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Alden Lakeland Rehab & Health Care Center in Chicago, IL

Alden Lakeland Rehab & Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Chicago, IL.

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Alden Lakeland Rehab & Health Care Center in Chicago, IL

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, a wooden bookshelf filled with books, and a corkboard on the wall. A tray sits on the bed holding a mug and an open book.

  • Decor

    A cozy restaurant interior with tables set for dining.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with beige sofas, a wooden coffee table, and decorative cushions.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, side drawers, and a window letting in natural light.

  • Seating

    A retro-themed diner with red and white seating, a checkerboard floor, and vintage decor.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation room equipped with exercise machines and therapy tools.

820 West Lawrence, Chicago, IL 60640

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3.1 from 97 reviews
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Overall Review of Alden Lakeland Rehab & Health Care Center

caveat 11 reviews mention this

Communication can fall short

Several families describe trouble reaching staff when help is needed.

A recurring complaint is limited ways for residents or families to contact the nursing floor, including reviews noting no patient phones and no call button. Some reviewers also describe the nursing station not picking up, long delays returning calls, and difficulty getting administrators or directors to respond. One family member said they were left without timely updates on appointments and care status, even after multiple calls.

caveat 15 reviews mention this

Care quality is inconsistent

Residents and families report mixed experiences with day-to-day care.

Across the reviews, some families describe neglect signals such as residents not being kept clean, delays responding to needs, and insufficient staffing or supplies. Others report the opposite, saying staff are attentive, check on residents, and stay readily available. A third group describes problems around hygiene support, repositioning needs, and follow-through on care routines.

common 21 reviews mention this

Staff kindness stands out

Many reviewers highlight kind, caring staff interactions.

A strong positive thread is how often reviewers mention friendly, helpful caregivers and supportive nursing and therapy teams. Several residents and families describe staff as patient, communicative once they are engaged, and willing to listen. In contrast, a smaller set of reviews raise concerns about staff behavior and compassion, which contributes to the overall sense of variability.

common 8 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy experiences vary

Rehabilitation and therapy are a major focus in reviews.

Some reviewers describe meaningful progress from physical therapy and speech therapy, including assistance with mobility, strength, and recovery goals. Others question whether therapy and rehab services matched patient needs, describing missed toileting assistance or concerns about discharge planning. The pattern suggests rehab programming is important here, but outcomes and support can differ depending on the situation.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness is debated

Cleanliness is praised by some, but concerns appear in others.

Several reviews say the facility is clean, well-kept, and generally presentable, with some noting spacious, well-maintained rooms and private bathrooms. At the same time, other reviewers mention odors, insects/cockroaches, and rooms or supplies not meeting expectations. This split leaves cleanliness as one of the areas where resident experience depends on when and where people are being cared for.

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Features

Housing

  • 300 resident community capacity 300 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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 (13 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (13 miles away)
  • Chicago Midway (14 miles away) Chicago Midway (14 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Nearby Metro Stations

  • Metro Station Argyle  
  • Metro Station Berwyn  
  • Metro Station Lawrence  
  • Metro Station Wilson   

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

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

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Mariano's Pharmacy (1.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Cta (0.4 miles)
  • Cta (1.5 miles)
  • CTA - Belmont (2.1 miles)
  • CTA - Fullerton (3 miles)
  • CTA Jarvis (3.3 miles)
  • Cta (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Little Beans Cafe (4.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • SoFo Tap (0.9 miles)
  • Little Bad Wolf (1.3 miles)
  • Cell Block (1.4 miles)
  • Murphy's Bleachers (1.4 miles)
  • Las Mananitas Mexican Restaurant (1.6 miles)
  • Hydrate (1.7 miles)
  • Roscoe's (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (2.3 miles)
  • Swedish Covenant Hospital Cancer Care (2.5 miles)
  • Saint Francis Hospital (4.2 miles)
  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (5.3 miles)

Parks

  • Horner Park (2.5 miles)
  • Hamlin Park (2.7 miles)
  • Wrightwood Park (3 miles)
  • Warren Park (3 miles)
  • Dubkin Park (3.5 miles)
  • Independence Park (4 miles)
  • Churchill Field Park (4 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Webster Place (3.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Lincoln Park Dental Specialists (3.6 miles)

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