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Grove At The Lake in Zion, IL

Grove At The Lake is a nursing home community in Zion, IL.

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Grove At The Lake in Zion, IL

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  • Interior

    A cozy apartment with an open layout featuring a kitchen, dining area, and visible bedroom.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with an armchair and a fireplace.

  • Bedroom

    A well-lit hospital room with a bed, desk, and seating area.

  • Dining

    A well-lit dining room with elegantly set tables and comfortable chairs.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped gym room with a treadmill, stationary bike, and colorful fitness balls.

  • Healthcare

    A row of dialysis chairs and machines in a medical facility.

2534 Elim Avenue, Zion, IL 60099

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3.3 from 116 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Grove At The Lake

differentiator 19 reviews mention this

Carmen social work support stands out

Carmen is repeatedly described as a strong advocate during difficult transitions.

Many residents and family members credit the social worker Carmen with staying on top of needs, communicating clearly, and helping with transitions such as getting support lined up after discharge. Several reviews say Carmen followed through consistently, including helping with government paperwork and home-related next steps. A few reviewers also single out other social workers for being helpful, but Carmen is the most frequently named person in these positive stories.

caveat 26 reviews mention this

Staffing and call-light response varies

Call-light response and supervision are a recurring concern, especially on later shifts.

A consistent thread in the more critical reviews is delayed help after call lights are pressed and periods of limited supervision. Some reviewers describe being left waiting for basic assistance like toileting or diaper changes, and others mention episodes where care did not feel timely or consistent. Even some overall-positive reviews suggest there are times when more CNAs are needed to keep pace with requests, particularly at night.

common 40 reviews mention this

Care is often described as kind

A large share of reviewers describe staff who treat residents with respect.

Across many reviews, residents and families say direct-care staff and nursing teams are caring, respectful, and responsive to questions when help is available. Several stories highlight nurses taking time to listen, CNAs showing patience, and therapy teams encouraging residents during recovery. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews describes rude or dismissive interactions, which is why experiences can feel uneven from unit to unit or shift to shift.

common 18 reviews mention this

Dining and food quality split opinions

Food quality is mixed, with both praise for hot meals and complaints about portions or diet limits.

Some residents and visitors say meals are hot and ready, with decent variety or room for substitutions, and one review even calls out tacos as a positive. Others criticize food as processed or reheated, with portions that feel too small, and several mention problems for specific diets or not enough diabetic/renal-friendly options. The community offers restaurant-style dining and wellness-oriented special diets, which aligns with why diet-related comments show up in reviews.

  • A cozy apartment with an open layout featuring a kitchen, dining area, and visible bedroom.
  • A well-lit dining room with elegantly set tables and comfortable chairs.
differentiator 22 reviews mention this

Therapy support is frequently praised

Physical and occupational therapy are repeatedly described as effective for rehab.

Multiple reviews highlight therapy teams helping residents improve mobility after injuries or illness, including short-term stays for walking and recovery. Several reviewers name physical or wound care staff and describe them as supportive and skilled, with encouragement during sessions. While some reviews claim limited exercise or inconsistent rehabilitation, the more common theme is that therapy made a measurable difference.

caveat 21 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and condition are contested

Reviews disagree on cleanliness and maintenance, with concerns about sanitation in multiple narratives.

Some reviewers describe the building as clean and say housekeeping does a good job, and others say the environment feels fresh and well kept. However, many critical reviews mention odors, dirty rooms or bathrooms, and sanitation problems such as delayed cleaning or reports of stained/unclean areas. Several also describe the facility as aged or worn, with maintenance issues showing up alongside those cleanliness concerns.

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Features

Housing

  • 244 resident community capacity 244 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

Hospitals

  • Cancer Treatment Centers of America - Gastroenterology (0.2 miles)
  • Waukegan Il Hospital Co. (4.9 miles)
  • Vista Medical Center - East (4.9 miles)
  • Ocenco (6.7 miles)
  • Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (8.9 miles)
  • Kenosha Medical Center (9 miles)

Physicians

  • Hatem Halabi, MD, FACS | Surgical Oncologist (0.2 miles)
  • Meadows Plastic Surgery (1.9 miles)
  • Vista Physician Group (5.5 miles)
  • Family Primary Care Clinic (6.4 miles)
  • Hanger Clinic: Prosthetics & Orthotics (7.3 miles)
  • North Suburban Dermatology Associates (7.3 miles)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (7.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Jewel-Osco Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.4 miles)

Parks

  • Illinois Beach State Park (2 miles)
  • Waukegan Park District (5.9 miles)
  • Southport Park (7.8 miles)
  • Gangler Park (8.1 miles)
  • Eichelman Park (9.1 miles)
  • Wolfenbuttel Park (9.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Tropics (3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.1 miles)
  • Shirl's Drive In (4.3 miles)
  • The Shanty Restaurant (5.9 miles)
  • Starlite Club (6.6 miles)
  • Country Pride (7 miles)
  • Culver's (7.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.8 miles)
  • Corner Bakery Cafe (9.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Therese Church (6.4 miles)
  • St Paul's Lutheran Church (7 miles)

Theaters

  • Gurnee Mills Cinema Gurnee, Il (8 miles)
  • Cinemark Tinseltown USA (9.1 miles)

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