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Friedman Place for the Blind and Visually Imp

5527 N Maplewood, Chicago, IL 60625

Assisted Living
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,600

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,069
  • Average State Price: $4,201
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Friedman Place for the Blind and Visually Imp Description

    Friedman Place for the Blind and Visually Imp is a community that offers assisted living and is about 2.5 miles outside the town of Lincolnwood, Illinois. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 making it the 50th 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

    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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    Community Reviews

    8.3
    Friedman Place for the Blind and Visually Imp
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 19 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 47 out of 162 communities in Chicago
  • Ranking in State: 710 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.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • A new employee experienced a negative incident involving miscommunication and a vehicle issue, leading to a short tenure.
    • Many reviews praise the wonderful residents and staff, highlighting the positive community atmosphere.
    • It's recognized as the best live-in facility in the Midwest for visually impaired individuals.
    • One individual expressed disappointment, having expected employment opportunities that did not materialize over a two-year residency.
    • Commendations for cleanliness and the wonderful staff are frequent, indicating a well-maintained and friendly environment.
    • While social connections and nice staff are noted, concerns are raised about the quality of food, financial arrangements, and unmet promises regarding employment assistance.
    • The facility is described as very helpful and a positive force in the community, with an awesome mission.
    • Activities and amenities are highly rated, including onsite weaving, outings to cultural events, and even sailing, showcasing a commitment to resident engagement and quality of life.


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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The average income is $74,219, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 26
      • Average Temperature: 51.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 142 days of rain, 45 days of snow and 177 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.1 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

    Tony's Fresh Market
    0.4 miles away
    ALDI
    0.9 miles away
    HarvesTime Foods
    0.9 miles away
    The Sweden Shop
    1.1 miles away
    World Fresh Market
    1.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Lincoln & Catalpa
    0.1 miles away
    Lincoln & Bryn Mawr
    0.1 miles away
    Western & Bryn Mawr
    0.2 miles away
    Western & Catalpa
    0.2 miles away
    Lincoln & Balmoral
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    U.S. Bank
    0.2 miles away
    Chase
    0.2 miles away
    Byline Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Huntington Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Swedish Covenant Hospital
    0.5 miles away
    Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville
    1.2 miles away
    Kindred Hospital Chicago (North Campus)
    1.4 miles away
    Kindered Lakeshore Hospital
    2.0 miles away
    Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
    2.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.5 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.2 miles away
    Mariam Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    Mini Thương Xá
    1.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Northside Dental
    1.2 miles away
    1st Family Dental Andersonville
    1.3 miles away
    Lincoln Square Orthodontics
    1.5 miles away
    Devon Dental
    1.6 miles away
    Family Dentist
    1.9 miles away

    Parks

    West Ridge Nature Preserve
    0.3 miles away
    Bowmanville GreenSpace Park
    0.4 miles away
    Mather Park
    0.6 miles away
    Green Briar Park
    0.6 miles away
    Legion Park
    0.6 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Lincoln Village Shopping Center
    1.2 miles away
    Lincolnwood Town Center
    2.1 miles away
    Westfield Old Orchard
    5.8 miles away
    Grand Plaza
    6.0 miles away
    Harlem-Irving Plaza
    6.2 miles away

    Culture

    pH Comedy
    1.3 miles away
    Neofuturists
    1.3 miles away
    Chicago Magic Lounge
    1.4 miles away
    Raven Theatre
    1.4 miles away
    The Edge Theater
    1.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    The Angry Crab
    0.3 miles away
    Afghan Bamyan Kabob
    0.4 miles away
    San Soo Gab San
    0.4 miles away
    Dancen
    0.5 miles away
    Hilltop
    0.6 miles away

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