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Peterson Park Health Care Center in Chicago, IL

Peterson Park Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Chicago, IL.

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Peterson Park Health Care Center in Chicago, IL

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  • Interior

    A hospital room with a neatly made bed, separated by a curtain, and a comfortable chair nearby.

  • Decor

    A welcoming reception desk in an office lobby, featuring a vase of flowers and comfortable seating.

  • Bedroom

    A well-decorated hospital room featuring a comfortable bed, warm lighting, and stylish decor.

  • Trees

    An apartment complex with a sign for Peterson Park, surrounded by trees and well-maintained landscaping.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy waiting room with comfortable seating and a potted plant.

  • Office

    A cozy reception area with a wooden desk and floral arrangement.

6141 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60646

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 78 reviews
5 stars
37
4 stars
11
3 stars
8
2 stars
1
1 stars
21

Overall Review of Peterson Park Health Care Center

common 7 reviews mention this

Rehab, therapy, and wound care stand out

Residents and families highlight rehabilitation and wound-care support as a major reason they saw progress.

Several reviews describe strong results from physical therapy and related rehab work, including regaining mobility after weakness or surgery. Others specifically praise the wound-care team for treating severe wounds and keeping patients on a recovery plan over longer stays. A few families also mention coordinated support from nurses and therapists around nutrition and goal-setting.

common 12 reviews mention this

Care teams are frequently described

A consistent theme across reviews is caring, attentive staff who respond and provide day-to-day support.

Many reviewers describe nurses, CNAs, and administrative staff as kind, helpful, and responsive to concerns. Several mention frequent check-ins, support with medications, and communication that helped families feel informed. Even in mixed reviews, residents and families often point to at least some team members as supportive, while complaints tend to focus on staffing coverage or specific individuals.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews repeatedly mention structured activities that help residents stay engaged.

Some residents and families describe an active schedule with daily programming and planned events, including games and group activities. Others note community-led engagement that helps make the days feel purposeful rather than isolated. A few visitors also mention limitations on using shared spaces, but when residents can participate, reviews tend to describe it positively.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Food quality and diet support vary

Food is where reviews diverge, with complaints about quality and mixed experiences meeting dietary needs.

Some reviewers say the food was adequate and that they had good meals at least occasionally, including praise for the kitchen. Others report problems like food that felt unappetizing, shortages such as milk, or concerns about how dietary restrictions were handled. A few reviews tie these issues to specific needs, including diabetes-related and allergy-related concerns.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and staffing coverage are mixed

Reviews are split on cleanliness and day-to-day staffing, with some serious complaints.

Several reviews describe the facility as clean and the staff as diligent, including mentions of a tidy environment. Other reviews raise concerns about odors, pests, cleanliness lapses, and understaffing that affected care like bathing or timely assistance. A few also mention outdated facility appearance, suggesting condition and consistency may vary by unit or period.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 196 resident community capacity 196 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 (9 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (9 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

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 (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Physicians

  • North Shore Physicians Group (1.7 miles)
  • Resurrection Medical Center Professional Building (4.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Swedish Covenant Hospital Cancer Care (1.9 miles)
  • Saint Francis Hospital (3.2 miles)
  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (5.5 miles)

Parks

  • Warren Park (2.1 miles)
  • Horner Park (2.7 miles)
  • Independence Park (2.8 miles)
  • Portage Park (3.1 miles)
  • Dubkin Park (3.4 miles)
  • Unity Playlot Park (4.5 miles)
  • Hamlin Park (4.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Village Crossing Theatre (2.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Cta (2.3 miles)
  • Jefferson Park Bus Terminal (2.4 miles)
  • Cta (3.4 miles)
  • CTA Jarvis (3.4 miles)
  • Cta (4 miles)
  • Cta (5 miles)
  • CTA - Belmont (5.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (2.5 miles)
  • Culver's (3 miles)
  • Superdawg Drive-In (3 miles)
  • Little Bad Wolf (3.1 miles)
  • SoFo Tap (3.4 miles)
  • R Public House (3.5 miles)
  • Longman & Eagle (4.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Little Beans Cafe (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)

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