I was so touched at a recent visit to Nazarethville, I was brought to tears. But in a good way…read more This facility was founded in 1974 and sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. It is open to all, but there are many retired nuns living here. On a side note- nuns do not receive any pension when they retire and many work as teachers and nurses, well into their 80's. It's a hard life. I believe that quality of life is the most important aspect of maintaining your health into a ripe old age. The combination of a home-like atmosphere, offering wholesome living, balanced nutritional programs with menu selection, medication supervision, social events and entertainment are what I believe makes Nazarethville so incredible. I was there on a Saturday with my seven year old niece. Her entire class was there to assist the residents in a lively session of bingo. The school requested that we bring a little gift- to be given as prizes to the winners. Apparently tissue is in big demand, because it is not provided and must be purchased by the residents. In addition to this, many people brought little stuffed animals and puzzle books and such. To see the joy and watch the faces of the residents light up when the children arrive is truly wonderful. The children enjoy themselves as well. It's really a win-win combination. Whenever the residents won at bingo, they were able to choose a gift. Although they desperately needed the Kleenex, they all chose the stuffed animals, and then the books and always gave the prize to the child that was assisting them. I can happily tell you that they organize these type of events on a monthly basis. They also have occasions where (well trained) dogs come in with their trainers for a visit. Another big hit! The facility is spotless and adorned with the most beautiful and inspiring artwork.- all painted by a resident. Sister Jolanta. Her beautiful paintings emit a magical light- similar to the work of Thomas Kinkade. She was an art teacher for many years, but I don't believe you can learn to paint like that. It's a gift from God. So remember, if you find any tissue on sale, buy a little extra and stop in Nazarethville. You'll be happy that you did : )

My mom was a resident of Nazarethvile for nearly 3 years until her death in 2010. I could not have…read moreasked for a better placement for her. Sister Lucille and her staff are dedicated beyond belief. As a pedistridc RN for nearly 30 years - I marvel at those who dedicate themselves, selflessly to the needs of the elderly. I know I could not. I continue to pray daily for blessings upon the staff and for their continued care of the elderly population they serve

My mom was admitted there after having a heart surgery which left her with some complications of…read moremovement. The care of this facility sucks. My mom was left unattended everyday for hours she was never changed On time causing her diaper rash. She died on Monday and we haven't gotten the death certificate signed by the Doctor that works there. In which by law is required to be signed in 48 hours. Don't recommend this place to anyone.

My father was at Zahav Healthcare for in patient hospice. The staff were so caring and kind. Though…read morehe was only there for a few days before his passing, the nurses made sure he was always comfortable. I especially want to mention his Nurse Neena who cared for my Dad. She also provided comfort to my Mom which we appreciated so much. We highly recommend Zahav.

My mother spent her final days at Nile's Nursing Home and Rehab, and I'm very grateful for the care…read moreshe received. The facility has a 5-star Medicare rating, and it shows. The staff were kind, respectful, and compassionate to the very end. While the building is older, it is clean, and the meals are well-balanced and always smelled wonderful. Special thanks to Mrs. Cho, the Korean director, and Linda, the social worker--they truly do angel's work. The medical staff were excellent and attentive. Thank you for treating my mother with dignity and care.

I went there for what was agreed upon was to be the 20 days covered by medicare. The staff did not…read moreget me out of the facility on time. I have since been harassed by a secretive collection agency in Wisconsin. I discovered they stole two social security accounts from my bank account that almost caused me to be evicted with a freshly broken hip and in a wheelchair. They are very secretive. The name of the company is Infinity Health Care Consulting in Milwaukee, WI--it's a collection agency! I would NEVER recommend this nursing home!! They are part of a financial scam. And the atmosphere is as depressing and confining as any other nursing home. Scammers on top of it all.

Worst food ever! Nurses are nice but you may not see them for a week. Doctors are oblivious of what…read morekind of care is being given. I can't find out when I can leave. I could be sitting in a wet diaper for 14 hours, and no one would come to help me. I've been sitting in a chair for hours without anyone checking in on me. I can't even get to the call button.

I am beyond grateful for the spirit of excellence that this nursing home has provided for my…read moregrandmother and now my mother. My 92 year old grandmother fractured her hip and was able to go home within less than two weeks. My mother is long-term COVID and unfortunately has Alzheimer. The PEACE of mind that she will be attended to properly like a family member ...mere words can not express! I want to personally thank Krystal Dir of Admin you are an amazing person! This is not just a career to you but truly it's your ministry! To the staff ...you are all amazing your attention to detail is beyond 5 stars! I greatly appreciate you ALL (((Hugs))) & God Bless You!

The type of care in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy were fantastic. I was there 2 months…read moreand received excellent Therapy. As for care given upstairs, it sucked big time. Residents were treated poorly. When I got there from the hospital I was put in a diaper and then placed in a wheelchair where I stayed for my entire 2-month stay. When I would soil my diaper I would have to wait over 2 hours to have it changed. The night staff was terrible I once called to go to the bathroom and the black Aid told me to go in my diaper and she will change it in the morning. The day consisted of getting up in the morning getting dressed and then having breakfast. After breakfast you would go down to therapy. The therapists were fantastic. After a therapy I would go up to my room and have lunch. I could not go to the lunchroom to eat because it was horrible. You said eating with people who did not want to speak. I asked to have my meals served in my room. As for the food it was horrible unedible and disgusting. The only decent thing to eat on the menu was the pudding. I certainly would never ever recommend this facility to anybody

The black ladies at night were horrible people. You will sit in your urine filled diapers for all…read morethey care. They have jobs but don't want to work. They all need to be fired. Do you think i wanted to be there? Food tucked. MY dr would not even go there to check on me. My insurance got me there because I don't have BlueCross. Still care should have been at least up to standard. One night the black nurse just walked out when i told her i needed my diaper changed. The day people were nice. Isabella was great but she pushed the god issue where i knew she was brainwashed. There was a Ukrainian lady that was an angel. Therapy was great. 2 guys were good. Not pushy but knew how to get me going positively. My insurance sucked. Would never extend therapy. Now i lay in bed not being able to stand up without help from my son. I try so hard. It hurts. Can not lock my knees so good. I dont want to live sometimes. Needed at least 1 more week of therapy. Insurance sucks. Should not complain because i have not paid anything even with the back surgery. But i cant walk. Needed more therapy. My crappy insurance kicked me out. Never saw anyone actually from the insurance company, just word of mouth through Alden representative. I will never trust any insurance company again.​

first of all, this is no longer Brookdale, it was bought out in September of 2025 by Discovery…read moreVillage. We shall see if they continue with some of the positives. They can use more activities but all is in the works. The nursing staff is wonderful, most people are very helpful. They are a little in need of more staff but again, all in the works.

Brookdale Des Plaines, IL 3-16-25…read moreAfter almost 2 years of residency my opinion Brookdale Des Plaines remains the same...... VERY high marks for both residents and management with staff. In spite of a madcap rush of 40+ new residents caused by the abrupt closing of another "senior" facility up the road, management rose to the occasion over a 4-5 month period to get everyone housed and safely moved in. Toss in another round of Covid, the Flu and artic winter temps, the Holiday decorations were once again Rockefeller Center like. Residents long-term and new have blended together on a mostly joyful. and very friendly fashion. Management continues their top down approach to keep things running smoothly Access to top rated reliable medical care is always a growing need as we all get older. And when buying a house any good realtor will say.... LOCATION - LOCATION - LOCATION!!! This facility has it in spades as well as a an IN-HOUSE reliable bus service to get you to and fro. BDP SHOULD BE at the VERY TOP of anyone's list as a safe, extremely well managed plus welcoming home for you or your loved one. I invite you to read my previous more extensive reviews, or better yet call BDP and schedule a visit. A long term and well informed marketing team await your call. Again, I am in NO way associated with Brookdale and simply reside here as an 85 yr old slightly disabled male resident. 2 years now and still very happy!!! HOPE to see YOU soon!!!

My mom stayed here for a couple days for rehab but had to go back to the hospital. But it was the…read morebest 2 days she had with the staff before going back to the hospital. Everyone was so friendly and caring for those 2 days. But I had to find a more convenient place for me to get to her. Transportation wise it would take a long time to get there from where I live.

Nursing skill facility + hospice. My husband came to this…read morelocation ( 1001 N Greenwood Ave) on January 30th. He is disabled. We were promised that the stuff would check on him every 2 hours. Yesterday, February 13, he was neglected for all day. When I came today, he had many wounds on his butt area. He is not able to sleep without specific medication; many times, I reminded about it to the stuff, but they just promised to check his case. It is impossible to talk to management: they don't care about my husband, who is a veteran, and disabled. Why the management neglecting their patients?

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!