Residences, Nursing, Rehab

* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.

Albany Care

901 Maple Ave.
Evanston
IL
60202
Phone: (847) 475-4000
Fax: (847) 475-8316
URL: http://www.albanycare.com

Intermediate care facility dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals suffering from chronic mental illnesses.

Alden Post-Acute & Transitional Care Centers

4626 Old Orchard Road
Skokie
IL
60076
Phone: (847) 676-4800
Fax: (847) 676-4860
Email: web@thealdennetwork.com
URL: http://www.thealdennetwork.com

Dedicated to an optimal transition from the hospital, through rehabilitation, to home. As post-acute care leaders, Alden facilities are recognized for their shorter lengths of stay, five-star patient care, minimal re-hospitalization rates, intensive therapy program, highly trained staffs and exceptional customer service. Locations throughout Chicagoland, including several on Chicago's North Shore such as Alden Estates of Skokie Short-Term Orthopedic Recovery Center.

All American Nursing Home

5448 N. Broadway
Chicago
IL
60640
Phone: (773) 334-2224
Fax: (773) 334-0360
Contact: Velencia Strong

Fully kosher skilled nursing facility.

Alshore House

2840 W. Foster Ave.
Chicago
IL
60625
Phone: (773) 561-2040

Fully kosher, assisted living care and rehab services.

Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

4900 N. Bernard Street
Chicago
IL
60625
Phone: (773) 583-7130
Fax: (773) 583-3929
Email: administrator@ambassador-nursing.com
URL: http://www.ambassador-nursing.com

Fully kosher skilled nursing facility.

Atrium Health Care Center

1425 W. Estes Ave.
Chicago
IL
60626
Phone: (773) 973-4780
Fax: (773) 973-1895
Email: info@atriumhealthcare.com
URL: http://www.atriumhealthcare.com
Contact: Ron Silver

Fully kosher skilled nursing facility.

Belmont Village Senior Living (Buffalo Grove)

500 McHenry Road
Buffalo Grove
IL
60089
Phone: (847) 537-5000
URL: http://buffalogrove.belmontvillage.com

Distinctive residential settings, chef-prepared dining and bistro, award-winning memory care, health and wellness programs, professionally supervised therapy and rehabilitation services.

Belmont Village Senior Living (Geneva Road)

545 Belmont Lane
Carol Stream
IL
60188
Phone: (630) 510-1515
URL: http://genevaroad.belmontvillage.com

Distinctive residential settings, chef-prepared dining and bistro, award-winning memory care, health and wellness programs, professionally supervised therapy and rehabilitation services.

Belmont Village Senior Living (Glenview)

2200 Golf Road
Glenview
IL
60025
Phone: (847) 657-7100
URL: http://glenview.belmontvillage.com

Distinctive residential settings, chef-prepared dining and bistro, award-winning memory care, health and wellness programs, professionally supervised therapy and rehabilitation services.

Belmont Village Senior Living (Oak Park)

1035 Madison Street
Oak Park
IL
60302
Phone: (708) 848-7200
URL: http://oakpark.belmontvillage.com

Distinctive residential settings, chef-prepared dining and bistro, award-winning memory care, health and wellness programs, professionally supervised therapy and rehabilitation services.

Birchwood Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

1426 W. Birchwood Ave.
Chicago
IL
60626
Phone: (773) 274-4405
URL: http://www.birchwoodplaza.com
Contact: Abraham Schiffman

Specialized Alzheimer's care. Physical, occupational, speech, and restorative therapies. A full range of activities. Kosher cuisine and a synagogue on site. Medicare approved.

Brightview HealthCare and Rehabilitation Centre

4538 N. Beacon Street
Chicago
IL
60640
Phone: (773) 275-7200
URL: http://www.brightviewhrc.com

Fully kosher rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility.

Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes

10 E. Hawthorn Parkway
Vernon Hills
IL
60061
Phone: (847) 367-2516
URL: http://www.brookdale.com

Independent living and assisted living community with inviting walking paths and scenic views of Big Bear and Little Bear Lakes.

Brookdale Lake Shore Drive

2960 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago
IL
60657
Phone: (773) 880-2960
URL: http://www.brookdaleliving.com

Rental retirement for seniors over 62. Concierge, housekeeping, transportation, dining. Offers assisted living and independent living.

Brookdale Lake View

3121 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago
IL
60657
Phone: (773) 404-9800
URL: http://www.brookdaleliving.com

Independent living and personalized assisted living options for seniors.

Brookdale Niles

8975 W. Golf Road
Niles
IL
60714
Phone: (847) 296-0333
URL: http://www.brookdale.com

Apartment-style independent living and supportive services for seniors.

Brookdale Northbrook

4501 Concord Lane
Northbrook
IL
60062
Phone: (847) 803-7100
URL: http://www.brookdaleliving.com
Contact: Cindy Garcia

Rental retirement community with one- and two-bedroom units. Dining, transportation, entertainment, daily outings and/or activities. Independent and assisted living options.

Brookdale Vernon Hills

145 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Vernon Hills
IL
60061
Phone: (847) 793-2470
URL: http://www.brookdale.com

Retirement community for active seniors who want all of the conveniences of home without any of the work. Offers independent living and assisted living at a resort-style luxurious property with the largest indoor rainforest in the world!

Bryn Mawr Care

5547 N. Kenmore Ave.
Chicago
IL
60640
Phone: (773) 561-7040
Fax: (773) 561-7543
URL: http://www.brynmawrcare.com

Intermediate care facility providing specialized individual care for adults with mental illness.

Buckingham Pavilion Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

2625 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 973-5333
Email: buckinghampavilion@sbcglobal.net
URL: http://www.buckinghampavilion.com
Contact: Sheldon Stern

Personal care residence. Offers post hospitalization care, long and short term assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, and rehabilitation services, including comprehensive physical therapy. Fully kosher, community synagogue, shops, library, theater and activity centers. Medicare approved.

Claremont at Buffalo Grove

150 N. Weiland Road
Buffalo Grove
IL
60089
Phone: (847) 465-0200
URL: http://www.claremontbg.com

Rehabilitation and skilled nursing center; kosher meals and synagogue services available.

Claridge Healthcare Center

700 W. Jenkisson Ave.
Lake Bluff
IL
60044
Phone: (847) 295-3900
Fax: (847) 295-3989
Email: claridge@claridgehc.com
URL: http://www.claridgehealthcare.com

Subacute rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, intermediate care, respite care. Kosher meals available.

Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

5336 N. Western Ave.
Chicago
IL
60625
Phone: (773) 271-5600
Fax: (773) 271-2144
Email: administrator@continental-nursing.com
URL: http://www.continental-nursing.com

Fully kosher skilled nursing facility. Russian cultural program with Russian-speaking staff.

Dobson Plaza

120 Dodge Ave.
Evanston
IL
60202
Phone: (847) 869-7744
URL: http://www.dobsonplaza.com

Fully kosher nursing facility. Extensive therapy programming: physical, occupational, speech, restorative. Dementia care. Social activities. Homey atomosphere. Medicare approved.

Gidwitz Place for Assisted Living *

CJE SeniorLife
Weinberg Community for Senior Living
1551 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield
IL
60015
Phone: (847) 374-0500 , (773) 508-1000
Fax: (847) 236-7844
Email: info@cje.net
URL: http://www.weinbergcommunity.net
Contact: Jennifer Weininger, Executive Director

Six-story apartment building with 125 one- and two-bedroom units, offers a retirement lifestyle that allows older people to maintain a greater level of health, dignity and independence. Offering comfort, style and companionship, Gidwitz provides residents with housekeeping and basic personal care, restaurant-style Kosher meals, and a wide range of educational, social, cultural and holiday programs. Staff is on premises 24 hours a day, including a registered nurse during daytime hours. Amenities include a cafe, mini-mart, beauty/barber shop, library, fitness and wellness centers, synagogue and meeting rooms, and beautifully landscaped grounds for walking. Trips to stores, special events and sites of special interest are part of the regular schedule of activities. Respite Care for family caregivers is offered at reasonable daily rates.

Glenview Terrace

1511 Greenwood Road
Glenview
IL
60025
Phone: (847) 729-9090
Fax: (847) 729-9135
URL: http://www.glenviewterrace.com

Kosher meals, skilled nursing facility, subacute rehabilitation services, Alzheimer's specialized unit, Medicare-Medicaid approved.

Grasmere Residential Home

4621 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago
IL
60640
Phone: (773) 334-6601
Fax: (773) 334-3619

Intermediate nursing care facility for persons with mental illness.

Lake Shore Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

7200 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago
IL
60626
Phone: (773) 973-7200
URL: http://www.lakeshorehrc.com

Fully kosher skilled nursing facility.

Levy House *

CJE SeniorLife
1221 W. Sherwin Ave.
Chicago
IL
60626
Phone: (773) 508-1000 , (773) 262-3113
Email: info@cje.net
URL: http://www.cje.net

Eight-story building with 56 affordable one-bedroom apartments for seniors 55 or older. Rental certificates and vouchers welcome. Located steps from the lakefront and public transportation. Social services and activities provided. Transportation through CJE's Shalom Bus Services is available for residents. 

Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation *

CJE SeniorLife
9700 Gross Point Road
Skokie
IL
60076
Phone: (847) 929-3320 , (773) 508-1000
Fax: (847) 929-3290
Email: info@cje.net
URL: http://www.liebermancenter.net

Lieberman Center is a skilled long-term nursing facility for those who need more specialized nursing care. It also provides post-hospitalization and Medicare Part A short-term rehabilitation, a dementia special care unit as well as hospice and respite care. Lieberman offers private rooms, an onsite health center, dining room with kosher meals, beauty/barber shop, synagogue, social hall and more. Unique social, recreational, religious and rehabilitative programs are a regular part of the weekly agenda.

Lincolnwood Place

7000 N. McCormick Blvd.
Lincolnwood
IL
60712
Phone: 847-686-2992
URL: www.seniorlifestyle.com/lincolnwood

Continuing-care retirement community with apartments, washers and dryers and on-site health care options.

Mid America HealthCare and Rehabilitation Centre

4920 N. Kenmore Ave.
Chicago
IL
60640
Phone: (773) 769-2700
URL: http://www.midamericahrc.com

Fully kosher skilled nursing facility.

North Shore Place

1000 Sunset Ridge Road
Northbrook
IL
60062
Phone: 224-534-6641
URL: www.seniorlifestyle.com/north-shore-place

Assisted living and memory care. Offers luxury retirement apartments and specializes in senior care.

Park Plaza Retirement Community

6840 N. Sacramento Ave.
Chicago
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 465-6700
Fax: (773) 465-2490
Email: elly@park-plaza.org
URL: http://park-plaza.org
Contact: Elly Bauman

Newly renovated building boasting remodeled studio, 1-and-2 bedroom apartments, kosher meals from our strictly kosher kitchen, daily live music from outside musical guests, social activities, art programs and exercise classes, professional lectures and current events discussions, weekly housekeeping services, round-trip transportation, on-site synagogue, wellness center, on-site salon. Assisted living services available if needed. Situated on a nine acre, park-like setting with spacious parking lot.

Peterson Park Health Care Center

6141 N. Pulaski Road
Chicago
IL
60646
Phone: (773) 478-2000
Fax: (773) 478-6873
Email: aoshinski@petersonparkhealthcarecenter.com
URL: http://petersonparkhealthcarecenter.com
Contact: Alice Oshinski, Administrator

Fully kosher skilled nursing facility. Hospice, respite programs. Specializes in wound and Alzheimer's care.

Robineau Residence *

CJE SeniorLife
7550 N. Kostner Ave.
Skokie
IL
60076
Phone: (773) 508-1000 , (847) 675-8580
Fax: (847) 675-8591
Email: info@cje.net
URL: http://www.cje.net
Contact: Dorothy Levant, Manager

Designed for 24 older adults, is located in a residential neighborhood and offers private rooms and bathroom arranged in suites around living rooms with kitchens. Residents enjoy group activities, meals, transportation, excursions and 24-hour staff. Applicants must be 62 years or older and qualify for subsidized housing under the provisions of HUD's Section 8 program. Service coordinator on site. Transportation through CJE's Shalom Bus Services is available for residents.  

Swartzberg House *

CJE SeniorLife
3101 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 508-1000 , (773) 262-3113
Email: info@cje.net
URL: http://www.cje.net

100 apartments. Head of household must be 62 years or older and entire household must meet HUD Section 8 income requirements. Social services and activities provided. Transportation through CJE's Shalom Bus Services is available for residents. 

The Abington of Glenview

3901 Glenview Road
Glenview
IL
60025
Phone: (847) 729-0000
Fax: (847) 729-1552
URL: http://www.theabington.com

Respite, hospice, short- and long-term care; state-of-the-art rehabilitation program. Kosher food and Jewish religious services.

The Breakers at Edgewater Beach

5333 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago
IL
60640
Phone: 773-257-7333
URL: www.seniorlifestyle.com/the-breakers-at-edgewater-beach

Senior rental retirement living with many programs and transportation included.

The Friend Center for Memory Care *

CJE SeniorLife
Weinberg Community for Senior Living
1601 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield
IL
60015
Phone: (847) 374-0500 , (773) 508-1000
Fax: (847) 236-7888
Email: info@cje.net
URL: http://www.weinbergcommunity.net
Contact: Jaclyn Abramson, Manager

Offers 40 private rooms for people with early- to mid-stage Alzheimer’s and related dementia. Professional trained staff members provide appropriate programs and services, 24-hour supervision and individualized attention to meet the needs of each resident. Three kosher meals are served every day. Facility includes a lounge with generous activity space, a hands-on activity kitchen and a large, protected outdoor strolling garden. Housekeeping, laundry and personal care are included.

The Imperial of Lincoln Park

1366 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago
IL
60614
Phone: (773) 248-9300
URL: http://www.imperialoflp.com

Kosher meals available.

The Merion (Evanston)

1611 Chicago Ave.
Evanston
IL
60201
Phone: (847) 864-6400
Fax: (847) 864-0947
Email: info@merionevanston.com
URL: http://www.merionevanston.com

The Merion is redefining retirement living by offering apartments situated in an environment suited for those with the most discerning tastes and expectations. Artfully reborn out of the historic North Shore Hotel in summer 2014, the building boasts a wide variety of striking features and amenities. From fully appointed and furnished apartments, to 10+ relaxation areas, to engaging entertainment and social activities, to distinctive dining options and the magnificent Crystal Ballroom, The Merion strives to exceed the desires of today's thriving, active retirees.

The Selfhelp Home

908 W. Argyle Street
Chicago
IL
60640
Phone: 773-271-0300 , 773-271-8232
Fax: 773-271-0633
Email: info@selfhelphome.org
URL: www.selfhelphome.org
Contact: Efrat Dallal Stein

The Selfhelp Home is the only non-profit Jewish community for older adults in Chicago that offers a full continuum of care. A combination of exceptional quality in cultural programming and nursing care offering independent apartments, assisted living, long-term skilled nursing care and a 5-star short-term rehabilitation center with luxury all-private suites that is open to the community. Kosher meals (unsupervised), daily activities rich in culture and the arts, exercise, movie theater, sanctuary, Jewish programming, wellness center, outdoor patio, live music concerts. The highest quality in culture and nursing care 24 hours a day. Ranked as America's Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News and World Report in 2016-17, 2015 and 2014.

Village Center *

CJE SeniorLife
5140 Galitz Street
Skokie
IL
60077
Phone: (773) 508-1000 , (773) 262-3113
Email: info@cje.net
URL: http://www.cje.net

Building has 150 one-bedroom apartments. Head of household must be 62 years or older and entire household must meet HUD Section 8 income requirements. Community wing with scheduled activities and social services. Service coordinator on site. Transportation through CJE's Shalom Bus Services is available for residents. 

Warren Park Nursing Pavilion

6700 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 465-5000 , (773) 764-7518
Contact: Glen Duncan

Fully kosher skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. Respite care available.

What's New in the Guide

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Handmade, unique Judaica crafted from polymer clay, including mezuzah cases, shabbat candle stick sets, menorahs and seder plates. Pieces are adorned with a variety of elements including wire, beads, stones, mica powders and alcohol inks. Many gifts can be personalized with English or Hebrew letters.

Rabbi Menachem Slavaticki

Rabbi Slavaticki is a highly experienced Mohel who has performed numerous circumcisions over the years. He is known for his expertise, professionalism, and compassionate care for both the baby and the family.

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

At Menchie's, we provide delicious frozen yogurt and sorbet made with all real and natural ingredients. We have very unique flavors that adhere to everyone's needs including Dairy-free, Nut-free, No sugar added, and Low Carb. Not to mention, all of our flavors are Kosher! We are known as one of the best Kosher dessert places in the city of Chicago! We also have lots of fun coloring sheets and a chalkboard at our store so that families can take their time and enjoy the fun and welcoming environment of our frozen yogurt shop. We bring the community together over delicious, Kosher treats at Menchie's Frozen Yogurt.