Respite Care / Temporary Stay
at The Selfhelp Home
CMS 5-Star Rated Medicare-Licensed Facility
Selfhelp Respite Options and Fees
Transitional Care Respite
$295 daily rate | Maximum 2 week/14-day stay
For individuals that need temporary skilled nursing care that are coming from home or another community. Provides caregivers a break with a temporary solution for those in need of skilled nursing care. Regular daily rates apply after 14 days.
Short-Term Therapy Respite
$325 daily rate | Maximum 3 week/21-day stay
For hospital patients who have been discharged home and Medicare does not cover short-term rehabilitation and cannot manage at home. Access to therapy through other insurance benefits or private pay. Regular daily rates apply after 21 days. (Patients being discharged from short-term therapy from another skilled facility and wish to continue therapy may also be accepted)
Extended Stay Short-Term Therapy Respite
$325 daily rate | Maximum 3 week/21-day stay
Extend your stay at Selfhelp when you’re not quite ready to go home. An option to continue your short-term therapy at Selfhelp after you’ve been discharged and insurance coverage for therapy has ended. Access to therapy through other insurance benefits or private pay. Regular daily rates apply after 21 days.
Rehabilitation Unit
- State-of-the-art therapy gym
- All private suites with private bathrooms
- In-room dining
- Complimentary WIFI
- Rooftop deck and beauty salon
- Selfhelp maintains a kosher kitchen but is not under supervision (Glatt Kosher meals available upon request)
Independent Living Respite
$195 daily rate for a 5-60- day stay
A furnished modern apartment with all the amenities of home. Designed to be a temporary solution that meets your needs with just the right amount of support.
- Open-concept kitchens with quartz countertops and solid wood kitchen cabinetry
- Kitchen appliances, including microwave and electric range
- Spacious closets with storage systems installed
- Thermostats for personal control of heating and cooling
- WiFi in every apartment
- Satellite Television
- Emergency pull-cord notification system in every room
Studio Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
Large One-Bedroom
$195per day
- - 775 sq. ft.
- - Fully furnished one-bedroom apartment
- - Weekly housekeeping and laundry service
- - Three fresh home-cooked Kosher* meals a day, with options.
- - High speed wireless Internet
- - Satellite TV
- - All utilities included, except telephone. A cell phone is recommended
- - Daily exercise instruction
- - Cardio/strength equipment
- - Daily activities
- - Wellness center
- - Free transportation to local stops
- - Friday night Shabbat services
- - Small pets allowed
Assisted Living Respite
$235 daily rate for a 5-60- day stay
A furnished modern apartment with all the amenities of home. Designed to be a temporary solution that meets your needs with just the right amount of support.
- Open-concept kitchens with quartz countertops and solid wood kitchen cabinetry
- Kitchen appliances, including microwave and electric range
- Spacious closets with storage systems installed
- Thermostats for personal control of heating and cooling
- WiFi in every apartment
- Satellite Television
- Emergency pull-cord notification system in every room
Studio Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
Large One-Bedroom
$230per day
- Package B includes the same benefits as package A + the following assistance with activities of daily living (ADL's):
- - Incontinence care
- - Assistance with bathing/showering
- - Assistance with transferring (ie: in/out of bed, in/out of a chair)
- - Escort services within the community
- - Medication management, guests should bring their own medication
- An in-person assessment by our Nurse is required to help determine your needs.
Hospice Respite
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All prices listed are effective as of October 2020 and are subject to change.
Additional Information:
- Signed respite contract and full payment must be completed prior to admission
- Credit cards are accepted
- *Selfhelp maintains a kosher kitchen but is not under supervision.
Learn more about our community, see our Amenities!
Our response to COVID-19
Although our process looks different, our commitment to guiding and motivating you to heal and regain your abilities remains the same. Our goal is to work with you and your family to achieve your rehabilitation goals and make the transition from rehab to home simple and smooth and… ensuring you have a positive experience along the way.
Virtual Tours
Residents and their families can view the short-term rehab unit and the rest of the Selfhelp community through a virtual tour. Click here to take the virtual tour.
Hospital Referrals
We require a referral from the hospital case worker, including a COVID-19 test within three of admission or the most recent COVID-19 test. Other necessary documents include a History & Physical, recent laboratory test results, therapy notes, MAR and nursing/ medical professional notes. All referrals are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Health Assessments
Before moving in, residents will undergo a virtual health assessment by our Nursing team.
COVID-19 Test
Before moving in, residents (and caregiver if needed) must have a COVID-19 test 3 days prior to the move in date.
The First 14 Days
During the first 14 days at Selfhelp, residents will undergo a precautionary isolation period and will be quarantined in their room.
Therapy Services
Therapy will take place in the resident’s room for the first 14 days, during the precautionary isolation period. Following that, therapy will be conducted in our therapy gym. We will limit the number of people in the gym at one time to ensure proper physical distancing.
Care Plan Meetings
Care plan meetings will be arranged with our care team members by phone call to review treatment and review the rehabilitation goals.
Private Caregiver
Individuals coming to Selfhelp for short-term rehabilitation may have a private caregiver. The private caregivers must have a COVID-19 test three days prior to admission. Private caregivers must be properly registered with The Selfhelp Home.
Life at Selfhelp looks a bit different than what we’re used to. Selfhelp is taking every precaution to stop the spread of COVID-19 while maintaining a positive and healthy atmosphere. We are following guidelines from the CDC, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Chicago Department of Public Health and will update our protocols accordingly.
Safety First
At Selfhelp everyone is required to wear a mask while in the building. For the healthcare floors, including our short-term rehabilitation floor, all employees and private caregivers are required to wear a mask and face shield. Residents are not required to wear a mask inside their own rooms. Staff are being screened for symptoms and temperature twice during their shift.
Visitor Policy
To comply with local and state guidelines visitors are not allowed inside the building. Our staff is happy to assist you in arranging a video call to stay connected. Families may make an appointment to visit in our outdoor visitation area or vestibule area of our lobby.
Outdoor Visits | Chicago is currently under Tier 3 Mitigation that temporarily prohibits outdoor visits
Outdoor visits will be accommodated by appointment only with a maximum of two visitors at a time, in the front of the building. Visitors will have an on-site screening as well as a screening by phone 24 hours in advance of the visit. Specific guidelines and rules apply. Please see the Outdoor Visit Guidelines for more information on scheduling visits.
Meals
During the pandemic, we have moved to in-room dining. Resident meals and snacks are delivered directly to our residents’ rooms by friendly staff. Once restrictions are lifted, communal dining may resume in a modified capacity.
COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 testing at Selfhelp is conducted regularly for short-term rehab patients, long-term residents, staff, private caregivers and medical providers. Testing is based on Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines and IDPH recommendations, and may be as frequent as every week.
Cleaning /Sanitizing
Our Environmental team cleans the common areas of the home at least three times a day. Selfhelp uses an electrostatic disinfectant sprayer to ensure we are keeping the Home clean and safe. Resident rooms are cleaned daily with enhanced “deep” cleaning between rehab residents.
COVID-19
While here, any resident that tests positive for COVID-19 may be moved to a designated unit to be cared for. Residents may also be transferred to the hospital for further treatment.
Wellness Checks
Our nursing team monitors every resident at least every eight hours for temperature, respiratory pulse, oxygen saturation, pulse rate and for COVID-19 like symptoms.
Engagement
“Selfhelp Live” is our internal television channel where we broadcast content we choose. Regularly scheduled programming includes morning exercise, films, Friday night Shabbat services. Let our engagement team know if there is a certain activity you enjoy, and we will do our best to meet your needs.
A reputation of excellence in short-term rehabilitation
The Selfhelp Home is a 5-star Medicare-licensed facility maintaining the highest possible ratings by CMS and recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the Best Nursing Homes for seven consecutive years including: 2020-2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, & 2014.
The Self Help Home Organization is a wonderful Organization with wonderful, caring people.I considered and researched many Long Term Care Facilities in the area and chose the Self Help Home for a Parent.I was very fortunate in doing so.They really are one of the very best at comprehensively caring for the needs of loved ones on their journey across the Rainbow.Thank You Self Hell Home.You are all God’s Wingmen & Wingwomen.
Dane Wayne
17:09 18 May 20
I recommend SelfHelp as it is a great place to live, socialize, interact,to learn, to participate in activities, to assist and for giving back to others. The staff is wonderful! There is a variety of activities, movies, concerts, news and views, etc. for those living here!
Anne Leighty
22:28 16 Feb 20
This is a wonderful place that takes phenomenal care of my aunt.
Avi Fleischer
23:47 05 Dec 19
My father has been very happy here.
Frederick Hartray
18:18 08 Nov 19
Here, one can find warm friendships around people that care about you, lovely dining with these friends, amazing concerts, interesting activities and discussions, nice caring staff.
Susan Sarasota
16:59 30 Jul 19
We appreciate the care and attention the staff provide to our mother every day. It eases the burden to know that she's so well cared for
Rachel Mather
20:10 06 Jun 19
My mother has been happier here than I ever could have imagined. It feels like a warm family more than an elder care facility. Staff all know her by name and treat her with great care. I don't know anyone who is as happy with parents' elder care as we are.
Alison Toback
21:37 04 Jun 19
My mom was a resident for many years and had wonderful staff care for her and supported me as well. You can’t go wrong with the self help home!Mark
Mark Pfeffer
19:18 04 Jun 19
This facility treats its residents with dignity & respect, providing them a heimisch environment without religious pressure, in a well kept, up-to-date friendly facility, providing wonderful programs, helpful experienced staff & administration, healthy meals, welcoming family & friends, & making residence a memorable & warm memory.Having been in many senior citizen facilities professionally in the 6 County area of Chicago over 11+ years, I can say that The SelfHelp Home was one of the 5 best I have visited.
Daniel Azulay
18:55 04 Jun 19
Wonderful staff!!
Brocha Simon
18:13 04 Jun 19
My mom spent her final 11 years at the Selfhelp Home. We were so happy for her to be in this enriched environment with caring staff, truly home-cooked meals (including home baked challah on Friday evenings), and amazing musical performances by award-winning musicians from around the globe.
If someone you know is looking for a senior residence, take a look at The Selfhelp Home. It is truly one of a kind.
If someone you know is looking for a senior residence, take a look at The Selfhelp Home. It is truly one of a kind.
Tina Herpe
01:32 17 Apr 19
My mom spent her final 11 years at the Selfhelp Home. We were so happy for her to be in this enriched environment with caring staff, truly home cooked meals (including home baked challah on Friday evenings), and amazing musical performances by award-winning musicians from around the globe.If someone you know is looking for a senior residence, take a look at The Selfhelp Home. It is truly one of a kind.
Tina Herpe
01:27 17 Apr 19
So glad I moved my dad here. Wonderful programming, caring staff, lovely apartment.
Elizabeth Cohen
21:15 07 Apr 19
One of the best senior living communities. Everyone at Selfhelp cares deeply for the residents. Quality of life is high, great cultural programming, community events and food. They go the extra mile and people who volunteer here actually move in later in life.
Jeryl Levin
19:08 07 Mar 19
Amazing home that truly cares for its residents. Very family oriented. Excellent staff.
Matt Holzman
17:20 21 Feb 19
Oh yes, I highly recommend ShelfHelp Home especially for rehab. I credit my time there with my final recovery from a very horrendous postoperative experience. The the care, physical and occupational therapy, comfort, support, and food was superb! One experience I had was the occupational therapist knew that I paint, and she arranged part of one therapy session so that the therapy included me painting! I thought that was terrific! The facility is super clean with no odors and constant cleaning, many caregivers, and the support and care could not have been better! I really did not want to leave there! I was impressed with the arrangements and preparations made to send me home, and the social workers follow-up once I was at home. I also found that having a private room was very much to my liking as the room was huge with a huge private bathroom, the dining room was like being in a hotel, and there were many activities to participate in!
Anne Leighty
10:09 13 Dec 18
Martin Siegal
14:08 12 Dec 18
A truly wonderful group of people who support and care for all those who belong to the home - there is just so much love there
Punit Jasuja
10:34 10 Dec 18
Absolutely amazing!!! I didn’t know places like this actually exists in this wretched city.RN-BSN
Twinkle The Star
20:12 18 Aug 18
Daniela Ionescu Bisenius
13:44 02 Apr 18
BTS Bias
22:57 02 Mar 17
Maria Isabel Acuña
17:12 29 Jan 17
Fatmira Mira Brahimovic
23:05 07 Jan 17
Julius Tan
18:26 14 Dec 16
Keith Roberts
01:36 30 Aug 16
As an employee, this is where my friends and family are when they need care.
Not only does Selfhelp only hire the best nurses, doctors and caregivers with years of experience in healthcare..... they are NICE and genuinely caring people. I know I'm putting people in the best hands.
Not only does Selfhelp only hire the best nurses, doctors and caregivers with years of experience in healthcare..... they are NICE and genuinely caring people. I know I'm putting people in the best hands.
Efrat Dallal Stein
15:52 28 Jul 16
A great place to feel safe and cared for by all. Very warm welcoming atmosphere, a multi generational home that has respect for what was once and what is at this moment
Sofia Bardic-Metovic
02:50 01 Jul 16
I work at the Selfhelp Home. From the moment I walked through the front doors, I could feel what makes this place so special. Lots of love and life here. And if your loved one is in need, you could not find a better place. They will be well taken care of by an incredible, committed staff who genuinely care about, respect and treasure older adults.
Jeryl Levin
17:45 06 Jun 16
Fabiana Glazer
00:38 28 May 16
A wonderful place with outstanding staff and a very caring environment.
Arnold Davis
03:27 19 May 16
I went with two friends to bring some food to the residents in honor of Purim. The residents said they were happy. The staff was caring and friendly.
Chaya Mish
01:31 03 Apr 16
Paula Perlstein
05:55 12 Feb 16
Craig Tuber
18:29 11 Feb 16
I Wrk Here In 1998
Cindy Pena
02:26 22 Aug 15
