Our tour at Brookdale Des Plaines went very well. The lady that we spoke with answered all of our questions. She spent a considerable amount of time with us and showed us several different floor plans, as well as the community facilities. I didn't have any contact with any of the other staff members. I talked to a couple of residents who said they were happy with their choice to live there. The one we were in was a one-bedroom with a kitchenette that had full-sized kitchen appliances. They had a library and they had rooms for socializing and places where they did chair aerobics and things like that. The dining room was attractive. We were pleased with what we saw. I didn't see anything I didn't like. Everything was clean. It looked good. It was definitely on our list of possibilities after we finished visiting there.

I would like to especially give a shout out to Toni and her staff for the service they provide to residents living independently. They have made a definite impact with our mother and communicate well with family members Thank you

I live in Brookdale Des Plaines. I'm in independent living, and they have some very good activities and they have music. The food is very good, and you get plenty of it. You're not gonna lose weight here. The staff is fine. The facility is excellent and clean. They're cleaning all the time. They have some live musical programs once a week. I like music a lot.

I'm in Brookdale Des Plaines. I'm struck by the kindness of the people to each other and the staff is very good. It's a comfortable living apartment that I have. Any request I've had, they've been able to answer or to accommodate. I'd give it a thumbs up. They prepare meals that are very tasty and nutritious, so I'm well pleased with the food. My room is very bright. I have my furniture and pictures hanging on the wall and I have a balcony. It's very comfortable for me. We went on a trip to Walgreens. I was able to pick up the things that I wanted and people in wheelchairs and walker were able to go. They are very accommodating. They had shopping trips to the Dollar Store, Wal-Mart, Aldi's, and Marshall's. They had a chair volleyball and the Rummikub club. They had the movie Apollo 13. That was just all in one day. Those are the opportunities that the people had. They had medical appointment transportation, supervised fitness center time and aerobics with the teacher, and menu chats so that the residents can meet and give suggestions to the chef for ideas at the table. There was music appreciation with Jim who played the beautiful cello concertos. There were bible readings, brain games, and bingo. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, they have movies, and other days it's bingo or another activity. They took the people to the Chinese restaurant. They offer many, many things. If you're not interested in one, you might be interested in another. I'm very well pleased here. Every day is a surprise. We get a menu on Sunday, so that we know what's coming up during the week. If there is something that you would like at the table, they will go and get it for you, like sometimes, somebody wants a banana and so they get the banana for the person. I'm just really amazed how they're able to answer. I had a cell phone conversation that I needed to have and they helped me out with that. The food is varied. We have fish offered each night at suppertime and other things that you might order in a restaurant. There are always vegetables and ice cream is offered each night for dessert along with pecan pie. The facility is very efficient and comfortable. They came and they hung my pictures in the living room and in the bedroom. Everything seems to be in order. My refrigerator seemed to run a lot, so I requested for somebody to check that up. I don't know who the architect was, but he or she was a smarty. There are places to sit outdoors and lots of greenery around and flowers. There are many rooms to go in. There are tables and chairs if you wanted to sit. Everything is carpeted. There's a computer room and a library. I had my blood pressure along with other people who wanted their blood pressure tested. When we have the music people, that's a well-attended gathering. It's well cared for. We have three elevators and wherever you are, it's clean and there are comfortable chairs. There's a beauty parlor and a swimming pool. They do swimming exercises and you can bring your relatives with the little kids and use the pool. There's the back porch and at 11:00, it opens up and you can bring a sandwich or a pop or a cup of coffee. The activities are very good and very creative, no two things on the same day or the day following. There's always a new activity. There's a beauty shop if you need that. I have not found fault. I feel that I'm getting much for the price.

I visited five different senior centers and I chose Brookdale Des Plaines. It was very highly recommended and I liked it. I've been here for five years now. The staff here is very helpful, friendly, and caring. They have everything here that you need. They've got all kinds of activities. They have a pool. They provide your meals. Everything is very nice. They've got trips that they take once a week. They have entertainment that comes in. It's a nice place to live. You'll never get bored. The food is getting better. It's not a five-star restaurant, but it's well made. They care about your diet if you have diet restrictions. We have a meeting once a week with the chef and gets our ideas for next meal. They always know what we like and don't like and they make adjustments. It's a beautiful building and they take care of it. If you need anything repaired, they're there. The activities are good. We have an activities director who's always thinking of new ways to entertain us. They get you involved in a lot of things. They get your body moving and exercising. It's cheaper for me to live here than to live in my home. To me, that's a good value. I don't have to worry about the bills and getting things around the house repairs.

My tour at Brookdale Des Plaines was excellent. The person that showed us the place was superb. The rest of the staff were all nice, friendly, and had smiles on their faces when we were introduced. The apartments were quite nice, too. The facility was spacious and clean. They have a nice outside area for the residents, to go out. Also, it's near the downtown Des Plaines, so I'd be able to walk downtown if I wanted to.

Three years ago, I was looking for a place to live that was near my son in Park Ridge. We looked at several independent living facilities that had assisted living included in case I would ever need it. After visiting several facilities, I came to the conclusion that Brookdale in Des Plaines was the best choice, The residents seemed to be smiling all the time, and the staff was welcoming and friendly. I have lived at Brookdale in DesPlaines for three years now, and with the exception of our COVID experience, it’s been fun. I have a one bedroom apartment which is large and cozy. The people are friendly and the staff willing to please. We are just now getting back to our (almost) normal routine. We had our first live entertainment last week and are now eating in the dining room for breakfast and dinner. Our bus service is up and running for medical appointments and to go to grocery stores. All in all, we are moving forward. I am especially grateful for a service that Brookdale offers called "Brookdale at Home." This service offers help to residents when they are sick, come home from the hospital or go on vacation and need someone to feed or care for their animals. All in all, Brookdale is a pleasant place to live.

I looked at many retirement communities when my parents’ house became too much for them to handle and I am so glad we decided on Brookdale Des Plaines. They have lived here for 3 years now, and we could not be happier. Their apartment is beautiful and airy. The activities and exercise classes are challenging, engaging and fun. But most of all, we cannot rave enough about the wonderful staff. They are always so friendly, attentive, and caring. They treat everyone with respect, compassion, and levity. You can tell when people love what they do, and it shows here. I would recommend Brookdale Des Plaines to anyone who is looking for a warm and inviting place for their loved ones.

Brookdale Des Plaines has surpassed our expectations. Attention to detail, services, entertainment and cleanliness has made it an ideal place for Mom.

Hello: I am a daughter of a resident at Brookdale in DesPlaines IL. My mother has been there for 6 years. I thought it was important for me to let people know who are looking for a place for there loved one, my experience at Brookdale. Even before she moved in the staff did everything they could to find an apartment that would be perfect for her. They have always been very accommodating and helpful no matter what. Covid has been very hard for everyone but the staff that bring her food is very sweet and very helpful she enjoys the food and loves the friends she has made there. They always have had several activities to keep the residents active and happy. All in all I feel that she is in the right place and we are very content with our decision.

The people at Brookdale Des Plaines were very nice. The young woman who gave me the tour introduced me to a few of the residents who had nothing but praise for the facility. These people had lived there for several years, and they were happy. They showed me a recently remodeled room and it was nicely done, decorated fine, simple, but nothing too elaborate. The bathroom facilities were very nice with a step-in tub and safety features. They have good security, but they didn't have much in the way of outside free land. They had a list up of what activities were happening that day. They have a bus service. They didn't have much in the way of outside parking. You have to use their garage service, which is an extra charge. The rates in general were a little higher, but it was a beautiful building inside.

Brookdale Des Plaines was an older building. It didn't have a lot of street appeal and the parking situation wasn't the greatest, but the staff was very friendly, committed, and wonderful. Even the people that you pass in the hallway would say hello and smile. It was a very nice place and they keep it up. The carpet was newly replaced. Everything was in good condition. The apartments were very nice and kept up with modern conveniences. You just walk around the corner and there's the train.

I liked everything about Brookdale Des Plaines. They had a pool and a variety of trips to everything within range. The person who toured me was very nice and answered all of my questions. The building was newer and smaller.

I was impressed with Brookdale Des Plaines. Mother and I liked it very much. Out of the ones I visited, Brookdale is the nicest. The price is good. I was impressed with the staff and the cleanliness of the place.

I moved into Brookdale Des Plaines at the end of February. It is nice and clean, and they have lots of activities. They have a swimming pool, and there is aerobics which I attend. I haven’t met anybody of my age; there are a lot of older people so I am still getting used to it. The staff is very helpful. I had a few problems over here with the lock and the shower, but they were very quick to respond; they fixed it the next day. The staff in the dining room is very helpful, and they help me with the food. They are very nice people. It is like an apartment, it is a 1-bedroom, so I have a bedroom and a living space. There is a small kitchen big enough for 1 person and a nice refrigerator which doesn’t work; that is another complaint.

We choose Brookdale Des Plaines because the staff is very attentive and most of the residents that we talked to have been there for a long time. We noticed that their spontaneous response was always positive. Unsolicited, they always say they really enjoy living there. They rooms are nicely laid out, very clean, and neatly decorated. The food is very good. The dining room is set up restaurant-style with a salad bar, but the residents are served. There is a choice of three different entrees that are all very good. My mom is still kind of new there, but there are lots of activities, like arts and crafts, movies, flower arranging, and religious services. It's close to our house. We're lucky to have found a good one.

Brookdale is very nice, this would have been ideal for me, but it’s more expensive, and so I ruled it out. They charge extra for parking and some services. They have a shuttle bus for appointments outside.

The staff was great at Brookdale Des Plaines. They have everything that you could possibly think of.