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Glenshire Nursing Home in Richton Park, IL

Glenshire Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Richton Park, IL.

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Glenshire Nursing Home in Richton Park, IL

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  • Interior

    A professional in a red jacket stands in a reception area.

  • Outdoors

    A serene garden setting featuring a wooden gazebo and outdoor furniture amidst lush greenery.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, a window view, and warm lighting.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with elegant sofas, a vibrant carpet, and decorative artwork on the wall.

  • Building

    A painted depiction of a hospital building with a parking lot in the foreground.

  • Dining

    An elegantly set dining table with floral centerpiece in a restaurant setting.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped physical therapy room with various rehabilitation tools and exercise equipment, including parallel bars and a large red therapy ball.

  • Healthcare

    A caregiver assists an elderly woman, both smiling warmly at each other.

  • Reception Area

    A woman stands in a professional reception area, smiling for the camera.

  • Nurse

    A nurse standing in a hospital corridor wearing blue scrubs.

22660 Cicero Ave, Richton Park, IL 60471

To contact a resident: (708) 747-6120

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

2.6 from 85 reviews
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Overall Review of Glenshire Nursing Home

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Dialysis and respiratory services stand out

Residents describe specific dialysis and respiratory support as a major strength.

Several reviews highlight the community’s dialysis capabilities and respiratory therapy as a key reason families feel more comfortable with care. One reviewer points to a new Hemo-Dialysis unit and 24-7 on-site respiratory services for vent patients. Others mention an in-house HD setup and a respiratory therapy team they consider top tier. A few positive comments also connect these services to the facility’s recent improvements.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities can feel lively

Reviews mention day-to-day activities as hit-or-miss.

Some residents and families describe a strong activity team and daily opportunities aimed at keeping quality of life up. One reviewer specifically calls out daily fun led by activity staff, while another praises activity staff for person-centered, ongoing engagement. At the same time, a critical review complains about how activities were handled, suggesting the experience depends on the situation and individual staff involvement.

common 3 reviews mention this

Food quality has mixed feedback

Dining reviews range from solid to disappointing.

A subset of reviewers say the food is good, including praise for taste and portions and one note that it compared favorably to other rehab centers. Another reviewer, while generally positive, points out practical downsides like cold food at times and no decaf option. On the more negative side, one review criticizes the food as not appropriate for adult residents.

  • An elegantly set dining table with floral centerpiece in a restaurant setting.
  • A hospital meal consisting of scrambled eggs and a biscuit on a tray.
  • A breakfast meal consisting of scrambled eggs and a pancake on a plate.
caveat 9 reviews mention this

Staffing levels are a recurring concern

Residents and families raise concerns about staffing coverage.

Across reviews, many people describe feeling that staffing is insufficient or inconsistently present, affecting everything from therapy to basic checks. Several negative reviews mention understaffing, overworked nurses, and delayed responses, including reports of residents left in soiled conditions for hours. Others describe nights where no nurses were at the desk or concerns that nobody responded when called. There are also positive comments that mention staffing improvements and experienced nursing and therapy teams, but the staffing complaints are frequent enough to remain a major caveat.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Care changes with management

Multiple reviews describe a turnaround tied to new management.

Several reviews describe the facility as having improved after management changes, pointing to better cleanliness, fewer odors, and broader efforts to raise care quality. One reviewer credits new leadership with correcting issues quickly, and others say they’ve seen positive shifts they hope will continue. Even within this theme, the tone is not uniformly positive: other reviews still describe serious concerns about neglect, safety, and how staff handle residents. Together, this suggests experiences vary widely depending on timing, unit, and staffing on a given day.

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

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Transportation

  • Chicago Midway (21 miles away) Chicago Midway (21 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Transportation

  • Metra (1.3 miles)
  • Metra/Amtrak (6.7 miles)
  • Metra (8 miles)
  • Metra (8.8 miles)
  • U-Haul (10.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop (1.9 miles)
  • White Castle (2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)
  • Culver's (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.4 miles)
  • Big Apple Pancake House (3.5 miles)
  • Lucky Burrito II (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.8 miles)
  • Eggheadz Cafe (7.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Elisabeth Ludeman Center (2.6 miles)
  • Franciscan St James Health (3.3 miles)
  • Franciscan Health (5.1 miles)
  • Franciscan Health Chicago Heights (5.1 miles)
  • South Suburban Hospital (6.4 miles)
  • Ingalls Memorial (9.7 miles)

Physicians

  • St James Medical Center Olympia Fields (3.3 miles)
  • Aunt Martha's Health Care (5.1 miles)
  • Advocate South Suburban Hospital: Smith Sharon C MD (6.3 miles)
  • United Pain Services (6.5 miles)
  • Dr Uppuluri, Dr Patel, Dr Chavin Urology (6.6 miles)
  • Pinnacle Dermatology- Frankfort (6.6 miles)
  • MK Periodontics and Implants (7 miles)

Parks

  • Arbor Park (5.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (5.9 miles)
  • Parkview Christian Church (9.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Emagine Frankfort (6.9 miles)
  • Orland Park Cinema Orland Park, Il (10.1 miles)

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