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Mayfield Health Center in Chicago, IL

Mayfield Health Center is a nursing home community in Chicago, IL.

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Mayfield Health Center in Chicago, IL

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  • Decor

    A vibrant community gathering with people enjoying food and drinks under a sunny sky.

  • Building

    A residential building with a well-maintained lawn and surrounding trees.

  • Dining

    A joyful outdoor celebration with community members enjoying food and festivities.

  • Outdoor

    A lively outdoor community event filled with colorful decorations and people enjoying the festivities.

  • Park

    Seniors enjoying a community gathering at the park on a beautiful autumn day.

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5905 West Washington, Chicago, IL 60644

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3.3 from 56 reviews
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Overall Review of Mayfield Health Center

common 23 reviews mention this

Staff care feels mixed

Staff interactions are often described as kind and helpful, though some residents and families report serious problems.

Many visitors and residents describe staff as pleasant, respectful, and familiar—highlighting helpful reception, warm communication, and staff who take time during visits. Several reviews also mention leadership and caregivers being caring and compassionate, including examples of staff knowing residents and following through on concerns. At the same time, multiple reviews raise concerns about unprofessional behavior, communication issues, and inadequate attention to residents’ wellbeing.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Food quality is a frequent issue

Food is a recurring point of frustration, with residents reporting both improvements and major disappointments.

Some families say the food has improved and describe it as better than before. Other reviews are sharply negative about food being terrible, served cold or old, or handled poorly. One review specifically notes that a family member did not like the food, even while other parts of the stay were going well.

  • A joyful outdoor celebration with community members enjoying food and festivities.
caveat 9 reviews mention this

Care experience divides opinions

Care quality shows a wide range of experiences in reviews.

Some reviews describe residents as safe and doing fine, supported by attentive staff members who know them. Other reviews include severe concerns about nursing coverage, medication handling, and overall attention to residents’ needs, including claims of poor nutrition and disorganized care. A few reviews also suggest families felt misled or unable to get timely help when concerns came up.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is mentioned both ways

Cleanliness shows up in reviews as both a positive detail and a recurring criticism.

One review highlights cleanliness in rooms and resident care items, including bedding and personal items. Other reviews counter that with claims of dirty conditions, disorganization, and food preparation or handling problems. Taken together, cleanliness seems inconsistent depending on the reviewer’s experience.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities help residents feel included

Community activities are part of what families value most.

Several reviews mention structured moments that bring residents together, including religious services and group activities like card games and discussions. One review says a resident was not lonely, describing regular social interactions and an activity room where people engaged together. Another review describes ongoing involvement through a partnered reading program with clients and staff participating weekly.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 156 resident community capacity 156 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 (7 miles away) Chicago Midway (7 miles away)
  • Chicago O'Hare International (10 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (10 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 Austin   
  • Metro Station Central  
  • Metro Station Laramie  
  • Metro Station Ridgeland  

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

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (2.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.7 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (3 miles)
  • Parson's Chicken & Fish (4.4 miles)
  • Longman & Eagle (4.7 miles)
  • Culver's (5 miles)
  • Big Star (5.3 miles)

Transportation

  • CTA - Kedzie-Homan (3.4 miles)
  • Cta (5.4 miles)
  • Jefferson Park Bus Terminal (6.1 miles)
  • Cta (6.2 miles)
  • Concourse B (6.6 miles)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (6.7 miles)
  • CTA - Clinton (6.8 miles)

Parks

  • The 606 — Western Terminus (3.5 miles)
  • Humboldt Park (4 miles)
  • Douglas Park (4 miles)
  • Bloomingdale Trail — The 606 (4.5 miles)
  • Unity Playlot Park (4.5 miles)
  • Logan Boulevard (4.5 miles)
  • Palmer Square Park (4.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Loyola University Medical Center (3.5 miles)
  • MacNeal Hospital (3.6 miles)
  • Loyola Outpatient Center (3.7 miles)
  • Edward Hines, Jr Veterans Hospital (4 miles)
  • Building 217, Hines VA Hospital (4 miles)
  • Gottlieb Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles)
  • Loyola Medicine Transport (4.3 miles)

Physicians

  • University of Illinois Mile Square Health Center: Near West Side (4.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Webster Place (6.1 miles)

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