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17400 Kedzie Rd., Hazel Crest, IL 60429

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The director changed in early 2023 I believe. Most of my experience is prior to that change. I always liked Waterford Estates for the staff was friendly place was kept clean. The meals and dining deteriorated a bit over the time that I spent there. A lot of single dish casseroles even thou

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Waterford Estates Senior Living

The essence of Waterford Estates is best described in three words: understanding, caring, and unifying.

Waterford Estates is located near I-57 and I-80 and was built on 12 beautiful acres with private walking paths, two ponds, and an abundance of scenic views. We’re located in the South Chicago suburbs, and our mission is to ensure residents are met with compassion, respect, and dignity. We offer independent living, independent living plus, assisted living, and memory care.

Community Services and Amenities

Our campus provides seniors age 62 and older with independence, security, socialization, and personalized care. We make it easy for residents to enjoy a healthy lifestyle without having to leave the community. We have an on-site physician’s office, as well as a rehabilitation clinic for occupational and physical therapy, and can provide home health care options and more.

We take pride in offering an array of activities for everyone as well. From movie nights, to casino outings and happy hours, you’ll never run out of fun things to do or try!

Waterford residents can enjoy a convenient and easygoing lifestyle taking advantage of our amenities, which include:

  • Made-to-order restaurant-style meals
  • Housekeeping
  • Transportation
  • 24-hour staffing
  • Social activities
  • Exercise classes
  • Indoor heated pool
  • Religious services

Living Arrangements

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Senior living options offered

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Independent Living

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Pet friendly

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Household chores

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Mobility monitoring or transfers

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Care types offered

3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Care types offered

3

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Memory Care

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2

Assisted Living, Memory Care

Amenities
at Waterford Estates Senior Living

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Room Service

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Full kitchen
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Bath Tubs
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Handicap Accessible

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Complimentary Transportation

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Outside Patio
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Barber Shop
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace

Recreational areas

  • Billiards Lounge
  • Game Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Swimming Pool
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Jacuzzi

Services

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Christian Services
  • Water Aerobics
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Trivia Games
  • Activities On-site
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Wii Bowling
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Other Religious Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Book Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Catholic Services
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Community Service Programs
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Stretching Classes
  • Wine Tasting
  • Art Classes
  • Holiday Parties

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for Waterford Estates Senior Living

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A Place for Mom has scored Waterford Estates Senior Living with 9.3 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Waterford Estates Senior Living has 116 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
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4.2
Cleanliness
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Care Services
4.2
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
4.3
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.3
A Place for Mom has scored Waterford Estates Senior Living with 9.3 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Waterford Estates Senior Living has 116 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
July 12, 2024
4.0
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Waterford Estates Senior Living review
The director changed in early 2023 I believe. Most of my experience is prior to that change. I always liked Waterford Estates for the staff was friendly place was kept clean. The meals and dining deteriorated a bit over the time that I spent there. A lot of single dish casseroles even though the soups were done daily on a fresh basis. I think the meals in any senior facility have to consider feeding the entire population. I just did not prefer eating what they ate so I cooked for myself. I didn't take part in activities because I worked full time from my computer in my apartment. Like most senior facilities does not much activity in the evening or on the weekends but. But what was provided was adequate. The neighborhood that the facility is in is not really a safe neighborhood for an evening walk or a morning jog. That has nothing to do with the quality of the facility it's simply where it's located. So if you have a candidate who's looking for those things. This may not be the spot. I always thought the cost was reasonable and was able to negotiate. But now the personnel has changed and perhaps the policy. So you'll have to test that on your own. The last thing I'll say is that it's not very handicapped accessible in the available apartments so if you have wheelchair bound residence they might not find it too comfortable. When I lived there I was still able to move around on my scooter but transferring into the bathtubs was not very easy. They did not have handicapped accessible rolling showers. In summary I would say I like the facility and would consider them again if I needed to. But I would reevaluate what the current staff was before doing that. There is always room for improvement if they're listening to the residents
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 7, 2024
4.0
Verified Review
Recommended
My loved one is currently a resident at Waterford Estates Senior Living. The staffing has improved on the Memory Care side. A new nurse has been selected. Communication with the family is getting much better because of her. It is a difficult area for the aides to work in. Assisted Living is very good. I would recommend Waterford Estates Senior Living to others.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
3
Value for Cost
4
Beverly - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 14, 2024
4.0
Verified Review
Review for Waterford Estates Senior Living
The place is nice, but not as nice as it was initially. However, I would recommend.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
m h - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 1, 2024
3.0
good value for the price
good apartment layout location convenient to shopping and medical services friendly staff nice outdoor spaces daily and weekly activities residents very friendly building needs some spit and polish flooring is the dining room is horrible food is adequate
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
4
Care Services
3
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
3
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 10, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Overall satisfied.
The staff is great. They are helpful and friendly. In terms of food - Stop serving so much pasta. There are so many seniors that have restricted diets. The servers should be aware of it and only serve them the restricted food that compliments their health.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Marcia H - Resident/client
Independent Living
March 25, 2024
5.0
Like living on a cruise ship!
I absolutely love this place. The food is good. The housekeeping is great. The hot tub is amazing. We are “independent living” so I can’t speak to the assisted living. I’m planning a big 25th anniversary party in the all purpose room with planning assistance from the dining room hostess. I also like the fact the we can control the bedroom temperature separately from living room. The fridge and stove are small, but who’s cooking?
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 15, 2024
4.0
Verified Review
Great staff, Great facility, Wonderful place to live.
That my mom loves being there. Gives her the freedom to do things with the other residents and my dad is being care for by the staff. They seem happy there.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Melody - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 23, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Recommended
The staff was great, there was a couple when we first got there that I didn't care for, but they weren't there long and the new girls that came in were more compassionate than the other 2. The move in was great, they helped get her bed setup .The communication was great from them. She enjoyed the food and great quality from what I had seen. I would recommend Waterford Estates.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 8, 2024
4.0
Verified Review
As good as any
I believe families should know that they will need to be present and helpful to their loved one. If the person is not fully able of making their own sound decisions, and is not able to advocate for themselves, it might not be the place for them. They will need to be able to clean their own apartment and call if housekeeping doesn't come in as scheduled weekly. I think the nursing staff has some that care some that do not, and don't want to be bothered. I would recommend this facility only for a person whom is very mobile, not beginning to have any memory issues and is vocal about their needs.
Cleanliness
2
Friendliness
5
Care Services
3
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Value for Cost
3
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 27, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Waterford Estates
The staff at Waterford Estates Senior Living have been both professional and personable. I would definitely recommend this facility to others looking.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
CD - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 2, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Review for Waterford Estates Senior Living
We picked this community because it is close to family.I have already given the neighbor the phone number and address. I told her she would be very pleased with their level of care.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 12, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Again memory care needs improvement for these patients. Memory care needs more staff and activities.
The head director is cold and has terrible communication skills. She makes these patients sit all day and doesn't want them walking around. It's like a concentration camp. The assistant living facility is very nice. Memory care needs a swift shakeup! Please do something.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
3
Staff
3
Activities
3
Value for Cost
2
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 27, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Comfortable and safe senior living
My loved one resides at Waterford Estates Senior Living and her experience at this facility has been good. As far as the staff goes, they are friendly and responsive. The housekeeping staff keeps the facility clean. The communication with the family is good. I would recommend this facility to family and friends.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
4
Value for Cost
3
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 1, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Recommended
My mother was a resident at Waterford Estates Senior Living and everything was great for her at this facility! The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff and quality of care are also great. I would recommend this facility to family and friends.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
March 28, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Tour experience at Waterford Estates
My tour experience with Waterford Estates was just ok. I just felt this facility did not have the same homey feeling as the other places that we looked into.
VF - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 21, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Would Recommend
Waterford Estates is a friendly place, and the food is good.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Andrea L Patton - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 16, 2023
3.0
Visit
I see changes everytime I come. They appear to be striving for better which is always good. Although it seems certain privileges have been omitted for the time being, i.e. bus service to the store. Also exercise class doesn't have a teacher now which the seniors need. Other than that I'm hoping to see things trend upward and the new management bring good changes.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Care Services
3
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
3
Value for Cost
3
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 2, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Definitely recommended
The facility is very clean and the staff is amazing. My loved one loves the food and enjoys the activities that are provided. She likes meeting new friends. I would definitely recommend this facility to others.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Lewis - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 27, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Very friendly and a nice community
The staff members here are super friendly and are very attentive, they do their best to really explain things into detail for us. the activities are presentable and base don my experience I would recommend this community to other families.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
October 31, 2022
3.0
Verified Review
Tour experience
Waterford Estates is a very nice facility. I just do not agree with the way that we were treated. We were in the parking lot ready to put a deposit down and someone called and said they would not take my loved one because she required too much care. I was very up front with them during the tour and I felt that they should have said that then rather than calling us and abruptly telling us. I do not like the way it was handled.
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