Lakefront Skilled Nursing Facility, LLC, often called Lakefront Nursing and Rehabilitation, sits in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, and it's pretty well known for offering many care options like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and good old-fashioned long-term skilled nursing care with 24/7 nurse supervision, so folks with complex health needs can always get the kind of support they need whether it's for a short stay after time in the hospital or for more lasting situations. The staff are trained to help out with physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus there are special programs for mental health, so residents dealing with anxiety, depression, even memory loss or more complicated psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia can get real help from people who know what they're doing-there's a psychiatrist on site and even recovery support groups like AA if someone needs it, and they don't leave anybody out when it comes to spiritual needs, since they have a synagogue and religious services.
Lakefront's care covers the nuts and bolts, with skilled nursing, IV administration, G-tube feeding, medication management, hospice, respite care, and postal-hospital rehab all on the table, and the staff take pride in being flexible-many are CNAs and activity folks who are known for their warmth and for trying their best to help everyone feel comfortable and respected, keeping privacy top of mind (with little reminders like "Don't touch resident's stuff!" signs around). The facility has 99 certified beds, an average resident stays in a studio room or suite, and you'll see community spaces both inside and outside, like spots for barbecues and celebrations of birthdays-there's even a secured memory loss unit for people who need extra safety.
This place stands out for its big range of services, like on-site psychiatric day programs, social services with group and individual therapy, vocational rehab to help folks become more independent, and even help for those going home with things like non-medical home care or Medicare-certified home health care. Residents can get around the clock care thanks to nurses always being there, even when staffing numbers are on the lower side compared to other places-certified nursing assistants offer about 1 hour and 34 minutes per resident daily, registered nurses about 32 minutes, licensed nurses total about 1 hour and 3 minutes, and therapy staff average just about a minute per day, though that's something to keep in mind if therapy is a big need.
The facility's earned a 3-star rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and was ranked 86th in Chicago with a 7.3 out of 10 average, so while not perfect, it does keep up with regular health and safety inspections from the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services, with 11 fire safety deficiencies noted, which is a bit higher than average, as well as some health deficiencies involving mistreatment, pharmacy service, and environmental issues, including failure to notify state authorities about a mental abuse allegation, but on the plus side, it's avoided federal fines these last three years and done well keeping up with vaccinations for flu and pneumonia, with almost all long- and short-stay residents getting their shots.
Lakefront Nursing and Rehabilitation is owned by the state, takes Medicare and Medicaid, and works hard to serve a very diverse community, making sure the environment stays friendly and inclusive as residents try to grow, face fears, and even build confidence, whatever their medical or mental health recovery might look like. The place is known for its focus on helping people recover both physically and emotionally, and with a team said to be highly compassionate and trained, many families have said the rooms are nice and the hospitality is good. There's always something going on, with activities, communal meals, and support for building independence, and folks can make use of outdoor spaces or take part in community holiday celebrations. All in all, Lakefront offers a wide mix of care for seniors and those needing help getting back on their feet, with skilled nursing, rehab, counseling, and support for many kinds of health needs, all along the lakefront in a home-like setting that balances safety with community life.
