I love the suboxin program it works if you really want it to I've been taking them for almost 2…read moreyears now and I haven't touched her on at all I don't crave it or jones for it this is truly a terrific program and you can get your life back.

Lighthouse recovery is as good as it gets! Foremost, every member of the staff loves what they do…read moreand they really care about the people they treat. The founder and clinical director Nate Lanthrum has poured his heart and soul into Lighthouse. Essentially, Nate customizes a plan for you, based on your goals and needs. He combines the most successful components of various addiction recovery techniques (including the most current treatment modalities) and has made something original. He's deeply intelligent, humble and he brings a great sense of humor into the recovery process. One of the most intimidating parts of entering a recovery program is the admissions. Marty handles the intake process for new clients and makes the process as easy as humanly possible. Marty's basic philosophy is "we will do everything in our power to work with you and get you the help you need." Lighthouse doesn't turn people away who can't afford the program because they actually care about people. If you have insurance then Marty handles that aspect for you and gets you enrolled. Lighthouse offers medication assisted treatment. Their on staff physician is Dr Steve Holtsford. He is incredibly down to earth, intelligent, and caring. I have not had such a pleasant experience with a doctor in ages. He is really thorough yet expeditious. You never feel hurried during your time with him. He encourages you to be gentle with yourself when you need medication, and he is more than willing to assist you in your goals of tapering off medications. Lighthouse is a world class institution. If you need help, if someone you love needs help, give them a call. Asking Lighthouse for help might be the best thing you ever do for yourself or someone close to you.

I have been a resident of the Grove for almost two years.Since I…read moremoved here,the service has gone downhill.The food is substandard sometimes serving a slice of cold cuts on two slices of white bread and calling that a dinner.The kitchen staff is inept. The Grove has a few good nurses but don't employ enough making them bring in agency (temps)nurses to fill out the staff.The full time CNAs are good but they depend on temps on evenings and the weekends.These temps are usually ill mannered and just plain lazy.

This place was an absolute nightmare! It was like Hell on Earth. I was there with a broken leg and…read moreligament damage to my knee a year ago. I couldn't walk or put weight on my leg. They didn't know how to treat my leg. I hade careless nurses, abusive staff I saw treating older patients bad. My staff I had was bruta. At times I'd wait an hour just to get help up to use the bathroom. The food was disgusting. I ate take out all the time I had brought in for me. it was always freezing cold, There were a few Nurses, CNA's and PT that should have been fired. I don't recommend this place to anyone. Long or short term care.

I was hospitalized in Michaelsen Health's Acute Nursing Care Center for seven weeks, following a…read morelife-threatening infection involving extensive surgery. Everyone at the Center, from my attending Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Nurse Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, to the Social Worker, Dietician, Housekeepers, and folks in the Cafeteria, treated me with the utmost level of professionalism, compassion, and thoughtfulness. I can genuinely say that each member of my healthcare team treated me as if I were a member of their family. I can honestly say that I would not have walked out of the Center if not for them...if not for each and everyone of them.

Very under staffed. My mom is now a patient there. When you call for help or assistance we have…read morewaited from 30-40 mins for help. My mother has not bathed or showered in 1 week. She said they have sponge bathed her which consists of being wiped down with diaper wipes. She is there for rehabilitation from a fractured femur and has gone to rehab 3 times in 6 days. I am more than disappointed. I called the front desk which took more than 25 rings to be answered when it was answered I asked for the nurses station and was told my call would probably not be answered because they were too busy. My mother went in healthy and completely aware of who she is and where she was. Last night she came down with a cold, fever, possibly Covid at 4:00pm the next day was finally given Tylenol to help with her fever. She was delirious and had no idea where she was. This place is awful. I am sorry we were sent here.

My stay at The Springs was a nightmare. The facility is severely understaffed and the staff they…read morehad was, to say the least, unprofessional. There were times that I would wait over an hour for pain medication. The food was awful, mostly carbs and very little protein. They also lost several items of clothing in the laundry.

I'm sharing this because families deserve to know the truth about the systemic failures and…read morefinancial incentives that can compromise the care of their loved ones. My mother, Joanne Geraci, passed away on December 6, 2024, after being failed by both Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) and Monarch Landing Skilled Nursing Facility. We were assured that my mom, who was non-ambulatory, oxygen-dependent, and required assistance with basic needs, was being transferred from CDH to Monarch Landing for rehabilitation--not hospice or end-of-life care. This assurance gave us hope, but it soon became clear that this transfer was less about her recovery and more about financial and logistical incentives for both institutions. Here's What Happened: 1. CDH's Role: * My mom was discharged from CDH in critical condition despite being on flagged medication (morphine sulfate) that exceeded safe dosing guidelines due to her renal impairment. This medication likely masked her true condition, enabling her transfer. * CDH presented the transfer as a step toward rehabilitation, but they failed to communicate or execute a clear care plan. It feels like they prioritized clearing her from their facility over ensuring her safety. 2. Monarch Landing's Role: * Monarch Landing accepted her transfer despite lacking the resources to care for someone in her condition. She was placed in a room without basic safety measures like bed alarms or guard rails. * Within hours of arriving, my mom was found face-up, naked, and unresponsive on the floor of her room, without her oxygen cannula. 3. Financial Incentives Over Care: * Skilled nursing facilities like Monarch Landing have financial incentives to accept patients like my mom under Medicare reimbursement programs. However, they are not required to prove they can meet the patient's specific needs, creating a dangerous gap in care. * CDH likely benefited financially by discharging my mom to a subacute facility rather than keeping her in the hospital to stabilize further or await the delivery of her prescribed Tyvaso therapy. Why This Matters: My family was misled by both institutions. We trusted that my mom would receive care focused on her recovery and dignity. Instead, she was sent into a situation where her needs were ignored, and she died in undignified and preventable circumstances. If your loved one is a patient at CDH or being considered for transfer to Monarch Landing: * Demand clarity about their care plan and condition. Don't allow vague assurances. * Question whether the receiving facility is equipped to meet their needs. Don't assume they are prepared. * Be aware of the financial incentives at play. Ask why a transfer is being recommended and whether it truly serves the patient's best interests. Families deserve better than this. My mom's life mattered, and I will continue to fight for transparency, accountability, and systemic change so no other family endures this pain. Sincerely, Joe G.

I have been to this location a few times to deliver groceries to the residents and today, was the…read morebreaking point. This place is so rundown, not clean, no A/C in the building (it was close to 90 today) and the male inside the office to the right of the entrance as you walk in, gave an attitude and it felt like I was an inconvenience to him and was short and rude to not only myself, but the resident. I reported this place to the IDPH for the conditions here. I would not allow any living being or person go there.

Upon starting our tour the manager said "I give you my word she will get her medications promptly…read more Anything we don't have we can get in two hours." That was a straight up lie. She did not get her meds for many hours and they were screwed up despite clear orders. Then I got a call in the middle of the night saying dementia patients are wandering into my room. And this is someone bedridden. And on top the place was built in the 60s and looks like it has received zero updates. So depressing. We got her out of there the next morning.

It is impossible to put into words the gratitude that I feel for Maria Rago and her team at Rago &…read moreAssociates. Maria, Lisa, Josie, and the rest of this team of extraordinary clinicians saved my life - I wouldn't be here today without them. When I started working with Rago & Associates, I was at the end of my rope. My eating disorder had plagued me for years, growing stronger and more powerful despite the work I'd put in with other therapists and dietitians. When I met Maria I was stripped of all hope, and I felt that no matter what I did I would never experience healing or recovery. Maria met me exactly where I was at with compassion, love, and genuine hope for my future. She cried with me, held my hand, and assured me that I was deserving of health and happiness - and that she would fight alongside me tooth and nail until we achieved that, no matter what. She created a treatment plan tailored to my needs and invited my loved ones into the recovery process by providing accessible tools, resources, and space to feel heard and supported with all that they were carrying. She guided my family and me through the ups and downs of recovery - utilizing her experience in everything from outpatient to residential settings - with a keen understanding of what I needed and how to get me to agree to it (no small feat). Maria invited other exceptional clinicians from her team to join in my recovery process, including other therapists, a psychiatrist, and a dietician. Each brought their own unique way of connecting with me and discovering who I was, who I wanted to be, and how we were going to get there together. Through it all, Maria remained firmly planted in my corner, my biggest advocate and supporter, her belief in me unwavering. I cannot overstate how much it meant to have this team of people who refused to give up on me. Every time I fell, I had an interconnected web of people ready to catch me and help me back onto my feet. When I felt like I had nothing left, they showed me how much more fight there was inside of me. Eating disorders flourish in the dark, but this team of people shines with a radiant light. I am forever grateful to them for guiding me down the path to true and full recovery.

Maria Rago & her team without a doubt saved my daughter - because they listen, they are…read morecompassionate, they are honest and they teach how to live life. The therapist works with the patient, but with the entire family because ED is not only about the patient it is about the entire family and how they all learn how to live. As a parent, I can assure you with Maria & her team they guide you to the light.