St Paul’s House & Health Care Center stands as a well-established skilled nursing care and assisted-living community with a rich history of over a century in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood. This recently renovated facility is designed to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all residents. At the core of St Paul’s House is a commitment to individualized care, with a dedicated medical doctor assigned to each resident to ensure their unique health needs are met. The community is thoughtfully organized into various specialized communities, each equipped and staffed to address the particular needs of its residents, offering both comfort and security alongside expert medical support.
Teamwork is considered a hallmark of St Paul’s House, fostering an environment where interdisciplinary collaboration is emphasized. All departments—including therapy, nursing, activities, culinary, and social services—communicate closely to ensure a comprehensive approach to resident care. This cohesive strategy not only enables specific, individualized attention to each resident but also facilitates smooth transitions between the different care communities within the facility should changing needs arise.
Upon arrival, residents quickly feel at home and become part of a warm and active community. Built on deep relationships with the neighborhood, St Paul’s House takes pride in its connections to the local area. Many residents and families are long associated with Irving Park, and newcomers are welcomed as friends and neighbors. The center features two vibrant activity centers where residents can participate in friendly games and social gatherings. The community also offers unique amenities such as an aviary, providing a tranquil setting for birdwatching and relaxation. Beyond its walls, residents remain connected to the neighborhood, for example through a walking club that takes advantage of the paths and scenery of the nearby Horner Park complex along the Chicago River.
Inter-generational connections are an important aspect of life at St Paul’s House, thanks to longstanding collaborations with nearby schools that bring in volunteers and foster meaningful relationships across generations. The facility also maintains strong professional ties with local hospitals and health providers, ensuring residents have access to a broad network of care. With a range of living arrangements and care options available, St Paul’s House & Health Care Center adapts to the differing requirements of its residents while upholding a sense of dignity, belonging, and community. The dedicated staff strive to make every resident’s experience positive, enriching, and deeply connected to the neighborhood that St Paul’s House has served for more than a hundred years.