The Radcliff at Wood Dale

The Radcliff at Wood Dale is an assisted living and memory care community in Wood Dale, IL.

Information last verified: December 26, 2025

276 East Irving Park Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191

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

4.2 from 59 reviews

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Overall Review of The Radcliff at Wood Dale

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Caring, attentive staff stand out

Residents and families consistently describe staff who are caring and responsive.

Across many reviews, families say the staff is warm and welcoming and that concerns are handled quickly when they come up. Several describe nurses and CNAs as attentive in daily situations, including help with needs and follow-through that helps families feel at ease. There are also a few complaints where residents did not get timely support, including missed responses for assistance and concerns about communication, but even those reviewers often still describe some staff members as kind.

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Food is a frequent highlight

Food quality comes up again and again in reviews.

Many residents and visitors say the meals are excellent, and several describe enjoying dinners on-site. A number of reviewers connect the dining to comfort and a home-like feel, and some mention special diets being supported. One review criticizes the experience after move-in, but the overall tone in the majority of messages is that dining is a strong part of life at the community.

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Memory care programming gets mixed mentions

Memory care support is a recurring topic, including both engagement and turnover concerns.

Reviews mention memory care in both positive and negative ways. Some families describe the memory care environment as patient and focused on engagement, and one reviewer says the area provided opportunities that helped a loved one make friends. Others report problems after a move to memory care, including changes to independence and a lack of follow-up communication during a difficult period, alongside broader staffing concerns raised in the same review.

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Apartments feel home-like for many

Many reviewers describe apartments that feel comfortable and livable.

Several reviews describe the space as clean, updated, and easy to make familiar, including comments about furnishing rooms for a more home-like transition. Others highlight specific layout details, like studios with kitchenettes, and some mention balconies and views. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns like noise from nearby train tracks, falls, and needing to move closer to a nursing station for closer observation.

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Near Walgreens and parks

Common errands and outings are within a short drive.

Nearby reviewers’ references in the listing area include pharmacies and parks that can support day-to-day needs. The listing also shows several dining and transit options in the surrounding area, which can make it easier to plan visits and simple outings.

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Features

Housing

115 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

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 O'Hare International (4 miles away)
Chicago Midway (17 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement

Care Services

24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming

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 (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (2.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.4 miles)
Walgreens (4.5 miles)
Walgreens (4.9 miles)
Walgreens (5.1 miles)
Walgreens (5.1 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (3 miles)
Starbucks (6.3 miles)
Starbucks (7 miles)
Qahwah House (7.2 miles)
Starbucks (7.9 miles)

Theaters

Addison Cinema Addison, Il (3 miles)
AMC Rosemont 18 (5.5 miles)
AMC Streets of Woodfield 20 (6.3 miles)
AMC Oakbrook Center 12 (7.6 miles)

Transportation

Delta Air Lines (3.3 miles)
Concourse C (3.3 miles)
Concourse E (3.3 miles)
Delta Sky Club (3.4 miles)
United Club (3.4 miles)
Gate B2 (3.4 miles)
Concourse F (3.5 miles)

Parks

Berens Park (3.4 miles)
Westlake Park (5.1 miles)
Olympic Park (5.4 miles)
Abrahamsen Park (6.7 miles)
Ned Brown Preserve (6.8 miles)
Goose Lake Park (7 miles)
Newton Park (8.1 miles)

Restaurants

Berghoff Cafe (3.4 miles)
Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless (4.2 miles)
Portillo's Hot Dogs (4.6 miles)
McDonald's (5.1 miles)
Beacon Tap (6 miles)
Stonewood Alehouse (6.4 miles)
Portillo's Hot Dogs (6.4 miles)

Physicians

Physicians Cosmetic Institute (5 miles)
Arlington Eye Physicians (7.4 miles)
Dupage Medical Group (7.8 miles)
Dupage Medical Group (8 miles)
Resurrection Medical Center Professional Building (8.2 miles)

Hospitals

Loyola Medicine Transport (7.4 miles)
NCH Northwest Community Hospital (7.4 miles)
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital (7.5 miles)

Places of Worship

St Hubert Church (8 miles)

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