Theresa's Home Care, LLC

    6455 Cunningham, Gurnee, IL, 60031
    4.2 · 26 reviews
      AnonymousLoved one of resident
      5.0

      Immaculate home-like care, highly recommended

      I'm very happy with Theresa and her small, caring team - they gave my mother individualized, dignified care in an immaculately clean, home-like house of about 10 residents with home-cooked meals, friendly staff, and good communication with family and our doctor. My mom loves it, is more engaged and walked more, and I felt relieved and supported. Downsides: limited activities/programming, occasional caregiver language barriers and limited staff presence (nurse not on site all day) and a couple of medication mistakes early on; there's also some minor exterior maintenance needed. Overall 5/5 - highly recommended for attentive, loving care.

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      4.23 · 26 reviews

      Overall rating

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

        4.5
      • Staff

        4.4
      • Meals

        4.8
      • Amenities

        4.4
      • Value

        4.2

      Pros

      • Caring, attentive staff
      • Home-like environment
      • Individualized / personalized attention
      • Small group homes (around 10 residents)
      • Immaculate / exceptional cleanliness
      • Home-cooked, nutritious meals
      • Friendly, personable leadership (Theresa) and praised caregivers (e.g., Rada)
      • Close monitoring of residents
      • Dementia-friendly atmosphere in many cases
      • Encouragement to walk and increased engagement
      • Large rooms and comfortable common areas
      • Beautiful grounds, deck, and gardens
      • Open visiting policy / accessible to families
      • Good communication with family and sometimes with doctors/nurses
      • Thorough doctor and nurse involvement (reported by several reviewers)
      • Relieves family caregiving burden; smooth move-in/transition help
      • Prompt responsiveness and easy phone access
      • One-on-one care available
      • Residents often show positive change or improvement
      • Bright, well-maintained interior spaces
      • Supportive staff and strong personal care (TLC)

      Cons

      • Limited or no structured activities and mental stimulation
      • Environment can be passive (loud TV / little else going on)
      • Caregiver language barriers / poor English among some staff
      • Poor communication with residents who have dementia (reported in some cases)
      • Medication errors reported (wrong pills, incorrect dosages)
      • Nurse not on-site all day / limited medical coverage at times
      • No on-site physical therapy
      • Inconsistent caregiver presence / smaller staff levels
      • Inconsistency in quality between homes or shifts
      • Initial confusion during transition or first day procedures
      • Visiting sometimes restricted during meal times
      • Deferred exterior maintenance (loose railings, rotting siding) on some properties
      • Limited outdoor time or organized outdoor programming
      • Perception that residents are sometimes 'parked' rather than engaged
      • Concerns about dignity and care quality in a few reports

      Summary review

      Overall sentiment: The reviews for Theresa's Home Care, LLC are predominantly positive about the home's atmosphere, cleanliness, food, and personalized attention, with several strong endorsements from families noting improved well-being of their relatives. The most commonly repeated strengths are a true home-like environment, exceptional cleanliness, small household size that enables individualized attention, and home-cooked meals. Many reviewers singled out leadership and specific caregivers (Theresa and Rada) as personable, hardworking, and reassuring. Multiple families reported smooth move-ins, prompt communication, and relief from the family caregiving burden.

      Care quality and staff: A clear theme is that the staff are caring, attentive, and often provide one-on-one or highly individualized care. Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as friendly, supportive, and respectful of residents' dignity; several noted that their loved ones showed positive changes after moving in. There are reports of a thorough doctor and a nurse on staff, and at least one reviewer highlighted that the nurse speaks clear English. However, there is variability: some reviews report caregiver language barriers and poor English that interfered with communication, especially with residents who have dementia. This leads to a mixed picture where most families experience excellent, hands-on care but a minority report significant communication problems that affect interactions and perceived quality of care.

      Facilities, cleanliness, and environment: Cleanliness and the home-like setting are consistently praised. Interiors are described as bright, immaculately clean, and well maintained, with pleasant common rooms that open onto yards. Many reviewers appreciate large rooms, a beautiful deck, and gardens. The small scale (often cited as about 10 residents) contributes to a peaceful, residential feel and the ability for staff to provide personalized attention. That said, some reviews mentioned deferred exterior maintenance on at least one property — such as loose railings and rotting siding — indicating building upkeep may vary between locations. Overall, indoor maintenance and cleanliness are strengths but exterior or structural concerns were flagged by a few families.

      Dining and daily living: Home-cooked meals are repeatedly praised; residents and families like the food, and several reviewers called meals nutritious and enjoyable. Mealtime atmosphere was generally positive although one reviewer noted visiting during meal times was discouraged initially. Reviewers also reported that staff attend to personal hygiene and daily living needs, contributing to residents’ comfort and safety.

      Activities and engagement: The most frequent and consistent negative theme is lack of structured activities, mental stimulation, and meaningful engagement. Multiple reviewers called out that there are few activities, limited programming, or a passive environment where TV is the main source of stimulation. Even though some staff encourage walking and increased engagement for certain residents, many families want more organized social, physical, and cognitive activities. Phrases like "parking residents" and "no stimulation" recur often. Small home size supports personalized care but does not guarantee a robust activity program; this is an area of consistent concern.

      Clinical safety and medical oversight: Most families felt medical needs were met, with several positive comments about a "thorough doctor" and a nurse on staff. However, significant clinical concerns appear in a minority of reviews: medication errors were explicitly mentioned (wrong pills, incorrect dosages), and multiple reviewers noted the nurse is not always on site all day. There is also mention of no on-site physical therapy. These reports suggest variability in clinical protocols, medication management, and daily nursing availability. Because medication errors and inconsistent nursing coverage are high-impact issues, they are among the most important concerns families raised.

      Consistency and variability: A notable pattern is variability between experiences — many glowing accounts sit alongside a number of serious complaints. Positive reports emphasize individualized attention, cleanliness, strong leadership, and improved resident well-being; negative reports focus on engagement deficits, language barriers, medication mistakes, and building maintenance. This implies that quality can depend heavily on the specific caregiver team, the particular house/location, or the shift. Several reviewers explicitly recommend the facility and praise Theresa’s responsiveness, while others were skeptical or strongly concerned about specific safety and dignity issues.

      Management and family communication: Leadership and management receive generally favorable comments: Theresa is described as personable and proactive, and families often said communication was good and transitions were handled smoothly. Many reviewers said they felt supported and relieved once their loved one moved in. Nonetheless, some families reported initial confusion at move-in and occasional communication gaps (particularly with dementia care when caregivers had limited English), so communication quality is not uniformly excellent.

      Conclusions and priorities to verify if considering placement: Theresa's Home Care appears to offer a warm, home-like setting with strong personal care, outstanding cleanliness, and good food — especially suited for families who want small-house living and individualized attention. However, prospective families should explicitly verify activity programming and staffing patterns, medication management protocols, nurse coverage hours, caregiver language skills and training for dementia communication, and the condition of the specific property. Because reviews show both exemplary experiences and serious safety or engagement concerns, due diligence (site tours, meeting staff across shifts, asking about medication error prevention, and checking on daily activity schedules) is advised before placement.

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      About Theresa's Home Care, LLC

      Theresa's Home Care, LLC in Libertyville, Illinois offers a quiet residential home for seniors who need daily support, and you'll find a place where folks receive respect and care that feels warm and personal. The staff are licensed, insured caregivers who help adults with chronic conditions, dementia, or Alzheimer's, and they always try to follow personalized care plans for each person's needs. People can get help with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, and the routines here focus on keeping everyone clean, safe, and as independent as possible, whether care's needed day or night. The house is two stories with cozy architecture that has a mountain lodge feel, there's a well-kept deck with trees, and you'll find it clean inside with private and semi-private, wheelchair-accessible rooms that feel home-like, maybe like visiting a good friend's place. Three home-cooked meals plus snacks come every day, with laundry included and help with medication when needed. Registered nursing staff are on-site, and there are weekly doctor visits, incontinence care, and therapy services; there's even care for people facing end-of-life needs. Residents can get rides for doctor appointments, and daily activities and programs help keep everyone active and engaged, so the days don't pass by empty. For those with confusion or who might wander, the environment's set up to keep them safe. Amenities support comfort and independence, including fitness and recreation features, and there's always encouragement for family to visit and provide support. Folks can ask for tours, pick up brochures, and pricing's given out when someone asks about it, and home care options are also available in Gurnee, Illinois. This community works to provide personal TLC, offers private pay at reasonable rates, and tailors support to the person, not just the diagnosis, building a place where seniors get the daily help and attention they need without losing the feeling of being at home.

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