks Fish & Chicken (4 miles)

Physicians

  • Illinois Eye Institute (3.6 miles)

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