Alden Des Plaines Rehab & Health Care in Des Plaines, IL

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Alden Des Plaines Rehab & Health Care in Des Plaines, IL

Alden Des Plaines Rehab & Health Care is a nursing home community in Des Plaines, IL.

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1221 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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

3.8 from 39 reviews
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Overall Review of Alden Des Plaines Rehab & Health Care

common 8 reviews mention this

Facility stays very clean

Residents frequently mention that the facility looks clean and well kept.

Multiple residents and families describe a consistently clean environment, sometimes using strong language like immaculate. Several reviews also connect cleanliness with feeling comfortable and safe during rehab or longer stays. A few reviewers specifically comment on the building being attractive or home-like as well.

differentiator 15 reviews mention this

Physical and occupational therapy

Rehabilitation therapy is a consistent high point across reviews.

A large share of reviewers praise the physical therapy and occupational therapy teams for helping with recovery and daily functioning. Families and patients describe the therapists as patient, focused on goals, and persistent about keeping people engaged. Several reviews also mention coordinated rehab for specific needs, including strength-building and wound care-related recovery.

common 5 reviews mention this

Dining gets mixed mentions

Dining quality stands out for many, while a few report problems with meals.

Some residents and families describe the food as good or top quality, and one review highlights dining halls and menu choices. Others report meal issues such as incorrect items, cold food, or substitutions they did not order. Overall, dining appears to be a recognizable part of the day-to-day experience, with reviews split between praise and complaints.

common 4 reviews mention this

Communication helps families feel informed

Families often describe clear communication from the team.

Several reviews say the care team kept families informed, explained services, and provided helpful updates during the stay. A couple of reviewers specifically mention administrative support that helped with paperwork and referrals. Others describe being able to rely on staff to share issues promptly, which improved their peace of mind.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Some report delayed response times

A few reviewers describe slow or missing help when called.

Some residents or families report that help was delayed after calling for assistance, including long waits for care when requests were urgent. One review also describes emergency situations where alarms or calls did not lead to timely attention. These comments stand out as concerns about responsiveness rather than the rehab program itself.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Concerns about theft and pests

A couple of reviews raise concerns about room security and pests.

Two reviews describe problems such as missing personal items and trouble getting appropriate follow-up after theft. Another negative review also mentions a roach issue and says the staff handled concerns poorly. While most reviews focus on care and cleanliness, these particular complaints are about the living environment and oversight.

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

  • 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 (5 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (5 miles away)
  • Chicago Midway (20 miles away) Chicago Midway (20 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 (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Rise Dispensaries Niles (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Beacon Tap (1.8 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (2.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (3 miles)
  • Panda Express (3.1 miles)
  • Culver's (3.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.9 miles)
  • Wildfire (4.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Glenbrook Hospital (3.4 miles)
  • NCH Northwest Community Hospital (5.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Physicians Cosmetic Institute (3.8 miles)
  • Arlington Eye Physicians (5.5 miles)
  • Resurrection Medical Center Professional Building (6.1 miles)
  • Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group (7.2 miles)
  • NorthShore Medical Group (7.4 miles)

Transportation

  • O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility (4.2 miles)
  • United Club (5.1 miles)
  • Cta (5.2 miles)
  • Airport Transit System (5.2 miles)
  • Concourse B (5.2 miles)
  • Terminal 1 (5.2 miles)
  • TSA Precheck Terminal 1 (5.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Rosemont 18 (5.3 miles)
  • AMC Village Crossing Theatre (7.3 miles)
  • AMC Streets of Woodfield 20 (7.3 miles)

Parks

  • Lake Arlington (5.6 miles)
  • Ned Brown Preserve (6.7 miles)
  • Clarkson Park (6.8 miles)
  • South Park (7.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Thomas Of Villanova (7.5 miles)

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