Pricing ranges from
    $5,832 – 7,581/month

    Weinberg Community for Senior Living

    1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL, 60015
    3.8 · 10 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Clean caring kosher; inconsistent food

    I'm overall very happy with this place - clean facility, friendly and caring staff, active residents, good activities, and a strong Jewish/Kosher environment. The food can be very good at times but is inconsistent: lunches limited, repetitive, heavy, sweets-heavy, and dining-room staff can come off surly. Care is great for most, though physically needy residents seemed to get less attentive help. Practical issues: billing is difficult, no covered/underground parking (winter parking is a challenge), only showers (no tubs/hot tub), and I noticed rodent droppings. Still, above average overall and I'd recommend taking a look.

    Pricing

    $5,832+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $6,998+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $7,581+/moStudioAssisted Living

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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

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    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

    3.80 · 10 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      3.2
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • clean facility
    • kind and caring staff
    • friendly residents and social community
    • active resident life and good variety of activities
    • good maintenance
    • some meals are very good and healthy choices available
    • Kosher kitchen and Jewish cultural environment
    • nice amenities and dining room
    • above-average overall impression from multiple reviewers
    • recommended by several residents and visitors
    • large facility with many residents and social opportunities

    Cons

    • no hot tub or bath facilities, only showers
    • dining room staff described as surly and not welcoming
    • food described as repetitive, not fresh, stodgy, and uninspired
    • soups uninspired and chef perceived as disengaged
    • limited lunch menu and too many sweets
    • billing process is difficult
    • no underground or covered parking and winter parking challenges
    • care may be less attentive for physically needy residents
    • rodent droppings and an ongoing rodent problem reported
    • may not suit a non-Jewish partner due to Kosher focus
    • some reviewers noted a day-care feeling and gender imbalance (more females)
    • inconsistency in food quality, with some meals average

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is generally positive, with multiple reviewers describing Weinberg Community for Senior Living as an above-average, clean, and active community that many would recommend. Strengths that come through repeatedly include kind, caring staff (particularly in general caregiving roles), a friendly and social resident population, consistent maintenance, and a range of activities that keep residents engaged. Several reviewers praise specific meals as very good and note the availability of healthy choices. The facility’s emphasis on a Jewish environment and a Kosher kitchen is appreciated by those seeking that cultural fit and community.

    Care quality is viewed favorably in many accounts. Reviewers frequently say that staff appear caring, attentive, and have residents best interests in mind. Multiple people explicitly recommend the community for the quality of care and cleanliness. However, a notable pattern is that residents with higher physical needs may not always receive the same level of attentiveness. Potential residents who require more intensive physical assistance should inquire specifically about staffing ratios and hands-on care capabilities before committing.

    Dining receives mixed but important attention in the reviews. Several commenters say some food is very good and healthy options exist, while others describe repetitive menus, heavy or stodgy dishes, uninspired soups, and a limited lunch offering with an overabundance of sweets. There are specific concerns about the dining room staff's demeanor, described by some as surly or unwelcoming, and suggestions that kitchen leadership could use more supervision and training. This inconsistency—occasional excellent meals alongside average or unappetizing ones—appears to be a recurrent theme and a key area for improvement.

    Facility and amenity notes are a mix of positives and concrete shortcomings. The community is described as clean with nice amenities and a pleasant dining room where dressing up for meals is encouraged. At the same time, there are practical shortcomings that prospective residents should weigh: the community lacks hot tub or bath facilities (only showers are available), and there is no underground or covered parking, which creates winter parking challenges. There are also comments about the place feeling large and at times more like a day-care environment, and a few reviewers noted a gender imbalance with more females.

    Two operational red flags appear in multiple reviews and merit careful attention. First, pest control: at least one review reports rodent droppings and an ongoing rodent problem. This is a significant health and management concern and should be directly addressed with administration during a tour. Second, administrative friction: billing has been called difficult by some reviewers, suggesting that the financial and administrative processes may need clarification or improvement.

    Management and overall recommendations are mixed but generally favorable. Many reviewers convey a positive overall impression and say they are happy with the community, recommending others to take a look. At the same time, the pattern of inconsistent dining experience, the rodent report, parking limitations, and potential gaps in care for heavier-dependency residents suggest specific follow-up questions and checks for anyone considering moving in. Prospective residents and family members should: tour during mealtime to evaluate food and dining staff directly; ask management about pest control history and current remediation steps; clarify parking options for winter months; verify bathing and therapeutic options if baths or hot tubs are important; and discuss care plans and staffing for higher-need residents.

    In summary, Weinberg Community for Senior Living presents as a largely well-kept, socially active, and culturally cohesive community with many strengths in staff kindness, cleanliness, maintenance, and activities. The principal areas to investigate and potentially improve are dining consistency and staff training in the kitchen and dining room, parking and bathing amenities, administrative billing processes, and an unresolved pest-control issue. Addressing these concerns would make a strong community even more appealing; meanwhile, many reviewers are satisfied and willing to recommend the community to others with those caveats in mind.

    Location

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    About Weinberg Community for Senior Living

    Weinberg Community for Senior Living sits in Deerfield, Illinois, offering a six-story apartment building with 125 one- and two-bedroom units, each with a full kitchen, and it's got plenty going on for seniors who want some help but still want their independence. It has Assisted Living at Gidwitz Place and Memory Care at The Friend Center, where folks get help with bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and housekeeping, plus laundry included in monthly rent, and that's good if managing daily life isn't so easy anymore. Staff stay on duty 24 hours a day, with a registered nurse around during daytime, and you'll find on-site home health care, plus a Wellness Center, therapy suites for physical, occupational, and speech therapy through CJE SeniorLife, and visiting medical specialists like dentists, dermatologists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners, so health needs are met right there. The grounds are landscaped with gardens, walking paths, and ponds, and there are cozy living rooms with fireplaces, lounges, a library, a mini-mart, a beauty/barber shop, fitness and wellness centers, and a worship space including a synagogue. Meals are served restaurant-style in an elegant dining room or at the Bistro Café, and they prepare kosher and vegetarian options so everyone's needs are met, and for grandkids visiting, there's a fun playground out back.

    Weinberg Community focuses on wellness and keeping people safe, so you'll see technology like safety bracelets in memory care to help people who may wander, secured property and memory care areas, and an emergency response system with nurse staff and a doctor on call. Residents who need more support can get higher-level care through Gidwitz Plus, which covers medication management, wellness checks, daily bathing help, laundry, and support for people with diabetes or who need stand-by lifts, and there's support for non-ambulatory folks and several accessible features like wheelchair showers and tubs. If a family caregiver needs a break, Respite Care is available at a daily rate, and folks can find adult day services for engaging daytime routines with social and recreational activities.

    Folks have plenty of chances to socialize, make friends, and keep busy, with creative arts, music, movement, dance, religious programs, art therapy, theater, cards, billiards, a business center, and outings to local stores and events. Memory care residents get structured activities in a supportive environment made for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, and there are communal rooms to watch TV, play games, or visit. There's a full activity calendar with social events, life enrichment programs, holiday celebrations, and regular rabbinical visits, so you can keep up your Jewish traditions if you want or join in spiritual observances if that's your thing, but you don't have to. The property welcomes intergenerational events and is known for its friendly, helpful staff and a strong sense of community, with above average reviews compared to other places. Amenities like transportation and parking are included, and trips to stores and events happen regularly. Residents can download a brochure or come by for a tour to see what the place is really like. Weinberg Community for Senior Living has a straightforward approach to caring for older adults, planning activities and medical services all on one campus, so people can stay in one spot as their needs change, and the building itself has had recent renovations so it feels warm and updated without being fancy just for show.

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