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Crestwood, Illinois
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Our Crestwood, Illinois, nursing home lawyers have over 60 years of combined experience helping families of nursing home abuse and neglect recover the compensation they need and deserve to move on with their lives. Crestwood, Illinois, is home to several nursing homes. When trying to determine which local nursing home to place a loved one in, where do you turn?
Our attorneys get frequent calls asking the same questions: What are the good nursing homes in my area? Has this nursing home ever been sued? As attorneys, we don’t vet every nursing home in Illinois, but we are familiar with some of the resources available to those seeking nursing home placement for themselves or loved ones.
When choosing the right nursing home, considerations often include staffing levels, friendliness of staff, activities available, cleanliness, food quality and proximity to relatives.
Crestwood, Illinois, and the surrounding area have many nursing homes. Below is a list and their ratings according to U.S. News & World Report:
Symphony of Crestwood*
14255 South Cicero Avenue, Crestwood, IL 60445
Number of beds: 303
Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections: 1 out of 5 stars
Nurse Staffing: 3 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures: 4 out of 5 stars
Crestwood Terrace Nursing Center*
13301 South Central Avenue, Crestwood, IL 60445
Number of beds: 126
Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections: 2 out of 5 stars
Nurse Staffing: 1 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures: 5 out of 5 stars
Providence Palos Heights*
13259, South Central Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Number of beds: 193
Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections: 2 out of 5 stars
Nurse Staffing: 3 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures: 2 out of 5 stars
While the above list is a strong starting point for your search, keep in mind that a high ranking does not necessarily mean that your loved one will receive good care and a poor evaluation does not necessarily mean that your loved one is destined to be abused or neglected. Make sure you do your own due diligence before choosing where to place your loved one.
The following may also be beneficial in determining the right Crestwood area nursing home for you or your loved one:
Tour the facility checking for cleanliness and staffing levels.
Speak with the department heads of the nursing home, including the director of nursing and administrator.
Try the food.
Talk to staff about all of your questions and concerns.
If your loved one has been abused or neglected in a nursing home, it is important to find an attorney who is experienced handling cases in this area. Our attorneys take pride in helping victims of nursing home abuse and neglect recover the compensation they need and deserve so they can move forward with their lives. Our attorneys have collected millions of dollars in recoveries for our clients, while providing them the personalized attention that these situations require. If you have any questions, call one of our attorneys today for a free consultation.