Brookdale Lake Shore Drive, located in Chicago, Illinois, is a senior living community offering both assisted living and independent living options. The facility is designed to support the needs of older adults seeking various degrees of assistance, with tailored care plans to provide individualized support for residents. The campus features a wide range of amenities, including restaurant-style dining, wellness and fitness programs, a barber/beauty salon, spacious apartments, and organized clubs and social communities. Residents can participate in yoga classes and diverse recreational programming, while the grounds and common areas are well-maintained, offering views of the surrounding city and lakefront.
Care and medical support at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive includes up to 12-16 hours of daily nursing, with licensed nurses available to oversee healthcare needs. There are dedicated therapy rooms and services, including occupational and physical therapy, as well as wound care and diabetes management. Incontinence care and ambulatory support are available to those who require them. Residents have access to an optometrist and podiatry services onsite. The medical team also provides medication management, mental wellness programs, and hospice care when needed. Assistance with activities of daily living includes full support for bathing, dressing, and toileting, and standby supervision for eating. Laundry and dry cleaning services are provided, and English is spoken throughout the community. For personal grooming, residents can utilize the onsite barber/beauty salon.
For transportation, Brookdale Lake Shore Drive offers arrangements for non-medical travel as well as transportation services available at cost. These transportation options support residents in traveling to medical appointments, running errands, or attending offsite activities and events, helping ensure that residents maintain both their healthcare needs and personal independence.
Resident and family feedback reflects a generally high level of satisfaction with the environment, care, and community at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive. Reviews frequently mention the friendly, welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community among residents. Staff are noted for being attentive, warm, and responsive, particularly in assisting with transitions and supporting both residents and their families. Commonly highlighted amenities include well-kept grounds, cleanliness, stunning views, spacious apartments, and quality dining. Families often express appreciation for the individualized attention and proactive nursing staff. Some critical feedback exists, addressing occasional lapses in care, maintenance issues, and concerns about staffing levels, but the predominant sentiment is that residents feel safe, socially connected, and well-supported by caring professionals. As of June 2024, there are no significant recent changes reported for this facility.
Costs at this community start at $3,794 and range up to $5,445. The average price in the community is $4,530, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,524. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
