Park Plaza Retirement Center sits at 6840 N Sacramento Ave #1 in Chicago, Illinois, right in a peaceful, park-like spot with big trees and plenty of parking, and when you walk inside you notice the bright, spacious feel from the six-story atrium and the wide hallways, which lead over to places like the library with its 400-gallon saltwater aquarium, the community room with views of the gardens, and a big 60-foot aviary where live birds fly. This is a Jewish senior living community run by Northwest Home for Aged, a nonprofit group, and it's been around for years serving older adults who want safe, comfortable living, and you see the care in the way the building's been remodeled, with one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments that come either furnished or unfurnished-you get a full amenity kitchen with a stove, oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator, plus walk-in showers in the upgraded bathrooms, plush carpeting, and room for visitors, including grandkids. Some apartments have space for family to stay over. Every unit's got its own heat and air, window treatments for privacy, lots of closet space, and you pay rent that covers most things like all utilities except phone and cable.
Park Plaza offers different levels of living, so there's independent living for healthy, active seniors who want things like no-fuss housekeeping, regular social outings, and a friendly group of peers, but there's also assisted living and memory care, with staff there 24/7 through on-site home healthcare, helping with things like bathing, dressing, medications, and meals, and if someone needs extra care, like with dementia or hospice, that's available, too. Meals come twice a day and are kosher, prepared by Chicago's top kosher caterer, with a rabbi supervising the kitchen and holiday menus for special days, all served in a restaurant-style dining room. Housekeeping comes every week, and there are modern laundry rooms with new washers and dryers close to the apartments, which makes things easier for folks who don't want to bother with chores.
There's always something happening-exercise and dance classes every day in the wellness center, art and music programs, movie nights in the media room, lectures and discussions, religious services in the on-site synagogue, and lots of music from visiting musicians. The activity schedule runs year-round and covers everything from cards and crafts to fitness, walks in the garden, and outings around Chicago, with free chauffeured transportation for medical appointments, shopping, and local trips within three miles; the staff drivers handle that five days a week. For safety, there's a 24/7 monitored security desk, plus emergency responders if anyone needs help.
Park Plaza has physical, occupational, and speech therapy right in the building with partners like FOX Rehabilitation. There's also a beauty salon for men and women, so you can get your hair done, a manicure, or a pedicure. The setting includes a fitness center, a game room, banking on-site, and a place to use the computers. On top of that, you'll find landscaped outdoor areas where folks relax or socialize, a library for quiet reading, and family events every month. The retirement center is known in the community and has won several awards, including Best of Senior Living and Best Meals and Dining, and keeps a 3.8 rating from 22 reviews. Residents and their families appreciate the mix of help, dignity, and independence, along with the warm community feeling. Residents also get Wi-Fi, cable TV, and all utilities except phone included. The building's accessible, and staff can provide home care services for those living at home. Park Plaza offers a real sense of community for Jewish seniors, with a focus on safety, practical amenities, and caring support. Tours are available to see apartments, dining, and activities in person.
