Harmony Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

    3919 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Warm, attentive staff; effective rehab

    I placed my dad here for rehab and have been very pleased. Rooms are roomy, clean and bright with a lovely garden and park-like grounds; nursing, CNAs, PT/OT, activities and kitchen staff are warm, attentive and skilled, and administration is responsive. Therapy helped his recovery, the food and housekeeping are reliable, and I confidently recommend this caring, well-run facility.

    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

    4.65·(152)

    Overall rating

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

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
    • Dedicated and helpful certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
    • Effective physical and occupational therapy for many residents
    • Strong wound-care expertise and healing outcomes
    • Clean common areas and generally high housekeeping standards
    • Responsive and accommodating front‑desk and admissions staff
    • Friendly, bilingual caregivers and staff
    • Engaging activities program (e.g., music, trivia, bingo, special events)
    • Home‑like atmosphere on many units
    • Large, well‑appointed rooms with supplies
    • Well‑maintained outdoor spaces and garden areas
    • Functional therapy gym with equipment
    • Generous meal portions and some high‑quality menu items
    • Supportive hospice and end‑of‑life caregivers in some cases
    • Proactive administration and social services when present
    • Clean linen and laundry practices
    • Welcoming environment for family visits
    • Strong family communication when staff are available

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and high staff turnover
    • Delays in responding to call bells and assistance requests
    • Variable medication‑administration controls and errors
    • Inconsistent availability of rehabilitation services
    • Gaps in clinical oversight and proactive care coordination
    • Inconsistent cleanliness and sanitation across units
    • Inconsistent food quality and dining experience
    • Communication and leadership responsiveness gaps
    • Billing transparency and out‑of‑pocket cost concerns
    • End‑of‑life and hospice paperwork/coordination delays
    • Allegations of theft and financial misconduct

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews describe a facility with many strengths in direct resident care but notable operational variability. Positive themes include a largely compassionate clinical team: numerous accounts praise attentive nurses, diligent CNAs, and therapists who helped residents regain mobility. The facility’s wound‑care capability is frequently cited as effective, and several families reported meaningful improvements in physical, cognitive, and nutritional status. Housekeeping, laundry, and many common areas are often described as clean, and the property’s outdoor garden and gym are appreciated by residents and visitors.

    Dining and activities present a mixed picture. Several reviewers praised generous portions, comforting menu items, and accommodating kitchen staff (including bilingual options), while others described unacceptable meal quality in isolated instances. The activities program — music, trivia, bingo, themed events, and social clubs — is generally regarded as enriching and contributes to a home‑like atmosphere for residents. Physical therapy resources and an on‑site gym were highlighted as strong assets on units where rehabilitation services were actively provided.

    Operational weaknesses emerge as recurrent concerns. Staffing inconsistency and turnover are the most common operational issues cited; these are linked to delays in responding to call bells, inconsistent bathing and toileting assistance, and variable CNA coverage across shifts. Reviewers also described uneven clinical oversight, which manifests as lapses in proactive care planning, variable medication administration practices, and occasional coordination delays for hospice or end‑of‑life paperwork. Several reviews raised serious financial and property‑security issues, including allegations of theft and questions about billing transparency and out‑of‑pocket charges.

    Facility condition and management impressions vary by unit and shift. Many visitors described bright, roomy accommodations with good maintenance, whereas others reported areas of wear, dated furnishings, and unit‑level sanitation concerns. Leadership and administration receive mixed evaluations: some families commend responsive admissions and social services staff and named administrators who listen and accommodate; others cite inconsistent communication, supervisory gaps, and variable responsiveness to family concerns.

    For prospective residents and families, the pattern suggests that day‑to‑day experience may depend heavily on unit assignment, shift staffing, and current leadership on duty. When considering Harmony Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, it may be helpful to ask about current staffing ratios, medication‑administration protocols, wound‑care and rehab availability, hospice coordination procedures, and billing practices; request a tour at different times of day to assess unit‑level consistency. Overall, the facility has demonstrable clinical strengths and many staff who deliver compassionate care, but families should weigh those positives against demonstrated operational variability and raise specific questions about the areas summarized above during intake and follow‑up conversations.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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

    Location

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    Harmony Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is located at 3919 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625.

    About Harmony Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

    Harmony Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, in operation since May 2000 on Chicago's North Side, stands as a nursing home that's been accredited for nursing care by The Joint Commission and holds the Gold Seal of Approval® for Post-Acute Care. The facility's managed by President Mr. Mark Hollander and has been a steady presence in the community for over twenty years, serving neighborhoods like North Park, Albany Park, Peterson Park, and others nearby. Folks will find a specialized wing just for orthopedic recovery, where residents get 24/7 nursing care and privacy after surgeries like hip or knee replacements, with tailored physical, occupational, and speech therapies offered up to seven days a week, and there's even outpatient therapy available for those not living in the center. There's a memory support area called Serenity Place, focused on improving quality of life for people living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, with dedicated attention and support. The place provides wound care, tracheotomy care, medical rehabilitation, and cares for folks who need cardiac rehab, using therapies like E-Stim, ultrasound, and negative pressure, plus options like CPAP, BiPAP, AVAPS, MetaTherapy, and portable ventilators for respiratory needs, all under careful medical supervision. Residents and patients benefit from customized care plans, medication management, palliative and hospice care, nutrition support, and infection control practices, with warm, well-trained staff including nurses, CNAs, social services, and therapy teams, all working together to create a supportive setting that feels homelike and aims to help each person heal well and gain the most independence possible. Suites and common areas are designed for comfort and recovery, and you can take a virtual tour to see more if you're deciding about the place for yourself or a loved one.

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