Montgomery Place Retirement Community
$2,900 – $8,000/mo
Starting price
Memory Care
Care types
1 Bedroom
Room options
No
Wheelchair access
About Montgomery Place Retirement Community
Montgomery Place Retirement Community in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood combines cultural richness with comprehensive senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents benefit from spacious apartments with scenic views, chef-prepared meals, and a wide range of amenities like an indoor pool, fitness center, art studios, and gardens. The community fosters intellectual engagement and social connection through diverse activities, while offering attentive support tailored to evolving needs. Its proximity to the University of Chicago, museums, and local dining enhances daily life, making it a distinctive choice for seniors seeking both comfort and cultural vitality.
Our Care Approach
Montgomery Place emphasizes individualized care plans with a team of professionals including nurses and therapists, aiming to support independence while providing assistance as needed. Despite this, reviews suggest variability in care quality, particularly in skilled nursing, where staffing shortages have affected service consistency.
Family Experience
Families often highlight positive interactions with staff who are attentive and respectful, appreciating the community’s supportive environment and communication. However, some express frustration with care quality and responsiveness on the skilled nursing floor, indicating mixed experiences depending on the care level.
Care & Services
Services and care programs available at Montgomery Place Retirement Community.
Medical Care Services
Includes medication management, health monitoring, and skilled nursing services, though some reviews report concerns about nursing staff availability and responsiveness.
Personal Care Services
Assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility support is available, with staff generally described as kind and helpful in independent and assisted living areas.
Specialized Care
Memory care and short-term rehabilitation services are offered, supported by trained professionals, though rehab care has received critical feedback from some families.
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Living Environment
Cleanliness & Maintenance
The facility is generally described as clean and well-maintained, with multiple mentions of cleanliness in reviews, though some comments suggest housekeeping could improve relative to the cost.
Atmosphere & Community Feel
Montgomery Place fosters a family-like, intellectual atmosphere with active social and cultural programming that residents and families find uplifting and engaging.
Safety & Security
Residents benefit from 24-hour supervision and a comprehensive call system, contributing to a sense of safety, especially valued by families living far away.
Amenities
Reviews
Based on 37 reviews
Reviews reveal a community praised for its friendly, reliable staff and intellectually engaging environment, with many families expressing deep satisfaction and trust. However, concerns about inconsistent dining quality and understaffing in skilled nursing areas appear repeatedly, highlighting challenges in care delivery on certain floors. Overall, residents and families appreciate the vibrant social atmosphere and supportive independent living but note room for improvement in nursing care and management responsiveness.
- Staff are consistently kind, reliable, and have a good sense of humor
- The community feels intellectual and supportive, unlike more corporate settings
- Engaging activities and a variety of amenities enrich resident life
- Skilled nursing floor is often short-staffed, impacting quality of care
- Dining experiences vary, with some concerns about menu creativity and food quality
- Management has been criticized for poor responsiveness and care oversight
Nabokov Nabakov
I just want to say my dad moved into Montgomery Place about a year ago, and WOW WOW WOW. I'm not being paid to write this. I don't work there. I am telling you the 100% truth: it's one of the best places I've ever been as a human being on this planet. It's a life-affirming place. A place filled with actual good feeling, even joy, and I've spent time with my parents in places that were horrible—just terrible places (eg, The Claire is good and solid but a little bland and corporate; MP feels much more intellectual and family-like; other nursing home places I've been to feel like you are just hoping that something doesn't go wrong...they are like accidents waiting to happen...I won't name names... ). MP is the absolute opposite of that. I have no idea how someone could rate this place less than 5 stars. From the CEO to the person working on the second floor cleaning out trash cans, every single person has been pretty much great. I can name names: Leatrice, Sonia, Patricia, Steve, Amadi, Mark, Jennifer, Jonathan, Paulette...this list could go on and on...We're talking hundreds of interactions with lots of people. I know this sounds too good to be true (if I read it, I'd think that), but in my experience and my dad's—we're talking dozens of people all up and down the MP line—office staff, waiters in the dining room, nurses, front desk, security, the drivers—the people are always reliable, kind, have a good sense of humor, seem to like their work, and do a great job. You are treated like family—and I swear to you: the food is actually good, sometimes really good, and on its worst nights it's like eating at an Applebees. I defy someone to prove me wrong on that. Like, this is the place you dreamed and hoped would exist for your parents. It does. It's here. No lie. I'm sure there's someone incompetent here, but I have not run into them in all these months. If you have parents and you love them, get them into this place and neither of you will ever regret it. I have said to myself the money we spent on MP is the best money I have ever spent. AN AMAZING PLACE!
Harriett Edmonds
Since moving here last year I have had a great experience. Evelyn Allen
Kathie Booth Stevens
It is wonderfully reassuring to know that my mother lives in a safe, supportive and respectful community, especially because I live in another country. She moved in while she was still working and MGP gave her the secure base of a lovely apartment in a warm and inclusive community, while she was travelling and active in other ways. And now that she is not working, she can enjoy the rich variety of resources and facilities at MGP, supported by a staff who are invariably helpful, attentive and respectful. The activities are excellent (yoga today was great) and there is lots of variety. I would highly recommend this as a vibrant, comfortable and welcoming community, with a flexible and appropriate amount of support for independent retirement living.
9 more residents rated this community with an average of 4.0 stars
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Pricing
$2,900 – $8,000/mo
Pricing varies by room type, care level, and services selected.
Available Room Types
Value Consideration
Pricing ranges from $2,900 to $8,000 monthly, with starting costs below the Chicago average, reflecting a competitive value for the broad spectrum of services and amenities. While many families feel the cost is justified by the community’s offerings, some question the value in relation to nursing care quality and dining consistency.
Location & Neighborhood
About the Area
Situated in Hyde Park, Montgomery Place benefits from a culturally rich and intellectually vibrant neighborhood anchored by the University of Chicago. The area offers convenient access to medical facilities, parks, museums, and diverse dining options, providing residents with both practical amenities and enriching experiences.
Nearby Attractions
- Museum of Science and Industry
- University of Chicago campus
- Comer Children’s Hospital
Public Transportation
- Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus lines serving Hyde Park
- Nearby Metra train stations connecting to downtown Chicago
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