Fargo Health Care Center sits at 1512 W Fargo Ave in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood and offers a range of services for seniors, providing assisted living, memory care, independent living, and home care services, so folks with different needs can find support. The center's got a healthcare focus with staff available around the clock, seven days a week, and an on-call house physician for emergencies, making sure residents always have care when they need it. The building allows for independent living with hassle-free social spaces for active, healthy seniors and has secure areas and programs for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, giving them structure and support to help reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The nursing staff, recognized for being joyful and kind, provide both long-term skilled nursing and short-term rehab, along with hospice and palliative care, and they work together to support each resident's physical, emotional, and social needs, aiming for health and dignity in daily life. The center accepts Medicare, private insurance, and Medicaid applications, which can help families with different payment options, and provides application help as needed.
Fargo Health Care Center isn't BBB accredited, but it's got modern amenities and accessibility, including parking and nearby public transport, though details about the parking lot's exact features aren't listed. Meals are prepared fresh and checked by a registered dietitian, with dining options shaped for different dietary needs, and the kitchen and foodservice staff handle everything daily. Activity rooms give space for weekly movies, bingo, table games, birthday parties, ice cream socials, and outings like shopping trips, aiming to keep residents active and connected. Staff encourage everyone to join in these events so there's a chance for social and mental activities, and award-winning activity programs are in place to help residents stay engaged.
For healthcare, Fargo Health Care Center has a team offering rehab through physical, occupational, or speech therapy, plus medication management, memory care, and support for daily activities if needed, all in a community setting that tries to balance privacy and independence for each resident. The apartment-style building doesn't list specific interior features, but with a small, community approach, residents can expect more individual attention. It shares connections with Arbour Nursing Home and Lakefront Nursing and Rehabilitation and is registered as a community nursing facility that supports comfort and a sense of home. Staff also provide day training, personal visits, and easy scheduling for families visiting loved ones. The goal at Fargo Health Care Center is to help residents live as fully and comfortably as possible, with the support they need each day.
