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St Paul's House & Health Care Center in Chicago, IL

St Paul's House & Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Chicago, IL.

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St Paul's House & Health Care Center in Chicago, IL

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3800 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

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

3.7 from 60 reviews
5 stars
34
4 stars
7
3 stars
0
2 stars
5
1 stars
14

Overall Review of St Paul's House & Health Care Center

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

24/7 nursing and therapy support

Residents and families frequently describe ongoing nursing support and hands-on therapy during care.

A recurring theme in the reviews is that nursing care and therapy are active parts of the stay, including help with recovery and daily needs. Several reviewers specifically mention physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as staff being responsive to medical and care-plan needs. The community also offers skilled nursing as its care type, along with meal preparation and medication management, which aligns with the care-focused way residents describe their experience.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Communication can feel hit-or-miss

Some families report difficulty reaching staff by phone and getting answers quickly.

While many reviews praise how families stay informed, others describe challenges getting someone on the line or receiving timely communication. Several reviewers mention long delays, not getting returned calls, or feeling that communication slows down after the initial tour or early stages. At the same time, other residents and families say they felt kept in the loop with care updates, which suggests the experience may vary by situation and timing.

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff warmth and helpfulness stand out

Across reviews, families repeatedly describe staff as kind, caring, and attentive to residents.

Most of the positive reviews emphasize how genuinely supportive the staff feel day-to-day, including nurses, CNAs, therapists, and administrators. Multiple reviewers highlight being treated with respect during stressful transitions and feeling supported with questions, paperwork, or care planning. A smaller set of reviews is sharply negative about staff behavior and professionalism, but the overall volume of praise keeps this from reading as an isolated issue.

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Food is praised, with some dietary issues

Dining is a frequent topic, with many reviewers saying meals taste good.

Several reviewers say residents enjoy the food and describe meals as something they look forward to, including balanced meals and “raves about the food.” The community provides diabetes and other special-diet options, and residents describe attention to dietary needs in some cases. However, other reviews raise concerns about low-sodium handling and whether meal requests are followed consistently.

common 9 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and updates

Many reviewers describe a clean, updated environment and comfortable common areas.

A notable share of reviews mention cleanliness and recent updates, including remodeled or renovated spaces and rooms described as clean and comfortable. Some reviewers also comment on atmosphere details like quietness, decoration, and the general upkeep of rooms and halls. A few reviews go in the opposite direction, describing odors and dirty conditions, so cleanliness may not be consistently experienced across all units and times.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 110 resident community capacity 110 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 (11 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (11 miles away)
  • Chicago Midway (12 miles away) Chicago Midway (12 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 (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)

Parks

  • Horner Park (0.7 miles)
  • Independence Park (1.3 miles)
  • Hamlin Park (1.4 miles)
  • Unity Playlot Park (1.6 miles)
  • Logan Boulevard (1.8 miles)
  • Palmer Square Park (2 miles)
  • Wrightwood Park (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Longman & Eagle (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.1 miles)
  • SoFo Tap (2.2 miles)
  • Will's Northwoods Inn (2.3 miles)
  • Murphy's Bleachers (2.3 miles)
  • Parson's Chicken & Fish (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Swedish Covenant Hospital Cancer Care (1.7 miles)
  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (2.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Cta (2.3 miles)
  • Cta (2.3 miles)
  • CTA - Belmont (2.5 miles)
  • CTA - Fullerton (3 miles)
  • Cta (3.5 miles)
  • Jefferson Park Bus Terminal (3.5 miles)
  • CTA Jarvis (4.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Webster Place (2.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Lincoln Park Dental Specialists (3.9 miles)
  • University of Illinois Mile Square Health Center: Near West Side (4.8 miles)

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