Residents and families describe the nursing care as consistently strong.
Multiple residents and visitors say the day-to-day care for elderly residents is a highlight, including clear confidence in the facility’s level of care. Reviews also mention residents being happy, and that staff and the overall team truly take care of residents. This aligns with the facility offering skilled nursing facility services and dedicated support with daily living needs and medication management.
common11 reviews mention this
Friendly, attentive staff
Staff friendliness and helpfulness come up repeatedly in reviews.
Reviews repeatedly describe staff as friendly and helpful, and say the team is actively involved in residents’ well-being. Several comments also point to the environment feeling clean and well cared for, not just the people being pleasant. A number of reviewers also praise the sincerity and loving approach of the Sisters and caregivers as part of the care experience.
differentiator5 reviews mention this
Catholic life is built in
Catholic practices and religious programming are a visible part of life here.
Several reviewers specifically mention Catholic elements like a chapel and regular mass. Others describe faith-based moments such as adoration and confession. One reviewer also explains that they were seeking a Catholic setting for an elderly mother, reinforcing that the community’s religious identity is something families look for.
common4 reviews mention this
On-site activities add community
Residents and visitors describe active community programming.
Beyond basic care, reviews mention planned gatherings and spiritual programming that help create a sense of community. There are also references to resident and visitor experiences like monthly faith events and on-site spaces connected to community life. This fits with the facility offering community-sponsored activities, scheduled daily activities, and planned day trips.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
59 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Chicago O'Hare International (12 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Videos
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Durty Nellies (0.7 miles)
Mariano's Fresh Market (0.7 miles)
Photo's Hotdogs (0.7 miles)
McDonald's (1.6 miles)
Culver's (1.7 miles)
Alley 64 Bar & Grill (1.8 miles)
Restaurant.com (2.5 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1 miles)
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (2.7 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.5 miles)
Walgreens (4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1.5 miles)
Cafe Zupas (2.6 miles)
Starbucks (3.2 miles)
Starbucks (4.8 miles)
Starbucks (5.8 miles)
Places of Worship
St Thomas Of Villanova (1.7 miles)
Willow Creek Community Church (5.1 miles)
St Francis de Sales Parish (5.4 miles)
St Hubert Church (6.1 miles)
Physicians
Premier Eye Care & Surgery (3.9 miles)
Arlington Eye Physicians (4.5 miles)
Ferber, Stuart Nch Buffalo Grove Outpatient Care Center (5 miles)
Alexian Doctors Building 2 (6.9 miles)
Stuart Bergman-Bock MD - Northshore University Health Systems (7.3 miles)
Lake Cook Orthopedic Assoc (7.9 miles)
Northern Illinois Eye Clinic (8.3 miles)
Parks
Lake Arlington (4.2 miles)
Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve (4.7 miles)
Ned Brown Preserve (5.1 miles)
Fabbrini Park (5.5 miles)
Sheffield Park (6.9 miles)
Olympic Park (6.9 miles)
Abrahamsen Park (7 miles)
Hospitals
NCH Northwest Community Hospital (4.7 miles)
Ascension Alexian Brothers - Behavioral Health Hospital (6.7 miles)
Alexian Brothers Women and Children's Hospital (6.9 miles)
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59 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Chicago O'Hare International (12 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Attentive staff delivering high-quality meals in a clean, well-maintained environment.
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