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Danish Home of Chicago

5656 N Newcastle Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,297
One Bedroom
Estimated $7,932
Two Bedroom
Estimated $9,756

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,759
  • Average State Price: $4,679
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Danish Home of Chicago Description

    Danish Home of Chicago is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and is located in the small town of Harwood Heights, Illinois. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 making it the 14th highest rated community in the city out of 161 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9.1
    Danish Home of Chicago
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 20 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 14 out of 162 communities in Chicago
  • Ranking in State: 314 out of 1473 communities in IL


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers express high satisfaction with the Danish Home, highlighting the helpful and caring staff who go above and beyond in their duties.
    • Several reviews mention the facility as a wonderful place to live, with one individual even expressing a desire to spend their final years there.
    • The environment is described as quaint, quiet, and nicely set with plenty of visitor parking and outdoor gardens.
    • Events like the summer fest and Danish Festival receive high praise for their friendly atmosphere, excellent food, and clean environment.
    • The staff, including nurses and CNAs, are commended for their hard work and dedication to accommodating the needs of the residents.
    • The Danish Home is noted for its warm traditions, delicious food, and the ability to make residents feel at home, especially those of Danish heritage.
    • Good food and a variety of activities for residents are also highlighted as positive aspects.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One review mentions an experience of rudeness from the staff.
    • Another review from someone who worked there through an agency describes the facility as outdated and criticizes the management practices, including handling of COVID-19 patients and issues with pay and job applications.

    Overall Sentiment:

    The majority of reviews for the Danish Home are overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the staff's care and dedication, the facility's atmosphere, and the quality of events and activities. There are a few negative experiences noted, but these are significantly outnumbered by the positive feedback.


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    Services

    Mail handling

    In-house bank account setup


    Community Amenities

    Maintenance staff for repairs

    Furniture arrangement

    Picture hanging

    Housekeeping staff laundry service

    Dry cleaning

    Mending and alterations


    Room Amenities

    Weekly cleaning

    Bed and bath linens changed weekly

    Convenient laundry room


    Dining

    Delicious variety of meals

    Customized dietary needs

    Enticing menus

    Proper nutrition

    Outstanding flavor

    Fresh quality ingredients


    Transportation

    Transportation arrangements



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The average income is $97,109, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 26
      • Average Temperature: 52.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 127 days of rain, 40 days of snow and 196 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.1 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 34.2 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 2.65% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 21.08% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 26% Black or African-American, 24% Hispanic or Latino, and 42% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 8.49 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.02 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.84 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.01 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.83 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 157.0, Moderate Days 109.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 7.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Shop & Save Market
    0.9 miles away
    Jewel-Osco
    0.9 miles away
    Butera Market
    1.3 miles away
    ALDI
    1.4 miles away
    Mariano's Fresh Market
    1.5 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Higgins & Newland WB
    0.3 miles away
    Higgins & Newland EB
    0.4 miles away
    Higgins & Nordica WB
    0.4 miles away
    Higgins & Nordica EB
    0.4 miles away
    Higgins & Newcastle WB
    0.4 miles away

    Banks

    U.S. Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Chase
    0.6 miles away
    Chicago Patrolmen's Federal Credit Union
    0.7 miles away
    Liberty Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
    0.7 miles away
    Chicago-Read Mental Health Center
    1.8 miles away
    Community First Medical Center
    3.0 miles away
    Shriners Hospitals for Children
    4.4 miles away
    Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
    4.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.8 miles away
    Osco Drug
    2.2 miles away
    Tarpey's Pharmacy
    2.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Dr. Joseph Sadowski M.D. Family Practice
    0.6 miles away
    Endodontic Specialty Care
    0.6 miles away
    City Edge Dental
    1.0 miles away
    Dr. Peter Wlodarczyk, DDS
    1.3 miles away
    Dr. Barbara L. Mousel, DDS
    1.3 miles away

    Parks

    KE37-Harry Caray's
    0.1 miles away
    Norwood Park
    0.2 miles away
    Mulberry Point Park
    0.3 miles away
    Norwood Circle Park
    0.5 miles away
    Centennial Park
    0.5 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Grand Plaza
    1.3 miles away
    Harlem-Irving Plaza
    1.9 miles away
    Fashion Outlets of Chicago
    3.5 miles away
    Lincoln Village Shopping Center
    4.4 miles away
    Lincolnwood Town Center
    4.6 miles away

    Culture

    Stage Wright Theater
    1.9 miles away
    Ed Paschke Art Center
    2.2 miles away
    The Gift Theatre
    2.2 miles away
    Windy City Music Theatre
    2.3 miles away
    Copernicus Center
    2.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Dino's Pizza
    0.4 miles away
    Congas
    0.4 miles away
    Taco Burrito King
    0.5 miles away
    The Norwood Restaurant
    0.6 miles away
    Cozy Corner
    0.6 miles away

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