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Woodbridge Nursing Pavilion in Chicago, IL

Woodbridge Nursing Pavilion is a nursing home community in Chicago, IL.

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Woodbridge Nursing Pavilion in Chicago, IL

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Woodbridge Nursing Pavilion

2242 North Kedzie, Chicago, IL 60647

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

3.6 from 86 reviews
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Overall Review of Woodbridge Nursing Pavilion

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Staff support is a mixed bag

Residents and families describe both very supportive care and, in some cases, deeply frustrating experiences with staff.

Many reviewers say the staff is professional, attentive, and genuinely caring, including specific mentions of nursing, social work, housekeeping, and activities support. Several families also talk about guidance and responsiveness during transitions and rehab. At the same time, other reviews raise serious concerns about neglect, rudeness, and staff not showing up or not addressing issues.

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Bilingual communication is cited often

Communication support in more than one language is repeatedly mentioned by families.

A number of reviews highlight bilingual staff and specifically note Spanish-speaking support as helpful for residents and family members. That shows up in praise for staff interactions and in comments about how the community’s Spanish-speaking environment reduced anxiety. There are also a few negative reviews that complain some nursing or CNA staff do not speak English well, so experiences can vary.

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Rooms and cleanliness draw complaints

Some reviews describe cleanliness and odor problems in common areas and rooms.

Several negative reviews focus on unsanitary conditions, including mentions of dirty rooms, bad smells, and hygiene concerns. Others add details about damaged or poorly maintained items like air conditioning and bathrooms. The same community also receives reviews that say it is clean and well-kept, but the criticism is frequent enough to stand out.

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Rehab and nursing support

Reviews frequently reference rehab progress and skilled nursing care.

Some reviewers describe skilled nursing and rehab in positive terms, including therapy and improvement after short-term stays. Others thank nurses, social workers, and care teams for day-to-day assistance needs. Still, a separate set of reviews report severe safety and care concerns, including problems with wound care and transfers.

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Meal planning is mentioned

Dining and diet restrictions come up in both praise and criticism.

The community offers diabetes-diet and special-diet support, and reviewers reference meals as part of overall care. Some negative reviews complain about food quality and nutrition, while at least a few positive comments focus on residents eating better and receiving proper support. Experiences therefore appear mixed depending on the resident’s needs and expectations.

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Features

Housing

  • 222 resident community capacity 222 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 (10 miles away) Chicago Midway (10 miles away)
  • Chicago O'Hare International (11 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (11 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 (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)

Parks

  • Logan Boulevard (0.3 miles)
  • Palmer Square Park (0.3 miles)
  • Unity Playlot Park (0.5 miles)
  • Bloomingdale Trail — The 606 (0.8 miles)
  • The 606 — Western Terminus (0.9 miles)
  • Humboldt Park (1.2 miles)
  • Churchill Field Park (1.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Parson's Chicken & Fish (0.5 miles)
  • Longman & Eagle (0.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.6 miles)
  • Big Star (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
  • Will's Northwoods Inn (2.7 miles)
  • Culver's (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Webster Place (2.2 miles)

Transportation

  • CTA - Fullerton (2.8 miles)
  • CTA - Belmont (3 miles)
  • Cta (3.3 miles)
  • Cta (3.3 miles)
  • CTA - Kedzie-Homan (3.3 miles)
  • Cta (3.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (3 miles)
  • Swedish Covenant Hospital Cancer Care (3.7 miles)
  • John H Stroger Jr Hospital (3.9 miles)
  • Rush University Medical Center (3.9 miles)
  • University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (4.1 miles)

Physicians

  • University of Illinois Mile Square Health Center: Near West Side (3.1 miles)
  • Lincoln Park Dental Specialists (3.7 miles)

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