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Avantara Of Elgin

Avantara Of Elgin is a nursing home community in Elgin, IL.

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  • Interior

    A well-equipped salon with a pink chair, sink, and mirror, decorated with fresh flowers.

  • Decor

    A modern hospital room with a comfortable bed, television, and seating area.

  • Living Room

    A stylish modern living room featuring a gray sofa, marble coffee table, elegant curtains, and decorative wall art with gold accents.

  • Building

    A view of a building exterior with a large tree in the foreground.

  • Bedroom

    Modern apartment interior with a compact kitchen and bedroom area, featuring stainless steel appliances and bright orange accents.

  • Trees

    A building entrance with brick columns and a covered driveway.

  • Dining

    A modern restaurant interior with neatly set tables and contemporary artwork on the walls.

  • Entrance

    Entrance sign for Avantara Elgin on Larkin Avenue.

  • Artwork

    A modern reception area with abstract artwork and a floral arrangement.

  • Bathroom

    A clean and modern bathroom sink with towels, soap, and a mirror.

  • Painting

    A modern reception area with a white desk, decorative flowers, and abstract artwork on the wall.

  • Office

    A modern conference room with a wooden table, ergonomic chairs, and a large TV screen.

  • Healthcare

    A clean and modern hospital room with two patient beds and comfortable seating.

1950 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123

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

3.9 from 116 reviews
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Overall Review of Avantara Of Elgin

common 37 reviews mention this

Staff care is a mixed theme

Residents and families describe both attentive help and frustrating communication from staff.

In more positive reviews, families mention friendly, caring staff who answer questions, treat residents respectfully, and help with day-to-day needs. Several also describe therapists and aides who get residents involved and responsive to requests. Other reviewers, however, raise concerns about call lights and follow-through, saying they waited long periods for help or updates. A few also describe instances where staff did not notice problems in time, or did not return phone calls.

common 18 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab get praise

Physical, speech, and overall rehab therapy are repeatedly mentioned in resident recovery stories.

Many reviews focus on rehabilitation outcomes, with multiple mentions of physical therapy (and in some cases speech therapy) supporting progress after injuries or surgeries. Families describe staff members working with residents to get them moving again and keeping them engaged during the stay. A smaller number of critical reviews say therapy involvement was limited, stopped, or did not match what they expected. Overall, therapy is a clear point residents and families compare when they’re deciding whether the stay helped.

common 14 reviews mention this

Food quality earns both kudos and critiques

Food is commonly discussed, with praise for meals and complaints about limited variety.

Some reviewers say the food is good and that there’s plenty to eat, including references to dessert. Others describe meals as less satisfying, including comments that residents cannot customize meals and that the menu doesn’t match dietary needs for some residents. Because the dining experience comes up in both directions, families appear to use food as a day-to-day comfort check when evaluating the overall stay. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, which aligns with the expectation some residents had for a more traditional dining setting.

  • A modern restaurant interior with neatly set tables and contemporary artwork on the walls.
caveat 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and room condition vary

While some reviews call the facility clean, others describe dirty rooms, odors, and ongoing maintenance issues.

A subset of reviews describe a clean building, clean rooms, and housekeeping staff helping keep the environment in good shape. Other reviewers describe dated or rundown rooms, dirty hallways, stained or soiled items, and unpleasant odors. Several negative accounts also connect cleanliness problems to missed hygiene routines. Taken together, the cleanliness experience in reviews is inconsistent, so families seem to rely on what they personally observe and how quickly issues get addressed.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Call-light response and updates draw complaints

Multiple reviews describe delays getting help, along with limited responsiveness for family updates.

Negative reviews repeatedly mention long waits for call-light assistance and difficulty reaching staff by phone or getting follow-up updates. Some families say messages were not returned, or that they had to escalate concerns to get attention. A few also describe situations where urgent issues were not noticed promptly, leading to extra stress for families. While some reviewers say staff respond well, the recurring complaint about response times and transparency is one of the biggest themes pulling ratings down.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 112 resident community capacity 112 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 (22 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (22 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

Hospitals

  • AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin (0.1 miles)
  • Sherman Immediate Care (1.3 miles)
  • Advocate Sherman Hospital (2.5 miles)
  • Sherman Hospital Immediate Care (9.2 miles)
  • St Alexius Medical Center (9.4 miles)
  • Alexian Brothers Women and Children's Hospital (9.6 miles)
  • Ascension Alexian Brothers - Behavioral Health Hospital (9.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • Old Republic Kitchen + Bar (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.1 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (4.2 miles)
  • Pub 72 (5.4 miles)

Parks

  • The Park (1.5 miles)
  • Lions Park East Dundee (5.6 miles)
  • Winding Trails Basin (5.7 miles)
  • Cambridge Lakes Park Parkside (7 miles)
  • Bartlett Park (7.7 miles)
  • Pottawatomie Park (7.9 miles)
  • Spella Park (8.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Harvest Bible Chapel (1.8 miles)
  • St John Neumann Catholic Church (8.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Ghani M T MD (2.4 miles)
  • Dr.Ehsan Family Practice (2.6 miles)
  • Next Generation Pediatrics (2.8 miles)
  • Derick Dermatology (2.9 miles)
  • Barrington Orthopedics (7.6 miles)
  • Fox Valley Ophthalmology (7.9 miles)
  • Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center (7.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (9.4 miles)
  • Daily Projects (9.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC South Barrington 24 (9.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Metra (9.6 miles)

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