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Schwab Rehabilitation Center SNU in Chicago, IL

Schwab Rehabilitation Center SNU is a nursing home community in Chicago, IL.

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Schwab Rehabilitation Center SNU

1401 South California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608

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

3.7 from 119 reviews
5 stars
70
4 stars
8
3 stars
5
2 stars
5
1 stars
31

Overall Review of Schwab Rehabilitation Center SNU

common 12 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy gets strong praise

Therapists are consistently described as patient, professional, and focused on progress.

Many residents and families describe positive experiences with physical, occupational, and speech therapy, often highlighting staff who take time and tailor sessions. Several reviews mention noticeable improvement in mobility or everyday tasks during rehab. Even when other parts of the stay fall short, the therapy department is frequently described as the best part of the experience.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

CNA support and response are inconsistent

Residents and families report delays, understaffing concerns, and difficulty getting help.

A recurring complaint is that help is slow or unreliable, including long waits for assistance and situations where call buttons or requests do not get addressed promptly. Some reviews specifically mention weekend understaffing, plus concern for patients who cannot communicate verbally. A separate set of comments points to rude or dismissive interactions when help is requested.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness concerns come up often

Multiple reviews describe rooms and common areas as dirty or unclean.

Several reviewers say the facility looks outdated or dirty, including comments about unclean rooms, grime, pests, and unsanitary bathroom conditions. Other reviews contrast this with good care from therapists, but still call out the cleanliness problem as a major drawback. One review also mentions concerns about hygiene standards significant enough to discourage visits.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Food service earns mixed remarks

Dining experiences are uneven, with at least some reports of missing items.

At least one review reports that meal orders were sometimes incomplete and items were not replaced. Another review suggests better food service day to day, but overall dining feedback is not uniformly positive. Residents who mention dining tend to focus more on delivery consistency than on taste.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Transition planning can feel pressured

Some families describe being pushed into next steps that did not match expectations.

A few reviews describe frustration around discharge or being moved to a skilled nursing facility, including concerns that promised therapy sessions did not happen as stated. Another review mentions difficulty getting therapy appointments and disputes around referrals, which adds to a broader sense that follow-through can break down. Where therapy quality is praised, these transition issues are often what drives the lower ratings.

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Features

Housing

  • 102 resident community capacity 102 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 (6 miles away) Chicago Midway (6 miles away)
  • Chicago O'Hare International (13 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (13 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 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

  • Douglas Park (0.2 miles)
  • Skinner Bark Park (2.2 miles)
  • Skinner Dog Park (2.2 miles)
  • Union Park (2.2 miles)
  • Mary Bartelme Park (2.6 miles)
  • Humboldt Park (3.1 miles)
  • Ping Tom Memorial Park (3.2 miles)

Transportation

  • CTA - Kedzie-Homan (1 miles)
  • Cta (2.2 miles)
  • CTA - Clinton (2.9 miles)
  • Jamba Union Station / Chicago (3.1 miles)
  • Ogilvie Transportation Center (3.1 miles)
  • CTA - Cermak-Chinatown (3.3 miles)
  • Metra - LaSalle Street (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Barrel (1.1 miles)
  • Kaiser Tiger (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.6 miles)
  • McDonald’s Global Menu Restaurant (2.6 miles)
  • Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar (2.8 miles)
  • Parlor Pizza Bar (2.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • John H Stroger Jr Hospital (1.3 miles)
  • University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (1.4 miles)
  • Rush University Medical Center (1.6 miles)
  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (4.5 miles)

Physicians

  • University of Illinois Mile Square Health Center: Near West Side (1.7 miles)
  • Illinois Eye Institute (4.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Blue Bottle Coffee (3.5 miles)
  • Tiny Tapp & Cafe (3.8 miles)
  • Intelligentsia Coffee (3.9 miles)
  • Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Webster Place (4.4 miles)

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