first of all, this is no longer Brookdale, it was bought out in September of 2025 by Discovery…read moreVillage. We shall see if they continue with some of the positives. They can use more activities but all is in the works. The nursing staff is wonderful, most people are very helpful. They are a little in need of more staff but again, all in the works.

Brookdale Des Plaines, IL 3-16-25…read moreAfter almost 2 years of residency my opinion Brookdale Des Plaines remains the same...... VERY high marks for both residents and management with staff. In spite of a madcap rush of 40+ new residents caused by the abrupt closing of another "senior" facility up the road, management rose to the occasion over a 4-5 month period to get everyone housed and safely moved in. Toss in another round of Covid, the Flu and artic winter temps, the Holiday decorations were once again Rockefeller Center like. Residents long-term and new have blended together on a mostly joyful. and very friendly fashion. Management continues their top down approach to keep things running smoothly Access to top rated reliable medical care is always a growing need as we all get older. And when buying a house any good realtor will say.... LOCATION - LOCATION - LOCATION!!! This facility has it in spades as well as a an IN-HOUSE reliable bus service to get you to and fro. BDP SHOULD BE at the VERY TOP of anyone's list as a safe, extremely well managed plus welcoming home for you or your loved one. I invite you to read my previous more extensive reviews, or better yet call BDP and schedule a visit. A long term and well informed marketing team await your call. Again, I am in NO way associated with Brookdale and simply reside here as an 85 yr old slightly disabled male resident. 2 years now and still very happy!!! HOPE to see YOU soon!!!

This is a five star community!!! Not only is it kept clean the staff is courteous and ready to…read moreassist in any circumstance!! There are always fun activities taking place!!! The church is absolutely beautiful!!! And the backyard seating area peaceful and immaculate!!! Residents are friendly and ready to play a dice game in the ice cream shop whenever someone would like! Come and see this hidden gem!!!

What an absolutely wonderful place. There is a beautiful chapel on the 2nd Floor where residents…read moreattend daily mass in the mornings and afternoons. The floors are clean and well maintained and always smell fresh. Just ask the residents themselves living here, they can attest to their happiness.

Worst facility I've ever worked at in assisted living community. The leadership is only interested…read morein the money not your loved one! I have witnessed many incidents occur that should have never had happened to families and their loved ones. There workers are underpaid and overworked. There are plenty of other nice facilities that truly hire and employee great caregivers to look after your loved ones. This is not the facility!​

Don't know if there would be enough room to write all of the Wonderful things that happen at this…read morecommunity day in and day out.. So many people go unorganized st this community and it is a shame because the experience starts as soon as you take that tour with Marley Amaya.. There is not one question that was not answered and the amount of Joy she makes you feel at such a difficult time is honestly top notch. Had several questions for Ernie and again the fact that everything you ask is important to them makes the experience so wonderful.. I highly recommend this community for all that the staff does day in and day out and to know you can pick up the phone and speak to Marley even on her days off makes things that Much Better .. Just want to say Marley , Ernie and the rest of the team THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO...

I worked with Kerry at Senior Living Experts and her help made the process easy to navigate. We…read moreneeded to find an assisted living community for my father-in-law. Kerry asked a lot of questions to help narrow down our options. She recommended several places to help us determine what size/feel would work best for our situation. Kerry set up the appointments for our tours and checked with us to get feedback. Our timeline for moving needed to happen sooner than we thought, and Kerry helped keep us on track. My father-in-law is happy with his new home and we appreciate Kerry's help.

Several months ago I'd grown increasingly worried about my mom's safety at home. The day we were to…read morediscuss assisted living with her doctor, I found myself calling 911 and sending her to the hospital for what would be 51 days, sepsis, 2 surgeries & 2 rehab stints. Having her return home was no longer an option; which led me to quickly get to up to speed on senior living options,mostly on my own. I found her a place & moved her in all before her release. While I ensured her safety, I second guessed my decisions as she vocally struggled to adjust; it was a lot of change particularly for someone who rarely left her home. Almost 6 months in, a different set of doubts & worries took over. Did I make the right call, could she live somewhere more affordable, would she outlive her money, etc. I don't even recall what search term led me to Senior Living Experts, but I'm grateful. Rebecca listened to my story and made me feel less alone. She thought where my mom was at was the best option in terms of cost, desired location and care needs addressed, but would do the research and circle back. We also discussed the care she received currently and provided a few suggestions. As promised, Rebecca followed up and confirmed her initial assessment. Yes, I'll still worry about her finances, but I now have a better understanding of the landscape and what comes should her care needs increase. If I had a do over, I would have started with Senior Living Experts, they are amazing!

Awful how they treated my grandmother, she was neglected and taking advantage of, the minute you…read moreleave a loved one alone with these people they are at risk. She had items stolen from her and she was pressured into signing over money to employees which is another story. Stay away from this place.

Terrible! Management is indifferent if not hostile. Do NOT put your loved one in this facility's…read moreMemory Care. They heard the residents like cattle into a common area and except for a few activities, let them sit alone and mostly unattended while the staff stare are their phones or talk among themselves. The food in memory care is bad and not nutritionally balanced. For example, they will bring a meal without ANY carbs, often neglecting to provide plastic eating utensils, a drink or napkins. If you're not there for every meal, you have no idea if your loved one is eating or not. If you speak to management, they will promise to do something, but they never seem able to resolve even the simplest of issues. Moreover, they NEVER follow up with status, no matter how many times you report the same issue. Management is generally unprofessional and pathetic! They don't clean the rooms properly and will make excuses or blame your loved one if you complain. Overall, most of the staff are indifferent at best. Most of the staff don't know how to deal with hearing aids so they usually sit in the charger. You would think this would be easy for a retirement home, but nothing is easy there. Again, if you're not there most of the time you'll have no idea what's going on.

I just placed my step-dad in Oakton arms last week-end. I have been through this before with my…read morefather, and Oakton Arms is much cozier, cleaner and easier to deal with than any other place that I have dealt with. It is reasonably priced as well. Kelly is a pleasure and so is everyone else so far! Thank you for making this difficult adjustment relatively easy! Sharon C

I cannot begin to express my gratitude for Oakton Arms in Des Plaines. We were in a really tough…read moresituation trying to find a place for my Grandfather to live. We wanted him to be with us, but knew that he also needed his independence. We looked at many places. Some were nice, but outrageously expensive.. and others were just not all that nice. I felt depressed walking into most, to be quite honest. When I met Kelly from Oakton Arms and took a tour, I knew that it was where I wanted my Grandfather to be. I visit him all of the time and I just love it there! Please look into it if you are in a situation like we were. It really was such a relief for our entire family to find such a wonderful place with very caring people. The very best part to me, is that he is independent in his own room, but still has the pull cords available in case of emergency. Very thankful to Oakton Arms Independent Living.

Good looking facility however awful place. The give you a great…read moresales pitch but is all a LIE. MY WIFE MISSED MEALS with no caring from the staff. When is advised the staff they ALL stated it was wise decision on my part to take her back home. She was ignored much of the time very little help. they claimed they were fully staffed .. ANOTHER LIE.One time 3 of the staff walked by the room and my wife asked for help and they said they would be back soon never came back.. care quality extremely poor. they claim i owe them over $4000 as they claim i took her out early but they will pro rate and return pro rated portion.DO NOT BELIEVE. I AM CONSIDERING WILL CONTACT LAWYER. FRANK IANTORNO. WIFE LINDA

The sheridan is a great place to be put in for care the service is excellent and is always…read moreimproving if you need a team to help your loved ones this is the place to be, there are activities always available a nice environment to be in with people that care it is also a great opportunity to learn how to help others and be involved with a community of people who dedicate themselves to a healthy and helpful lifestyle The sheridan is one of the best places out there !