The memory care section is not up to par. There are not enough employees to take care of the amount…read moreof people. Ask them what the ratio of employees are per amount of patients, then you understand ... They are understaffed and the general staff is undereducated. Make sure you are visiting several times before signing up. Take part in activities (if they happen as posted). Take part of dinners etc. at the memory care unit, not the restaurant. I could write a lot of details of what was utterly missing before I removed my husband from this place that looks so great on the facade. It could be such a wonderful place if it had the right caring leadership.

My mom lived here for almost three years. I never went to the facility without discovering major…read moreissues. Please do not place your loved one here. I am very suspicious of the five star ratings. I can't believe anyone would rate this a five, after the many conversations I had with family and friends of residents at the facility. This is a horrible place.

I have visited my aunt at Artis Senior Living of Lakeview on multiple occasions over the last few…read moreyears, and each visit has reinforced my confidence in the care and environment they provide. During my most recent visit, I had the opportunity to spend two and a half days completely immersed in her assisted living experience, and I came away more than impressed. The staff at Artis Senior Living of Lakeview is truly amazing. They make sure my aunt's days are filled with meaningful activities, structure, and engagement, but what stood out to me most is how intentionally they help bring residents together. They create opportunities for connection and then step back, allowing residents to interact naturally with one another. That approach helps build a strong and genuine sense of community. The staff understands how important companionship and social connection are in daily life. Rather than simply keeping residents busy, they foster an environment where relationships can grow and where residents feel included, supported, and valued. Throughout my visit, I was also made to feel very welcome and included in the socializing, which gave me an even better sense of the daily life my aunt experiences there. The atmosphere felt warm, respectful, and reassuring, both for residents and for family members. Knowing that my aunt is in a place where she is cared for, included, and encouraged to participate in a vibrant community means a great deal to me. My parents were also in an assisted living and aging-in-place facility that was considered one of the best in Cincinnati, but Artis Senior Living of Lakeview exceeded that experience in a very meaningful way. What sets Artis apart is the way it creates genuine friendships and a true sense of family within the building. It also bears mentioning that my cousins, along with her nieces, and nephews are very involved and visit regularly, which helps make my aunt's life very full. Nothing can substitute for family involvement and interaction, but Artis does something special by creating a family-like community around its residents. I have read some of the negative reviews, and while I am sorry some families may have had difficult experiences, they do not reflect what I have personally seen. Based on my own visits, I have found the staff to be caring, the residents engaged, and the community warm, active, and supportive. I would highly recommend Artis Senior Living of Lakeview to anyone making the difficult decision of choosing a senior living facility for a loved one. Based on my experience, you will not be disappointed.

This is an amazing place. My mom is there and when we visit, the kitchen staff always makes sure…read morethis is fresh coffee for us and will even find a little treat. There are so many activities for my mom...she's busier than I am. Thank you Artis.

my brother was lucky to get into their facility. he was not…read moreperfect but they were! he passed away while a resident and even that event was treated with dignity and respect.

I had the pleasure of visiting Little sisters of the poor home and was more than amazed at what I…read moresaw. Every nursing facility should be trying to copy what this little gem is doing . I saw residents that were happy to be there. The nuns that run the facility were busy tending to the residents. I saw respect in their eyes and in their actions. The home had zero COVID cases and this alone is outstanding. I am sure it's not easy to get a room there as there is a waiting list. Clean, odor free and happy faces . This place made me smile.

Careful! An elderly tenant with dementia was financially exploited by employees of this assisted…read moreliving facility. If you have love ones being cared for here, please perform your due diligence for any fraudulent activity. Taking advantage of the elderly should not be tolerated at all.

Be sure to audit the finances of your loved ones if they are or were residing here:…read morehttps://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/12/5/20995778/grace-watanabe-lincoln-park-nursing-home-accused-coverup-theft-symphony-residences

We recently removed my 95 year-old mom from an incredibly subpar assisted living facility on…read moreAshland Ave to Brookdale a few months ago. She absolutely loves it. We chose independent living with personal caregivers. The activities that Brookdale offers are great, always something to participate in. The rooms are very large with lots of storage and the views of Lake Michigan are amazing. . The food is always good, lots of choices. The staff is always accommodating. Highly recommend!

I have just recently moved into Brookdale Lakeshore. The unit I moved into was in disrepair…read more First, my deposit was lost by Brookdale and I was humiliated by receiving a collection call for your error. The dishwasher is broken I was responsible for my own HDMI cord Kitchen Faucet leaks and handle is hard to pull out. I had to pu drain cleaner down when it kept stopping up Freezer trays need to be repaired Bathtub water came out black, but didn't matter as it had no plug to take a bath One window has terrible condensation a dimmer switch does not work, I don't even know what most of the switches do I was promised touch up paint that has never come Offered to facilitate a computer group but the program director never responded to any of my requests - so I assume no interest, despite the fact the residents were thrilled I have chosen to upgrade the closet and bathroom doors. Maintenance has take the old closet doors. Given the lack of cooperation, I will be keeping the old bathroom doors and return them when I leave. I will also replace the upgraded faucet with your plastic model. I was going to leave all the upgrades, but not after experiencing such treatment. The hot water takes an extreme time to heat up And, to this date have never been given orientation I have been told that the faucet, switch, and anything else is at my expense. I thought this was going to be my forever home - but it's not what the sales department pitched

Brookdale Lakeview has provided a safe, appreciative home for my Mom to enjoy as she graciously…read moreages within a new community. This includes her generation and the Boomers. The staff is phenomenal and the residents can be a bit cliquey. Despite this the staff does their best to mingle and mix residents at meals, which is essential for a vision impaired or less able resident. One of my former students, Alex, was able to work as an Art Therapy specialist, and I am grateful to have her among the talented and caring staff.

I have been here 8 months now. People thought I was crazy moving from Florida to Chicago, but the…read morereception I received from the staff here could not have been warmer. Everyone goes above and beyond to be helpful. I can't wait for Covid to be tamed so can get out and see friends, but I can't imagine feeling more at home. I feel very lucky, having picked this place sight unseen.

I wanted to share a review based on mine and my fathers experience here. I had read the yelps…read morebefore my father was transferred from the hospital to this facility, and i was a little worried. This place was incredible in every single way. Cassandra who was in contact with me regularly helped ease every concern i had. Once my dad was transferred here, the following day i had to fly back home. When my father would call me with a issue and i would then call a nurse they would address any issues immediately for my father. When it was time for my dad to be picked up by my husband and fly to my home state they lined up everything perfectly for me. The facility is old, so it's not fancy. But truth is i cared less for a beautiful place and more for my dads care. I truly have nothing but positive experiences with symphony and I'm sure you will too.

My 83 year old mom developed Bedsores from them, have since passed away 09/18/2023 was there from…read moreJune 2023 - July 2023. No staff feed or turn her. Im in court as of today about the failed professional care for her. I was told her insurance denied them I later found out the service they had my mom under was fraud because physical therapy was not possible for her condition she was bed confirm. My mom had brain damage from her dementia from a misdiagnosed of a serious seizure from a previous nursing facility. She was kicking her right leg and arm was out of control and left arm was locked along with counting out loud. I asked what the mat on the floor was for I ask was it for therapy the Doctor said no it was there in case she fail out the bed. They had her in a regular bed lowered to the floor instead of bed with railing to secure her. Food was brought in and sat at the side of her bed I just happen to be visiting I asked who was going to feed her the staff said I can. So if I wasn't there how was she eating. My mom told me she was cold I asked a staff at the desk for cover for her because there no cover on her bed the whole vist said would order it for her a hour passed still no cover came. The unprofessional social worker waited to the last minute to resubmit paper work to continue insurance but said he know it was going to get denied. I asked him what is the insurance paying for he couldn't even tell me he mad up a lie about having therapy done to her left hand when no therapy was being done at all. I was told by him that if still denied I was going to have to take my mom home at that time., I asked him how, he said they could put her in my back seat of my car or I would have to pay financial dept for ambulance service because insurance doesn't provide transportation to home. I ask him in the back of my car in her condition really? He said oh I forgot I asked him about home equipment there was no medical bed for her, he said he got to put the request in for home service but it can be awhile before I get that unless I try ti get home service myself which I tired but i was told I need a Dr request to do that...Wow the Social Worker was useless. So I visit the financial dept said they have ambulance company that does it for $300 and if she is still there after denial they would bill her personally by taking her check.This was a scam to get money from me. I then was told that was the only way.I told them no. Then the financial dept said he would bill me separate but not send to address on bill send it directly to him. My mom finally was released with no Home Medical Assistance from this facility..I had to get the Medical bed myself, the insurance did provide home transportation after all and I had to get my own home Dr for her...Please Stay away from this unprofessional place if you want your love ones to survive.

People that are being sent leave too early, come in late, in the 4 months of having them, only one…read moreperson was worth keeping. That means 8 of them were told not to come back. Smokers dipping outside multiple times an hour, sitting on their phones while elderly mother took a header and ended up in the hospital. Being ignorant while being spoken to with a bad attitude. Kicked a couple of them out of the house. Not good management to support the business with untrained or undertrained staff.

I want to write a shout out to Jessica Johnson of Amada Senior Care from Grayslake. Most comforting…read moreand knowledgeable person I could ever meet! Thank you, Amada Senior Care, for everything and sending jessica my way when my family needed it the most.