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Overall Review of Elston Nursing & Rehab Centre
differentiator2 reviews mention this
Therapy support stands out
Residents and families specifically highlight therapy during care.
Several reviewers describe hands-on therapy and note meaningful progress during a short-term stay. One visitor also calls out the physical therapist as exceptional, reinforcing that therapy is a noticeable part of the experience here.
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Staff care and professionalism
Many reviewers describe staff as caring and professional.
A large share of reviews say the nursing team is compassionate, attentive, and easy to talk to. Families repeatedly thank staff for going above and beyond, and several mention positive interactions with reception and nurses during visits and admissions. Even when reviews are mixed, they still tend to single out particular staff members or describe moments of kindness and helpfulness.
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Responsiveness can fall short
Some reviewers report delays in follow-through.
A few reviews criticize call lights and day-to-day responsiveness, describing situations where help was not provided in a timely way. Others mention gaps in communication with family members and say follow-ups were late or not done as expected. One reviewer adds that the experience seems better when families check in regularly, suggesting consistency may vary.
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Hygiene concerns come up
Some reviews raise hygiene and sanitation issues.
While some reviewers say hallways and rooms looked clean, others report more serious sanitation problems. Complaints include roaches in an elevator and hygiene issues involving bedbound care, including delayed assistance with changes. One mixed review also points to slow help when care support was requested.
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Tours and front desk help
Visitors highlight helpful front-desk support during intake.
Reviews that mention the intake process describe a front desk that is friendly, supportive, and good about helping visitors check in. At least one reviewer’s first impression came from touring the building, with positive notes about what they saw during the visit. Another reviewer mentions customer service in the context of the overall experience before or around admission.
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Features
Housing
117 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
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 (9 miles away)
Chicago Midway (12 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
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
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Videos
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
Walgreens (1 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
Parks
Independence Park (0.6 miles)
Horner Park (1.6 miles)
Portage Park (1.7 miles)
Unity Playlot Park (2.3 miles)
Logan Boulevard (2.6 miles)
Hamlin Park (3 miles)
Palmer Square Park (3 miles)
Restaurants
Culver's (1.2 miles)
Longman & Eagle (2.4 miles)
Parson's Chicken & Fish (3.3 miles)
SoFo Tap (3.3 miles)
Little Bad Wolf (3.5 miles)
McDonald's (3.6 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (3.7 miles)
Transportation
Cta (1.8 miles)
Jefferson Park Bus Terminal (1.8 miles)
Cta (3.7 miles)
Cta (4 miles)
CTA - Belmont (4.2 miles)
CTA - Fullerton (4.6 miles)
CTA Jarvis (4.9 miles)
Hospitals
Swedish Covenant Hospital Cancer Care (1.9 miles)
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (4.3 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (2.3 miles)
Starbucks (2.7 miles)
Starbucks (3.2 miles)
Starbucks (3.8 miles)
Starbucks (3.8 miles)
Starbucks (3.8 miles)
Little Beans Cafe (5 miles)
Physicians
North Shore Physicians Group (3.8 miles)
Resurrection Medical Center Professional Building (4.8 miles)
Hospice care at home provides specialized end-of-life support that focuses on comfort and dignity for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, offering a range of services including medical management, emotional and spiritual support, and logistical assistance tailored to the family's needs. It involves collaboration to create individualized care plans and extends to bereavement support after a loved one's passing.
The guide outlines the rising costs of 24/7 in-home care, ranging from $10,000 to over $20,000 monthly, driven by factors such as location and caregiver qualifications. It discusses the limited coverage by Medicare and private insurance, potential Medicaid support, and the emotional and living condition considerations influencing families' decisions on care arrangements.
Home health nursing is an expanding field where licensed professionals provide specialized medical care in patients' homes, addressing the needs of an aging population through personalized services like assessments and medication management. Effective collaboration with healthcare teams, cultural sensitivity, and quality assurance measures are essential for fostering trust and ensuring positive patient outcomes.
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