The Best Assisted Living Facilities in Northbrook, IL

Families praise friendly caregivers and community activities. One relative writes, "They're taking very good care of my husband. It's run by the Franciscan communities. They have a mass there... The staff was very friendly and very outgoing, and they really do a fine job... The meals are good. He has a very nice room... They have a lot of outings."

A resident's daughter is grateful for the level of commitment and care the community shows residents, saying, "My family is amazed all the time at the wonderful activities they plan, the personal care they give, and the complete respect and honor with which they treat the residents. It is a place full of joy..."

Visitors like the community's active lifestyle. "The most important thing is seeing people out in the common areas socializing and not seeing people in their rooms but actually enjoying the social opportunities," says one reviewer. "The staff was very good. ... There was a casino day activity where they were doing different casino games in the activity center."

Visiting relatives like the dining and activities. One says, "The server people are very attentive when my mother's eating. The menus are very extensive and very good. She can choose whatever she wants to eat off the menu. They have a lot of activities- exercise class, Bible study, and all that kind of stuff, and she's been participating in everything."

Visiting relatives praise the dedicated staff. One says, "Within 2 weeks she was bragging about all the 'wonderful' people of the Brookdale. The nursing staff are totally dedicated Professionals committed to the care of the residents. The attendants are expert in compassion and caring. Even the laundry, housekeeping, and dining staff have people that go beyond the call of duty."

Visitors like the kind team and extensive social calendar. "The whole crew is marvelous, they can't do enough for you, and the apartments were beautiful," says one. "Everything about it was great. ... The dining room was beautiful; they have a café and a private dining room. They have wonderful exercises, games, tours, lectures, entertainment, outings, and card rooms."

Families praise the caring and hardworking staff of the community. One writes, "I have been totally impressed with North Shore Place. The facility is excellent, the care is superior, everyone I meet there tries very hard to do the best job possible, and most importantly, I feel my mom is being cared for in the best way possible...and she is safe."

Visitors like the continuing care model. One says, "The apartments were very nice and high-end. What was nice was, if you went into independent living, but you needed assisted living, you wouldn't have to change apartments, you're just designated as assisted living, which is nice. All in all, it's a very high-end community, very nice, and the quality looks good."

Residents like the spacious apartments, meals and activities. "I've got plenty of room. It's very homey and cozy, and has a very big window," says one reviewer. "I've been here a month, and I've never had the same thing twice; the food is excellent. Right now, we're getting ready to have a casino party, and they have exercise every day."

Loved ones appreciate the attentive staff and quality care. One reviewer says, "Awesome place..pretty impressed with the care and service they are giving to our beloved ones. All the staffs are exceptionally caring and responsible even for the smaller things. Indeed the best one out there if you are looking for a better senior living for your beloved parents."