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About The Selfhelp Home
The Selfhelp Home is the perfect future home for any aging adults. Our senior residents are independent, but help is available when needed. In the immediate vicinity of Chicago, Illinois. The seniors at our facility have access to restaurants, parks, and other local entertainment. Residents with special medical needs can also get to nearby hospitals and rehabilitation facilities.
Choosing the right assisted living community can be an overwhelming for seniors and their families. We will be with you and guide you through all the services and care we have available. We show you how you can create a customized solution as the needs of you or your family member change. You'll have the peace of mind knowing that the best possible care is being provided in Chicago. The flexibility we offer is nearly limitless when it comes to the daily care we can provide.
The Selfhelp Home Living and Care Options
Independent Living
The Selfhelp Home Independent Living offers Chicago seniors a vibrant community that support active, healthy retirement living. Residents enjoy age-qualified environments, maintenance-free homes, and a wealth of social opportunities. Spend your retirement years exploring new interests and hobbies at The Selfhelp Home Independent Living.
Assisted Living
Seniors find the perfect mix of independence and support at The Selfhelp Home Assisted Living in the heart of Chicago. Residents benefit from personal care, engaging common spaces, and continuous staff support. The Selfhelp Home Assisted Living offers the benefit of knowing your loved one is in a caring, attentive environment.
Nursing Care
The Selfhelp Home Nursing Care in Chicago specializes in skilled nursing, offering dedicated, respectful, and compassionate care to seniors needing extra help. Trained healthcare professionals provide medical care, thorough supervision, and rehabilitation services designed for the recovery and comfort of residents. Entrust your family member to The Selfhelp Home Nursing Home, where exceptional care meets a welcoming, supportive setting.
Respite Care
In Chicago, The Selfhelp Home Respite Care delivers short-term care, offering vital support for caregivers and comfort for seniors. Older adults can receive temporary care after surgery or injury, helping them regain activity and independence. The Selfhelp Home Respite Care caters to your needs with services available from single visits to several weeks.
The Selfhelp Home Amenities & Services
Residents have access to Outdoor Common Areas, Indoor Common Areas, Kosher, Activities Onsite, Vegetarian, Devotional Services Onsite, Activities Offsite, Beautician Onsite, Meals Provided and other facility comforts so seniors feel right at home. Our fully-trained staff is always friendly and available to help seniors feel right at home.
Our facility has Minimum Age of Accepted Residents, Activities Onsite, Devotional Services Available, Indoor Common Areas, Meals Provided, Complimentary Transportation, Outdoor Common Areas, Pets Allowed, Hospice Available, Male Residents Accepted, Female Residents Only and other ways we keep seniors active and healthy. Our staff works really hard to keep our aging residents active and independent, keeping everyone feeling young and healthy.
Residents enjoy of a full schedule of social, educational and entertaining activities. Our structured program helps all residents maintain a high quality of life. Many of our activities encourage members to socialize and develop friendships with other residents. We make sure the activities are fun and entertaining.
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(800) 755-1458The Selfhelp Home Location
The Selfhelp Home
908 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640
Pricing & Availability
(800) 755-1458Available Living Options
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Nursing Care
- Respite Care
The Selfhelp Home – Reviews
October 2024
The self-help home is like a home away from home . Clean rooms and caring staff!
August 2024
Self Help is great rehabilitation center! The staff is friendly the environment is clean and the entertainment is superior. Activities for the seniors is culminating richness of culture and exciting fun for seniors to become familiar with each other. My patient was in the worse scenario but Srlf Help gave a mechanical diet and exercise and my patient gain weight and his sense returned. Nice rooms! A great place to be for retirement as well.
August 2024
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August 2024
I've been visiting people since I am 5 yrs old.l entrusted my parents' care to Selfhelp.Never found anything amiss; one employee whom I heard yelling at a resident was fired early the next morning. I also know a couple who moved into Selfhelp 10 months ago, from a slightly more expensive facility. They are much happier at Selfhelp. My Dad "rehabed"here, and my Mom lived there the last 16 months of her life…Dad was the tougher patient, and he admitted that the medical people got him up, out and home. Selfhelp is an excellent facility. 5 stars.
July 2024
This rehabilitation facility provided excellent care. The staff consistently went above and beyond to make my mother feel welcome, offering personalized attention from the first day through her discharge. The transition back to my mother's assisted living facility was smooth and well-coordinated. About a week after her discharge, I received a follow-up call to ensure all necessary medical appointments had been scheduled and that all medications and assistive devices were available. My mother and her family highly recommend SelfHelp Home.
July 2024
Very neat and ok Both CNA's and Nurses were cooperative,coordinated,friendly,smart, well dressed,well neat facility, no bad odour and we all work in unity it's as if I'm in my own facility as an Agency cna from clipboard.
June 2024
Everything was great. Clean. Super people.
June 2024
November 2023
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.
November 2023
Very thoughtful and qualified staff.
November 2023
November 2023
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.
November 2023
Helpful service and friendly environment.
November 2023
October 2023
Loved visiting Mrs Heuberger!
October 2023
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October 2023
Staff was very personable and attentive. Made sure that my Father was comfortable .
October 2023
I am the piano tuner for SelfHelp. This is a fantastic place with a terrific staff.
October 2023
October 2023
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.
September 2023
September 2023
So professional and empathy that is felt and obvious when you walk in the door !
September 2023
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.
August 2023
It was a fine visit in a fine place. The facility was clean and friendly.
August 2023
Kind, helpful, professional help visiting the facility
August 2023
We were treated with the utmost rey. Thank U.
August 2023
Rooms are clean and the staff are excellent
July 2023
July 2023
Nice & friendly staff Thank you
July 2023
June 2023
Great place with great caring staff. The best part about the stay was our physical therapist, Paul. An amazing person. Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
June 2023
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May 2023
I would like to thank Selfhelp Home for providing very caring and friendly services.
May 2023
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May 2023
Lovely place. Well managed
April 2023
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
April 2023
Wonderful staff! Wonderful atmosphere!
April 2023
The place was very clean, staff was helpful & knowledgeable.
April 2023
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April 2023
Never be disappointed, staff are friendly and approachable
March 2023
I was visiting somebody in the rehab on 6th floor. Found it clean, quiet with friendly and professional and attentive staff.
March 2023
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March 2023
Unbelievably supportive and responsive staff from the front desk to the CNAs to the nurses and administrative staff.
February 2023
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February 2023
A very nice place to work will come back again when need.staff very friendly
February 2023
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.
February 2023
Front desk staff are always so helpful and pleasant. 8th floor nursing people also very helpful and friendly.
February 2023
All of the staff members are kind and helpful.
February 2023
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.
February 2023
Super clean and kind staff!
January 2023
Nice and clean place
January 2023
Tom the Concierge is amazing! Health and safety protocols for Covid are wonderful - very safe and caring atmosphere!
January 2023
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December 2022
I attended the wonderful piano concert yesterday, Saturday. I also saw how attentive Tom S was toward the residents.
December 2022
November 2022
November 2022
Everyone is very friendly and make the residents feel at home.
November 2022
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
October 2022
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.
October 2022
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October 2022
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.
September 2022
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
July 2022
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.
April 2022
December 2021
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!
December 2021
November 2020
Amazing home that truly cares for its residents. Very family oriented. Excellent staff.
November 2020
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 dont know anyone who is as happy with parents elder care as we are.
November 2020
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.
August 2020
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.
August 2020
We appreciate the care and attention the staff provide to our mother every day. It eases the burden to know that shes so well cared for
June 2020
Wonderful staff!!
May 2020
I had the privilege of attending an open Shabbat with The Selfhelp Home and ChiTribe. It was great to meet the residents and I enjoyed the opportunity to volunteer with a local Jewish senior living organization!
May 2020
My mom was a resident for many years and had wonderful staff care for her and supported me as well. You cant go wrong with the self help home!Mark
May 2020
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.hey 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 Gods Wingmen & Wingwomen.
February 2020
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.
February 2020
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!
December 2019
This is a wonderful place that takes phenomenal care of my aunt.
November 2019
My father has been very happy here.
July 2019
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.
April 2019
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.
April 2019
April 2019
So glad I moved my dad here. Wonderful programming, caring staff, lovely apartment.
December 2018
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!
December 2018
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
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Community Details
The Selfhelp Home Amenities and Services
Amenities
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Indoor Common Areas
- Kosher
- Activities Onsite
- Vegetarian
- Devotional Services Onsite
- Activities Offsite
- Beautician Onsite
- Meals Provided
Services
- Minimum Age of Accepted Residents
- Activities Onsite
- Devotional Services Available
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meals Provided
- Complimentary Transportation
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Pets Allowed
- Hospice Available
- Male Residents Accepted
- Female Residents Only
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The Selfhelp Home Housing and Staff
Living Types Available
Staff
- Trained Staff
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