"Getting old is hell," so sayeth my elderly relative…read more They speaketh the truth and it is hell also on the family. Consider, then, that an assisted living facility may be a purgatory of sorts. Arbor Terrace is a beautiful place for your loved ones. It's like a cruise ship or resort. The apartments are small and contain a kitchenette (no stove), sitting area, separate bedroom and bathroom and large closets. There is a cleaning and laundry service, meals are included, and activities and special events are taking place all the time. The public areas are lovely and up-to-date, and I really admire the decor. There's a salon, a coffee bar, a bar, a workout area, a game room, an outdoor patio. The staff is friendly and engaging. My relatives had been living on their own in an apartment, not really thriving, and now they are like the Prom King and Queen of the senior set. Their mood has certainly improved. I think the constant activity (games, baking, art, musical performances, special events, celebrations) has filled up their lives. It's also a comfort to know that their medications are being administered, they eat at every meal, and they are monitored for their safety. (Have you ever tried to locate a person by tracking their phone? Or not been able to reach them by phone?) The downside to all this: it's hellish expensive (all of these assisted living facilities are). Do your research and look around, and consider the Medicaid alternatives. It's never an easy decision when your loved ones can no longer live on their own. For the time being, my relatives are pretty comfortable here. They are also mobile, so they are fairly unrestricted in what they can do, where they can go. The lesson here? Save for retirement, people!

Great community, good staff, all around good experience. Especially in assisted living, always…read moretaking care of their residents.

A tiny, calm elder 8 pound dog was taken away from a senior resident. After 11 years together, he…read morewas given to another family. He snapped at a worker who does not know how to handle a dog. Incredibly sad. Don't allow dogs/hire employees that do not know how to properly handle the dogs in their care.

My aging parents moved here in 2014, and my dad is still there...at 94 and counting! They both…read morearrived with "mild cognitive deficits of the Alzheimer's type." Because the care and programming and staff are so family- and patient-centered, my brothers and sister and I have a kind of peace of mind and heart we never thought possible. All I can say is thank heavens they bought long-term care insurance (with no cap!) back in the late '90s. After mom passed in 2016, dad ultimately moved to the "Renaissance Care" floor, where every possible need he has is met. We even transferred his supplementary health insurance coverage plan to the Sunrise Advantage Plan, as it's far less costly than BCBS, and his care is even more comprehensive, with visiting providers instead of the disruption of him having to go to them, which is quite difficult in his current confused state. We were worried they wouldn't like the food, but they loved it from the start! I think the food at a place like this serves as a barometer for their feelings about being there, and from the start, although a bit bumpy at first (nobody wants to move away from home), they settled in nicely and made friends. I would highly recommend Sunrise to anyone considering assisted living.

I'm sorry to say our experience with Whitehall was not a good one. First, the facility is dated and…read moreis in desperate need of repairs to the walls, and it needs to be painted. I only mention this since it's the first impression you get when you go into the facility. The good: the people working there in skilled nursing, physical, and occupational therapy seem to truly care about the patients. There are two main problems: (1) the food is awful, and (2) they don't have enough staff to support the patients. We were there with an older relative who had a knee replacement. She was not able to, or supposed to get up on her own and even needed help to go into the restroom. While we were there the first day, she hit the call button and we waited so long for someone to come to help her, she almost soiled herself. I had to go out of the room and find someone who could assist. The first night she was there, again she hit the call button for restroom assistance. Again, she waited to the point where she got up herself. Of course, someone one day out of knee surgery shouldn't do that, but it was that or soil herself so she got up. She made it to the restroom before she fell, requiring a trip to the ER. The next day, we talked to one of the therapists who explained they had someone call in sick the day before, requiring the facility to move someone off of our floor to a different one. This left her the only person monitoring the patients on our floor. They couldn't keep up with the patients. The next day, we spoke with a manager who contradicted the aide saying she didn't know why we were told they were short staffed and said they weren't. That was when I realized we couldn't rely on them to take care of her and decided she should be moved back to her assisted living facility and hire skilled nursing and physical therapy. I cannot in good conscience recommend Whitehall. I see similar comments in some of the other reviews, which I should have read before placing her there. I am terribly disappointed and even though moving her and hiring the help ourselves was much more expensive, I couldn't keep her in a facility where I couldn't count on the care. Oh - I gave them three stars rather than one or two because of the quality of the therapists. If they weren't good, my rating would have been much lower. Also, I see enough pictures of the facility posted that I didn't think I needed to take any. The ones posted by reviewers are pretty spot on.

I highly recommend Whitehall and especially appreciate the office experience and support we…read morereceived as we helped navigate the kind of services needed to help our mother find skilled nursing care. After our mom fell, we knew that she would need nursing care but we also knew she did not want to live in a nursing home. Whitehall was the perfect place to have her stay as we determined what she needed. Between the physical rehab and care she received there, and the assistance we were provided to manage the insurance and in-home nursing care, we could not have had better care. Caring for parents is so difficult and sometimes it's necessary to take a pause and get the best information possible from people with experience. We are ever so grateful!

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!

Professional, high-quality home health care. My 94-yr. old mother benefitted immensely from the…read morephysical therapy provided in her home.

From the owner: Welcome to Homestead Health Care Services, a trusted leader in home health care for adults and…read moreseniors in Chicagoland. Our highly trained and compassionate professional team is dedicated to providing exceptional care that allows individuals to maintain safety, independence, and comfort in their homes. Whether you require assistance with daily living activities, rehabilitation following an illness or injury, or ongoing support for managing chronic conditions, our expertise ensures personalized care that meets your specific needs. We take pride in offering a comprehensive range of services, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, respiratory therapy, medical social work, home health aide services, personal care, companionship, and live-in care. At Homestead Health Care Services, our commitment to excellence drives us to deliver the highest standards of care across Cook, Lake, and McHenry counties in Illinois. Contact us today to schedule a complimentary in-home assessment, and let us design a customized care plan for you or your loved one. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Molina, Zing Health, WellCare, Meridian, Ambetter Illinois, Aetna Better Health, Cigna Commercial, and Private Pay Clients.

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.

Highly recommend Wisdom Eldercare for anyone seeking extra support for their loved one. Gina was…read morequick to respond to my outreach, sensitive to our family's needs, and extremely informative. She offers a great network of experienced caregivers and her service is very communicative and reliable.

Wisdom Eldercare provided caretaker services to my wife and myself. for a period of three plus…read moremonths at the end of my wife's battle with Lewy Body Dementia. At the end of this period my wife had became consumed by fear and anxiety, becoming combative and defiant in many ways. Kaneisha (along with Khamari and others) were timely, and so patient and generous in their dealings with my wife Ingrid during this challenging time. Their kindness was so valuable at a most difficult time. The CEO, Gina, was very professional, responsive and compassionate during the whole process - from her initial visit to us at a rehab center to the kind and caring words after my wife had passed away. Their overall service was excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend them.