Dr. Liggett graduated from the Ross University School of Medicine in 2015. She works in Chicago, IL and 1 other location and specializes in Geriatrician. Dr. Liggett is affiliated with Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Short-Term Rehabilitation
at The Selfhelp Home
CMS 5-Star Rated Medicare-Licensed Facility
The Selfhelp Home Health & Rehabilitation Center offers a boutique rehabilitation experience with the highest quality of care. Here, clients can recover and regain strength and mobility after surgery or illness.
- State-of-the-art therapy gym
- All private suites with private bathrooms
- In-room accommodations for an overnight guest
- In-room dining option
- Complimentary WIFI
- Rooftop deck, beauty salon, movie theater and weekly live musical concerts
- Selfhelp maintains a kosher kitchen but is not under supervision (Glatt Kosher meals available upon request)
- Dedicated speech therapy room to address issues of speech, language, and swallowing disorders
- Simulated kitchen and bathroom for re-training of everyday activities.
- NuStep recumbent bike that ergonomically provides a total body workout
- SciFit Step One recumbent stepper to help build strength and endurance by providing simultaneous upper and lower body motion to work all the major muscle groups
- Electrical stimulation system used to stimulate muscles, alleviate pain, treat wounds and use with other therapy procedures
- Electrical stimulation & ultrasound treatments, a combination electrical stimulation & ultrasound to stimulate muscles, alleviate pain, treat wounds and use with other therapy procedures
- Thermal modalities and hydrocollator heating & cooling units used to reduce inflammation
- Hydrotherapy in a whirlpool spa for pain management and wound care
- Motorized parallel bars, free weights, stairs and other top-of-the-line equipment
- On-site medical equipment including a bladder scanner, ultrasounds, EKG, x-ray and bedside PIC line insertion
We are proud to work alongside highly skilled physicians who are affiliated with Chicago’s most respected hospitals including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Weiss Memorial Hospital, AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago and AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital Evanston, Northshore University Hospital and Swedish Covenant Hospital.
During your rehabilitation stay at The Selfhelp Home, you have the right to choose which physician oversees your care. You will continue to see your specialist(s) on an outpatient basis.
Co-Medical Director
Co-Medical Director
Dr. Grendon is currently the Chief of Geriatric Medicine & Chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine at St. Joseph Hospital. He has a private practice called the Commonwealth Medical Physician Group in Chicago.
Cardiac Care Director
Dr. Joel Okner is a Fellowship trained Cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer of TeleMedico Physicians. He is certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Disease and a Diplomate with the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Okner is a graduate of the University of Glasgow and completed Residency at Rush-Presbyterian in Chicago, IL where he served as Chief Resident. After over 20 years of providing Cardiac care, including 10 years in private practice, Dr. Okner identified a significant need for Specialty Care in Senior Communities. Dr. Okner is a disruptor and an innovator in Transitional Cardiology. When he is not rounding in communities, he enjoys spending time with his family and is on the board of numerous non for profits.
Wound Care Specialist
Dr. Coraglio works alongside our full-time wound-care certified nurse team to provide weekly bedside wound care for patients with chronic and acute wounds from varying etiologies, including vascular, diabetic, neoplastic, inflammatory and traumatic. Dr. Coraglio performs procedural debridement, skin biopsies, and incision and drainage. Dr. Coraglio is a Chicago native and completed the wound care fellowship program, is board-certified with the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM), and was the 2020 annual conference speaker for “Infectious Disease and Control in Wound Care.”
Attending Physician
Born and raised in Chicago, Dr. Mizuno is a board certified internist who received his M.D. degree from the University of Illinois then completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in 1992 where he remained on staff and faculty at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine until 2019. He remains on staff at Weiss Memorial Hospital, Illinois Masonic Medical Center and St. Mary’s Medical Center. Amongst his proudest and meaningful experiences is medical disaster relief volunteer work performed in the immediate post Katrina relief efforts in New Orleans, in the immediate post earthquake period in Haiti and most recently in Puerto Rico in the immediate Hurricane Maria period. He is very proud to join the widely renowned post acute medical staff at The Self Help Home.
Attending Physician
Dr. Vexelman is Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine. He studied Medicine at the Chernovickiy Medicinskiy Institute in Ukraine and did his residency at the Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati in 1997. Dr. Vexelman is based out of Northwestern Memorial Hospital and has privileges with Swedish Covenant (part of NorthShore) and AMITA Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Vexelman specializes in wound care, speaks English, Russian and Ukrainian and has over 25 years of experience.
Vivek Gupta, MD
Attending Physician
Dr. Gupta specializes in internal medicine and is privileged at Weiss Memorial Hospital, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Thorek Memorial Hospital, AMITA Health, Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center.
Martin Szanto, MD
Attending Physician
Dr. Szanto is an independent practitioner Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Szanto received his medical degree at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and has been a practicing physician for over 40 years
Mark Vexelman, MD
Attending Physician
Dr. Vexelman is Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine. He studied Medicine at the Chernovickiy Medicinskiy Institute, Ukraine. He completed his residency at the Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati, Ohio and a Fellowship at The University of Chicago Hospitals – Pritzker School of Medicine. He speaks English, French and Russian. Dr. Vexelman is a wound care specialist.
Specialized rehabilitation programs to support your recovery
During a hospital stay, ask for rehab at The Selfhelp Home. You’ll receive a customized, comprehensive therapy program that addresses your specific needs for recovery. Therapy is delivered by our expert team of dedicated medical professionals who truly care about helping you reach your goals. We’ve partnered with Renewal Rehab, a trusted nationwide leader in rehabilitation services. Let’s work together to achieve your unique therapy goals.
While recovering from join replacement surgery, fractures, injuries or joint surgery, we offer intensive Orthopedic Therapy that uses the latest equipment and modalities. With therapy up to 7 days a week, you will gain strength and mobility while building up physical endurance. Our highly skilled team of therapists will work at your pace to reach your personal goals. We’ve been entrusted by some of the finest orthopedic surgeons in the Chicago area and with work with your doctor on a customized therapy recovery program.
- On-site physiatrist to oversee your therapy program
- Therapy 7 days a week
The Heart Health Rehabilitation program at the Selfhelp Home is a post-acute short-term medically supervised program designed to improve your cardiovascular health after a cardiac event, a planned surgery or just to manage an ongoing heart or pulmonary diagnosis.
By participating in a cardiac rehab program, you lower the risk of death and health complications after a cardiac event or procedure and boost your chance of returning to an active lifestyle. It also reduces the chances of returning to the hospital.
Our Heart Health Rehab program has 3 equally important parts:
1. Exercise
A one- on -one coach to get your heart pumping with structured exercises in our therapy gym, get your entire cardiovascular system working. Not only does it improve your mood, it reduces risk factors and symptoms.
Rehabilitation Therapy
- Physical Therapy: Lower body strengthening, gait and balance training
- Occupational therapy: “ADL” (activities of daily living) re-training, endurance training, upper body strengthening.
- Speech Therapy: Swallowing, cognitive/memory therapy
2. Monitoring
- On-site Cardiologist during your stay. We work as a team with your own doctors to coordinate your care.
- Daily Weights &
- Weekly and STAT labs
- On- site EKG, Xray, Ultrasound, Dopplers
3. Education
Education on heart healthy living and skill-building enable patients to make lifestyle changes that enhance heart health.
- Manage risk factors: A key element of the Heart Health Rehabilitation Program is to help you make long lasting lifestyle changes to improve your overall health by identifying and controlling your risk factors such as high blood pressure and cholesterol or smoking.
- Dietician- Understand how your diet is a major factor in maintaining a healthy heart. Work with our dietary team and a registered Dietician to establish a menu that works for you.
- Reducing stress: Stress hurts your heart. This part of cardiac rehab helps you identify and tackle everyday sources of stress. Our on-site social workers can work with you to identify stressors in your life and make referrals for ongoing care and management. Counseling helps patients reduce stress and address psychosocial factors that affect their health.
- Pastoral Care (Spiritual Care)-Taking care of your spiritual and emotional well-being are part of your recovery. As a patient in our short-term unit, we can help you connect to a spiritual leader of your choice. Our social workers and other healthcare staff can help you find meaning and purpose in a safe environment.
Transitional Care Nurse
When it is time to go home, a one point of contact will coach you through the steps and follow up with you once you are home to ensure a smooth transition back home. You will leave The Selfhelp Home with a Self-Check Plan to help you better manage your heart and detect signs that need attention as well as a heart healthy diet and meal plan.
Qualifying Conditions
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Stinting
- Arrhythmia management
- Post MI therastic surgery
- Heart Attack
- COPD
- Valve replacement
- Pacemaker Placement
Joel Okner, MD
Cardiac Care Director
Dr. Joel Okner is a Fellowship trained Cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer of TeleMedico Physicians. He is certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Disease and a Diplomate with the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Designed to help patients with chronic breathing problems associated with chronic lung disease (COPD), emphysema, pneumonia and chronic bronchitis. We focus on giving you the tools you need to improve your overall quality of life, increase exercise and reduce shortness of breath.
We offer specialty programming and treatment for people with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological conditions. This program is also available as part of our outpatient therapy.
A results driven program for patients who have suffered a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, an other neurological disorders. By utilizing the latest recovery tools, your treatment is enhanced through ultrasound and E-Stim. Our speech and occupational therapists work to help you regain functionality you may have lost, in addition to offering cognitive retaining and stress and depression management.
Wound Care at Selfhelp
- On -Site Wound Care Physician visits the home once a week
- Full time certified wound care nursing and therapy team
- Bedside Debridement
Education & Prevention
- Provides instruction to patients and their families on proper care
- Coordinates wound care supplies to maintain at home
- Consults on proper nutrition, as needed.
- Follow up telehealth sessions with our wound care physician.
We offer a broad range of therapies and treatments:
- Topical Dressings
- Vacuum-assisted Closure
- Compression Therapy
- Ostomy and Stoma Care
- Surgical wound debridement
- Wound VAC
- Chemical wound debridement
- Diabetic ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Arterial and venous ulcers
- Burns
- Infections
- Surgical wounds
- Amputations
- E-Stim
Complex wounds resulting from conditions that compromise circulation:
Diabetes, traumatic injury, surgical breakdown, congestive heart failure, vascular disease, incontinence, obesity, renal failure and others.
Bedside Surgical Debridement:
Our on-site wound care physician offers Bedside Surgical Debridement, considered the “gold standard” of necrotic wound treatments. Debridement is a procedure for treating a wound in the skin. It involves thoroughly cleaning the wound and removing all hyperkeratotic (thickened skin or callus), infected, and nonviable (necrotic or dead) tissue, foreign debris, and residual material from dressings. This includes surgical debridement, enzymatic debridement’s, and autolytic debridement.
Wound Care Team
Wound Care Specialist
Dr. Coraglio works alongside our full-time wound-care certified nurse team to provide weekly bedside wound care for patients with chronic and acute wounds from varying etiologies, including vascular, diabetic, neoplastic, inflammatory and traumatic. Dr. Coraglio performs procedural debridement, skin biopsies, and incision and drainage. Dr. Coraglio is a Chicago native and completed the wound care fellowship program, is board-certified with the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM), and was the 2020 annual conference speaker for “Infectious Disease and Control in Wound Care.”
Wound Care Nurse
Monalisa joined the Selfhelp team 3 years ago as a floor nurse. Her dedication to care and detail led her to become a certified Wound Care Nurse in 2019. Her goal every day is to treat the wounds of the residents and short-term patients and to do wound preventive measures for all our residents. Monalisa grew up in the Philippines and finished her nursing school in Chicago. She is happily married with 2 adorable daughters. During her free time enjoys cooking for friends and spending quality time with her family.
“I love working with this amazing team! The Selfhelp working environment is very warm and supportive. I am always excited to go to work.”
Your treatment plan may include a combination of one or more therapies
Exercises to increase strength, mobility, flexibility and endurance
Therapy regimen based on the activities you need to do in order to return home
Speech language pathologists address swallowing issues, language deficits and or cognitive impairments
An opportunity for music therapy services for rehabilitation residents that may benefit from extra individual support during their rehab stay. The program is at no additional cost. Needs may be related to physical, occupational, or speech therapy, using music therapy interventions to address specific rehab goals. Group and or individual sessions may be offered to rehab patients that qualify.
- Administration of intravenous medications such as antibiotics
- Ostomy care, training, education and management
- Enteral nutrition (feeding tube) care, training and education
- Parenteral nutrition (intravenous feeding) care, training and education
- Onsite bladder scanner to diagnose common urological conditions, assess urinary retention, prevent unnecessary catheterization and reduce urinary tract infections
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 ten consecutive years including: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, & 2014.
Friendly and helpful staff at Reception desk. Clean and attractive environment
Jean Campbell
22:11 11 Sep 23
Jasmine Fonseca
15:29 09 Sep 23
Every one I dealt with was pleasant and helpful.
Claire McKnight
00:46 30 Jul 23
Tobby Fried
01:29 27 Jul 23
Excellent in all regards.
A S
06:31 10 Jul 23
Rodiath Bolarinwa
12:21 02 Jul 23
Munirat Ayinde
18:37 24 Jun 23
I was visiting somebody in the rehab on 6th floor. Found it clean, quiet with friendly and professional and attentive staff.
Zenia Brezden
03:05 24 Jun 23
Never be disappointed, staff are friendly and approachable
Alicia Ballena
16:19 14 Jun 23
Sara Drexler
21:05 25 May 23
I lived in Chicago for many years - Familiar with Selfhelp Home. I Was a guest few Friday nights for shabbat service and dinner. Was impressed with the home. This is a place for mom as I see it advertised. Great facility accommodating. Staff is professional. Residents looks happy and all in all a nice remodeled place.
Dalya Dallal
20:12 24 May 23
Wonderful staff! Wonderful atmosphere!
Ellen Stone
23:46 23 May 23
The place was very clean, staff was helpful & knowledgeable.
Megan Kanner
23:02 12 May 23
Everyone is very friendly and make the residents feel at home.
Susan Hendrickson
17:22 04 May 23
Magdalena Fedorowicz
17:20 03 May 23
Super clean and kind staff!
Patricia Tyson
18:14 19 Apr 23
Tina Herpe
15:28 19 Apr 23
Nancy Olszewski
17:06 22 Mar 23
Ayele Balcha
17:28 04 Mar 23
FANTASTIC! They’re bringing my mom back to life, they all sound like they care about their residents so much. They’re extremely helpful, communicative, absolutely wonderful. Can’t say enough great things about them!Mom sounds so happy, she’s more and more herself every day.She deserves nothing but the absolute best care and that’s what she’s getting here.For reference, for anyone considering sending a loved one here:My mom is completely paralyzed and is a VERY hard to please, extremely dignified woman.During her stay here, they’ve held the phone for her so she can talk with family. They’ve managed her pain. They’ve kept her clean. They let her get the sleep she needs. They feed her all of her meals and keep track of how much she eats(it’s less than they give her but I have a feeling that if she wanted/needed more they’d give it to her) They listen to her telling them stories about her life and on the phone, they sounded more than happy to do all of these things.We are all very pleased with her level of care here.They keep us updated, remind us that we can call any time, and they speak to her with respect and care.She’s speaking very slowly right now due to her condition and they are very patient with her while she gets her thoughts, needs, and wishes out.We’ve also dropped off a few snack/treat foods for her and they’ve made sure to give them to her.To all the staff- thank you so much!UPDATE: Unfortunately, my mom passed while she was here. Selfhelp treated her so kindly even after death, they were very nice to us too. We're forever grateful for all the love they showed her and their amazing care that made her last few weeks of life less miserable.
Marie
09:50 01 Mar 23
Joseph Wieder
02:20 28 Feb 23
irenea gantalao
21:56 21 Feb 23
All of the staff members are kind and helpful.
Carol McGury
04:25 19 Feb 23
Front desk staff are always so helpful and pleasant. 8th floor nursing people also very helpful and friendly.
kathy3274
22:52 16 Feb 23
My father lived there for a number of years, as did a cousin. I recently visited a friend's mother. What comes up time and time again is that the staff are there long-term and care about the residents. Once I chatted with the young person at the front desk and she mentioned that her mother worked there as well and that as a young girl while her mother worked she would hang out in Mrs. Schwartz's apartment on the 4th floor. The place was like a second home to her and it affected her relationships. This is a tremendous contrast to the staff in similar facilities.
Leo Schlosberg
21:18 13 Feb 23
I luks to work at selfhelp; its like a family we communicate like we do with my family
freweini gebre
20:12 03 Feb 23
Stacey Ashlund
20:02 30 Jan 23
I am writing this on behalf of myself and my cousin, who is the sister of our family member, now residing at Selfhelp after breaking her hip in May of 2022 and finishing her rehab at Selfhelp during the month of June. After rehab a newly renovated apartment was available. We had looked at several facilities and Selfhelp always seemed to be the best. We have never regretted our choice. We visit every week. We find the staff to be so friendly. The programs at Selfhelp are so many and so varied, and the Sunday concerts are wonderful. We are becoming friends with many of the residents we have met. My cousin has become good acquaintances with Donna at the gift shop and has bought several items already. Selfhelp has truly earned the 5 stars we have given it.
Norm Harelik
18:29 30 Jan 23
Esther Okuweh
15:22 28 Jan 23
A very nice place to work will come back again when need.staff very friendly
Paula Jones
03:15 17 Jan 23
Great place with great caring staff. The best part about the stay was our physical therapist, Paul.An amazing person. Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
H H
15:46 16 Jan 23
Tom the Concierge is amazing! Health and safety protocols for Covid are wonderful - very safe and caring atmosphere!
Molly Hayes
17:52 10 Jan 23
Absolutely wonderful facility & most importantly Staff! From Tom at the front desk to the staff/nurses that came in and helped! Would give 10 stars!!!!Thank you!D.
Daina Kaleja
15:34 05 Jan 23
Paul
16:16 01 Jan 23
Staff was very personable and attentive. Made sure that my Father was comfortable .
Vicki Liebman
14:14 31 Dec 22
Very clean place. CNA’s lacked work ethic but other staff was very pleasant and easy to work with. Management helped throughout shift. Clients was a bit demanding and some family members came off abrasive and rude. Beside the small things self help was a welcoming environment.
Jemel Wright
03:19 31 Dec 22
Selfhelp Home was a warm welcoming experience for me, the piano and violin. concert was well played and well attended and the attendees were friendly to me. Bernard Conroy
Bernard Conway
14:12 29 Dec 22
We were treated with the utmost rey. Thank U.
Ronald Blue
18:16 28 Dec 22
Based on its very positive reputation, we moved our 95-year-old father from Arizona to the Selfhelp Home, where he lived until the age of 101. The care and overall environment at Selfhelp undoubtedly gave us the gift of many more years with Dad than we would otherwise have had. Selfhelp felt to us like a place where people were caring for people, much more than just staff caring for residents. From our point of view, the five-star ratings earned by Selfhelp are very well deserved and reflect the hard work and dedication of the excellent staff. We were very grateful for Dad and us to be the beneficiaries of this wonderful organization.
Jo Reizner
20:47 27 Dec 22
Bria Holbert
17:19 23 Dec 22
taruna patel
03:37 22 Dec 22
I feel like my work place is my family place, always when I go work I am happy. Very comfortable to work …
EMEBET WELDEMARIAM
03:51 21 Dec 22
Loved visiting Mrs Heuberger!
Debbie Copley
16:50 14 Dec 22
I am the piano tuner for SelfHelp. This is a fantastic place with a terrific staff.
Carl Chadek
21:05 03 Dec 22
Dennis Luxion
15:53 28 Nov 22
Lovely place. Well managed
Ronald Noecker
20:17 27 Nov 22
I attended the wonderful piano concert yesterday, Saturday. I also saw how attentive Tom S was toward the residents.
Stephen Modde
16:02 27 Nov 22
So professional and empathy that is felt and obvious when you walk in the door !
Gwendolyn Jones
14:57 27 Nov 22
Api Awah
23:32 25 Nov 22
Nice & friendly staffThank you
Michelle Glaser
23:06 24 Nov 22
I would like to thank Selfhelp Home for providing very caring and friendly services.
Alice
17:00 21 Nov 22
Adriannne W. Rotfeld
15:09 20 Nov 22
Happy life adventure
15:39 18 Nov 22
Dora Brown
19:27 17 Nov 22
Lindita Bishqemi
17:29 17 Nov 22
Sophia Wrenn
19:55 15 Nov 22
gertrude parry
13:58 14 Nov 22
Bernadette Rafio
15:25 11 Nov 22
Unbelievably supportive and responsive staff from the front desk to the CNAs to the nurses and administrative staff.
Lynn Lillibridge
14:07 11 Nov 22
The Selfhelp home has been a great gift to our family! Everybody from Sheila Bogen, the Executive Director, and the rest of the professional staff have been exceptional to our mother. We rest much easier knowing our mom is surrounded by professionals who treat her and the other residents like members of their own families. They handled the Pandemic with award-winning aplomb. The Self help home is over 70 years old, yet is ageless in its dedication to past, present, and future residents. We wish we could name all the staff that have changed our lives for the better, but the list keeps growing every day.May the Self help home and the myriad of residents and families and staff and volunteers and board members all continue to go from strength to strength.
Uri Popper
01:44 23 Sep 22
About 6.5 years ago my mother had a debilitating stroke that completely made her helpless. The Selfhelp Home handled her every need with kindness and compassion. She could do nothing to take care of herself. Although we tried to bring her back, it was not meant to be. I spent many hours at the Selfhelp Home and they were good not only to my mother but to me also. It was nine months of constant care but my mom just could not get better and passed away. I will always remember the outstanding and loving care my mother received. I high recommend the Self Help Home if you want the best of care for your loved one.Sandra Wilson
Sandra Wilson
20:32 07 Sep 22
I can't say enough good things about Selfhelp! My in-laws lived there during their final years starting in 2002 and my parents moved there 6 years ago. After my dad passed away, my mom has continued to thrive thanks to the incredibly supportive environment. The staff is very caring, the actives varied and stimulating. Some of the staff who took care of my in-laws 20 years ago are still there!
Nina and Danny Wallenberg
17:54 06 Sep 22
Our family cannot thank The Selfhelp Home enough for the support and care they gave our dad.Our dad suffered a stroke and needed significant rehabilitation after being released from the hospital. From the minute we contacted Sheila Bogen, Selfhelp’s executive director who put us in touch with Elizabeth Sanchez, who heads admissions, the wheels to provide him the care and services he needed were put in motion.Everything was coordinated without delay and with Efrat Dallal’s assistance, our mom was even able to “hotel” in a lovely “Respite Room” to be near to dad during his stay.His care was truly a team effort. From the nurses, Raclyn, Joy, Aaron and their colleagues; Sofia and her dietary team; all the wonderful and caring CNAs; Paul, Elizabeth and the other skilled physical and occupational therapists; his care was unparalleled. We also very much appreciated Tom’s efforts in coordinating many of the details necessary to ensure smooth transitions. And Erica Edwards, Selfhelp’s social worker, ensured that everything was in place not only while dad was at Selfhelp, but for his safe return home. Each and every team involved in his care was outstanding.In a time where many facilities are short-staffed, The Selfhelp Home’s teams were always available with caring, skilled, safe and professional support. Our family would recommend them without hesitation for any loved ones that need rehabilitation assistance.The Nicolay Family
Elizabeth Bensinger
18:49 14 Jun 22
This place truly cares about their customers!I am 45 years old and from Tennessee. I have dealt with knee issues for years and finally found a doctor in Chicago that could help me. The only problem was that this doctor had to do surgery and he insisted I had to stay in a skilled nursing facility for 4 weeks after surgery. I visited 3 skilled facilities including this one before my surgery. I found this one to be more professional and clean!From the first day I arrived my nurse Aaron and his CNA's treated me like I was family. They explained everything to me upfront and made sure I had everything I needed to enjoy my stay there. My first impressions was that this is short-lived. Give it two weeks and the customer service would fade. 4 weeks later I had no complaints. They treated me with the same respect and customer service from the first day to the last. I also appreciated their physical therapy department. Paul worked with me with patients but also pushed me in order to get the results my doctor wanted to see. Paul is a true professional and has experience in his field.I will always recommend this facility to anyone who needs a short-term therapy or long-term stay.
Charles McLain
00:20 02 May 22
ludovic loisel
19:10 06 Dec 21
Jourdan M
18:14 24 Nov 21
My mom has been a resident at SelfHelp for 3 years. She speaks often about the wonderful staff, their kindness and willingness to go the extra mile in helping with any problem the resident faces. She also enjoys many of the activities. The staff has done an excellent job during the pandemic, setting and revising policies to protect a very vulnerable population.
lise devine
18:18 24 Aug 21
They are awesome and their service to the residents is impeccable. My aunt absolutely loves it there and wishes she would have come sooner.
Alan K
01:27 24 Aug 21
Selam
17:21 23 Aug 21
Self Help Home has been a wonderful place for my 94-year-old mother-in-law. She's been there about 4 years now and is involved with all the activities. The staff really cares and checks in with her often. I like the fact that when she went from Independent to Assisted, she stayed in her own apartment. She didn't have to move. The residents and the staff are almost completely vaccinated and they had very few issues even before vaccinations. Staff turn-over is low because they are a mensch-y place. I would recommend Self Help Home for yourself or loved one.
Judy Mendel
15:31 23 Aug 21
Each time I've called I'm greeted with friendly voices & patient staff members. Raclyn seems pretty sweet & professional as well. May God bless all the resident's & staff at Self help home!
April Moore
19:44 20 Jun 21
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.
Colt Lending
17:09 18 May 20
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 Zweig
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.
Tina Herpe
01:27 17 Apr 19
Amazing home that truly cares for its residents. Very family oriented. Excellent staff.
Matt Holzman
17:20 21 Feb 19
Martin Siegal
14:08 12 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
BTS Bias
22:57 02 Mar 17
Keith Roberts
01:36 30 Aug 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
I Wrk Here In 1998
Cindy Pena
02:26 22 Aug 15
Rehabilitation Fees
Medicare
The Selfhelp Home is a 5-star, Medicare-certified, healthcare facility. A portion of your stay may not be covered by Medicare. Your supplemental insurance policy may cover these costs. You are encouraged to inquire about your benefits.
Private Insurance
In addition to Medicare, The Selfhelp Home also accepts private insurance for short-term rehabilitation.
Private Pay:
If you are planning to pay privately, the physical, occupational and speech therapy program of your stay may be covered by your insurance policy. If you are paying for your short-term rehabilitation stay, the following private pay rates will apply:
Private Pay
$550per day
- - Private bathroom and shower
- - Three meals per day
- - 24-hour skilled nursing care
- - Assistance with activities of daily living
- - Recreational and social activities
- - Special programs
- - State of the art rehabilitation gym
- - Physical, occupational and speech therapy offered 7 days a week*
- *(Not included in the daily rate but may be covered by insurance or can be paid for privately)
Short-Term Rehab Respite Options
Skilled Nursing Respite
$450 daily rate | Maximum 2 week/14-day stay
- For hospital patients who have been discharged home and Medicare does not cover short-term rehabilitation and cannot manage at home.
- An option to continue short-term therapy at Selfhelp after discharge and insurance coverage for therapy has ended.
- Access to therapy through other insurance benefits or private pay.
- Regular daily rates apply after 14 days
All prices listed are effective as of October 2022 and are subject to change.