Ahva Care of Stickney is a senior care center with several locations, including one at 3900 South Oak Park Avenue in Stickney, Illinois and another at 28W141 Liberty Street in Chicagoland, and if you go up to East Dubuque or out to Winfield, they've got sites there too, and they serve folks from Chicagoland, east-central Illinois, and south-western Indiana, so it's been around the area a while. The Stickney facility has 51 beds and focuses on both short-term rehab and long-term skilled nursing for people who need more daily help. At Ahva Care, the staff includes a quality assurance nurse who checks care standards, and nurses are there 12 to 16 hours a day, plus a 24-hour call system and round-the-clock supervision, which really helps safety. If your needs are more medical, they handle skilled nursing and intermediate care, with English-speaking, licensed professionals doing things like wound care, IV medicines, in-house dialysis, cardiac rehab, and even telehealth, plus in-house tests like x-rays and ultrasounds, so you don't always have to go elsewhere. They offer physical, occupational, and speech therapies up to six days a week, helping folks gain strength, manage pain, or work on speech and swallowing, and before sending someone home, therapists can do safety checks on where you live.
For people who need memory care, they've got a secure area with programs and activities for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, plus there's memory-enhancing activities to keep everyone busy and engaged. If someone needs help after a hospital stay, the short-term rehab has therapy and nursing with a more home-like, cozy feel, and they try to get people up and moving as soon as possible. You can find help for all kinds of daily activities, like bathing, dressing, washing up, managing medicine and meals, and getting around, plus there's a team to arrange rides when needed. The rooms are furnished, and many come with private bathrooms and kitchenettes, so things do feel homier, with WiFi and phones set up already. Cleaning and laundry are taken care of by the staff too, pretty much so residents don't need to worry about the chores. They've got dining rooms, a fitness room, a gaming room, garden spaces, outdoor areas, a small library, a wellness center, and lots of places to gather, which can make it easier to meet other people and join in the events.
Activities are a big part of the center's plan, with a dedicated activity director planning things for each day, including trips, games, resident-led clubs, and community events. For people who just need a short stay, maybe if a caregiver is away, respite care is available and gives access to all main services. The community also works with those needing hospice care, focusing on pain control and comfort for residents at the end of life, including emotional and spiritual support if that's wanted. No matter if you need help for just a few weeks or for a longer spell, they design a care plan that fits. Meals, transportation, therapy, and medical help all come under one roof, and the staff aims to keep people as independent as possible, helping with what's needed but still supporting dignity, so folks can feel cared for and safe in a way that feels familiar and natural, whether for a short stay or the long term. Ahva Care of Stickney isn't verified by outside accreditors, but it remains a well-established option for both assisted living and more intensive nursing care, all with a focus on honest, compassionate service and a professional approach.
