Terrace Nursing Home in Waukegan, IL

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Terrace Nursing Home in Waukegan, IL

Terrace Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Waukegan, IL.

Information last verified:

1615 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087

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

4.5 from 29 reviews
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Overall Review of Terrace Nursing Home

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff communication and attentiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe attentive, caring staff.

Across the reviews, families say the staff take time to explain care, keep them updated, and respond quickly to needs. Several residents’ family members also describe feeling comfortable and safe because staff are visible and engaged during stays. A small number of reviewers raise concerns about professionalism and rude interactions, including one visitor who said they were treated aggressively.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odor concerns

Cleanliness is mixed in resident reports, with standout disagreement on condition.

One reviewer describes the building as dirty and reports roaches. Other reviews directly contradict that, saying the facility is very clean and that it never has a bad smell. Taken together, cleanliness appears to be a point of inconsistency across recent experiences.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities feel engaging

Daily activities get positive mentions from residents and families.

Multiple reviews describe variety in programming, including games and scheduled daily activities. Families also mention that residents stay involved and that the activities team comes up with engaging options. One reviewer explicitly praises the amount of activities throughout the day.

common 3 reviews mention this

Physical therapy support

Physical therapy is described as effective and caring.

Several families report that therapy teams helped residents make progress and regain strength. Reviews also describe physical therapy as a standout part of the care experience. In at least one case, a family member said the resident improved quickly after transfer to the community.

common 2 reviews mention this

Dementia program gets praise

Residents needing dementia support are discussed positively in reviews.

Two reviews highlight dementia-related programming, with one describing a dementia program for residents who need that type of care. Another says the community offers dementia options they found impressive. These comments focus on support for residents with dementia rather than general activities.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 115 resident community capacity 115 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

  • 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

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Shirl's Drive In (0.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.3 miles)
  • Culver's (4 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (4.1 miles)
  • Superman: Ultimate Flight (4.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.6 miles)
  • Culver's (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Waukegan Il Hospital Co. (1.3 miles)
  • Vista Medical Center - East (1.3 miles)
  • Cancer Treatment Centers of America - Gastroenterology (4.1 miles)
  • Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (6 miles)
  • Northwestern Grayslake Hospital (9 miles)
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital (9.4 miles)
  • Ocenco (9.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Vista Physician Group (1.4 miles)
  • Family Primary Care Clinic (2.3 miles)
  • Meadows Plastic Surgery (2.6 miles)
  • Hanger Clinic: Prosthetics & Orthotics (3.4 miles)
  • North Suburban Dermatology Associates (3.4 miles)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (3.5 miles)
  • Hatem Halabi, MD, FACS | Surgical Oncologist (4.1 miles)

Parks

  • Waukegan Park District (1.8 miles)
  • Illinois Beach State Park (3.2 miles)
  • Millenium Park of Lindenhurst (8.3 miles)
  • Butler Lake Park (9.2 miles)
  • Sun Lake Forest Preserve (10 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.9 miles)
  • Hansa Coffee Roasters (8.8 miles)
  • Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters (9 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Gurnee Mills Cinema Gurnee, Il (5.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Metra (8.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • United Methodist Church of Libertyville (9 miles)
  • St Therese Church (10.4 miles)
  • St Gilbert Parish (10.4 miles)
  • St Paul's Lutheran Church (10.7 miles)

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