Healthcare Plus Team North Riverside

Pros

• The Physical Therapist was wonderful, on time, and very caring.
• The Physical Therapist stood out as the only good part of the service.
• The reviewer gave four stars for the experience.

Cons

• The nursing was pretty bad.
• Didn't come on the days they were suppose to, just came whenever they felt like it.
• Very unorganized company.
• Has changed their names many times with new ownership every few years it seems.

Review

Healthcare Plus Team North Riverside is best suited for seniors whose care emphasis is on rehabilitative work, particularly physical therapy, and for families that can supplement nursing oversight with private or home health supports. The setting appears to deliver a capable, punctual physical therapy resource, and residents who already have strong outside nursing arrangements - or who require only light, infrequent nursing support - may find a workable fit here. In short, this community does not present as a turnkey solution for those who depend on consistent, well-coordinated nursing care on a daily schedule. For families with high expectations for daily nursing reliability, exploration of other options is prudent.

Those families should consider alternatives that boast stable staffing and durable administration. The reviews point to a steady drumbeat of concerns about nursing care, with visits not happening as scheduled and an overall sense of disorganization. The repeated references to ownership changes and name changes over the years amplify concerns about continuity of care and accountability. Prospective residents who prioritize predictable nursing routines, timely medication administration, and reliable care coordination may find better alignment elsewhere. The red flags surrounding governance and operational consistency are meaningful when evaluating long-term residency.

The most tangible positive is the physical therapy component. The therapist described as "wonderful, on time, and very caring" signals a high level of professional engagement and reliability in rehabilitation services. That strength, however, does not compensate for the broader care gaps. When nursing coverage is inconsistent or delayed, daily living activities, safety checks, and acute responsiveness suffer, undermining confidence in overall quality of life. In other words, the standout PT helps, but it cannot neutralize the impact of a nursing program that feels unsteady or unresponsive. Families must weigh whether therapy benefits justify accepting ongoing variability in day-to-day nursing support.

To make a well-informed decision, focus on concrete, visit-based assessments. Ask for current nurse-to-resident ratios, typical response times for calls, and the exact schedule for nursing tasks (medication administration, wound care, and ADL assistance). Inquire about how care plans are developed, updated, and communicated to families, and request direct conversations with both the administrator and the primary therapy staff. Observe how therapy and nursing align within a daily schedule and probe for examples where scheduling conflicts affected care. A tour should include conversations with potential direct care staff and, if possible, current residents, to gauge consistency and morale beyond what marketing material promises.

If the plan relies on a private caregiver or external home health services, this community can still function as a practical rehabilitation hub. The PT strength becomes a meaningful asset when external nursing support is robust and responsive, mitigating some risks tied to in-house staffing volatility. Conversely, for a senior who needs reliable, in-house nursing day after day, this option is unlikely to deliver the predictability required. Price and enrollment dynamics may further complicate the decision, given the perceived governance instability noted in the reviews. Families should anchor financial decisions to a clear service schedule and care commitments that won't drift with ownership transitions.

The bottom line is clear: this North Riverside community favors rehab-centric residents who can stack external nursing resources behind a solid PT program, while it should raise serious questions for anyone who counts on consistent in-house nursing stability. For those who cannot or prefer not to manage care coordination across multiple providers, alternatives with steadier staff, fewer ownership changes, and more transparent daily operations are strongly recommended. A deliberate site visit with structured questions and a trial period - if offered - will reveal how closely the reality matches the expectations set by the rehab strength and the cautions raised by staffing and governance concerns.

Restaurants

• Chick-Fil-A (0.1 miles)
• Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (0.4 miles)
• Portillo's Hot Dogs (1.2 miles)
• Hooters (5.8 miles)
• The Barrel (6.7 miles)
• Parson's Chicken & Fish (7.1 miles)
• Shake Shack (7.4 miles)

Pharmacies

• Walgreens (0.2 miles)
• Walgreens (1.5 miles)
• Walgreens (1.8 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
• Walgreens (2.6 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
• Walgreens (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

• MacNeal Hospital (1.4 miles)
• Loyola Outpatient Center (1.6 miles)
• Loyola University Medical Center (1.7 miles)
• Edward Hines, Jr Veterans Hospital (1.9 miles)
• Building 217, Hines VA Hospital (1.9 miles)
• Gottlieb Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles)
• Loyola Medicine Transport (4.6 miles)

Parks

• Norfolk Park (3.8 miles)
• Wentworth Park (4.4 miles)
• Douglas Park (5.5 miles)
• The 606 — Western Terminus (6.2 miles)
• Humboldt Park (6.5 miles)
• Bloomingdale Trail — The 606 (7.1 miles)
• Palmer Square Park (7.2 miles)

Transportation

• CTA - Kedzie-Homan (5.3 miles)
• Concourse B (5.4 miles)
• Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (5.5 miles)
• Cta (5.6 miles)
• Atlantic Aviation (5.7 miles)
• Metra (6.6 miles)
• Cta (7.5 miles)

Physicians

• All Star Pediatrics (6.8 miles)
• University of Illinois Mile Square Health Center: Near West Side (6.9 miles)
• Salt Creek Medical Imaging (8.1 miles)

Theaters

• AMC Oakbrook Center 12 (7.6 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (8.2 miles)