Belhaven Nursing Home

    11401 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.43·(104)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.9
    • Staff

      1.9
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      1.6
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Helpful admissions and front-desk staff
    • Compassionate, hands-on administrator
    • Dedicated long‑tenured clinical staff
    • Knowledgeable finance and admissions support
    • Friendly and supportive CNAs and nurses
    • Effective short‑term rehab and physical therapy services
    • Memory-care programming and specialized wound team
    • Well‑kept outdoor grounds and pleasant neighborhood setting
    • Home‑like, welcoming atmosphere in parts of the building
    • Clean-room and positive-care experiences reported by families

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and shift coverage
    • Delayed call‑bell response and assistance
    • Incontinence‑care and personal‑hygiene lapses
    • Gaps in repositioning and pressure‑ulcer prevention
    • Housekeeping and sanitation inconsistencies with odor concerns
    • Food‑service quality and food‑handling lapses
    • Maintenance deficits and aging infrastructure
    • Weak phone‑system routing and family‑communication processes
    • Variable staff professionalism and conduct
    • Pest‑control concerns
    • Gaps in clinical oversight and post‑incident follow‑up
    • Allegations of staff theft and financial misconduct

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed picture. The facility is frequently praised for its location, outdoor grounds, admissions/front‑desk personnel, and for having a visible core of experienced clinical staff and therapy services. Several families described positive short‑term rehab outcomes, helpful CNAs, and a hands‑on administrator who responds to concerns; these elements contribute to a sense of a welcoming, home‑like environment in parts of the building.

    Care quality is a major area of divergence in the feedback. Positive accounts highlight attentive caregivers and effective physical‑therapy services, while negative accounts point to operational gaps: inconsistent staffing, delayed responses to call lights, limited feeding assistance, and lapses in personal‑care routines. Reviewers described instances consistent with failures in repositioning and wound‑care protocols, indicating gaps in pressure‑ulcer prevention and follow‑up. Prospective families should confirm how care plans are monitored and what staffing ratios and contingency plans are in place for higher‑acuity needs.

    Staff behavior and professionalism were also mixed. Many reviews commend individual CNAs and nurses for compassionate care; others raise concerns about rude or unprofessional conduct, workers leaving early, and allegations of inappropriate behavior or financial misconduct. These reports suggest variability in staff performance and supervisory oversight. Inquiries about hiring practices, staff training, background checks, and supervisory structures are appropriate when evaluating the facility.

    Dining and food service receive inconsistent ratings. Therapy and mobility programs are often noted as strengths, but meal quality and handling practices drew criticism: inconsistent meal content, complaints about portions and variety, and food‑handling issues such as uncovered trays or sealing/temperature concerns. There are also multiple comments pointing to pest‑control problems tied to food service and housekeeping, which merit verification of current pest‑control protocols.

    Facilities and maintenance show a similar split. Positive comments reference pleasant outdoor areas and parts of the building that are well maintained. Conversely, other reports indicate aging infrastructure, broken furniture or fixtures, décor that differs from advertising, and housekeeping inconsistencies that contribute to odor concerns and overall impressions of poor upkeep. These items suggest uneven capital‑maintenance and housekeeping execution across the facility.

    Management and communication are inconsistent across accounts. Several families praise an accessible, action‑oriented administrator and a responsive director of nursing; others report unreturned calls, long phone hold times, and slow follow‑through on complaints. There are references to regulatory attention and formal complaints, which point to the importance of reviewing the facility’s recent inspection history and corrective‑action records.

    Overall patterns indicate a facility with clear strengths — location, some committed staff members, and competent therapy/rehab services — alongside recurring operational weaknesses that affect daily care and family communication. For prospective residents and families, recommended due diligence includes touring multiple units, observing housekeeping and meal service, asking specific questions about staffing levels and shift coverage, reviewing recent regulatory inspections and corrective actions, and speaking directly with the administrator and DON about care‑plan monitoring, infection‑control and pest‑control measures, and incident‑response protocols.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Belhaven Nursing Home is located at 11401 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL, 60643.

    About Belhaven Nursing Home

    Belhaven Nursing & Rehab Center is a well-established facility offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. The center provides a welcoming and supportive environment for residents requiring various levels of care, from intensive post-acute rehabilitation to ongoing assistance with daily living activities. Residents at Belhaven benefit from personalized care plans developed by interdisciplinary teams, focusing on individual medical needs, restorative therapies, and emotional well-being.

    The rehabilitation services at Belhaven Nursing & Rehab Center utilize modern therapeutic approaches to help individuals regain strength, mobility, and independence after surgery, illness, or injury. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are delivered in dedicated rehab spaces, featuring advanced equipment and a compassionate staff committed to helping each resident reach their fullest potential.

    Belhaven is known for its warm, community-oriented atmosphere, where residents are encouraged to participate in a range of social, recreational, and cultural activities designed to foster engagement and a sense of belonging. The center includes comfortable common areas, dining rooms that offer nutritious and appetizing meals, and outdoor spaces for relaxation or social gatherings. The emphasis on a vibrant daily life ensures that residents have many opportunities to pursue interests and develop meaningful connections with peers.

    Special attention is given to providing a safe and secure environment within the center. Services such as 24-hour nursing care, medication management, and comprehensive monitoring reassure residents and their families that health needs are consistently addressed. For those with higher acuity needs, specialized care programs support residents with chronic conditions or cognitive impairments, delivered with patience, respect, and dignity.

    The staff at Belhaven Nursing & Rehab Center includes experienced nurses, therapists, dietary personnel, and support staff who collaborate closely to deliver holistic care. Housekeeping and maintenance teams work diligently to maintain a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment. Customized support is provided to meet the unique needs of each resident, ensuring comfort and quality of life.

    Family involvement and communication are valued, with staff regularly updating loved ones and encouraging their participation in care planning when appropriate. The center strives to create a home-like setting where residents can feel secure, valued, and meaningfully engaged in daily life. Belhaven Nursing & Rehab Center stands as a dependable choice for individuals and families seeking compassionate, comprehensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

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