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Bria Of River Oaks in Burnham, IL

Bria Of River Oaks is a nursing home community in Burnham, IL.

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Bria Of River Oaks in Burnham, IL

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  • Interior

    A modern office reception area with a desk and bright lighting.

  • Bedroom

    A patient resting in a hospital bed.

  • Kitchen

    A woman standing in her kitchen, holding a yellow item while looking at the fridge.

  • Lighting

    A modern reception area with a welcoming atmosphere.

  • Seating Area

    A spacious rehabilitation room equipped with exercise tools and a comfortable seating area.

  • Hallway

    A clean and organized hospital hallway with a central reception desk.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation therapy room equipped with a table, chairs, wheelchair, and exercise equipment.

  • Waiting Area

    A view of the reception area in a hospital, featuring a clean and organized layout.

  • Healthcare

    A patient resting in a hospital bed with an IV drip overhead.

  • Wheelchair

    An elderly person in a wheelchair, sitting quietly in a hospital corridor.

14500 South Manistee, Burnham, IL 60633

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2.3 from 43 reviews
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Overall Review of Bria Of River Oaks

caveat 19 reviews mention this

Safety and cleanliness concerns recur

Residents describe serious safety and cleanliness problems that include unsafe rooms and repeated misconduct.

Several residents and families describe unsafe conditions and failures to protect residents, including allegations of theft, physical assaults, inappropriate behavior, and residents wandering off-site. Others report unsanitary conditions, including strong odors, visible soiling, and cross-contamination concerns. A few comments also point to biohazard-related trash issues around the building. Taken together, the reviews paint an inconsistent safety experience that is hard to separate from daily cleanliness concerns.

common 7 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness is mixed

Some residents describe friendly, helpful caregivers and management who answer questions and support care transitions.

While other reviews are highly critical, multiple comments highlight staff members as caring, helpful, and responsive in the moment—especially when speaking about education, support during transitions, and day-to-day care. Some specifically praise named staff and note that nurses provide attentive care. Even within these positive comments, the overall set of reviews includes contrasting accounts of rudeness and neglect, so friendliness appears inconsistent rather than universal.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Communication problems frustrate families

Residents describe difficulty reaching staff by phone and administrative voicemail being unavailable.

One review says it was difficult to leave messages because voicemail was full for an extended period. Another says staff do not pick up the phone. These complaints focus on access to communication, which can make it harder for families to stay informed when care needs change.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Food choices and substitutions are limited

Residents describe meals that do not meet dietary needs and limit substitutions.

Some reviews mention that residents with allergies or dietary restrictions were not given choices or substitutions, even when certain foods were avoided. Another comment describes the food as unpleasant. The community does offer diabetes-diet and special-diet restrictions, but the reviews suggest the real-world experience of options and substitutions can fall short for some families.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Facility upkeep and renovations come up

Residents describe an older, rundown feel and a need for serious upgrading or renovations.

A couple of reviews say the facility looks outdated and needs upgrades, including comments about no new renovations and feeling like an older building. Another review echoes that the place needs serious upgrading. These remarks align with the broader theme of residents questioning overall condition and maintenance rather than isolated, cosmetic issues.

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Features

Housing

  • 309 resident community capacity 309 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 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)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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 (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In (2.2 miles)
  • Jack's (4.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.2 miles)
  • Casa Del Mar Mexican Bar & Grill (5.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.6 miles)
  • Dillingers Drive-In (5.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (5.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Ingalls Family Care Center (3.1 miles)
  • St Catherine Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • Ingalls Memorial (5.6 miles)
  • Community Hospital (6.1 miles)
  • Advocate Trinity Hospital (6.6 miles)
  • Franciscan Physicians Hospital (6.8 miles)
  • Franciscan Health Emergency Department Munster (6.9 miles)

Parks

  • Maicach Park (3.2 miles)
  • Riverside Park (5 miles)
  • Beech Park (5.6 miles)
  • Calumet Park (6.1 miles)
  • Wicker Memorial Park (6.6 miles)
  • Briar Creek Park (7.8 miles)
  • The Park (8.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ Community Church (3.6 miles)
  • Woodmar United Methodist Church (5 miles)
  • St. Paul's Lutheran School (5.5 miles)
  • Holy Name Of Mary Church (6.6 miles)
  • Beth Eden Baptist Church (6.7 miles)
  • Illiana Islamic Association (7.8 miles)

Physicians

  • East Chicago Dialysis (5.1 miles)
  • Premier Oncology Hematology Associates (5.4 miles)
  • Family Christian Health Center (5.5 miles)
  • North Point Orthopaedics (6.6 miles)
  • Dr Uppuluri, Dr Patel, Dr Chavin Urology (7.9 miles)
  • Pediatric Health Care Assoc (8.4 miles)
  • United Pain Services (8.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Metra - 107th Street (5.5 miles)
  • Metra (6.5 miles)
  • Metra - Morgan Park / 115th Street (7 miles)
  • Metra/Amtrak (7.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (5.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.2 miles)
  • Sip Coffee House (7.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.5 miles)

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