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Community Information
The Hallmark in Chicago is an assisted living facility in Chicago, IL. The Hallmark in Chicago offers activities at their location for residents. These activities generally allow residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement and socializing with their peers.
Being able to chat with other residents becomes an important part of many peoples' lives and The Hallmark in Chicago offers common spaces indoors to support that need. The benefit of living in an assisted living community is that making meals can be costly and time consuming process so The Hallmark in Chicago provides meals for residents.
Staff is awake and available 24 hours a day so if any emergencies occur no matter the time, there will be someone ready to help. The Hallmark in Chicago is operated by Brookdale.
Unique Features
* Full service dining program with restaurant-style menu options
* Housekeeping services
* Concierge services
* Educational programs and outings and/or events daily
* Transportation services
* Access to on-site wellness center
* Laundry facilities on every floor
* Beauty/barber shop
* Exercise and wellness programs
* Access to on-site banking services
* Whirlpool spa
* Billiards room
* Exercise room and fitness equipment
* Arts and crafts studio
* Library equipped with computers and Internet access
* General store and cafe
* Very URBAN AND INTELLECTUAL community
* Wide variety of clubs including knitting, cards, creative writing and even YIDDISH
* Special trips
* Sailing lessons, Golf lessons, and classes with the University of Chicago
* Art studio and art classes
* Gardening Plots and gardening club
* Formal Dining for Breakfast and Dinner available
* Garden Cafe for Lunch and Dinner casual style
* Jewish and Catholic services offered
* Located right across the street from Lincoln Park
* Each apartment has a view of Lake Michigan
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Residents
MaleFemaleThe minimum age that a resident may be is 62 years old.
Staffing
Nurses on StaffDoctor on Call24-Hour Awake StaffVisiting NurseHomecare OnsiteVisiting PodiatristVisiting DentistVisiting Physical TherapistVisiting Occupational TherapistVisiting Speech Therapist
Facility Care Level
Care Level Percentage Light Care 54% Medium Care 27% Heavy Care 18% The Hallmark in Chicago prefers that residents need: light care
Additional Services
Diabetic Care
This community offers diabetes care and can offer insulin injections, including sliding scale therapy.
Incontinence Care
Incontinent residents must be able to manage incontinence themselves. This staff at this community can remind incontinent residents to use the restroom. This community can care for residents with bowel incontinence. This community can care for residents with bladder incontinence.
Non Ambulatory Care
This community can provide a 2 person assisted transfer for residents who need help transferring, for example, from a bed into a wheelchair.
Other Care
This community provides multiple levels of care allowing residents to remain at the community while receiving increasing care.
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Transportation
Resident Parking AvailableComplimentary TransportationTransportation at CostProperty Convenient to BuslineSmoking
Allowed in Private Areas IndoorsAllowed OutdoorsAdditional Amenities
Activities OnsiteDevotional Services OnsiteDevotional Services OffsiteOutdoor Common AreasIndoor Common AreasBeautician OnsiteOther Services
Wheelchair Accessible ShowersFull TubsHospice AvailableRespite OfferedAging in PlaceMeals
Meals ProvidedActivities Provided
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Average Room Pricing at The Hallmark in Chicago
Room Type Assisted Living Studio 4395.00 Monthly 1 Bedroom 4845.00 Monthly Semi-Private 2 Bedrooms 6645.00 Monthly Disclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.
Estimated Fees at The Hallmark in Chicago
Fee Type Assisted Living Community Fee 4500.00 One-time Respite Fee 115.00 Daily Buy-In Fee High Care Needs Fee 2500.00 Monthly Medium Care Needs Fee Low Care Needs Fee 2nd Person Fee 800.00 Monthly Disclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.
Paying for care
Commercial InsurancePrivate paySocial SecuritySeparate pricing structure for careVeteran's benefits
Nearby Communities
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Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Number of Facilities | Average CostAverage Cost for 1 Bedroom |
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Chicago | 0 miles | 21 | $4,310 |
Lincolnwood | 6 miles | 1 | N/A |
Evanston | 8 miles | 3 | $5,160 |
Oak Park | 9 miles | 3 | $4,950 |
Niles | 10 miles | 1 | $3,440 |
Norridge | 10 miles | 1 | N/A |
General Pricing Information for Chicago Assisted Living
Room Type | Minimum Cost | Average Cost | Maximum Cost |
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1 Bedroom | $2,440 | $4,310 | $6,500 |
2 Bedrooms | $4,095 | $5,615 | $7,400 |
Semi-Private | $1,875 | $2,575 | $2,970 |
Studio | $2,400 | $3,530 | $5,800 |
Community Reviews
Superb Senior Living
reviewed on: 11/14/2016 by Nancy B. TanzerThe employees, from the Director down to the housekeeping staff, are superb at their jobs, friendliness and helpfulness. They make Brookdale Lake Shore Drive a very special [;ace.
Review of Brookdale Lake Shore Drive
reviewed on: 10/01/2020 by AnonymousDuring the pandemic, I feel that I couldn't live in any better, safer place than Brookdale Lake Shore Drive (Chicago). It's extraordinary how management rose to the task and put into place... Read the full review.
Im moving out
reviewed on: 10/14/2021 by Diana MIf you are 80 or over you may like it, I am a bit younger so the crowd is much different for me. The staff are very pleasant and very helpful with everything, and overworked.
Review of Brookdale Lake Shore Drive
reviewed on: 11/05/2020 by AnonymousGreat location and view. Wonderful building and decor. Exceptionally kind and caring employee. Leadership = superior. Programs are numerous. Safety first always! Emergency apt buttons and... Read the full review.
Really nice place
reviewed on: 10/25/2013 by SonThis was outstanding, a five across the board, it was just too expensive. It was 7000 a month for what I was needing and it didn't include additional care. The place was elegant, it was very plush... Read the full review.