Kenwood Village, which used to be called The Estates of Hyde Park and is now under new management, is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Chicago that's known for serving people with serious health needs, especially after hospital stays, and what stands out right away is how the place focuses on both short-term rehab and long-term care for older people, with most residents about 73 years old and a good number living there with conditions like Alzheimer's, heart disease, diabetes, and depression. The staff includes nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists who help with things like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, and there's around-the-clock care, so if someone needs help at any time-day or night-it's available, around 22 minutes a day from registered nurses, about 58 minutes from LPNs or LVNs, and a little over 102 minutes from certified nursing assistants, plus about one RN hour for every five or so residents on weekends. The building has a sprinkler system for fire safety, and the rooms are equipped with private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, and kitchenettes, which help keep things home-like, and there's Wi-Fi throughout, too.
Residents can be involved in their care through the resident council, and there's a variety of activities-things like movie nights, music programs, outdoor walks, and an arts room-plus there's a movie theater, a game room, a private outdoor patio, a community garden, and even a library, so there's always something happening if people want to join in. Meals come in a restaurant-style setting with options for different diets, including for people with allergies or diabetes, and a professional chef is there to prepare the food, so there's some variety in what people can eat, and all-day dining is offered so folks can eat when they want, not just at set times. For health needs, Kenwood Village has primary doctors, psychiatrists, and specialty therapists on site, and they work with care teams to help manage medication, provide psychiatric rehabilitation, support behavioral needs, and coordinate discharge planning when someone is ready to return to the community. They also have social services and financial aid if someone has trouble paying and help with bathing, dressing, and moving around, as well as regular help for daily living tasks.
The place has about 155 beds but is usually home to a little over 100 residents each day, with close to 52 open beds, and in June 2025, about 48 are certified for Medicare and Medicaid, which it accepts for payment, so that's something to know when considering costs-on average, people are billed about $304 a day. Visitors can come around the clock, every day, which makes it easier for family and friends to drop by when they can. For safety, health, and quality, the center does fall under federal and state ratings, with a few low scores that should be considered: it recently received a 1-star overall rating from CMS, and recent inspections show past citations for elder abuse, but long-term care has a better 4-star score. Staff vaccination rates are high for the basic COVID-19 series, but lower for boosters-about one in four residents and one in three staff have had their boosters-with 58.8% of residents and 96.8% of staff receiving the full initial COVID-19 vaccine series. The community isn't part of a continuing care retirement setup or located inside a hospital, but it offers religious and cultural programs and supports many types of therapies, including psychiatric and behavioral care, and there's discharge planning to help residents who may be able to return to more independent living.
Kenwood Village tries to create a warm, supportive environment with a smaller, more intimate setup where staff know the residents, and where things like laundry, housekeeping, concierge services, beauty and barber shops, and a range of social and entertainment programs fill the daily schedule, along with support for people who need extra help to get through the day, whether physically or socially. The management encourages family involvement, community events, and keeping everyone informed with activity calendars and regular communication. Residents who need care for things like memory loss, heart conditions, depression, or diabetes get attention from specialized teams, and therapy is personalized to help people gain strength, independence, and a better quality of life. The staff-described as compassionate and dedicated-put focus on helping everyone feel at home while staying as independent as possible, and there's a strong medical and therapy team to provide the support people need.
