Mercy Circle
$4,820 – $5,836/mo
Starting price
Memory Care
Care types
1 Bedroom
Room options
No
Wheelchair access
About Mercy Circle
Mercy Circle in Chicago’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood is a faith-rooted continuing care community that supports residents through every stage of aging. Known for its strong memory care program and short-term rehabilitation services, Mercy Circle blends personalized attention with a family-like atmosphere. The community’s well-kept grounds, including beautiful gardens and walking paths, invite residents to relax and socialize. Inside, elegant common areas and amenities such as an on-site salon and chapel enrich daily life. Staff are praised for their kindness, attentiveness, and dedication, especially in therapy and memory care, ensuring residents feel valued and supported in a secure, familiar environment.
Our Care Approach
Mercy Circle emphasizes holistic care that nurtures mind, body, and spirit, rooted in its Catholic heritage. Staff work closely with residents and families to tailor care levels, especially in memory care and rehabilitation. The community values continuity of care, demonstrated by smooth transitions between rehab, memory care, and nursing services.
Family Experience
Families frequently mention clear, compassionate communication and feel supported by staff throughout transitions, especially in memory care. Visitors note a welcoming environment and appreciate the staff’s dedication to personalized care and spiritual support. Some families experienced challenges with short-term rehab care consistency.
Care & Services
Services and care programs available at Mercy Circle.
Medical Care Services
While not a nursing home per se, Mercy Circle provides skilled nursing and short-term rehab with therapy services, medication management, and health monitoring.
Personal Care Services
Assistance with daily living activities, personal hygiene, mobility support, and meal preparation are available, with staff praised for attentiveness and kindness.
Specialized Care
Memory care is a key focus, delivered in a secure neighborhood setting with tailored activities to maintain cognitive function and engagement.
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Living Environment
Cleanliness & Maintenance
The community is described as immaculate with well-kept grounds and elegant interiors, including beautiful gardens that residents enjoy regularly.
Atmosphere & Community Feel
Mercy Circle fosters a small, family-like neighborhood feel where staff know residents personally and engage them in meaningful activities, supporting mind, body, and spirit.
Safety & Security
Memory care is provided in a secure neighborhood setting with 24-hour supervision, and staff are attentive to residents’ health needs, quickly identifying when hospital care is needed.
Amenities
Reviews
Based on 21 reviews
Reviews highlight Mercy Circle’s exceptional staff, especially in memory care and therapy, emphasizing personalized and compassionate attention. Families appreciate the well-maintained facilities and the community’s faith-based spirit. While most feedback is highly positive, some concerns about short-term rehab staffing and medication management were noted, indicating variability in care experiences.
- Staff are kind, knowledgeable, and build strong relationships with residents and families
- Therapy and memory care departments receive high praise for their effectiveness and compassion
- Facilities and grounds are clean, elegant, and well-maintained, creating a welcoming atmosphere
- Some reports of inconsistent medication management and unattended residents in short-term rehab
- Occasional concerns about nursing professionalism on rehab floors
- Challenges with promised care services like showers and toileting in rehab noted by a few families
Alicia Kokkinis
Meagan, residential services director, provided me exceptional information - with warmth and care - when I called to learn about Mercy Circle. She embodies the mission of this faith-based organization. I was fortunate to speak with her and the residents are fortunate to have a dedicated professional serving them.
Peter Kreten
Mercy Circle is an incredible place. They took great care of my father while he was recovering. The staff is incredibly kind and knowledgeable. They were always there to help and answer any questions my family and I had. Big shoutouts to the physical therapy department!! They work miracles every single day. I cannot recommend Mercy Circle enough. Knowing it's in the community makes me feel so much better.
Maureen Eichstaedt
Mercy Circle is a small neighborhood family community of caretakers who build strong relationships with their patients and their patients’ families. The care is excellent and personal. They truly care for your loved one like their own family. The grounds and facilities are extremely well-kept. We take our mom to sit in the beautiful gardens when weather permits. The interior is also warm, welcoming and elegant On good days, my mom has complimented the food! The residents have meals choices and standards like burgers and hot dogs and grilled cheese if they don’t like the choices. The caretakers are excellent. I cannot praise the CNAs and nurses enough. All of the support and executive staff know each resident. They know the families and the relationships. This results in even greater care. While dealing with insurance is never easy, they truly go above and beyond to ensure the comfort and care of your loved one.
11 more residents rated this community with an average of 4.4 stars
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Pricing
$4,820 – $5,836/mo
Pricing varies by room type, care level, and services selected.
Available Room Types
Value Consideration
With monthly fees ranging from approximately $4,820 to $5,836, Mercy Circle offers a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehab. The community’s strong reputation, personalized care, and extensive amenities support its value, though some families note variability in short-term rehab quality.
Location & Neighborhood
About the Area
Located in the friendly Mount Greenwood area on Chicago’s Southwest Side, Mercy Circle is near Beverly and Evergreen Park, offering a suburban feel with easy access to local shops, parks, and medical facilities. The neighborhood’s community-oriented character complements the close-knit atmosphere of the senior living campus.
Nearby Attractions
- Evergreen Park
- Village of Beverly
- Advocate Christ Medical Center
Public Transportation
- Local Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus routes serving Mount Greenwood
- Nearby access to Metra commuter rail stations for downtown Chicago connections
Questions & Answers
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