The Selfhelp Home

908 W. Argyle Street Chicago IL 60640

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Near Lake Michigan, The Selfhelp Home has housed Chicago’s retiring, Jewish seniors since 1951. The non-profit retirement community offers a continuum of care services within a historic, multi-story building that originally housed Holocaust refugees. Close by, residents can enjoy lakeside activities — hit the putting greens, play a game of tennis, explore the gardens, or simply relax at the beach on sunny days.

With a variety of care options, this expansive community enables seniors to gracefully age in place. Whether residents want a safe place to lead an active, independent lifestyle or require rehabilitative services after a hospital visit, The Selfhelp Home has you covered. Care options include independent living, assisted living, long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and respite care.

This community was designed to help residents lead satisfying lives filled with friendships and hobbies. In their leisure time, residents can enjoy amenities including a gorgeous rooftop garden, solarium, gift shop, media room, movie theater, wellness center, and sanctuary. Plus, regularly hosted events like musical concerts, news briefs, art shows, clubs, tai chi classes, and holiday celebrations keep residents active and thriving.

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  • Not a good place

    Worst place the dining room is freezing in the winter time, the food is absolutely terrible and the kitchen manager will not even listen to resident complaints. I am shocked this is considered a five star it deserves not even 1 star. They only care about filling rooms and after that the service is down right terrible. They lie and lie about everything. Half of the apartments don't even have adequate heat they give a small heater to plug in that barely works. They have one nurse who is lazy and barely checks on the residents.

    Review originally written on A Place For Mom
    January 2018
    Natalie
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    Not a good place

    Worst place the dining room is freezing in the winter time, the food is absolutely terrible and the kitchen manager will not even listen to resident complaints. I am shocked this is considered a five star it deserves not even 1 star. They only care about filling rooms and after that the service is down right terrible. They lie and lie about everything. Half of the apartments don't even have adequate heat they give a small heater to plug in that barely works. They have one nurse who is lazy and barely checks on the residents.

  • Review of Selfhelp Home in Chicago, IL

    Many years of excellent care. Both Husband and Wife. Enjoyed all of the entertainment, services and care.

    Review originally written on A Place For Mom
    January 2015
    Anonymous
    Review originally written on A Place For Mom

    Review of Selfhelp Home in Chicago, IL

    Many years of excellent care. Both Husband and Wife. Enjoyed all of the entertainment, services and care.

  • Review of Selfhelp Home in Chicago, IL

    Everything is very nice, very clean, very beautiful. The food is perfect, always tasty, well prepared and served. The dietary staff is very helpful and accommodating.

    Review originally written on A Place For Mom
    January 2015
    Margie
    Review originally written on A Place For Mom

    Review of Selfhelp Home in Chicago, IL

    Everything is very nice, very clean, very beautiful. The food is perfect, always tasty, well prepared and served. The dietary staff is very helpful and accommodating.

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    • The Selfhelp Home Amenities

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      • Kosher
      • Vegetarian
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      • Devotional Services Onsite
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