Belhaven Nursing Home

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

    Compassionate rehab with excellent therapy

    I placed my mom here for short-term rehab and was very pleased - compassionate, friendly staff and an excellent therapy team helped her regain mobility while wound care and memory-care services were top-notch. The home-like, family atmosphere, beautiful grounds in the Beverly neighborhood, and an accessible, hands-on administrator made this a very positive experience I'd recommend.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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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·(101)

    Overall rating

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

      2.0
    • Staff

      1.9
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      1.6
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Courteous reception and admissions staff
    • Helpful finance and administrative support
    • Attractive Beverly neighborhood location
    • Well‑kept outdoor and patio areas
    • Dedicated, long‑tenured clinical staff
    • Compassionate CNAs and nursing caregivers
    • Hands‑on, accessible administrator and DON
    • Effective short‑term rehab and therapy services
    • Memory‑care services and specialized wound team
    • Friendly, welcoming communal environment
    • Home‑like room settings in some units
    • Positive social connections among roommates

    Cons

    • Persistent sanitation and odor concerns in common areas and rooms
    • Incontinence‑care delays and inconsistent hygiene assistance
    • Inconsistent bathing and shower facility functionality
    • Inadequate skin and wound management practices
    • Unreliable call‑response system and main phone accessibility
    • Chronic understaffing and scheduling inconsistencies
    • Variable staff professionalism and conduct
    • Inconsistent meal quality and food‑handling practices
    • Pest‑control concerns in some units
    • Maintenance and repair deficits throughout the building
    • Gaps in family communication and care coordination
    • Medication and oxygen management inconsistencies
    • Allegations of theft and financial misconduct
    • Misleading marketing and facility imagery

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews for the facility are sharply polarized, with frequent praise for specific caregiving staff, therapy services, and the location, alongside numerous serious operational concerns. Positive comments emphasize a welcoming reception, accessible leadership, effective short‑term rehabilitation and memory‑care programming, and a pleasant outdoor environment. Conversely, many reviewers describe persistent operational deficits that affect day‑to‑day resident experience and clinical outcomes.

    Care quality: Clinical reports range from high satisfaction with individualized therapy and dedicated caregivers to significant concerns about basic care delivery. Several families described delays in attending to residents' personal care needs and inconsistent hygiene assistance, which reviewers associated with skin integrity problems and weight loss in some cases. Wound care and skin‑management practices were identified as uneven; some reviewers praised a wound team, while others reported ongoing problems with dressing management and healing. There are also accounts of inconsistent medication and oxygen handling that warrant direct verification during a tour or care‑plan review.

    Staff: Staffing emerged as a central theme. Many reviewers singled out individual CNAs, nurses, and administrators as compassionate, competent, and committed, and long‑tenured staff were noted as a stabilizing factor. At the same time, chronic understaffing, schedule gaps, and variable professionalism were repeatedly cited. Concerns included slow call‑response times, unanswered phone lines, abbreviated shifts, and conduct issues on certain shifts. The result appears to be variability in care depending on time of day and specific staff on duty.

    Dining and nutrition: Feedback on dining is mixed. Therapy and rehabilitation goals tied to nutrition were viewed positively in some short‑stay cases. However, other reviewers reported irregular meal patterns, minimal or unbalanced offerings on some days, and food‑handling lapses that raised hygiene and pest‑control concerns. Prospective residents should inquire about meal plans, dietary oversight, and food‑safety protocols.

    Activities and clinical programs: The facility receives consistent positive remarks for its therapy programs, short‑term rehab outcomes, and memory‑care services in certain units. Families described meaningful mobility gains and responsive therapy staff. Activity quality appears to vary by unit and resident population, so direct observation of the memory‑care and rehab areas is recommended.

    Facilities and environment: The campus location and outdoor areas are widely appreciated. At the facility level, however, reviewers reported maintenance and repair issues (worn furnishings, damaged fixtures, and inconsistent room sizes), sanitation and odor concerns in some areas, and pest‑control problems in certain units. There are also comments about discrepancies between marketing imagery and on‑site conditions, particularly around bathing facilities.

    Management and communication: Leadership impressions are mixed. Several families praised an involved administrator and a responsive Director of Nursing; others described slow administrative responsiveness, unanswered calls, and unclear escalation paths. Reviews referenced regulatory inspections and family complaints; there are also serious allegations regarding theft and financial misconduct that families may wish to investigate further through appropriate channels. Communication gaps between staff and families—especially around incident follow‑up, phone access, and care‑plan adherence—were a recurring theme.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: The pattern in the reviews suggests significant variability across shifts and units: some residents experience attentive, effective care, while others encounter operational shortfalls that affect hygiene, skin care, nutrition, and comfort. This variability makes in‑person assessment essential. Prospective residents and families should tour during different times of day, ask for recent inspection reports, review staffing ratios and turnover, inquire about wound‑care protocols, observe meal service, and request clarification on phone/call‑light response procedures and pest‑control measures. If there are specific clinical vulnerabilities (skin integrity, advanced respiratory needs, memory impairment), seek detailed, documented care plans and references from current families before making placement decisions.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
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    Location

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    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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