Overall Review of Westchester Health & Rehabilitation
caveat29 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a mixed bag
Cleanliness reviews are split between praise and serious complaints.
Some residents and families describe the building as clean, well-maintained, and kept up during visits. Others report dirty rooms, unpleasant odors, and concerns like dust, sticky floors, and bedding or surfaces that had not been cleaned properly. A few reviewers also tie cleanliness problems to difficult living conditions in general.
caveat10 reviews mention this
Staffing and response times raise concerns
Several reviewers describe understaffing and slow help when care is needed.
A number of reviews complain that staffing levels are too low and that getting assistance can take too long. Some families describe call buttons being answered slowly or leaving residents waiting for basic needs. A few reviewers also describe residents being left in unsafe situations, while other reviews elsewhere describe staff as responsive, which highlights how inconsistent experiences can feel.
common5 reviews mention this
Food quality gets direct reactions
Residents and visitors mention food quality, sometimes approvingly and sometimes not.
Some reviewers say the meals look good or that their loved one says the food is good. Others describe the food as unappetizing, too small, or not tasting right. There are also complaints about long periods without food during a stay.
common2 reviews mention this
Activities and outings keep days busy
Reviews mention day-to-day activities and the community’s event calendar.
At least some families describe activities happening throughout the day and that the facility keeps residents engaged. Others specifically highlight an outdoor space used for seasonal events, which connects to the community’s focus on scheduled activity programming. In addition, a few reviews suggest there may be room to improve activity and dining choice.
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Features
Housing
120 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 Midway (8 miles away)
Chicago O'Hare International (10 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
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.8 miles)
Mariano's Western Springs (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Walgreens (3.7 miles)
Walgreens (4.1 miles)
Walgreens (4.3 miles)
Hospitals
Edward-Elmhurst Health Center (1.7 miles)
Building 217, Hines VA Hospital (3.2 miles)
Edward Hines, Jr Veterans Hospital (3.2 miles)
Loyola Outpatient Center (3.6 miles)
Loyola University Medical Center (3.7 miles)
MacNeal Hospital (5.5 miles)
Loyola Medicine Transport (5.8 miles)
Transportation
Metra (2.3 miles)
Metra - Downers Grove Main Street (6.4 miles)
Metra (7.1 miles)
Metra (7.7 miles)
Atlantic Aviation (8.6 miles)
Concourse B (8.7 miles)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (8.8 miles)
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