Generations at Applewood

    21020 Kostner Ave, Matteson, IL 60443
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Knowledgeable compassionate staff provided peace

    I felt my loved one was in very good hands - knowledgeable leadership (Debbie, ADON Mrs. Bunch, and DON Merci), compassionate nurses and CNAs who went above and beyond, and kind, helpful admin and reception staff. Therapy (Sal/PT/OT) was effective, communication was proactive, the building was clean and secure, and there were lots of activities; overall the team treated us like family and gave us true peace of mind - I recommend this 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

    2.64·(69)

    Overall rating

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

      2.3
    • Staff

      2.8
    • Meals

      1.5
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      1.7

    Pros

    • Friendly, helpful reception and admissions team
    • Compassionate and skilled nurses and CNAs
    • Engaging activity program (game nights, movie nights, arts & crafts)
    • Effective physical and occupational therapy services
    • Clean and bright front/new wing with seasonal decor
    • Exercise room and private event space
    • Secure, accessible single-floor layout and atrium access
    • Updated rehab rooms and private suites available
    • Visible leadership and proactive communication from some managers
    • Chaplain and spiritual-support services available
    • Family-oriented administrative support during transitions
    • Consistent housekeeping and linen service in parts of the facility

    Cons

    • Inconsistent clinical care quality across shifts and units
    • Chronic understaffing and limited CNA availability
    • Delays in assistance and slow call-response times
    • Gaps in incontinence and wound-care practices
    • Medication-management and documentation weaknesses
    • Poor family communication and inconsistent follow-up
    • Uneven facility maintenance and condition between wings
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in select areas
    • Safety and fall-prevention process gaps
    • Billing and financial transparency issues
    • Transportation and discharge coordination shortfalls
    • Staff professionalism and conduct

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews for this facility are highly mixed, with clear strengths reported alongside recurring operational concerns. Positive comments center on an accessible admissions team and visible clinical staff who provide attentive care in many cases; families frequently singled out specific nurses, CNAs, and therapists for effective, compassionate work. The facility offers a range of activities (game nights, movies, arts and crafts), therapy services with noted successes in rehab, and amenities such as an exercise room, private party space, a secure atrium, and updated rehab/private suites in the newer wing.

    Care quality descriptions vary substantially. Several families described thorough care planning, engaged licensed staff, and good hands-on nursing and therapy, particularly on the rehab side. Contrasting accounts raise concerns about inconsistent clinical practices: delays in attending to resident needs, problems with wound care and incontinence care, medication-management issues, and some transfers to higher levels of care. These issues appear to be concentrated at particular times, on specific shifts, or in older parts of the building rather than uniformly across the entire campus.

    Staffing and staff conduct are recurring themes. Many reviewers praised individual caregivers, therapists, and some leaders for being compassionate and proactive; specific administrative and admissions staff were also commended. At the same time, multiple comments note chronic understaffing, overworked CNAs, and slow response times to call systems. There are repeated concerns about inconsistent communication with families, occasional unprofessional interactions, and insufficient accountability when problems arise.

    Dining and daily services elicit mixed feedback. Some families and residents found meals acceptable and staff accommodating, while others cited inconsistent food temperature/quality and timing issues. Activity programming is generally viewed as a strength for residents who can participate, though mobility limitations reduce engagement for some.

    Facility condition and safety display a split pattern. The newer/front wing is described as bright, clean, and well maintained with seasonal décor, whereas other wings are characterized as dated with maintenance needs. Several reviews raise sanitation and odor concerns in certain areas, along with pest-control and laundry-related issues. Safety-related operational gaps were also noted, including fall-prevention practices, unsecured access points, and coordination problems around transportation and discharge.

    Leadership impressions are mixed: some reviewers praise visible, responsive leaders and an engaged clinical director, while others describe slow or inadequate administrative follow-through, inconsistent enforcement of standards, and billing or charge disputes. A small number of serious incident claims (including allegations of theft and police involvement) were described; these merit follow-up and, if substantiated, regulatory attention.

    Overall, prospective families should expect variability depending on unit, wing, and shift. Strengths include capable therapy services, a receptive admissions team, and engaged direct-care staff in many cases. Key risks to evaluate on a tour and during decision-making are staffing patterns and response times, specific unit cleanliness and odor, care-plan execution (especially wound and incontinence care), medication practices, and leadership responsiveness to concerns. Verifying current staffing levels, asking for recent quality metrics, and meeting the on-site clinical leadership are advisable steps before making a placement decision.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 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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    Generations at Applewood is located at 21020 Kostner Ave, Matteson, IL, 60443.

    About Generations at Applewood

    Generations at Applewood sits at 21020 Kostner Ave in Matteson, Illinois, and some folks might notice it offers a wide range of care for residents because it's a skilled nursing facility that takes care of many different needs including long-term care and post-hospital rehabilitation, and they've got their own special names for care programs and services even though there's no detailed public list about exactly what's included, but people can expect services for medical, dental, and nursing care, and there are personalized onsite kidney dialysis options, which isn't something every place has. The facility cares for folks who need wound care, respiratory care, IV therapy, parenteral nutrition, pain management, and also has a dedicated Enhanced Monitoring Unit for those who need more attention. They run programs for people with fractures and for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, plus lifestyle activities and quality-of-life programs meant to keep residents engaged and help health and well-being, and they have amenities and activities to encourage independence and community, with comfortable living and guest services designed for resident needs. Rehabilitation services are pretty broad, too, so physical, occupational, and speech therapy are all available, along with orthopedic rehab and stroke recovery help, and palliative as well as hospice care come into play when needed, most everything is built around each person and their own care plan, and accommodation is modern and comfortable. Generations at Applewood holds a Joint Commission accreditation, which shows some commitment to certain standards, and every program aims to let residents stay as independent as possible while connecting with others in the community.

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