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Grove Of Skokie

Grove Of Skokie is a nursing home community in Skokie, IL.

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  • Interior

    A cozy and well-decorated bedroom featuring a single bed, a small table, and natural light streaming in from the window.

  • Outdoors

    A modern building surrounded by greenery and flowers on a sunny day.

  • Building

    An artistic rendering of a modern building surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring a single bed, soft lighting, and a touch of greenery.

  • Trees

    A serene garden space featuring vibrant flowers, a large tree, and patio furniture under a sunshade.

  • Landscaping

    A beautifully designed fountain surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush greenery in a serene outdoor setting.

  • Kitchen

    Two liquid containers are placed next to a wooden cabinet in a kitchen setting.

9000 La Vergne Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077

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3.9 from 54 reviews
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Overall Review of Grove Of Skokie

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is debated

Cleanliness and odors show up as both praise and complaints in reviews.

Several reviews describe a bright, clean environment and say the facility is well kept. Other residents and family members complain about unclean conditions, including urine odors and visible messes like spilled food. A few comments connect cleanliness issues with not feeling confident about care during recovery. Overall, reviewers do not agree on how consistently clean the building is day to day.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining satisfaction varies, with complaints about meals and praise for special-diet support.

Some reviews criticize food, describing meals as overcooked, small portions, and lacking freshness, and one mentions a tray that felt leftover rather than fully served. Others mention good food and describe the community as meeting special dietary needs. Because the community also offers restaurant-style dining, the contrast in food comments stands out—some residents and families feel it works well, while others do not. If you prioritize meal experience, reviews suggest it’s worth asking detailed questions about portion size, freshness, and how meals are served.

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Activities feel limited

Reviews describe a smaller activity schedule than some families expect.

A few reviews say social and activity options are limited, including one describing frequent restrictions on going outside. Others describe the community keeping residents engaged with activities like bingo and group events, and one review calls activities a highlight of rehab. One resident specifically wishes there were more activities, while another notes resident-run and scheduled programming. Together, reviews suggest the activity experience depends on timing and resident interest.

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Medication communication matters

Medication routines and follow-through come up often in resident and family feedback.

Some reviews praise support around medications, including help understanding why medications matter and mental-health support that residents describe as improving stability. Others raise concerns about missed or late medication administration and about pain medications not being ready when expected. There are also complaints that required medications weren’t available as planned. The common thread in reviews is that families and residents notice medication timing and communication quickly—especially during rehab or recovery.

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Nearby essentials and hospitals

Residents have relatively close options for pharmacies, dining, and medical appointments.

The nearby area includes pharmacies, quick dining stops, and medical offices within a few miles. Hospital access is also listed relatively close, which can make it easier to plan visits or appointments. Reviews don’t directly comment on distance, but the location details show a range of common destinations nearby. If you’d like, you can use these nearby options to plan outings and appointment logistics.

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Features

Housing

  • 149 resident community capacity 149 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 (9 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (9 miles away)
  • Chicago Midway (18 miles away) Chicago Midway (18 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

Nearby Metro Stations

  • Metro Station Dempster-Skokie  

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

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Little Beans Cafe (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)

Physicians

  • North Shore Physicians Group (2.1 miles)
  • Resurrection Medical Center Professional Building (5.1 miles)
  • Physicians Cosmetic Institute (7.6 miles)
  • Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group (8.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (2.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.4 miles)
  • Glenview Dairy Bar (3.3 miles)
  • Superdawg Drive-In (3.8 miles)
  • Wildfire (4.1 miles)
  • Panda Express (4.2 miles)
  • R Public House (4.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Village Crossing Theatre (2.5 miles)
  • AMC Rosemont 18 (7.4 miles)

Parks

  • Leahy Park (3.6 miles)
  • Dawes Park (4 miles)
  • Clarkson Park (4.1 miles)
  • Centennial Park (4.1 miles)
  • Warren Park (4.4 miles)
  • Dubkin Park (4.6 miles)
  • Portage Park (6.2 miles)

Transportation

  • CTA-Linden (3.7 miles)
  • Cta (4.4 miles)
  • CTA Jarvis (4.7 miles)
  • Cta (5.2 miles)
  • Jefferson Park Bus Terminal (5.2 miles)
  • Cta (6.9 miles)
  • Cta (7.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Francis Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • Swedish Covenant Hospital Cancer Care (5.5 miles)
  • Glenbrook Hospital (6.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Baha'i House of Worship (4 miles)
  • North Shore Congregation Israel (7.3 miles)

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