BRIA of Westmont

    6501 S Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 60559
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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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

    3.34·(118)

    Overall rating

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

      3.1
    • Staff

      3.1
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      2.8

    Pros

    • Robust physical and occupational therapy services
    • Aqua therapy pool and aquatic rehabilitation
    • Skilled and effective therapy staff
    • Compassionate and attentive nursing at times
    • Responsive admissions and therapy leadership
    • Modern, well-appointed facility and amenities
    • Engaging social activities and community feel
    • Supportive restorative-care team
    • Private rooms and comfortable visiting spaces
    • Pet-friendly environment
    • On-site bistro and rehabilitation amenities
    • Convenient location

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and frequent understaffing
    • Delayed or unreliable nurse-call and emergency responses
    • Variable cleanliness and sanitation practices across units
    • Inconsistent meal quality and meal-service errors
    • Poor family communication and delayed notifications
    • Gaps in medication administration and timing
    • Inadequate supervision during high-risk care transitions and mealtimes
    • Management instability and limited accountability
    • Training gaps for nurse aides and night-shift staff
    • Personal property control weaknesses and delivery lapses
    • Infection-control and outbreak-management concerns
    • Allegations of unsecured medication access and on-duty substance use

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews describe a facility with strong rehabilitation capabilities but inconsistent long-term nursing performance. Many families and patients praised the therapy program — physical, occupational, and speech therapy are frequently described as effective, with several mentions of an aquatic therapy pool and staff who produce measurable gains in mobility and function. Admissions, therapy leadership, and individual clinicians receive repeated positive mention for being responsive and clinically capable. For short-term rehab patients, outcomes and amenities (modern rooms, therapy pool, bistro, welcoming common areas) are often cited as significant strengths.

    At the same time, there is a recurring pattern of operational weaknesses that affect long-stay residents and certain shifts. Staffing levels are described as inconsistent, with particular deficits at night and on some units; this is associated with delayed responses to call lights, slow emergency escalation, and uneven supervision during mealtimes and transfers. Families describe variable nursing visibility and gaps in training for nurse aides, which contributors link to falls, missed or delayed personal care, and inconsistent toileting and bathing schedules. Several accounts raise concerns about infection-control practices and outbreak management.

    Communication and management practices are another area of mixed performance. While some reviewers commend specific administrators, admissions staff, and therapists for clear, helpful communication, others report unreturned calls, delayed family notification after clinical events, illegible or confusing discharge paperwork, and frequent leadership turnover. These management and communication gaps amplify family frustration when clinical incidents occur. There are also mentions of regulatory attention and immediate-safety tags in some accounts, and a small number of serious allegations concerning medication security and staff conduct that warrant direct verification with the facility and regulators.

    Dining and housekeeping experiences vary considerably by unit and shift. Positive comments note pleasant meals for some residents and well-maintained private rooms; negative accounts describe inconsistent meal quality, menu errors, and sanitation lapses in specific areas such as bathrooms, heating systems, and long-term units. Property-handling processes also appear uneven: several families reported missing personal items or delivery problems. Together these issues point to inconsistencies in day-to-day operational processes rather than uniform deficiency across the campus.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility appears to offer high-quality rehabilitative care and modern amenities that benefit many short-term patients. However, those considering long-term placement should proactively ask about current staffing ratios by shift, nurse-call response times and protocols, infection-control practices, medication-security measures, family-notification procedures for clinical changes, and how personal property is managed. Reviewing recent state inspection reports and clarifying which units have stable staffing or specialized programming will help align expectations with the variable experiences reflected in these reviews.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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    Location

    BRIA of Westmont is located at 6501 S Cass Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559.

    About BRIA of Westmont

    BRIA of Westmont sits at 6501 S Cass Ave in Westmont, right in the heart of the DuPage county medical community, and offers health services of many kinds for people with different needs, so you'll find Alzheimer's Care, Memory Care, Hospice, Rehabilitation, and Respite Care all under one roof, along with a Secured Memory Unit for people who need extra safety, and there's a full Skilled Nursing Facility on site. The Vihar Care Indian Nursing Home works from within BRIA of Westmont, making it a place where different traditions and needs are respected. Staff here help with bathing, dressing, medication, feeding tubes, diabetic injections, dialysis, and wound care, and they know how to help with joint replacement rehab, physical therapy, occupational therapy, cardiac rehab, speech therapy, IV therapy, tracheostomy, and stroke rehab, plus there's support for those who need help with toileting, breathing, isolation, and managing their medicines. Nurses provide care around the clock, and people who need long-term care, memory care, or short stays for rehabilitation will find a safe and supportive setting, and there's help for family members working out long-term care plans or insurance. Residents can take part in social events, community outings, cards and games, arts and crafts, and worship services, and all meals are nutritious and made with quality ingredients, which makes a difference in daily living. The business center and WiFi mean people can stay connected, and everyone uses the same central restrooms and accessible parking outside, so getting in and out isn't hard. The place is air conditioned, accepts credit cards, and wheelchair users can get around. The staff's known for being kind and helpful, always aiming to keep folks comfortable and uplifted, and they manage housekeeping, laundry, and other day-to-day tasks. There are options for people who want independent living, and trained aides can provide home care for those living nearby who don't want to move in but still need extra help. The team here really tries to make sure each person gets care that fits their needs without making big promises, and they recognize that every resident needs time and patience, whether staying for rehab, living long-term, or just resting a little while between other places. Right now, new patients aren't being accepted, so it's always wise to call ahead if you're thinking about this spot, and everything mentioned is available right at the Westmont location.

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