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Generations at Applewood

21020 Kostner Avenue

2.5(59 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
154
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
154
Licensed capacity
Licensed for up to 154 residents
Reported nighttime staffing
One reviewer cites two nurses covering entire facility overnight

What Families Think

Reviews of Generations at Applewood are sharply mixed, with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5 from 59 reviewers. A number of families and short-term rehab patients praise specific nurses, CNAs, and therapy staff, but the overwhelming majority of reviews describe serious, repeated concerns about understaffing, hygiene, and neglect. Several reviewers describe a stark contrast between a newer, well-kept side of the building and an older side with persistent odor and care issues.

The Good

  • Physical and occupational therapy praised by multiple reviewers
  • Several reviewers highlight caring, attentive individual nurses/CNAs
  • Administration described as responsive in some reviews
  • Family care-plan meetings with multiple department heads reported
  • Facility described as clean and modern on newer side

The Bad

  • Numerous reports of residents left in soiled/wet clothing for hours
  • Multiple reviewers describe severe understaffing, e.g. one or two nurses overnight
  • Several reports of missed medications or wrong medications given
  • Multiple accounts of slow or unanswered call-button/light response
  • One report of stolen belongings and another of missing clothing
  • Several reviewers describe persistent urine odor throughout parts of the facility
  • One serious report of an unsafe incident between residents that went unaddressed for days

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Generations at Applewood

Generations at Applewood is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Matteson, Illinois. The community is licensed for up to 154 residents.

Families rate Generations at Applewood 2.5 out of 5 based on 59 Google reviews.

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Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

2.5overall · 59 ratings combined

2.5★ on Google (59)

Cheryl White

Jun 2026

via Google

This facility is far from satisfactory and raises serious concerns about its continued operation. The staff is overworked and underappreciated, which is evident in the care they provide and the stress they exhibit during visits. The administration's performance is subpar, lacking a vital human resources presence. They treat staff poorly, and patients receive even worse treatment. It's advisable to steer clear of this facility, and ideally, it would be in the best interest of all if it ceased operations.

Angela Trueblood

May 2026

via Google

I had a family member there and I had to leave the staff there do not care about those people they are just there for a check they are rude , lazy and disrespectful. They are more worried about socializing then working and patient care. They need to shut this place down.

Nicole Smith

Apr 2026

via Google

No Star! Still wonder how this place is STILL OPEN.. The worst place to send anybody u care about. Its more of a babysitter that doesn't care for anything but a paycheck. OWNER is sometimes in the building, just to say shes there and doesn't stand on any business for real.. Shame on Matteson Illinois for having a place like this in the community.

D T

Apr 2026

via Google

I was a short-term resident of this facility, and I have family members who have been residents there as well. My personal experience, as well as the experiences of my family members at this facility has been very positive. The facility's Administration has an open door policy and has been willing to listen to issues or concerns I had or my family members had, and then quickly addressed them. Staff members, from Nurses, to CNAs, to Housekeepers and Maintenance have been highly responsive and attentive, and the facility is kept very clean. The facility also has an excellent Physical and Occupational Therapy staff who really go out of their way to work with the residents who receive therapy. I would give this facility a 5-star rating except they need to improve the food menu, and improve the resident call-button response time.

G Stringer

Mar 2026

via Google

Do not take your loved ones here. They are understaffed, overworked and most not all just don’t care about their patients. There is no bedside manner or empathy. It’s sad really. I am looking to move mine somewhere else. This place is so very disappointing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Generations at Applewood offer?

Generations at Applewood offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Generations at Applewood located?

Generations at Applewood is located at 21020 Kostner Avenue in Matteson, Illinois.

What do families say about Generations at Applewood?

Reviews of Generations at Applewood are sharply mixed, with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5 from 59 reviewers. A number of families and short-term rehab patients praise specific nurses, CNAs, and therapy staff, but the overwhelming majority of reviews describe serious, repeated concerns about understaffing, hygiene, and neglect. Several reviewers describe a stark contrast between a newer, well-kept side of the building and an older side with persistent odor and care issues.

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