Balmoral Nursing Home
$1,300 – $1,300/mo
Starting price
Nursing Home
Care types
1 Bedroom
Room options
No
Wheelchair access
About Balmoral Nursing Home
Balmoral Nursing Home in Chicago’s Bowmanville neighborhood provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services within a facility equipped with emergency alert systems, a fitness room, and wellness spa amenities. Despite its medical offerings and proximity to hospitals and local conveniences like Walgreens and Starbucks, the community faces challenges with cleanliness and facility upkeep, as noted in multiple resident and visitor reviews. The home supports social engagement through activities such as exercise classes, movie nights, and holiday events, aiming to balance medical care with mental and social well-being. Families should weigh the community’s comprehensive care services against reported concerns about environment and maintenance.
Our Care Approach
Balmoral Nursing Home emphasizes skilled nursing and rehabilitation with 24-hour supervision and a call system to ensure resident safety. Staff are recognized for compassion and responsiveness, though some reviews suggest management may prioritize covering issues over addressing them. The community supports social and mental well-being through scheduled activities alongside medical care.
Family Experience
Families report mixed experiences, with some appreciating the compassionate staff and care provided, while others express frustration over poor communication, lack of amenities like phones in rooms, and concerns about cleanliness and safety. Visitors sometimes feel unwelcome or uneasy due to the facility’s condition and atmosphere.
Care & Services
Services and care programs available at Balmoral Nursing Home.
Medical Care Services
Provides skilled nursing care, medication management, and rehabilitation therapies including physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Personal Care Services
Includes assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, meal preparation, and hygiene support.
Specialized Care
Does not provide memory or behavioral care; focuses on skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
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Living Environment
Cleanliness & Maintenance
Multiple reviews report significant cleanliness problems including bad odors, urine smells, roach infestations, and dirty corners, indicating maintenance challenges.
Atmosphere & Community Feel
The atmosphere is described by some as caring and friendly due to staff, but others feel the environment is closed-in and prison-like, affecting resident comfort.
Safety & Security
The facility offers 24-hour supervision and emergency alert systems, but safety concerns arise from residents smoking near oxygen and outdated equipment.
Amenities
Reviews
Based on 31 reviews
Reviews for Balmoral Nursing Home reveal a mixed experience with a low overall rating of 2.8 from 31 reviews. Positive feedback highlights compassionate and attentive staff and good food, while negative comments focus heavily on cleanliness issues, unpleasant odors, pest infestations, and a prison-like atmosphere. Families and residents express concerns about outdated facilities and poor communication, contrasting with praise for some staff members' kindness and responsiveness.
- Staff described as amazing, compassionate, and attentive with quick response times
- Food quality praised as excellent
- Some reviewers felt well cared for and supported by nursing and housekeeping staff
- Reports of foul odors, urine smells, and insect infestations in resident areas
- Facility described as outdated, dirty, and prison-like
- Concerns about poor communication and lack of amenities like phones and TVs in rooms
bob Ewaniuk
Balmoral the staff is amazing and the food is amazing you can't find a better place for a nursing home plus the staff everyday gives you a full bathing treatment and a response time is well under 5 minutes compared to other nursing homes best by far is the best nursing home that you can be at
Talanda Holmes
It smells horrible, one of the residents urinal was full and of brown urine.
Brittany Dye
I just seen 6 baby roaches climbing on the table the residents eat on. Smells like bad urine on the 2nd floor
6 more residents rated this community with an average of 2.0 stars
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Pricing
$1,300 – $1,300/mo
Pricing varies by room type, care level, and services selected.
Available Room Types
Value Consideration
At a monthly price of around $1300, Balmoral offers a range of amenities and medical services typical for skilled nursing homes. However, the reported facility upkeep and environment issues may impact perceived value. Families should consider the balance between affordable pricing and concerns raised about cleanliness and maintenance.
Location & Neighborhood
About the Area
Located in Chicago’s Bowmanville neighborhood, Balmoral Nursing Home is situated in a residential area with access to local pharmacies, cafes, and dining options. The community benefits from proximity to major hospitals and medical providers, supporting timely healthcare access. Nearby parks offer outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy nature within the city environment.
Nearby Attractions
- Walgreens Pharmacy
- Starbucks Café (2 miles away)
- SoFo Tap Restaurant
Public Transportation
- Local Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus routes on W Balmoral Ave
- Nearby CTA train stations within a few miles
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