Ascension Nazarethville Place

    300 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.60·(30)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Well-maintained, clean environment
    • Attentive and caring nursing staff
    • Compassionate certified nursing assistants
    • Responsive admissions and intake process
    • Strong rehab and therapy services
    • Engaging activities program and active director
    • Nutritious, well-regarded meals
    • Spacious rooms and comfortable common areas
    • Attractive grounds, outdoor patio, and gardens
    • Dedicated spiritual care and on-site chapel
    • Efficient check-in and quick placement
    • Visible infection-control and security protocols
    • Family-centered communication and peace of mind
    • Welcoming dining area, library, and community spaces
    • Positive long-term resident experiences

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff responsiveness and follow-through
    • Limited indoor visitation logistics during inclement weather
    • Wayfinding and GPS navigation inaccuracies
    • Variable building age and facility finishes across campus

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviewers portray Ascension Nazarethville Place as a clean, well-kept campus with a strong emphasis on clinical care, rehabilitation, and resident engagement. Multiple comments praise the nursing team, CNAs, therapists and admissions staff for providing attentive, compassionate care and an efficient intake experience. Families commonly cited peace of mind, positive long-term placements, and high satisfaction with both physical and spiritual care.

    Care and staff: Clinical care and hands-on caregiving are consistently described as strengths. Reviewers singled out nurses, CNAs and specific therapy/rehab experiences as delivering good outcomes and supportive interactions. Administrative and admissions staff are frequently characterized as responsive and helpful during placement and intake. That said, there are occasional accounts indicating variability in responsiveness and follow-through; prospective families may want to confirm communication expectations and escalation procedures during a tour.

    Dining and activities: Meals receive favorable comments and are described as well prepared and satisfying. The activities program and its director are highlighted for keeping residents engaged with a variety of programs. Reviewers noted social spaces such as the dining room, library and community areas create an active, pleasant daily environment for residents.

    Facilities and grounds: The facility is described as attractive, clean and meticulously maintained, with notable outdoor spaces, a patio, gardens and an on-site chapel that supports spiritual needs. Several reviewers mention spacious rooms and comfortable common areas. There is some variability in building age and finishes across the campus — some areas are described as new and single-level while others feel older — so comparing specific units during a visit is advisable. A recurring practical issue is difficulty locating the facility via GPS or online maps; allow extra time for directions when arriving for the first time.

    Management and operational patterns: Staffing quality, quick check-in and visible infection-control protocols are positive operational points. Areas for improvement observed across reviews include more consistent responsiveness to family requests and greater flexibility or clearer policies for indoor visitation in colder weather. Those seeking placement should ask about visitation logistics, how staff handle family follow-up, and which parts of the campus have newer finishes versus older construction.

    Bottom line: Ascension Nazarethville Place presents as a generally strong option for short-term rehab or long-term care, with reliable clinical services, an engaged activities program, and well-maintained facilities. Prospective residents and families will benefit from an on-site tour that clarifies unit-level differences, confirms visitation arrangements, and discusses communication expectations to ensure the chosen unit matches their needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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    Location

    Ascension Nazarethville Place is located at 300 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL, 60016.

    About Ascension Nazarethville Place

    Ascension Nazarethville Place sits in a quiet neighborhood and provides senior housing along with skilled nursing care for older adults, and you'll find both short-term rehab services and long-term support here, so people with different needs can get the right kind of help, and the staff is trained in helping folks with memory support, chronic illness, and everyday care, always trying to treat every person with respect and dignity just like part of the family, which is something they really focus on, and they have both independent and assisted living options, with separate neighborhoods that've got their own dining and living rooms, little kitchens that residents can use, and the whole place got a renovation not that long ago to make things nicer and more comfortable for everyone.

    You'll see landscaped gardens, outdoor areas to sit in, and pleasant common rooms for people to visit, plus there's a nice dining room where meals are served, and they keep spiritual care services available too, especially for folks looking for Catholic connection, since the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth sponsor the place, so there's that added bit of support for those who want it, and you'll find both virtual and in-person tours for families who want to come by and look things over. The staff provides help with memory care, palliative care, respite stays, Adult Day Services, rehabilitation work, and even hospice, so folks can usually stay as their needs change, whether that's living in their own apartment, needing more regular care, or even using programs like PACE or Ascension at Home, which means people have lots of choices about how and where they live and get help.

    Common areas are made to feel warm and home-like, which makes visits from friends and family easy, and they're always welcome, and amenities help people stay social, active, and well, with programs for health, wellness, and learning, along with spaces for quiet reflection or prayer when needed. They focus on everyone's safety and health, putting in good practices against things like COVID-19. Folks can count on personalized plans for care, and it's clear they value comfort as well as community, offering a straightforward place for elderly people who want to live with good support and a sense of belonging.

    People often ask...

    Ascension Nazarethville Place offers continuing care retirement community and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, Ascension Nazarethville Place allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 300 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016.

    No, Ascension Nazarethville Place does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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