Uptown Health Center in Chicago, IL

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

Information last verified: May 30, 2026

4920 North Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60640

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

3.3 from 50 reviews

5 stars

25

4 stars

4

3 stars

2

2 stars

1

1 stars

18

Overall Review of Uptown Health Center

common 12 reviews mention this

Responsive leadership and caring staff

Residents and families describe a responsive, caring staff that follows through.

Many reviewers highlight caregivers and leadership who are approachable, welcoming, and solution-oriented. Several families specifically name staff members for being responsive, advocating for residents, and helping make a stressful placement process feel more manageable. Reviewers also describe the day-to-day care team as friendly and attentive, with confidence in the help being provided.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Call-light response concerns

Some residents report that call-light and basic hygiene needs go unanswered.

At least a couple reviewers describe situations where the call light was not answered promptly, including extended periods waiting for assistance. In one account, the same reviewer also describes insufficient hygiene care such as regular showers. These reports directly contrast with the community’s offered 24-hour call and supervision approach.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Medication and treatment delays

Several reviewers express frustration with delayed or slow follow-through on care.

Some reviews describe delays in getting requested medications and treatments, including long waits for antibiotics and insulin, and not receiving promised care such as an ultrasound. Other reviewers mention a lack of urgency for sick residents. Taken together, these accounts focus less on the intent of care and more on whether time-sensitive needs were addressed quickly.

common 3 reviews mention this

Infection control and cleanliness

A number of reviewers describe strong cleanliness and infection-control practices.

Multiple reviewers say the facility appears clean and well organized, including notes about infection control being managed carefully. One reviewer also points to clear signage and a building that feels safe and maintained. While other reviews criticize cleanliness and hygiene, the positive accounts still consistently mention cleanliness as a noticeable point during visits or stays.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

310 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Chicago O'Hare International (13 miles away)
Chicago Midway (14 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Nearby Metro Stations

Argyle
Berwyn
Bryn Mawr
Lawrence
Wilson

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Walgreens (0.5 miles)
Walgreens (0.7 miles)
Walgreens (0.9 miles)
Walgreens (0.9 miles)
Mariano's Pharmacy (1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (0.4 miles)
Starbucks (0.6 miles)
Starbucks (1.2 miles)
Starbucks (2.4 miles)
Starbucks (3.3 miles)
Starbucks (3.3 miles)
Little Beans Cafe (4.1 miles)

Transportation

Cta (0.4 miles)
Cta (1.7 miles)
CTA - Belmont (2.3 miles)
CTA Jarvis (3.1 miles)
CTA - Fullerton (3.3 miles)
Cta (3.3 miles)

Restaurants

SoFo Tap (0.6 miles)
Little Bad Wolf (1 miles)
Murphy's Bleachers (1.6 miles)
Cell Block (1.6 miles)
Las Mananitas Mexican Restaurant (1.8 miles)
Hydrate (1.9 miles)
Roscoe's (2 miles)

Hospitals

Swedish Covenant Hospital Cancer Care (2.2 miles)
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (2.5 miles)
Saint Francis Hospital (3.9 miles)

Parks

Horner Park (2.2 miles)
Warren Park (2.6 miles)
Hamlin Park (2.8 miles)
Wrightwood Park (3.1 miles)
Dubkin Park (3.2 miles)
Independence Park (3.8 miles)
Unity Playlot Park (4.1 miles)

Theaters

Regal Webster Place (3.5 miles)

Physicians

Lincoln Park Dental Specialists (3.9 miles)

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