Overall Review of Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods
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Dining and food stand out
Residents and families frequently highlight the food experience.
Multiple reviews mention the dining experience, including meal options and specific favorites. One reviewer described the food as exceptional and singled out house-made soups. Others mention treats such as specialty shakes and note that the food was awesome during a visit. This lines up with the community’s restaurant-style dining offering described in its amenities.
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Staff care comes up often
Careful, supportive interactions are a frequent theme in reviews.
Several reviewers point to staff members as a major part of the experience, describing them as helpful and caring. In one review, the writer praises everyone they interacted with as supportive and kind. Another reviewer thanks specific staff for assistance, emphasizing how courteous and understanding they were. Residents also describe nurses and the broader staff team as responsive to their loved ones’ needs.
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Nursing support feels personal
Reviews often mention nursing as a bright spot.
Nursing support is a repeated point in the reviews, with families calling out specific nurse leaders and praising care. One reviewer notes that the nurse manager was awesome, while another says the nurses served as caring custodians for an assisted living resident. A separate review highlights Pam the nurse as wonderful, and another describes ongoing care as keeping a loved one happy. Residents also reference day-to-day support that includes assistance with daily routines like laundry and staying comfortable.
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Activities keep residents engaged
Reviews describe activities that pull residents into the day.
Families describe on-site activities as a way residents stay engaged, including planned group events. One review mentions bingo with prizes, while another highlights that activities help keep residents active and out of their rooms. A different reviewer points to outings that are interesting and sometimes free. Overall, reviews portray a schedule that supports resident involvement rather than long stretches at rest.
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Extra fees and turnover concerns
Some reviewers raise concerns about costs and transitions.
Not every review is fully positive, and a couple of comments focus on costs or major life changes. One reviewer questions why tenants must pay for showers, framing it as a concern. Another describes a situation where their mother ran out of money and was no longer able to stay, along with frustration about the move into a different ownership structure. These concerns stand apart from the many positive notes about cleanliness and care.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
64 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Chicago Midway (7 miles away)
Chicago O'Hare International (11 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
Mariano's Western Springs (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
Walgreens (2 miles)
Walgreens (2.8 miles)
Walgreens (3.5 miles)
Walgreens (4.6 miles)
Hospitals
Edward-Elmhurst Health Center (1.8 miles)
Building 217, Hines VA Hospital (3.3 miles)
Edward Hines, Jr Veterans Hospital (3.3 miles)
Loyola Outpatient Center (3.6 miles)
Loyola University Medical Center (3.8 miles)
MacNeal Hospital (5 miles)
Loyola Medicine Transport (6.5 miles)
Transportation
Metra (1.9 miles)
Metra - Downers Grove Main Street (6.6 miles)
Atlantic Aviation (7.6 miles)
Concourse B (7.7 miles)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (7.9 miles)
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64 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Chicago Midway (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Small, furnished assisted living with comprehensive care, mental wellness, and social activities.
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