It's time for a recent review for Covenant Home of Chicago. Here goes:…read more When my father decided it was time to sell his apartment building and move to a supportive living situation, Covenant Home came to the fore, as it is part of Chicago Methodist Senior Services. And as Steve Z. commented, searching for an assisted living facility is indeed an education in itself and totally new territory for me. The staff at Covenant helped us navigate the ins and outs of the application process, which as you can imagine, complicated. Financial records, doctors' assessments, TB test, all in the mix. To the building: It was built in 1997, so is relatively new, well-maintained, with a caring (yes, I said that, though I realize that is often just a buzzword in reviews of these types of enterprises.) staff. The meals are tasty and well-balanced. Residents sit 4 to a table with fresh flowers, nice silverware, and always water (so no dehydration, per the reviewer from 5 years ago). (They also have a water cooler w/lemons in the foyer). On Sundays they put white linen tableclothes on the dining tables, which, together with the flowers, makes for a very nice setting. In all, there are about 54 residents, with either studio apartments or 1 bedroom. The floors are all wood and nicely maintained, fresh paint upon move-in, the better to navigate with walkers, etc. The building has Comcast cable available. Residences are equipped with small refrigerator/freezer, a microwave, sink in a little "kitchen" area. Two closets, and ample cabinets in the bathroom. The five floors are built in a square around an atrium, which gives the place a nice airy feeling. All the rooms' windows are outward facing. The bathroom has a level floored shower for safety and there are pull chains all over the place for residents to pull if in distress. There are daily activities for residents, trips to Jewel and Walgreens if you are not mobile enough to go on your own. Filling the day: Evening movies, afternoon coffee in a very cute cafe, balance class, art class, current events, Bible study, word games, bingo, ballroom dancing, tai chi, Sunday worship (Methodist), a Tuesday Mass, manicures, watercolors, culture chats (not sure what that is). An RN is on site most of the time and he or she keeps good track of dispensing medications for all residents. And, if there is a health crisis, Swedish Covenant Hospital is right across the street! This is not a memory care type of place. For that, they have Wesley Place, further east on Foster. Residents have varying ranges of mobility. My father goes to his own medical appointments (right at the corner), takes taxis or walks to close by destinations such as Lincoln Square and the Tre Kroner Restaurant. So, all in all, he was fortunate to secure a studio here. And since I live in Oakland, CA, it's important to feel that he is safe and in good hands. Covenant Home provides that security and care.

My search for an assisted living facility was an education in itself- long story short I decided on…read morethe Covenant Home based on it being close to my own home, and on my gut feeling about the people I spoke with, the director and the assistant director of the facility. It's been a year and four months, and I am happy to say the result has been better than I expected. My mom moved into the Covenant Home in September of 2012. She was 90 at that time, and had been living at the North Shore Retirement Hotel in Evanston. During her 6 years at the North Shore she progressed from being fairly self-sufficient to needing help with some of her daily care, and she had more and more difficulty dealing with things in general, as her memory was getting worse. During her last year at North Shore she was hospitalized twice, she had poor appetite, was losing weight and she was depressed. She also had a couple physical conditions that required some daily attention. We had hired a helper for her and also contracted with the on site home nursing company at the North Shore, but their services were not enough. After she moved into the Covenant Home her appetite began to improve, and it's no longer an issue at all. The chronic problems she was having previously are under control, she is consistently in good spirits, and she has made friends there. Although she was not happy to make this move, she is now quite happy there, and says so. This is a much better outcome than I anticipated and I believe it is due the competency of the staff, the fact the quality of her care is consistent, and an intangible aspect: that the culture there is one of attentive kindness. The care she gets at the Covenant Home is a mix of residential and medical- they take care of making sure she gets her meds, cleaning of her studio apartment, dressing, dining, getting ready for bed, all that. Additionally, they they keep up with any ongoing medical care she needs, they make doctor appointments, and if necessary provide transportation. The are proactive in her care in terms of the medical, hygienic and social aspects. If you feel like hearing more about this I would be happy to correspond. You can send a private message to me through the Yelp system.

Clean, active & caring community. While all places can…read moreimprove, the issues here have been for us, minor. The upside is the Director listens and is actionable with your family members needs.

St Joseph. has good CNA's, good nurses, good house keeping, excellent kitchen staff, and everybody…read morewas so kind and loving. expect for the administrator, you can never talk to him, and when you ACTUALLY get to talk to him he never solves the problem. he never puts the residents well being first, due to the fact that a lot of the staff has been quitting because of the way he treats them. i have been hearing staff members comment among themselves how they are mistreated and they rather go look for something.

5-Years ago, brothers and I picked out Bethany Retirement Community for the next step in our Senior…read moreMom's life. It is one of the best decisions we've ever made. Mom is so happy at Bethany when we take her out for a family event, within a few hours, she'll ask to go "Home". It's the people at Bethany that make it feel like "Home". Staff are always, friendly, helpful and compassionate.

Prices are 3-4 times cost at move in. Budget accordingly! Afraid to provide review in case they use…read morethis make me move my family member. Most cnas are great (for the most part- there are a couple who don't want to work and complain to nurse lead - most people know who the weak links are. There is a tight/odd relationship there.) Programs are excellent. Some culture and management issues. Leadership issues aside, the facility is nice.

We brought our aunt there. She had mid-level dementia and need full time assisted care. We were…read moreimpressed by Paul House and are happy we placed her in their care. The facility has recently undergone an extensive renovation and looks beautiful. My aunt's room is lovely. The staff are very caring and attentive to the residents which was comforting for us. They also have lots of activities for residents and specialty area to play games, watch movies, or attend mass on Sundays. The Marketing Director, James Miller, is so helpful and informative. He has a kind and gentle manner. He gave us a wonderful and thorough tour of Paul House, and fully described all their service and levels of care. Our aunt is quite happy and comfortable in her private room and in her surroundings. Overall, I recommend Paul House if you're looking for a nice, quiet residence for a senior family member in the Chicago City Limits. [Re: OLD REVIEWS: Keep in mind, my review is recent. We brought our aunt there just this year, 2024. Most of the older reviews for Paul House (before 2024) are from when Paul House was still in need of renovation and updating. It is now beautifully renovated and the facilities updated. We would not have our aunt stay here if it were not so nice.]

My mom had surgery on February 18 for a knee replacement she was in UIC were they took care of her…read moreand she was doing very good nd happy how they treated her.on February 21 they transfer her to Paul house health care center on February 22 my mom call me crying telling me that the nurse her pamper off it got stuck with her sock and hurt her leg that had the knee replacement from.on February 23 she call me at 8:43 am she was screaming that on of the lady that work took her to the bathrrom cuz she couldn't take a shit with the pamper so they took her to the bathroom and she hurted her knee again the second day off her being there was he worst two days for her now she had to take her to the hospital again to check her cuz she in alot of pain. Still haven't got any calls from the director at all.

The staff was very caring and the facility was very nice! I strongly recommend Artis. We were there…read moretwo years ago

I cannot fathom a worse senior living establishment. They charge premium prices but EVERYTHING -…read morethe horrible building layout, the terrible unhealthy processed food, the soulless activities, and worst the uncaring staff and management - is done in a cost cutting/profit maximizing manner. Easily the worst piece is the terrible management who will turn adversarial at the slightest effort to advocate for your loved one. My father deteriorated rapidly upon being placed here, and I feel as if this place played a significant role in accelerating his functional and mental decline. They would be doing humanity a big service by just closing so no other good decent people get their lives destroyed. Zero/negative stars for you Artis Lakeview.

My mother was a resident at this facility for about four years. The facility itself is clean and…read moreattractive. Some of the staff are also pretty helpful and friendly. If you are independent and able to perform activities of daily living without assistance, it's a pretty good place. But watch out, if you need assistance with toileting. Many a times, I've found my mother soaking wet and soiled. When this is brought to the attention of the management, they tell you that there is a policy to make sure that toileting needs are taken care of every two hours and you see a temporary improvement. But, it is just that - it is temporary. There is lack of adequate oversight and there seems to be a constant shortage of CNAs and some of the CNAs are not responsive or responsible. My mother ended up having a severe urinary tract infection with hemorrhaging and horrendous bed sores.

Food, care CNAs are alright if you never have to need assistance. Prestege cal light and maybe in…read more2 hours they'll get to you. There's about 3 good CNAs in the morning shift and 2 at night shift. CNAs hide or say they are pregnant or have say they can't lift. They come in late and nothing happens. The CNAs that are male some wear thier pants down showing undertlady CNAs wear long finger and fake eyelashes and nothing is done about that.

Cathy has been our trusted agent for over 20 years, and she's the best of the best. Professional,…read morededicated, and always one step ahead--she finds answers before we even know we need them. Simply unbeatable!

Just finished a home sale using Cathy Byrne of Baird and Warner. I used her on a previous sale, did…read moreso again, and will in the future. Cathy made it a much easier process than I expected. It's a pleasure to work with a true professional.

I went to Dr. James, and he was great! He took the time to actually read my *entire* intake form,…read moreand we got started right away since I was running late. He spends all of his time on you, and it's a 1-1 personal treatment. At first I was concerned about the cost since it's not covered by insurance, but you do get what you pay for. He is extremely thorough, as well as a down-to-earth guy. Unlike other PT places where you keep coming back week after week and someone watches you do exercises, he gives you a comprehensive plan that you can implement as soon as you leave. You can come back for a follow-up session at a discount, but in my case, since mine wasn't a full blown injury, it won't be necessary for a long time. He'll guide you through the exercises and show the proper form for them, along with explanations for what those exercises train for. In the long run, it's a higher cost up front, but I think I'm saving *more* money (and time) than had I gone to a regular PT place week after week; plus, they wouldn't know what to do with my fingers. He's a climber so he understands what pains and aches you have! The office I went to was inside the First Ascent Avondale gym - super convenient to us climbers!

I saw Dr. Lee for a tweak in my ring finger. He was able to quickly diagnose my issues and clearly…read moredescribe a treatment plan. I followed the plan for the prescribed time and I felt significantly better! Through the plan he helped me work on my crimping technique and I now have far more tools available when I get out to the crag. Highly recommend seeing him for all your climbing PT needs!