Belmont Village Buffalo Grove

I found Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove to be a very welcoming place. The residents are unusually nice and caring toward each other. The atmosphere really resembles a community—it is a community. When someone new walks in, the residents notice, ask about them, introduce themselves, and genuinely welcome the person. While walking on one of the floors, I noticed a bulletin board with a sheet of paper listing everyone’s name and birthday. A resident on that floor created it herself. The residents socialize in a way that reminded me of a fun sleep-away camp. One resident introduced me to her best friends and told me about another resident—much older—who plays a mother figure to some. I enjoy visiting this facility and meeting people of diverse cultures who are friends with one another. Some residents are from China, some from India, some from Poland, and many other countries. People of different faiths talk together and are even best friends. I learned that the facility offers Sabbath services every other Friday for those who want to attend. They also have many activities to keep residents engaged. One resident shared how much she enjoys the art activity. The facility even arranges outings to restaurants and other places. One of the most meaningful things I witnessed was a multi-cultural memorial service they held for residents who had passed away. The facility itself is beautiful. To me, it felt like walking into a hotel. As I entered, I saw a gorgeous black piano—an electric piano that sometimes plays music on its own, and sometimes someone will sit down and play. Residents say they enjoy the music. So far, I have never heard anything negative said about this facility. One resident told me that what she loves most is the “family feeling.” She said that some places can have cliques—but not here. I’ve also met a few staff members, and the friendly relationships between staff and residents stood out to me. Again, it reminded me of the friendship and closeness you might feel at a really good summer camp. Overall, this facility is a very special place with very special people. That’s why I marked it 5 stars. If I could rate it higher, I would. I can honestly see how the years spent living in this facility could become some of the happiest years of a person’s life.

I had a wonderful time today touring the facility with Jodi Weinberg! She made me feel welcomed and was amazing at describing the services offered at Belmont Village. If you or someone you know is looking at assisted living options for their loved ones, reach out to Jodi Weinberg for a tour, you won’t regret it!

My mother spent three years in this facility. Belmont Village does not cater to residents who have children out-of-state. Not only are the staff hard to get ahold of for information, when you do speak with someone, they do not understand your frustration. A relative fears for their parent, and the staff does not understand what the grief is about. They expect you to be pleasant and knowledgable at all times. They do not explain, and they are very abrupt. Although I asked repeatedly to be informed of my mother's progress, they continually left me "out of the loop." Belmont Village is not a caring place at all, certainly not for a relative that traveled every month to see her mother.

I normally do not write reviews, but because of the care my mother and mother-in-law have received over the past 4 years at Belmont Village Buffalo Grove, I wanted to share my experience with anyone looking to make this difficult decision. Our family has found consistently, that all of the staff is kind, compassionate, and respectful to each and every resident and family member. They know everyone's name and always greet you with a smile. The facility is always clean and cheerful, the food is good and there are many activities that the staff encourage the residents to participate in. The residents are well cared for and the PALS always acknowledge and talk with the residents - with a smile. As in any situation, there are difficult times, but I've found the administration to be receptive to feedback. Thank you Belmont for being a great option for residential senior care and for helping our aging population, age with dignity.

My dad moved to Belmont three years ago from an independent living situation. He went into the Circle of Friends (first level memory care) right away as he was already experiencing challenges with his daily functioning. I can't say enough about how wonderful the staff is at Belmont. The nurses and the pals are some of the kindest people you could ever hope to meet. The care they provide for the residents is extremely kind and respectful. All of the staff from the administration to the maintenance staff and restaurant staff are friendly and accessible. They make Belmont feel like a home, not just to the residents, but to their families as well. Because of Belmont, my dad made friends and had many enjoyable activities during his two and a half years in the Circle. He is now in the Neighborhood (more advanced memory care), but I still stop by the dining room to chat with his Circle friends. Having a family member struggle with dementia and other aging issues is very difficult, but Belmont has made this time in our lives easier, and I truly appreciate them. I would highly recommend this community to anyone looking for senior care.