Abco, Inc. #939196 in Chicago, IL

Pros

• The staff are very friendly and attentive.
• The service is good and prices are reasonable.
• The store offers a lot of variety and friendly people.
• They have the best prices and a wide selection of merchandise.
• The gentleman was very friendly.
• Mr. Jose and his wife are very attentive and friendly to customers.
• Purchases are quick.

Cons

• The service and prices are terrible, with one staff member being very rude.
• They are a little overpriced.
• They don't even want to sell or recommend the place.

Review

This community is best suited for families and residents who prize a straightforward, value-driven experience: friendly on-the-ground staff, easy-to-understand pricing, and a quick, low-friction purchasing or intake process. It appeals to those who want to feel welcomed from the first point of contact and who don't demand flawless consistency from every interaction. For seniors who require highly uniform service across all staff or who insist on a predictable, premium care environment, alternatives with a reputation for steadier customer experiences should be explored.

The strongest positives come through in the human touch and price/value narrative. Several reviewers describe the staff as genuinely friendly and attentive, with a sense that customers are welcomed and assisted promptly. When the interaction goes well, the experience feels first-class and the prices are cited as highly competitive or excellent relative to options in the market. The combination of a helpful demeanor and perceived value creates a net favorable impression for shoppers where price sensitivity and a quick purchase are priorities.

However, a meaningful minority of reviews flag serious service drawbacks. There are reports of terrible service or rude behavior from certain team members, which undermines the dependent-care feel that families rely on in a senior living context. In addition, some observers label the overall pricing as overpriced or inconsistent, suggesting that value can swing depending on who is assisting and when. This variability means the experience is not uniformly reliable, and the best-case scenarios depend heavily on particular staff and moments in time.

Given these dynamics, the pros can offset the cons only to a point. When the staff interaction is strong and pricing aligns with expectations, the experience can be smooth, efficient, and satisfying. The clear takeaway is that value and warmth matter deeply here, but they are contingent on consistently positive personnel behavior. For families evaluating care options, this means that the favorable price-to-service ratio may hold for some, yet the risk of negative encounters looms large enough to disrupt an otherwise straightforward decision.

Those who should seriously consider alternatives are primarily families who cannot tolerate uneven service or who require a uniform, consistently respectful experience across all staff interactions. If a resident's needs include high-touch care and steady, compassionate staffing from every team member, or if price is variable enough to trigger concern about financial predictability, broader options with reputations for steadier customer experiences deserve exploration. Prospective residents should also demand transparency: ask for examples of how pricing is structured, and request a tour during peak and off-peak hours to gauge consistency among staff.

In closing, this community offers a compelling blend of approachable pricing and friendly front-line service that can fit well for budget-minded families who value speed and a welcoming atmosphere. The caveat line is clear: the experience is not consistently dependable across all staff and times, and that risk can negate the upside for those seeking unwavering reliability. When touring, probe staff responsiveness, confirm pricing clarity, and weigh the likelihood of encountering both warmly guided interactions and less satisfactory moments. The right choice hinges on whether price and first impressions carry enough weight to outweigh episodic service gaps.

Restaurants

• Marz Community Brewery (2.5 miles)
• The Barrel (3.1 miles)
• Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar (3.2 miles)
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (4.8 miles)
• Portillo's (5 miles)
• Kaiser Tiger (5.2 miles)
• McDonald's (5.4 miles)

Transportation

• Cta (2.6 miles)
• Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (2.7 miles)
• Concourse B (2.8 miles)
• Atlantic Aviation (3.5 miles)
• CTA - Sox-35th Red (4 miles)
• CTA - Kedzie-Homan (4.1 miles)
• 59th st Junction (4.2 miles)

Pharmacies

• Walgreens (3 miles)
• Walgreens (3.4 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
• Walgreens (4.4 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
• Walgreens (4.7 miles)
• Walgreens (4.7 miles)

Parks

• Douglas Park (3.3 miles)
• Wentworth Park (4.2 miles)
• Ping Tom Memorial Park (4.7 miles)
• Washington Park (4.8 miles)
• Skinner Dog Park (5.1 miles)
• Skinner Bark Park (5.1 miles)
• Coliseum Park (5.2 miles)

Hospitals

• University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (4.2 miles)
• John H Stroger Jr Hospital (4.3 miles)
• St Bernard Hospital (4.4 miles)
• Rush University Medical Center (4.5 miles)
• MacNeal Hospital (4.7 miles)
• Comer Children's Hospital (5.4 miles)
• Little Company of Mary Hospital (6.4 miles)

Physicians

• Illinois Eye Institute (4.4 miles)
• University of Illinois Mile Square Health Center: Near West Side (4.9 miles)

Cafes

• Blue Bottle Coffee (6.1 miles)
• Tiny Tapp & Cafe (6.3 miles)
• Intelligentsia Coffee (6.3 miles)
• Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe (6.4 miles)