Selfhelp Home – Jewish Retirement Community, located in Chicago, Illinois, is a nonprofit senior living community offering a range of care options including assisted living, skilled nursing, continuing care retirement services, and senior living. The community is especially known for its strong focus on Jewish heritage, incorporating kosher dining options and celebrating Jewish holidays and cultural traditions as part of daily life. The facility has undergone recent renovations to modernize resident apartments and communal spaces, further enhancing the level of comfort and function for its residents. Selfhelp Home provides a variety of residential choices suitable for those seeking independent living, as well as those needing more comprehensive support such as assisted living and skilled nursing care, including short-term rehabilitation.

The care and medical support offered at Selfhelp Home are comprehensive and tailored to residents’ personal and medical needs. On-site nursing supervision and skilled nursing staff provide 24-hour oversight, medication management, and support with activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. The community offers specialized memory care services in dedicated settings for those with Alzheimer’s disease or related memory impairments, as well as ambulatory care, diabetes management, pain, stroke, and cardiac care. Rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available on site, as well as wound care, optometry, dental care, vision and hearing care, and podiatry. Hospice care, incontinence care, and a range of health maintenance programs are also provided to support changing needs.

Daily life at Selfhelp Home is supported with a variety of amenities, including a barber/beauty salon, laundry and dry cleaning, and modern fitness facilities. Residents have access to fitness programs, daily exercise classes, and yoga or chair yoga, supporting both physical and mental wellness. Social and recreational opportunities abound, with enrichment activities, clubs, entertainment, outings, holiday observances, therapy dog visits, and cultural celebrations forming an integral part of the community experience. For convenience and accessibility, Selfhelp Home provides complimentary transportation services to assist residents with medical appointments, errands, and participation in community outings or non-medical events.

According to resident and family reviews, Selfhelp Home is recognized for the quality of its staff and the attentive, compassionate care provided to residents. Families appreciate the nurturing atmosphere, cleanliness, and upkeep of the facility, as well as the supportive approach to transitions and rehabilitation. The Jewish cultural programming and kosher dining reinforce a sense of identity and belonging. While most feedback cites high satisfaction, some families have mentioned occasional concerns with food quality or temperature control. Overall, Selfhelp Home strives to ensure residents are well-cared for, safe, and engaged in a welcoming and culturally meaningful environment.

Costs at this community start at $3,480 and range up to $5,836. The average price in the community is $4,658, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,540. 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.