Benedictine

We chose River Oaks because my brother is a Korean war vet and they had a lot of vets here, it seemed to be a smaller facility, and the people that we met with were very friendly and helpful. The staff members really seem to care about their residents and they seem to be very on top of things. It has been a good experience so far and I know that everyone here is trying their best in these hard times. I would recommend to others looking.

Some of the staff use English as a second language and it can be hard to understand them. The community was very homey and very nice. You felt at home in this community. Communication was good between the staff and the family. I would recommend this community to others.

My father and sister have both been to Nazareth. I cannot thank them enough for their compassion and care. [name removed] in admissions went over and above in helping us deal with the financial end and [name removed] the social worker went over and above in her care and attention to empathetic detail.

My mother has been living at the facility for a year now, and she loves it. She is in the smallest apartment available, but it is more than adequate for her. It has a large living room, bedroom with walk-in closet, full kitchen with range/oven, full size fridge, dishwasher and microwave, and a bathroom. There is also a stackable washer/dryer. The staff is very attentive. The nurse noticed that that she was not taking her medications at the right time, and informed me right away. They also alert me when she need additional medication. The staff is very polite and they communicate well. The activities are setup like a cruise ship; there are lots of things to do with others if you like social events, but you can stay in your room if you'd like. In addition to weekly trips to the grocery / drug stores, there are also special events like concerts at North Central College, a movie on site every Sunday in the Great room, and Wii Bowling tournaments. In December, the residents took a bus into downtown Chicago for lunch in the Walnut Room at Macy's and a Christmas concert right after. The food is varied and tastes good. Residents can choose from a Deli/Cafe, Bar/Lounge, or formal sit-down restaurant foe their meal choices, and meals are included in the monthly fee. The campus is great for walking, especially once the weather warms up. There are walking paths with benches, so it's easy to get some exercise or find an isolated spot to read a book. There are gazebos outside the restaurant so dining al fresco is an option. All in all, it's a good fit for mom. She has plenty of opportunities for interaction and she is enjoying her time there.

My mother has been living at the facility for a year now, and she loves it. She is in the smallest apartment available, but it is more than adequate for her. It has a large living room, bedroom with walk-in closet, full kitchen with range/oven, full size fridge, dishwasher and microwave, and a bathroom. There is also a stackable washer/dryer. The staff is very attentive. The nurse noticed that that she was not taking her medications at the right time, and informed me right away. They also alert me when she need additional medication. The staff is very polite and they communicate well. The activities are setup like a cruise ship; there are lots of things to do with others if you like social events, but you can stay in your room if you'd like. In addition to weekly trips to the grocery / drug stores, there are also special events like concerts at North Central College, a movie on site every Sunday in the Great room, and Wii Bowling tournaments. In December, the residents took a bus into downtown Chicago for lunch in the Walnut Room at Macy's and a Christmas concert right after. The food is varied and tastes good. Residents can choose from a Deli/Cafe, Bar/Lounge, or formal sit-down restaurant foe their meal choices, and meals are included in the monthly fee. The campus is great for walking, especially once the weather warms up. There are walking paths with benches, so it's easy to get some exercise or find an isolated spot to read a book. There are gazebos outside the restaurant so dining al fresco is an option. All in all, it's a good fit for mom. She has plenty of opportunities for interaction and she is enjoying her time there.

Wonderful people, beautiful campus with many trees over 47 acres, well kept up. Great food, good service. The jewel is the large chapel with daily Mass at 11:30. Good location. Not your typical facility with a parking lot and practically no campus. Many living options. See villastben.org for two nice videos.

The stay went so well. The food was very poor. It was also always cold.

We had an excellent overall experience!

Boy, she loves it. Everybody is helping her. She is just tickled pink. They've been fantastic to her. When I've been there they have been super friendly. The nurses have been taking care of her. I think it looks great. It looks very clean. Everything is picked up and everything is neat. She's happy with their meals.

Everyone is very kind and respectful to my mother. They're happy people and happy to be there! The therapist is very respectful, works with her very gently and very well, and gets her going. The staff care is very helpful, and happy! There was a smell at first, but once I said something about it, they cleaned the room and floor. The whole facility seems very clean!

I visited my friend for the first time yesterday. So far he seems to like it and the people were friendly. When I walked into the facility I asked to go to his room. The guy took me right to it. We went on the elevator and up to the second floor right to him. After that, the guy got me a chair so I could sit down and talk with my friend. They were able to show my friend that everything was taken care of and his stuff was safe.

My loved one has not complained about the meals. The staff talk to me about things and give me updates. The staff are very friendly and they seem good. We did have one issue with the nurses but it was brought to someone's attention high up.

I would absolutely recommend Benedictine! My loved one really likes it here and he says everyone has been nice to him. The therapy is excellent. They've been really friendly. His nurse is really nice. The cleanliness is great. The food isn't all that great. I've been playing phone tag with the social worker here.

My loved one is happy and that makes me happy. She is really happy with the therapy. One of the staff members that has been taking care of my mother is really great. There is also a nurse that I really wish I knew her name. She has also been taking great care of my mother. Really, every single staff member has been fabulous! The cleanliness is excellent! When I visited I noticed they did a great job coming into her room and making sure everything was kept clean. They kept the garbage’s empty. She always enjoys the meals here. They are so great about taking care of the meals and bringing in snacks and making sure she is happy. I would definitely recommend this facility. It really does feel like home there. She feels like she is taken care of here. I know that she is happy and that has, in turn, made me very happy.

The facility is well kept. My loved one didn't complain about the meals at all while she was there. She did mention that the staff in the dining room are especially friendly and always went out of their way to accommodate her. The communication went well.

My loved one has improved a lot since he has been here. It's clean, spacious, and quiet. The people respond to him quickly. They've been really nice, helpful, and honest.

They have been really helpful and they are nice. My loved one likes it there. He is very happy with the place. They keep me posted. They are very friendly and they all have been good. The nurses have called me. All the nurses and helpers are very good.

I think it's a good location. They do good rehab, which is the most important thing. The facility is clean. The food here is by far the worst. They don't really have breakfast. They do brunch at 11. They only offer carbs in the morning. The only healthy options is maybe a banana or yogurt. It's not great quality food. They haven't changed it in four years.

We were pleased with our stay here!

My loved one was happy there. The nurses were lovely and no complaints. The communication was good.