Wesley Place, located in Chicago, Illinois, is a senior living community operated by WesleyLife. The facility primarily offers skilled nursing care and supports residents requiring nursing home services. Wesley Place provides a continuum of care, which includes short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, and memory support. Certified by both Medicare and Medicaid since February 25, 1988, the community follows a person-centered care model and has adopted the "small house" approach, focusing on a homelike environment to promote comfort and individualized support. Recent renovations have updated resident rooms and common areas in an effort to improve quality of life for current and future occupants.
Medical and care services at Wesley Place address a variety of resident needs. The staff includes licensed nurses responsible for daily medical monitoring and care coordination. Specialized care is available for residents managing diabetes, recovering from strokes or cardiac events, or living with incontinence. Rehabilitation services feature speech and occupational therapy. Ambulatory care and assistance with activities of daily living are available for residents with mobility challenges. The facility also provides routine laundry and dry cleaning services, personal grooming through an on-site barber and beauty salon, and ongoing social worker involvement for support. Wesley Place further offers resident and family counseling, maintaining structured support systems for the well-being of both residents and their loved ones.
Transportation services are available, with complimentary transportation offered to residents. These services are intended to accommodate both medical appointments and non-medical outings as needed, supporting participation in community events and facilitating access to external healthcare providers.
Family and resident reviews of Wesley Place reflect a range of experiences. Several reviewers highlight challenges such as staff shortages, inconsistent responsiveness, and concerns about resident care in areas like hydration, hygiene, and communication. Some families describe difficulties related to staff inexperience, delays in assistance, and lapses in documentation or emergency responsiveness. On the other hand, positive feedback acknowledges caring nurses and staff, particularly in hospice and rehabilitation settings, along with praise for clean facilities, supportive management, and engaging activities. Compliments about high-quality therapy services and strong social work presence are also common. The overall consensus is that while individual caregivers may provide attentive and compassionate care, there are notable inconsistencies in care quality related to staffing and organizational management. As such, residents’ and families’ experiences at Wesley Place can vary depending on these factors.
Costs at this community start at $7,680 and range up to $8,850. The average price in the community is $8,265, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,539. The cost of nursing homes 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.
