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Frankfort Terrace in Frankfort, IL

Frankfort Terrace is a nursing home community in Frankfort, IL.

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40 North Smith, Frankfort, IL 60423

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4.4 from 35 reviews
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Overall Review of Frankfort Terrace

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Daily activities and exercise classes are a consistent focus residents mention.

Residents describe a steady routine of scheduled activities, including exercise classes and regular group participation. One resident specifically credits exercise for staying active and building confidence. Others describe activities like yoga and bingo, and they mention feeling encouraged to join in when they were initially less involved.

common 3 reviews mention this

Dining choices get positive mentions

Food quality and meal variety come up frequently in resident comments.

Several residents talk about the meals they receive and how well the dining experience fits their needs. One review calls out daily meals and describes having enough to eat. Another mentions healthier options and specific menu items, while a separate review says the food is mostly good and that extra servings are provided when meals are served.

common 17 reviews mention this

Staff support shows through in care

Residents frequently describe staff as helpful, respectful, and attentive to needs.

Across multiple reviews, residents praise staff for being friendly, responsive, and professional in day-to-day interactions. Several comments mention coordination and teamwork across roles like nursing, reception, social services, dietary, and housekeeping. One resident also describes medication-related support from the nursing team, and another notes communication and adherence to room-entry protocol.

common 3 reviews mention this

Convenient, quiet location matters

Residents say the area is convenient and feels safe and calm.

A resident highlights that the Frankfort area is convenient, making it easier to feel connected while living there. Another comment describes the town as quiet and safe. One review also notes the community sits in a nice neighborhood, reinforcing the overall feel of the location.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Some families raise serious concerns

Not all reviews are positive, with some families describing significant breakdowns in care.

A small number of reviews are sharply critical, including one account describing dehydration, falls, injuries, and a hospital transfer. Another negative review simply calls out rude staff. One additional negative review questions whether the rating reflects resident experiences versus employee postings, which affects trust in the overall review picture.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 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 (22 miles away) Chicago Midway (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

Places of Worship

  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (1.1 miles)
  • Parkview Christian Church (6 miles)
  • Trinity Lutheran Church (7.2 miles)
  • Our Mother Of Good Counsel (9.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Old Plank Trail Tavern (1.5 miles)
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Buona (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Jameson's Pub (2.9 miles)
  • White Castle (4.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Gost Coffee Roasters (4.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.3 miles)
  • Eggheadz Cafe (7.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.6 miles)

Physicians

  • MK Periodontics and Implants (2.2 miles)
  • Pinnacle Dermatology- Frankfort (2.4 miles)
  • MidAmerica Orthopaedics (4.4 miles)
  • Heart Care Centers of Illinois (4.6 miles)
  • Advocate Medical Campus Southwest (5.7 miles)
  • St James Medical Center Olympia Fields (7.1 miles)
  • Loyola (7.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Emagine Frankfort (3.2 miles)
  • Orland Park Cinema Orland Park, Il (7.7 miles)

Parks

  • Arbor Park (4.2 miles)
  • Foxridge Park (5.7 miles)
  • Central Park (8.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Metra (4.3 miles)
  • Metra (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Franciscan St James Health (7.1 miles)
  • Elisabeth Ludeman Center (7.7 miles)
  • South Suburban Hospital (9.3 miles)

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