Beautiful space but no programs for memory care (2 years ago), staff inadequately trained. Wish…read morewe hadn't sent my mom there. She might have lived longer with greater happiness. Lesson: focus on people who will care for your loved ones, not so much the facilities.

This is an updated review as we strive to live safely and logically during this pandemic. I doff my…read morehat to the marvelous staff and administration at the Scottish Home. Their dedication and thoroughness in caring for their residents exemplify the cup of human kindness, responsibility, efficiency and most importantly: love and equality to all. May all be safe and blessed.

Mary P. gave extensive tours to my family. The facility is very clean and modern, but also…read morecomfortable and cozy. There are a myriad of amenities. In addition, they have assisted living plus a number of levels of care up to end of life. They can provide medication to residents, ostomy care, catheter care, bathing, dressing, toileting, housekeeping, escorts by wheel chair to dining and throughout the facility. If you need a medical bed or wheelchair they can help coordinate. If you need to move they have a liaison that would work with your to help bring furniture to their place for design. And also helping thin out belongings . Optional. You can eat in your room. Staff has 24 hour care and shifts with RNs, CNs, LPNs, mgmt director social worker, sales, care coordinator. The facility has indoor parking, handicap too, there is security with locked doors so people cannot get in after a certain hour . There are cameras. There is restaurant quality restaurants, a number of places to eat, depending on if you are assisted living or independent living. And there is a gorgeous rooftop spacious area with loungers and chairs and outdoor furniture with a gorgeous view of downtown Chicago if you want a cocktail. The rooftop is open but w a ceiling. And then there is a facility up top where you can also rent if you have a party. Wall to wall windows. And there's a bar area. There is a large movie theater. There is a beauty salon and they do massages. There is a physical therapy room and physical therapists can work with you depending on your needs. Medicare coordinated. There is a church nearby and walking distance. There are a ton of activities listed on the wall that are going on every single day. They are posted also in the elevator. And you can receive a copy. Every assisted living resident wears alert necklaces around their neck and when you press it, it sends a message to the staff or the nurse in short order to come to your room if there's something urgent or an escort needed. This is not skilled nursing, but it has a lot of features in the plus care category that would meet the needs of most people in their golden years. If you are flat on your back and convalescing, you probably should be in skilled nursing. But that is not the energy or aura of American House. It's a breath of fresh air with senior living to end of life. There's absolutely nothing American House couldn't provide to probably 99% of people. I was very impressed. There is also a grocery store being built across the street. There's parking in front of the building that it's very spacious. If you have to unload a wheelchair. The front door is automatic. It's a building that takes up a full block. It is clean, and the residents are very friendly, and the staff is very friendly. The price point is appropriate and will not break the bank. There are tailored approaches. And it's in Oak Park, which is a lovely community, very diverse w restaurants and parks, and very close to the city. They provide transportation within 8 miles for free. Or rather as part of your monthly rent. This is a month-to-month rental. With a minor down payment. There is also outdoor space in the courtyard and umbrella tables and a bar and a cooking grill. And there's also small gardening with people who may plant vegetables or flowers. The rooms are very modern and comfortable, and there is no stove, but there is a microwave and a sink and stainless steel refrigerator appliances. The rooms are hardwood floors and tall windows. Lots of light. Good views. The windows do not open for safety. The rooms are carpeted. No bath tubs. Walk in showers. And the closet space is huge. The doorways are wide for wheelchairs. You can decorate it the way you like. Utilities are included. You can get a landline separate. But most people have cells. Parking is extra. You are a couple blocks from Rush Hospital. Again great facility. Mary P. is a tremendous asset to American House and is very thorough in her explanations of the offerings of the facility. Subject matter expert, she is great listener. In the assisted living area, some people do put up their names outside their door, but it's like an apartment. And very private. So your doors are not open like a nursing home. And there's a number of areas with televisions and there is a piano, and coffee bar on the first floor. Books to read, games, social schedules. Wonderful, spacious, clean, I give it five stars.

Maryanne was great every step of the way through a difficult time. Place is great staff so…read morehelpful, beautiful place food is good , and everyone has been very loving and great care for my dad. Whatever we needed Maryanne has helped and walked us through all of it . Grateful

I had a total knee replacement and needed to go to a rehab facility. I decided to go to Park…read morePlace and couldn't be happier. Everyone was exceptional and I had the best care ever. The nurses/CNA were very helpful and never made me feel like I was bothering them. The therapist were great and they pushed me but not to the point of horrible pain. I would highly recommend this establishment.

The 5 star reviews are over 4 years old. Ask around if you…read moretake a tour- and not just those that can get around on their own to common areas. I have a friend staying here for rehab. They are older, spent time in the hospital and are now here. They cannot get around themselves and we have tried to be there to help as much as possible, taking them into the general area for meals, getting them dressed. The rehab is going well but the other care has a lot to be desired. I've recently has surgery on my shoulder so I cannot help move or push a wheelchair. If I ask for help, no one has time. I stepped out for lunch hoping that that would prompt someone to take the opportunity to get them in a wheelchair and go into lunch. Nope- food tray to the room. This poor person will not be out of the bed today because no one has time and i physically can't do it. Do better... being under staffed is a country wide problem, but lack of care is not excusable. I'm hoping my friend gets home soon!

Belmont does it again!…read more There is absolutely no communication at this place. In addition to messages not being delivered, some of the staff have difficulty with English! We responded to the outreach from the staff, and it made no difference. If you care about your loved ones, avoid this place. I'm trying to get my spouse to get her parent out of there.

My mom is loving it here! What a change from the previous place she lived. The food is good, there…read moreare a lot of activities, and the staff is really responsive. They have a good bus system so they can take the residents out. And there are acts that visit. It's clean. I'm so glad that we made this change!

My mother has lived at the Birches for several years, and she absolutely loves it! I love it, too,…read moreand here are some of the reasons why: Unlike other assisted living facilities, the Birches feels like home. The facility is beautifully maintained, featuring lovely gardens, a cozy fireside room for reading/socializing, and a welcoming dining room (among other things). Residents are treated like family. The staff is absolutely outstanding! They really take the time to get to know each and every resident, and it's oh-so-evident how much they care. Not only are they responsive to my questions, but they always seem to be a step ahead with whatever my mother needs. There are an abundance of activities to cater to any interest: games, musical performances, meditation, exercise, crafts. Residents are encouraged to participate, but they're left with plenty of autonomy to decide for themselves. The dining room feels like an actual restaurant. The servers quickly learned my mother's preferences, making her feel incredibly special. The food is excellent, and it's always served with warmth and a smile. The director of the Birches leads with love. She sets the tone for the whole place, and it comes across in everything they do. I could go on and on. If you're looking for assisted living for a loved one, the Birches is the best! Highly, highly recommend!

The Birches is an outstanding assisted living facility! My mother has lived there for three years,…read moreand she loves everything about it. The staff is outstanding, and each staff member makes my mother feel very special. I live out of state, so it gives me tremendous peace of mind knowing my mother lives in such a special place. I highly recommend the Birches!

The Sheridan at Oak Brook is a well-maintained showcase for senior living. Unfortunately, in the…read morelast couple of months the atmosphere has changed from congenial and cooperative to adversarial and mistrusting. The revolving door policy for key personnel has created many problems, among them staff shortages and undertrained personnel. The veteran staff must wear many hats to fill the void, i.e. from head chef to bus driver. The food fluctuates between excellent to poor because of the aforementioned factors. Finally, we have a very active Resident Council whose input seems to be ignored. Let's hope that cooperation will improve in the future.

What used to be a nice place has quickly turned into a nightmare. Management changes have made…read morequality of service and care at the Sheridan unsatisfactory. Not enough staff and mistakes are constant.

An absolute nightmare and I would not recommend to anyone whose loved one needs memory care and has…read moreissues with daily living tasks like toileting. My mother stayed there from November 2021 until February 2023. We were promised the world when given a tour - the best food, best care, night motion detectors in case they get up at night, call button watches in case they need help, the works! Everything ended up being a catastrophic failure which was a combination of true neglect, staff turnover, overpromising, and lack of problem solving from upper management. Staff would take hours to answer a call alert. That means if your loved one falls off the toilet and presses their watch or the wall string, they could bleed out and never be helped. The excuse was that assisted living alerts were clogging the phones of memory care staff phones, but they never tried to figure it out, or we were told their phones were dead. I constantly had to go get staff if my Mom needed to be changed, or just end up doing it myself if I couldnt find anyone. If your loved ones medications change or they have a lot of meds, make sure to be on top of the staff. There were countless issues with getting the proper meds were I had to go home and grab backup meds when they werent able to fill critical meds properly. Neglect and lies from the nursing staff. i was called one day to be told my mom had fallen but they went through protocol and she was fine. Much to my horror, the ring camera I had in her room showed the fall, two caregivers helping her up and tossing her back on the bed. The nurse never came to do an exam. My mom clearly was shaken up from the fall as she was barely responsive and all the nurse ended up doing was trying to shove pills down my moms throat as she could barely hold herself up. I am crying as I write this thinking about how neglectful this was. I showed the video to the executive director and it was just a shrug. They terminated the Nurse but nothing else was done or changed with protocol. The food portions were abysmal. if you didnt make it to the diner, which my mom didnt because the stroke she suffered caused her to be fearful of being out in the main room, you would be left with the smallest portions. And despite the fact it was known my Mom had trouble feeding herself, they would just leave the food with her and I would come and just see a cold dinner and her not having eaten. The turnover in staff using outside agencies meant that either staff didnt care about their job or they didnt know the personalities and needs of the residents. There were times staff would sit my mom on the toilet and then say they would be right back and leave here sitting on the toilet for 30 minutes - as a fall risk that was absolutely unacceptable. I could go on and on but it was just absolutely awful. There was no way I could sleep at night or take a day off with so much going wrong all the time. There were attempts to create updated plans for her but they were never followed through due to staff turnover or just lack of follow through. Dont let the nice facade of the building and main lobby fool you when it comes to their memory care. Additionally, multiple management members cursed me out when all I was trying to do was ensure my Mom was getting the care promised.

My review covers 3rd floor rehab, tho I recommend residents get off the 3rd floor for activities…read moreand dinner, brunch, if they are able. Food often cold, long waits, condiment and beverage problems. LL floor food served in courses, with many choices. Some meals excellent. Often closer to classes, activities, evening entertainment. Resident conversations stimulating. OT/PT very good - work well together as a team. Billing usually inaccurate - not my meals, $9 for a bottle of distilled water. Over charges on drugs - didn't bother to bill my health plan. As in almost all facilities the biggest problems were the aides. Under paid, lots of back and body pains, high absenteeism and turnover. caseload too high. Usually impossible to get care between 6:45 - 7:30 pm, due to poor management. Slow response to having no cable, no call butt0n - they gave me a bell that could not be heard and closed. the room door! Not fully ADA compliant for wheelchair use - dangerous. Many independent living residents have been here over 20 years -they are happy.

Very dissatisfied with Skilled Nursing 3rd floor. Care and communication is poor. I would not…read morerecommend placing a loved one there.

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.

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.