In full disclosure, I am a former Caregiver for my own Father, who decided, after his passing, to…read moremake it a mission to help the lives of other aging veterans. I went back to college to learn my skills, become certified, Illinois state licensed, and ready to work. I then went to work for the VA at Hines Hospital to learn my skills in a practical setting. Then I started applying for jobs. Most places didn't care if I was certified or even had a state license. But Smile and Love, Inc. did. I don't have to work any more, but I choose to. I have worked for them for more than a year and I love the VA patients I work with, and Patrick at Smile and Love. I recommend them highly to anyone for the care of anyone you love!

Horrible experience with this business. The woman who answers the phone is very rude, and…read morecondescending. All I wanted was information, and she was very snippy with me the whole time. She acted as if she had no time for me. I would not use this company ever!

My family decided that my Dad required hospice care towards the end of his life and we chose…read moreLifeChoice for that need. We were assigned Emily as our case manager and she was great to work with. However, we interacted the most with Grace who was on-call at the time we engaged them and helped my Dad a good bit during his last couple of days. Grace was super patient with us when we asked lots of questions about his care and hospice in general. LifeChoice also provided a rabbi for us and I think my father really appreciated that the rabbi visited with him for over an hour. I think they provided my father a lot of peace and comfort during his final days. My only regret was not engaging them sooner. Thank you LifeChoice for all of the help you provided my father and our family.

My name is Shannon Parson Johnson, My father William parson was able to pass away with dignity and…read morerespect, I cannot say enough about the incredible care and compassion this hospice team provided for my father. Their whole demeanor and attitude is that of angels, compassion, empathy, love..When he was in the hospital, he was not receiving the proper pain management, they kept delaying the hospitals hospice program while my dad was dying in pain. I was desperate to get him home. Alena, the administrator, moved mountains to make that happen. They got my dad home in less than 18 hours, they were by my father's bedside within two hours of me calling desperate for help, which felt like a miracle during such a difficult time. Daniel, the nurse who came to the hospital, was so attentive and caring such a such a genuine person. And once we were home, nurse Julie and nurse Grace took over and truly went above and beyond. They made sure the bed oxygen tanks supplies and meds was delivered before my dad even got home.They made sure my dad was comfortable, out of pain, and surrounded by dignity and respect--something he was not receiving in the hospital. there was also a Sweet CNA that came to help as well, Because of them, my dad was able to pass peacefully at home, just as he deserved. That means everything to me my father and our family. All of my father's friends and loyal family were able to come visit with him before he passed the next morning.. I highly recommend this hospice agency to anyone going through end-of-life care for a loved one--or even for themselves. Don't wait until the last minute. Have this hospice team set up ahead of time--you will not regret it. They are truly angels doing God's work. Shannon Johnson-parson

My parents moved in 2 years ago. I am so very thankful they did. My family lives in Carol Stream…read moreand we are now 5 minutes away. I am there practically every day as they have declined quite a bit. My dad is 88 and my mom 84 both with health issues. My dad had a recent hospital stay and when he came back home the nurse came by every day to visit him. They are in independent living and they absolutely love it. My mother in law lived here my aunts and uncles lived her and my dads sister lives here now. It's a wonderful place to put your family. The care has been wonderful.

My parents moved to an independent living apartment at Covenant Living Windsor Park in 2018. When…read moremy dad's health declined in 2021, they moved to assisted living. Four days after my dad passed away in 2023, they helped my mom be completely moved back to an independent living apartment. MY PARENTS WERE MARRIED 70 YEARS AND NEVER HAD TO SPEND ONE DAY APART AT WINDSOR PARK. When my dad transferred to Johnson Center skilled nursing after a hospitalization, my mom could walk there from their apartment, under the same roof. Since my dad has been gone, my mom is still participating in activities with friends she has had since 2018. Socialization and continuity have been key for her well-being. She is moving through the grieving process and building a new way of life as a widow amongst her peers, many of whom have had similar life experiences. This beautiful place has been a blessing to our family.

My mother in law has been at Halina's since October 2016. We are very happy with her care…read more she is getting. She had a caregiver 24/7 when she lived at home and the quality of care was really poor. The care that my mother in law is getting is exceptional! The caregivers make sure each resident is fed, hydrated, changed, bathed. We have never gone there to find my mother in law in any distress. The caregivers know when something is bothering each resident and are very well in tune to each one. The house she is in is immaculate. Her caregivers are very knowledgeable on geriatric care. If we knew about Halina's when my father in law had his stroke he would have been there!

I would not recommend Halina's "services" to anyone. If I could, I would give Halina's service 0…read morestars. My grandparents were in one of her homes and the care they were given was very unsupportive, limited, and below standards. From not changing, bathing, or moving my grandfather out of bed, my grandmother asking to get up and walk and them not helping her, and to the promise (it was a promise she told my family from day 1) that no one would get bed sores but my grandfather got one and said that "he came in with it", I feel that I was misled and let down from the care that I was told they were going to receive. Hearing my grandma say to me while people were touring the home, "I wish they knew what really happens, the truth" I felt a part of me being crushed. My grandfather has passed away and not a day passes by that I wish we never moved them into that "home".

IV used elder works or something very similar in another state . They really didn't help me with my…read moreneeds . I was told to call and I could possibly get a microwave, and possibly a small couch. They had both peices but for some reason I couldn't have them . sorry I don't remember the reason why. I just relocated in this state and everyone really thought this place would definitely help me. So I'm hoping what I'm reading you help with permanent housing? IV been homeless for almost 3years . I was staying at one point with my son but that just wasn't working out. But I need permanent stable housing. I'm on fixed income and I'm disabled woman 64yrs old with a small fully registered service animal.hopeing this time elder works can help me this time.

In life you never want to think that you will need a service like this, however it came time for us…read moreto find a Memory Care facility for my Mom. I asked on a Palatine Facebook page if anyone knew how to find a place and I was directed to this service. Upon getting in contact with them, they were kind and compassionate during such an awful time in our lives. They provided me with five top notch places to look into. They followed up even after we secured a place. I would highly recommend this service to anyone that needs some assistance in locating a facility like this. Thank God for a service like this.

I work EMS and brought a patient to this nursing home after a hospital discharge and I will say out…read moreof every nursing facility/ rehab center I have been to this place had the nicest, most caring staff. Everyone was extremely friendly and knowledgeable.

My father recently had a rehab stay at this facility after leaving Centegra after his lung surgery…read more My dad was resistant in the fact that he had to go to a facility for rehab instead of straight home, but that he did, made such a difference. During our phone conversations 800 miles apart, my dad expressed his genuine gratitude for the tender care and attention that every single member of the staff provided. My dad had a happy and successful stay. The PT and OT he received were excellent and if he ever had to go into a skilled facility again, this is where he would stay, hands down. My mother expressed her relief when she visited him and when she left at the end of the day. She knew he was being so well taken care of. Finding a quality rehab facility can be challenging as many of the reviews are negative posts. It's important that I share my family's excellent experience so that it may be easier for others to make a decision in their rehab facility search! Thank Valley Hi, for taking care of my father, Mr. Theodore.

Friendly, professional, and clean. Walked in without an appointment; walked out half an hour later…read morewith a prescription. Felt more listened-to and better-treated than at most doctors' offices I've ever dealt with. Plus I have to applaud the staff's patience in dealing with the belligerent, abusive, unmedicated mentally-ill dude who was giving them grief in the waiting room while I was there!

I visited this place in my area as recommended for a new hire/ position check up. However when i…read moregot there the wait was extremely long and the staff there were extremely unprofessional. The nurse or staff member who took my blood and tb test was on the phone complaining to her mom about personal issues while sticking needles in my arm!!!. Needless to say she winds up pricking herself with my used needle while on the phone which in turn opened a can of worms. She goes on to ask me to sign consent to be tested for HIV as part of the protocol for wellness which i understand and obliged. However, when a few medical students came in she started ranting to them about how she has to be tested and how she's so afraid. They continue to joke about her possibly having that "backpack" and how they are so worried for her. Meanwhile I'm sitting in the next room feeling exceedingly embarrassed, dehumanized, and dirty all because she wasn't doing her job efficiently. As someone who has worked in the medical field for years I'm sure that this is a HIPAA violation of patient privacy. I mean the entire office knew what happened by the time I left. Thanks for making me feel like shit.

I was here for over 5 months the longer i was here the worse i got. The social normalization of…read morerumination and other unhealthy behaviors made it so much worse. Genuinely if you go here don't stay too long labeling yourself solidifies your sickness more. Please trust me.

I am coming from the potential employee perspective. More than a half month process to ultimately…read moresay no to me even though they literally stated that they were looking for someone with either personal or professional experience. I have huge personal experience with addiction and mental health experience having taken care of a loved one. Still, they took over half a month. And here is the worse part. After they met with me for a third and useless time, they took almost a whole week to give me the outcome and it was only because I emailed asking for an update. I was ultimately responded to via email in the evening. I share this experience because imagine that you are a patient and in need of help. You hope that they don't take their time to assist you when you have already probably lost all hope. I am sure they will jump all over a person that has an addiction issue because that is what pays the bills.