800 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Richard H
Resident/client
Brookdale Des Plaines
Brookdale is a very friendly community with nice people. My apartment is spacious and reasonable. I enjoy the meals and chats with the Director of Dining Services. I would recommend the Brookdale community!
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Located just outside of Chicago, Brookdale Des Plaines gives you a host of colorful amenities to make your retirement years the sweetest yet. Residents here have access to exciting perks like a fitness center, a coffee shop, a whirlpool, and an ice cream parlor to visit whenever the mood strikes. Plus, enjoy a beautiful backyard with a heated indoor pool and hot tub. Here, you can make the most of your independent or assisted living experience, because trained staff members are here to help whenever you need it. Rest assured, the team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to any emergencies, and an alert system is also in use. Residents in need of assistance with care or chores can find the assistance they desire. Whether it’s a helping hand with bathing, dressing, cooking, or cleaning, the team has it under control. Transportation assistance and a concierge service are available to simplify your days. To provide even more convenience, the community offers postal services, a clinic, and a bank, as well as a general store and snack shop. Residents are also welcome to share their time and experience with close friends or loved ones....
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A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Des Plaines with 9.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Des Plaines has 161 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.
Richard H
Independent LivingResident/client
August 14, 2025
Brookdale is a very friendly community with nice people. My apartment is spacious and reasonable. I enjoy the meals and chats with the Director of Dining Services. I would recommend the Brookdale community!
Diane K
Independent LivingResident/client
August 14, 2025
The residents and staff are very friendly and welcoming. There are many activities to participate in and my favorite are the history lectures. The lectures are very informative. I also enjoy meal chats with the Director of Dining services. I love living at Brookdale Des Plaines!
Cathy L
Independent LivingResident/client
July 28, 2025
Brookdale has been my home for 15 years and the people here are my family. I not only participate in the activities here, but I have been running the Bingo program for the residents for 10 years. I love the staff, they are wonderful!
kathy S
Assisted LivingResident/client
July 28, 2025
I love the library and ability to use the extended library services with the Des Plaines Public Library. I enjoy the cafe where I can grab a quick sandwich and a cold drink. The staff is wonderful and compassionate.
CC
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
July 24, 2025
I would recommend them. They have lots of activities available, trips, entertainment, etc. you can be as busy as you want. Staff is very caring and nursing staff no is my mom's health needs.
Tony K
Independent LivingResident/client
July 24, 2025
The residents and staff are great. They are very helpful and friendly. Brookdale at Home is available for additional services which is a big help. I would recommend Brookdale Des Plaines to anyone looking for a home and family!
Sue K
Independent LivingResident/client
July 11, 2025
I love the ladies I have met at Brookdale and have my meals with everyday. The residents and staff are very friendly and they will go out of their way to help you. I would recommend Brookdale Des Plaines.
Judy S
Independent LivingResident/client
June 27, 2025
The residents and staff are very friendly and social. This is a beautiful community and there is always something to keep me busy. I especially love the shows and choir. I would recommend Brookdale Des Plaines.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
June 5, 2025
It appears very clean when we are there Everyone has always been very friendly We have not had any dealings with care Mom has had issues with meals, but I have told her to go to the meeting with Chef, which she has not done. My sister with disabilities is living with mom and takes advantage of activities and loves them. Mom will not get involved, her choice
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
June 5, 2025
Proximity to me was close. They offered care to end of life (paying additionally for full time care). They had dealt with long term care insurance. I found the staff to be wonderful! We were only there 7 months but I was totally satisfied there!
Gene W
Independent LivingResident/client
May 13, 2025
The staff and residents are amazing at Brookdale. Especially the therapy department has improved my quality of life. They not only have the expertise and knowledge but are also kind and patient. I love everything about Brookdale!
Cathy W
Independent LivingResident/client
May 7, 2025
There are many things I love about living at Brookdale. The Staff and maintenance will address and take care of any issues. The activity director is the best. She is constantly working with residents to make them happy and smile. I love the variety of activities such as live entertainment, exercise programs and a friendly competition of jeopardy with our sister community. Having a nurse onsite for independent living is convenient and and she is very helpful. I love Brookdale!
Joan T
Independent LivingResident/client
April 23, 2025
As soon as you walk into Brookdale its full of life, and thriving. I enjoy many of the activities Brookdale offers. Such as, live entertainment, all the outings and I even started a women's club. The bus driver is always helpful and considerate. I love my apartment with with the large windows and balcony its very bright. I also enjoy the variety of food.
Deborah M
Assisted LivingResident/client
April 18, 2025
I enjoy my apartment and Brookdale offers a variety of styles. I have fun with all the activities such as wheel of fortune, exercise programs, brain games and bingo to name a few. The meals are very good. I am glad I chose Brookdale to be my home!
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
April 8, 2025
Smells clean. The staff is so friendly. Our cousin has needed to replace keys twice. No prob. She has forgotten to push the 10 am button. They were there to check on her. Physical therapy has been good. Food - my experience has been good. Our cousin has not complained. They offer nice activities. Christmas was beautiful. They have special dinners. I think they do a good job. Unfortunately it can be difficult to get all residents involved - some people just are stubborn. They keep trying though. Vale for the cost - for our family this is worth the money. Our relative has a cute apartment with lots of storage. She has a cleaning lady. Staff is available I think it's nice. If I were moving into a senior building I could live here comfortably
Marcia A
Independent LivingResident/client
April 1, 2025
Brookdale Des Plaines has a lot to offer residents. The staff is very helpful and positive, the food is delicious, beautiful decorations year round and an indoor pool. I have many friends here and play the viola for them. I would recommend Brookdale!
Catherine J
Independent LivingResident/client
March 25, 2025
Brookdale Des Plaines is a clean and beautiful community. The apartments are lovely. I recently moved in and I love the wide variety of activities. The residents are very pleasant and active. I'm happy to call Brookdale my home.
frank j honsa
Independent LivingResident/client
March 17, 2025
Brookdale Des Plaines, IL 3-16-25 After almost 2 years of residency my opinion Brookdale Des Plaines remains the same…… VERY high In spite of a madcap rush of 40+ new residents caused by the abrupt closing of another “senior” facility, management rose to the occasion over a 4-5 month period to get everyone housed and safely moved in. Toss in Covid, the Flu and artic winter temps, the Holiday decorations were once again Rockefeller Center like. Residents long-term and new have blended together in a very friendly fashion. Management continues their top down approach to keep things running smoothly Access to top rated reliable medical care is always a growing need as we all get older. And when buying a house any good realtor will say…. LOCATION – LOCATION. An IN-HOUSE reliable bus gets you to and fro. , I am in NO way associated with Brookdale and simply reside here as an 85 yr old slightly disabled male resident. 2 years now and still very happy!!! HOPE to see YOU soon!! Thank you!
Amanda L
Independent LivingFamily/friend
March 13, 2025
I would rate everything a 5! They were amazing with flexibility and trying to accommodate my dad's needs every step of the way. They all supported him and did what they could to help him especially when his mobility became more limited. The staff was so wonderful and is still so accommodating as i move his stuff out. It was the best choice!!
Ruth D
Independent LivingResident/client
February 21, 2025
My husband and I moved to Brookdale 11 years ago. I have been an ambassador, welcoming new residents into this lovely community. The staff and residents are wonderful. There hasn't been a day that I've been sorry I moved here. I highly recommend Brookdale Des Plaines.
Brookdale Des Plaines
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