Levy House

    1221 West Sherwin Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60626
    3.8 · 4 reviews
    • Independent living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    3.0

    Clean, pleasant but poor communication

    I toured twice and found the place clean, safe and pleasant with good parking and staff who seem to care. Communication was poor-no follow-up after my tour and the Levy House location's management was unresponsive. I'm on the waiting list and still waiting for the promised owner follow-up.

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    Amenities

    3.75 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      3.8

    Pros

    • Clean facility
    • Safe environment
    • Caring, people-focused staff/management
    • Open and pleasant management (reported by some reviewers)
    • Convenient parking
    • Desirable location
    • Attracts interest (multiple viewings and waiting list)

    Cons

    • Unresponsive management (no follow-up after tours)
    • Poor communication and follow-up
    • Inconsistent responsiveness among staff/management
    • Limited availability / waiting list causing delays

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the review summaries for Levy House is mixed but leans toward positive with a significant concern around communication and follow-up. Reviewers consistently note that the facility appears clean and safe, and several comments emphasize that staff or management demonstrate a caring, people-focused attitude. The property’s location and available parking were cited positively, and the fact that some prospective residents viewed the property multiple times and are on a waiting list suggests that Levy House is desirable to potential residents.

    Care quality and staff: The reviews indicate that staff and management can be warm and caring — reviewers used words like "cares about people" and "pleasant." This points to strengths in person-to-person interactions and suggests that, when engaged, staff present themselves in a compassionate manner. However, the reviews are limited and do not provide detailed accounts of day-to-day care tasks, clinical support, or resident outcomes. Based on available comments, interpersonal warmth is a clear positive theme.

    Facilities and location: Multiple reviewers specifically mention the facility being clean and safe, which are important indicators for senior living environments. Parking was called out as a benefit, and the location is noted as a positive factor for at least one reviewer. These comments suggest that the physical environment and logistics (entry, access, and upkeep) meet expectations for prospective residents and visitors.

    Dining, activities, and other services: The summaries do not provide any remarks about dining quality, scheduled activities, entertainment, therapy services, or medical care. Because these areas are absent from the reviews provided, no conclusions can be drawn about Levy House’s performance in those categories. Prospective residents should request specifics and firsthand observation or testimonials in these domains during a tour.

    Management, communication, and responsiveness: The most prominent negative theme is management responsiveness. Several reviewers reported poor communication, specifically noting no follow-up after tours and an overall sense of unresponsiveness from management. This contrasts with other comments calling management "open" and "pleasant," indicating inconsistency: some interactions are positive, while others involve a breakdown in follow-up. The inconsistent experience around follow-up and communication is the clearest and most actionable concern raised by reviewers.

    Notable patterns and implications: The combination of positive impressions about the physical environment and staff demeanor with repeated complaints about communication suggests Levy House is strong in visible, on-site qualities but weaker in administrative or sales/engagement processes. The presence of repeat viewers and a waiting list indicates demand, yet the communication gaps could discourage applicants or create confusion for those trying to move forward. Prospective residents and family members should verify current availability, ask how wait lists are managed, and insist on clear, documented follow-up procedures when they tour.

    Recommendations based on reviews: Levy House would benefit from standardizing follow-up and communication practices so that all prospects receive timely responses after tours. Clear written procedures for waitlist management and scheduled follow-up would address the most frequent complaints. Meanwhile, the facility should continue to maintain cleanliness, safety, and the personable approach staff are noted for, while also providing more visible information about dining, activities, and care services to give a fuller picture to interested parties.

    In summary, the reviews portray Levy House as a clean, safe, and desirable location with caring staff and practical conveniences like parking. The primary weakness is inconsistent management communication and follow-up processes, which prospective residents should clarify during visits. Other operational areas (dining, activities, clinical care) were not addressed in the provided summaries and should be explored directly when evaluating the community.

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    About Levy House

    Levy House sits at 1221 West Sherwin Avenue in Chicago's East Rogers Park neighborhood, in a seven-story building that dates back to 1950 but now offers modernized, affordable support for people aged 62 and older, and while Levy House is mainly for seniors, there are other properties nearby connected to the same organization, like Liberty Square Apartments and Lincoln Park Scattered Sites, which may serve families or others in need. The building holds 57 one-bedroom apartments, with 56 units covered by project-based vouchers, which lets residents pay affordable rates while the owner receives market rent, and there's been a lot of work done to update Levy House, like new heating and cooling, renovated apartments, and improved community areas, thanks to funding from both the City of Chicago and PNC Bank. Residents have access to hospitality, health management, and 24-hour staffing, which is important for seniors who need support for daily activities, and there's both assisted and independent living, plus a memory care program for anyone living with cognitive challenges, so residents can age in place with needed help. People living here use the communal dining area, join wellness and recreational activities both on-site and off-site, and bring along pets like dogs or cats, and the building sits close to public transit and provides resident parking as well as transportation to local destinations, making it easier to get out and about. Wheelchair-accessible showers, secure entry, and emergency response systems add safety, and while there aren't special names for spaces or many fancy amenities listed, the focus stays on stability, care, and affordability, all managed by POAH Communities as part of a partnership with the Chicago Housing Authority. Residents of Levy House can also use services and resources at the Woodlawn Resource Center, and people can apply or join the waitlist through the online leasing site, though exact wait times change. The larger organization behind Levy House is involved in several other housing programs in Chicago, always working to keep homes affordable for seniors and people with disabilities.

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