Alden Estates of Skokie

Alden Estates of Skokie sits at 4626 Old Orchard Road in Skokie, Illinois, and anyone passing by will probably notice it's got a calm and healing atmosphere, what with fish tanks and birds here and there giving a sense of peace to folks staying longer or just for a bit. This place offers long-term care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care for people dealing with dementia. Families can get caregiving resources through the facility, and if needed, there's always someone like Ashley V Floyd LCSW ready to help out, plus administrators Alexis Effert and Morienna (Mori) Dichosa keep the place running steady. For those coming to recover after surgery or a hospital stay, Alden Estates has a strong focus on rehabilitation, offering in-patient orthopedic rehab and special programs with fancy names like OrthopedicPro™, CardioPro™, PulmonaryPro™, NeuroStrokePro™, and even MedicallyComplexPro™ which sound complicated but really just mean they can help with different types of recovery, from broken bones to heart issues or stroke. Folks can rest in rooms where you can look out the window from your bed, and when hungry, there's a dining room with a wide variety of foods served restaurant-style. The facility offers both short-term rehab and longer stays, with a mix of services-including therapy, nursing care, transitional care, ventilator care, and respite options for families needing a break. They aim to help everyone get back on their feet safely and as quickly as possible, with staff working to restore independence and maximum functioning using different therapies, including orthopedic, cardiac, neurostroke, pulmonary, and support for medically complex cases. Some people consider the accommodations and amenities to be luxurious for recovery, with a comfortable healing environment that's quiet and supportive. Residents can expect holistic care, a good variety of therapeutic treatments recognized in the industry, and a simple focus on getting people well and keeping them comfortable, all at a pace that respects how everyone heals differently-so it's a spot where, if someone needs short-term rehab, ongoing nursing, or memory care, they'll find the usual medical help, a little peace and nature, and regular meals to make the days pass a bit easier.