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Park Plaza Retirement Center in Chicago, IL

Park Plaza Retirement Center is an independent living community in Chicago, IL.

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Park Plaza Retirement Center in Chicago, IL

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6840 North Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

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3.9 from 39 reviews
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Overall Review of Park Plaza Retirement Center

common 13 reviews mention this

Staff attention drives satisfaction

Residents and families frequently describe attentive, caring support from the staff and leadership.

Many reviews focus on how residents are treated, with comments about warmth, love, and the staff going out of their way to be helpful. Several families also mention communication and responsiveness from management, including prompts and timely follow-through on concerns. There are also critical reviews that say leadership dismisses complaints or does not respond, so experiences with management appear mixed.

common 6 reviews mention this

Lots of activities to stay engaged

Residents have multiple ways to stay busy, from daily programming to community events.

A recurring point is that residents are not bored because there are many activities available on site. Reviews mention scheduled programming throughout the day, resident involvement, and opportunities like shows, classes, and day trips. Some reviews also describe COVID-era boundaries as limiting activities at times, while still keeping options available within those limits.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food quality is a major divider

Food stands out in reviews, with praise from some residents and strong complaints from others.

Several reviews praise the meals, describing chef-prepared food and food that feels high quality, including references to special diets. Others strongly dispute that, saying the food is terrible and that concerns about it are dismissed. One review also calls out an extra charge related to eating in-room, reinforcing that dining experiences can vary by household and expectations.

  • A modern living and dining area with stylish furniture and decor.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Elevators and repairs draw complaints

Elevator reliability and repair responsiveness come up as recurring issues.

A resident report says elevators seem to need repair often, and notes how inconvenient it is when one set is out. Another critical review also points to broken elevators and apartment repair problems, tying those maintenance concerns to how residents feel complaints are handled.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Cleanliness feels mixed to reviewers

Cleanliness is described positively by some reviewers, but odors are a complaint for others.

Some reviews describe the community as clean and modern, including positive comments about the overall environment. At least one review contrasts that by saying the building smells unpleasant. Taken together, cleanliness feedback appears inconsistent across resident experiences.

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Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent 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 (10 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (10 miles away)
  • Chicago Midway (15 miles away) Chicago Midway (15 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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

Parks

  • Warren Park (0.9 miles)
  • Dubkin Park (2 miles)
  • Horner Park (3.1 miles)
  • Dawes Park (3.2 miles)
  • Centennial Park (3.4 miles)
  • Independence Park (3.8 miles)
  • Leahy Park (4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Little Beans Cafe (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Francis Hospital (1.7 miles)
  • Swedish Covenant Hospital Cancer Care (2.2 miles)
  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (5.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Cta (1.9 miles)
  • CTA Jarvis (2 miles)
  • Cta (3.7 miles)
  • Cta (3.8 miles)
  • Jefferson Park Bus Terminal (3.8 miles)
  • CTA-Linden (4.7 miles)
  • Cta (4.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • R Public House (2 miles)
  • Little Bad Wolf (2.5 miles)
  • SoFo Tap (3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.3 miles)
  • Superdawg Drive-In (4.2 miles)
  • Culver's (4.4 miles)
  • Murphy's Bleachers (4.8 miles)

Physicians

  • North Shore Physicians Group (2 miles)
  • Resurrection Medical Center Professional Building (5.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Village Crossing Theatre (3.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Baha'i House of Worship (4.8 miles)

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