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The Grove Of Evanston L & R

The Grove Of Evanston L & R is a nursing home community in Evanston, IL.

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  • Interior

    A well-lit hotel reception area with modern decor and a welcoming desk.

  • Decor

    A modern living room with a dining area, featuring sleek furniture and stylish decor.

  • Living Room

    A modern lounge area with stylish chairs and a glass center table, illuminated by natural light.

  • Building

    The Grove, a well-landscaped building with prominent signage and modern architecture.

  • Bedroom

    A well-furnished hospital room featuring a bed, sofa, and curtains.

  • Seating Area

    A modern seating area with four brown chairs and a glass table, adorned with decorative plants and orange cushions.

  • Wall Art

    A modern gym interior featuring a workout track and motivational wall art.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A modern rehabilitation center featuring a small car, exercise equipment, and wooden flooring.

500 Asbury Street, Evanston, IL 60202

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

3.8 from 91 reviews
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Overall Review of The Grove Of Evanston L & R

common 38 reviews mention this

Nursing and aides are mixed

Residents describe both very attentive caregivers and noticeable gaps in response.

Many reviewers emphasize respectful, professional care from nurses and CNAs, with examples like prompt help, dependable routines, and staff members who go out of their way to support residents. Several also describe specific interactions—such as helping with grooming, keeping rooms clean, or being attentive with medical follow-ups—that shaped their day-to-day experience. At the same time, other residents and families report delays when requesting assistance, difficulty reaching the nursing station, and times when basic needs were not handled as expected. A few negative reviews also mention concerns about behavior and consistency across staff members.

common 22 reviews mention this

Food quality is inconsistent

Dining gets both compliments and complaints from residents and families.

Some residents say the food is good, fair to good, or even excellent, and a few note that meals were a positive part of staying comfortable during rehab. Others describe food as going downhill, not done at times, or simply not meeting expectations. A recurring theme in the more negative comments is that food service can be unreliable, including times when residents felt they had to push for requests or rely on others to get what they needed. Overall, reviews point to variability in meal experience across time and staff involvement.

  • A modern living room with a dining area, featuring sleek furniture and stylish decor.
caveat 30 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and maintenance vary

Reviews point to inconsistent cleanliness and upkeep across stays.

Positive reviews mention the facility being clean, rooms kept organized, and daily cleaning that helped residents feel comfortable. However, multiple critical reviews describe dirty conditions and odors, including concerns about bed areas, bathrooms, laundry, and linens. Several families also mention maintenance or physical upkeep problems, such as disrepair, pests/bugs, or issues not addressed after being reported. Taken together, the reviews suggest cleanliness and maintenance standards are not consistent from one visit to another.

common 15 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab support are praised

Residents frequently highlight therapy and wound-focused care as a key part of recovery.

A number of reviewers describe physical therapy and overall rehab support as helping them regain balance, mobility, and confidence during recovery. Some residents also mention wound care and specialist support as part of staying on track, alongside dependable daily care from rehab teams. There are also remarks about activities being available to help residents stay engaged during a stay. Even among mixed reviews, therapy-related comments are among the most frequently positive topics.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Communication can break down

Several reviews describe problems getting timely updates or help from the facility.

Some family members and residents report difficulty reaching staff, including unanswered calls and delayed responses when assistance was needed. A few reviews describe situations where they felt information was not provided promptly, such as around medical expectations or after a resident’s death. There are also complaints about how weekend coverage and nursing-station responsiveness affected day-to-day needs. Overall, the negative reviews focus less on care plans and more on whether help and updates arrived when expected.

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Features

Housing

  • 124 resident community capacity 124 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 (17 miles away) Chicago Midway (17 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

Cafes

  • Little Beans Cafe (0.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Francis Hospital (0.4 miles)
  • Swedish Covenant Hospital Cancer Care (3.6 miles)
  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (6.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Cta (1.1 miles)
  • CTA Jarvis (1.4 miles)
  • CTA-Linden (3.2 miles)
  • Cta (4.5 miles)
  • Cta (5.3 miles)
  • Jefferson Park Bus Terminal (5.4 miles)
  • Cta (5.8 miles)

Parks

  • Dubkin Park (1.2 miles)
  • Dawes Park (1.6 miles)
  • Centennial Park (1.7 miles)
  • Warren Park (1.7 miles)
  • Leahy Park (2.4 miles)
  • Horner Park (4.6 miles)
  • Independence Park (5.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • R Public House (1.4 miles)
  • Little Bad Wolf (3.2 miles)
  • SoFo Tap (4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.2 miles)
  • Superdawg Drive-In (5.4 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (5.5 miles)
  • Murphy's Bleachers (5.7 miles)

Physicians

  • North Shore Physicians Group (2.9 miles)
  • Resurrection Medical Center Professional Building (7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Baha'i House of Worship (3.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Village Crossing Theatre (4 miles)

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