Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    5336 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625
    2.9 · 68 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Neglectful care, some competent staff

    I placed my family member here and had a mostly negative experience. Calls went unanswered, staff and administration were often unresponsive, and we saw medical neglect - missed meds (including insulin), delayed wound care, bedsores, residents left in urine/feces and strong odors in rooms. Personal items went missing and we faced possible financial exploitation; staff were frequently rude or unprofessional and the place felt understaffed and unsafe. That said, some nurses, CNAs, the memory-care team and a few administrators were caring and competent - there's real potential, but right now I can't recommend it without major, immediate fixes.

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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

    2.94 · 68 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      2.3
    • Staff

      2.9
    • Meals

      1.6
    • Amenities

      2.1
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Some compassionate and dedicated nursing staff
    • Individual staff praised by name (Raven, Mrs. Khari Collins, Remy, Gabriel)
    • Wound nurse described as excellent
    • Memory Springs/memory-care unit praised for quality dementia care
    • Clean, bright or well-maintained areas reported by some reviewers
    • Social worker and some rehab staff supportive and informative
    • Positive experiences with admissions director and tours
    • Occasional successful rehabilitation and safe community transitions
    • Activities and outings reported in some accounts (movies, bingo, morning programs)
    • Friendly, family-like teamwork among certain staff members
    • Some reviewers highly recommend specific units or staff
    • Good hospitality and warm environment in select memory-care units

    Cons

    • Allegations of physical mistreatment and nurse push/shove incident
    • Reports of overnight staff sleeping on duty
    • Frequent medication errors and missed medications (including insulin)
    • Medication shortages and inconsistent dosing
    • Chronic understaffing leading to long wait times and neglect
    • Residents left in soiled diapers/feces and inadequate incontinence care
    • Bedsores and wounds reportedly ignored or delayed in care
    • Dirty rooms, bathrooms, strong urine and feces odors
    • Bedsheets rarely changed and poor room hygiene
    • Terrible or repetitive food and dietary mismanagement
    • Inadequate shower assistance and basic personal care
    • Staff unresponsiveness: unanswered calls, long holds, emails ignored
    • Administration accused of covering up issues and prioritizing money
    • Allegations of theft and financial exploitation of residents' funds
    • Discrimination reported (against Africans, residents with disabilities, mobility devices)
    • Lockdown/pass systems and restrictions on residents going outside
    • Safety concerns including police involvement and unattended body
    • Privacy breach allegation and unprofessional staff behavior
    • Phones removed from residents and restricted communication
    • Overcrowded small shared rooms and poor TV placement
    • Broken beds/equipment and inadequate facility maintenance
    • Staff smoking breaks impacting care and reports of staff drug use
    • Poor or non-existent access to doctors and clinical leadership
    • Inconsistent or poor wound care and rehab delivery
    • Reports of conflicting management, poor customer service, and hostile staff

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is strongly mixed but trends toward negative, with a substantial number of serious and recurring concerns about resident safety, basic care, hygiene, communication, and management practices. While multiple reviewers praise individual staff members, specific units (notably an all-female Memory Springs program and some memory-care staff), and occasional positive outcomes in rehabilitation, the dominant themes are neglect, poor oversight, and inconsistent care. Many reviewers describe experiences severe enough to consider the facility unsafe or unacceptable for long-term or short-term placement.

    Care quality and clinical issues: A large portion of reviews detail clinical failures — missed or wrong medications (including insulin), medication shortages, inconsistent dosing, delayed wound care, and untreated bedsores. Several accounts indicate residents were left in soiled diapers, left in bed for extended periods, or had delayed showers and personal care. There are also reports that residents did not receive promised rehabilitation services. These descriptions point to systemic problems in day-to-day clinical operations and monitoring, and several reviewers state that lack of doctor access and delayed wound nurse involvement compounded poor outcomes.

    Staff behavior and communication: Reports of caring, knowledgeable, and empathetic staff appear frequently alongside numerous allegations of rudeness, disrespect, and unprofessional conduct. Multiple reviewers said staff were unresponsive to calls and family inquiries, voicemail and phone calls went unanswered, and emails were ignored. There are serious allegations such as overnight staff sleeping on duty, nurses being lazy or unhelpful, and at least one allegation of a physical push/shove by an overnight nurse. Some staff members and departments — admissions, certain nurses, and the wound nurse — receive distinct praise, indicating uneven performance across shifts and teams.

    Safety, abuse, and misconduct: Several reviews raise grave safety concerns including discriminatory comments (reportedly toward African residents and residents with disabilities), alleged theft of residents’ belongings, and financial exploitation (taking SSI/SSA checks without informing families). There are reports of police involvement, a body found unattended in a bed, privacy breaches, and accusations that administration attempts to cover up incidents. These issues suggest not just staffing and care shortfalls but potentially deeper problems in oversight, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.

    Facilities, cleanliness, and environment: Cleanliness reports are polarized: some reviewers describe parts of the facility as clean and well-maintained, while many more describe pervasive urine and feces odors, dirty rooms and bathrooms, infrequent linen changes, hard mattresses, broken equipment, and overcrowded shared rooms. The smell and sanitation complaints are frequent and severe in several reviews, contributing to an overall impression of poor environmental hygiene in multiple parts of the facility.

    Dining and dietary care: Numerous reviewers criticized the food as terrible, repetitive, and not tailored to individual dietary needs. Several comments note the same meals served to everyone regardless of diet restrictions. Other reviewers found the food acceptable, but the dominant pattern is dissatisfaction with meal quality and dietary management.

    Management, administration, and policies: Multiple reviewers accuse management of sweeping problems under the rug, prioritizing money over resident care, and misrepresenting availability or responsiveness. Reports include refusal to provide corporate contact information, long unanswered calls, new management being perceived as worse by some families, price increases in facility stores, inconsistency in policies (lockdowns, pass systems), and an overall impression of poor leadership. At the same time, a number of reviews praise specific administrators, directors, or the admissions team for helpfulness and compassion, indicating leadership quality is uneven or variable across roles.

    Activities and memory care: Feedback on programming is mixed. Several reviewers strongly praise the Memory Springs unit and memory-care programming, noting engaging activities, professional staff, and a positive environment that families recommend. Conversely, other reviews report little to no activities, no Covid-friendly options, phones removed from residents, and general lack of stimulation for residents. This contrast suggests some units (notably the Memory Springs program) provide a higher level of engagement than the facility overall.

    Staffing, workload, and workplace culture: Many reviews point to understaffing, long CNA/nurse shifts, staff burnout, and poor workplace morale, which reviewers tie directly to lapses in care. A few reviewers report it is a great place to work with caring staff and good culture, again highlighting inconsistencies. There are also troubling accusations of staff theft and drug use, which, if substantiated, represent severe regulatory and safety violations.

    Notable patterns and final assessment: The reviews reveal a bifurcated picture: isolated pockets of high-quality care and compassionate staff coexist with widespread reports of neglect, poor hygiene, medication errors, unsafe conditions, and problematic management. The frequency and severity of negative reports — including safety incidents, medication problems, theft allegations, and sanitation issues — form a consistent pattern that many reviewers found unacceptable. For prospective families, these reviews recommend extreme caution: verify current leadership and staffing, tour units of interest (especially memory-care if that is the need), speak directly with nursing leadership about medication management and wound care processes, and check recent inspection reports and complaint history. While some individuals had positive experiences, the preponderance of serious complaints suggests systemic problems that should be investigated before placement.

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    About Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    Continental Nursing & Rehab Center is a skilled nursing facility dedicated to delivering comprehensive care for individuals requiring both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing support. The center offers a broad range of services designed to address the unique health needs of residents, including specialized wound care, intravenous therapy, and cardiac care. The emphasis on rehabilitation is evident in their physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs, which are customized to foster recovery and maximize independence.

    Residents at Continental Nursing & Rehab Center benefit from a supportive and nurturing environment, with staff members trained to attend to complex medical needs as well as everyday personal care. The facility is equipped with amenities intended to promote comfort, such as spacious activity rooms where residents can engage in recreational and social events. Continental Nursing & Rehab Center also provides several dining spaces, allowing residents to enjoy nutritious meals in a communal setting.

    Among the specialized spaces within the center are The Lighthouse, a memory care unit tailored for individuals experiencing Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. This area is secured and designed to promote safety while supporting cognitive and social engagement. The care programs focus on maintaining routines and familiar activities, offering individualized attention suited to the unique needs of each resident.

    The facility’s approach centers on fostering a sense of community, with various social and recreational programming available to help residents maintain a vibrant lifestyle. The campus offers scenic outdoor areas in addition to indoor gathering spots for family visits and group activities. Continental Nursing & Rehab Center stands as a comprehensive option for those seeking attentive care in a warm and welcoming environment, prioritizing both medical expertise and quality of life.

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