Green Oaks of Park Forest is an assisted living community located in Park Forest, Illinois. The facility provides support for seniors who require assistance with activities of daily living in a residential setting. As part of the Illinois Supportive Living Program, Green Oaks offers an affordable option for qualifying seniors, enabling access to a variety of care services and amenities. Residents have access to personalized care plans, support with daily tasks, medication management, and a range of activities intended to promote physical and social well-being.
The community provides a wide array of care and medical support services. Onsite or arranged services include hearing care, podiatry, dental care, occupational therapy, speech therapy, memory care, ambulatory care, and hospice support. Diabetes care and incontinence care are available as needed. Nurses oversee medication management and ongoing health assessments. Fitness programs and yoga classes are offered to address residents’ physical health and mobility. The presence of a barber and beauty salon allows for personal grooming. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are provided as well. For residents who need support with daily routines, trained staff are available for standby supervision during bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting.
Transportation services at Green Oaks of Park Forest are provided on a complimentary basis for both medical and non-medical purposes. This includes trips to healthcare appointments, errand runs, or outings for social and recreational activities within the community and surrounding areas.
Reviews from residents and families reflect a range of perspectives. Many note that Green Oaks is kept clean and is generally regarded as friendly and supportive, with particular praise for staff attentiveness, professionalism, and smooth transitions into the community. Positive remarks frequently highlight strong communication between staff and families, the quality of dining, and the commitment of activities and maintenance teams. However, there are also critical reviews which describe issues such as lapses in safety protocols, concerns about medical response, unresolved maintenance or pest problems, theft, administrative instability, and communication problems, especially during off-hours or regarding Medicaid documentation. While some individuals urge close monitoring due to these concerns, others report improvements under current leadership and express confidence in the community’s care and atmosphere.
Overall, Green Oaks of Park Forest is an assisted living facility providing an array of supportive, medical, and daily living services within a structured, affordable community setting, with a spectrum of feedback regarding the resident experience.
Costs at this community start at $4,370 and range up to $5,089. The average price in the community is $4,730, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,490. 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.