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Parkshore Estates Nursing & Rehab in Chicago, IL

Parkshore Estates Nursing & Rehab is a nursing home community in Chicago, IL.

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Parkshore Estates Nursing & Rehab in Chicago, IL

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Parkshore Estates Nursing & Rehab

6125 South Kenwood, Chicago, IL 60637

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2.8 from 72 reviews
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Overall Review of Parkshore Estates Nursing & Rehab

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Wound care receives strong praise

Residents repeatedly highlight attentive wound care and knowledgeable clinicians.

Several residents and families describe the wound care team as a standout, pointing to consistent attention and guidance through recovery. Multiple reviews specifically mention wound care nurses and a wound doctor, crediting them with improving painful or serious skin issues. A few reviewers also tie the care they received to better outcomes and confidence moving into future treatment.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odors draw complaints

Many reviewers describe persistent cleanliness and odor problems.

A recurring concern across reviews is unpleasant odors, dirty rooms, and overall unhygienic conditions. Multiple mentions include rodents and insects such as roaches or mice, along with reports of urine-related messes. Some reviewers also describe unclean bathrooms and floors, framing these issues as serious enough to seek alternatives or call authorities.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Staffing and response feel inconsistent

Several reviews report slow responses and communication breakdowns.

Beyond general negativity, some reviewers focus on the day-to-day impact of staffing and responsiveness, such as call lights going unanswered or people waiting for basic help. Others describe communication failures, including issues around discharge notice, paperwork, and medication needs during transitions. In several accounts, families portray staff as difficult to reach or as not providing the care that was urgently needed.

common 3 reviews mention this

Food quality gets positive mentions

Dining is described positively by multiple residents and families.

Some reviews directly mention that the food is good, and others describe dietary as serving great food. A couple of comments also include day-to-day comfort details like snacks and coffee. While many reviews are critical overall, dining-related feedback is at least sometimes positive.

common 2 reviews mention this

Daily activities and holiday events

Residents mention regular activities and holiday parties.

A few reviewers say the community keeps residents engaged with daily activities. Others add that holiday parties are offered for at least some major holidays. Taken together, this suggests activities can be a bright spot for some people, even among mixed feedback.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 318 resident community capacity 318 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 (8 miles away) Chicago Midway (8 miles away)
  • Chicago O'Hare International (21 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (21 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

Parks

  • Jackson Park (0.5 miles)
  • Osaka Garden (0.6 miles)
  • Wooded Island (0.6 miles)
  • Promontory Point (1 miles)
  • Burnham Park (1.1 miles)
  • Washington Park (1.4 miles)
  • South Shore Cultural Center (1.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Metra - 55th / 56th / 57th St (0.7 miles)
  • 59th st Junction (2 miles)
  • CTA - Sox-35th Red (3.8 miles)
  • CTA - Cermak-Chinatown (5.2 miles)
  • Metra - 107th Street (5.9 miles)
  • Metra - LaSalle Street (6.6 miles)
  • Van Buren Street Metra & South Shore Trains (6.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Comer Children's Hospital (0.8 miles)
  • St Bernard Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • Advocate Trinity Hospital (4.1 miles)
  • Little Company of Mary Hospital (6.7 miles)
  • University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (7.2 miles)
  • Rush University Medical Center (7.4 miles)
  • John H Stroger Jr Hospital (7.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Leo's Den (1.2 miles)
  • Lil's Something Kool Cocktail Lounge (2.5 miles)
  • Fred & Jack's (2.8 miles)
  • City Life Cocktail Lounge (2.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Hoe Toy Chop Suey (3.1 miles)
  • Captain Hooks Fish & Chicken (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe (7.2 miles)
  • Intelligentsia Coffee (7.2 miles)
  • Tiny Tapp & Cafe (7.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Philip Neri Parish (1.7 miles)
  • Beth Eden Baptist Church (7.1 miles)
  • Holy Name Of Mary Church (7.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Illinois Eye Institute (3.9 miles)

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