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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
If The Hallmark in Chicago isn't quite what you're looking for, take a look at a few other nearby communities that might be a better match.
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
Review of Brookdale Lake Shore Drive
reviewed on: 11/15/2020 by Floor T.#1- friendly staff, great location. #2- Meals overly salted, vegetables always overcooked, no nutrients. Separating salt from entrees would be a better suggestion. #3- Trash chute mostly... Read the full review.
A very nice facility!
reviewed on: 04/03/2017 by AnonymousWhen I toured Brookdale Lake Shore Drive, I also thought it was a nice place. Every community that I toured had its pros and cons. The staff was very friendly. The tour guide that took me around... Read the full review.
Brookdale Lake Shore is A Godsend
reviewed on: 07/01/2021 by M AI would absolutely recommend the community to others. If I ever find myself in the same situation, this is the place or a place like this I would want to be. It is excellent. Sometimes the food... Read the full review.
Really Good Community
reviewed on: 06/07/2016 by AnonymousI'am doing very well here at this community, they are taking good care of me. The community looks great, everything is always very nice and clean. The staff is excellent. They are always there if... Read the full review.
Mom's Respite Visit
reviewed on: 11/17/2016 by AnonymousMy mom did fine when she was here for respite. She enjoyed eating filet mignon and other good meals they made. It was clean from what I saw and the staff were all very good. They have activities... Read the full review.