Julia Goolia
Apr 2026
This place should be shut down.<br>Nursing home being run for profit rather than for care.<br>Cut backs on care, food, supplies etc......
Forest View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
535 South Elm
3.2(54 ratings)
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 144
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Partnership
- Certified beds
- 144
- Setting
- Located next to a forest preserve on quiet street
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What Families Think
Reviews for Forest View are sharply split: many families and even a nurse-administrator describe attentive, compassionate staff who go out of their way for residents in therapy, nursing, and activities, while a large number of other reviewers report serious neglect, understaffing, and safety failures. The facility sits on a quiet street next to a forest preserve and includes a memory care unit, but food quality and staffing levels are frequent points of contention.
The Good
- Staff frequently described as caring and attentive
- Physical and occupational therapy praised by multiple residents
- Memory care unit specifically singled out as good
- Regular activities like bingo, exercise, and outings
- Quiet, peaceful location next to a forest preserve
- Several reviewers say facility is clean
The Bad
- Many reviewers report cold, low-quality, or inadequate food
- Several reports of chronic understaffing affecting care quality
- Multiple serious safety incidents reported, including falls and slow medical response
- Complaints about unresponsive administration and poor communication
- One report each of pest issues and missed bathing/medication schedules
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About Forest View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Forest View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Itasca, Illinois. The community is licensed for up to 144 residents.
Families rate Forest View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 3.2 out of 5 based on 54 Google reviews.
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Types of Care
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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3.2overall · 54 ratings combined
3.2★ on Google (54)
Kenny Fetters
Apr 2026
There is room for improvement in every nursing home. This place is not that bad. Administration is doing their best to keep everyone happy and healthy. I was there 5years and made a lot simple exercises for you to alone,as really pushing you to motivate you to come to work out when ya just don’t feel like.it. I miss seeing them. I’d recommend
Brad Fierce
Feb 2026
This is a nice quiet nursing home on a dead end street. It is next to a forest preserve and peaceful. The building is clean and the staff are all very caring and nice. A great option if you need nursing care.
Gator Patrick
Dec 2025
I'm really satisfied with Forest View the nurses are really friendly wife has only been here a couple of days and she seems comfortable 😀 Patrick Reilly
Laura Nielsen
Nov 2025
THEY DO NOT SHOWER YOUR LOVED ONE, OR CHANGE SHEETS, THEY DO NOT FEED YOUR LOVED ONES. THE ELEVATOR DOOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, MEDICAL EQIPMENT LEFT OUTSIDE. DO THEY USE FLOOR SOAP ON FOOD TRAYS - THE SAME WATER AS THEY CLEAN THE FLOORS, SAW THIS ON 11/1/25 WHEN I ASKED THEM TO HELP CLEAN THE FOOD TRAY. CLOGGED SINK AND IMPROPER EQUIPMENT OR LEFT OUTSIDE - RODENT TRAPS. PLUS IF RESIDENT COMPLAIN THEY REPORT THEY ARE REPORTED AS VERBAL. They put MRSA carrier patients in with general roommate situation, leave windows open, fans running with high AC for those who have blood clots and bad circulation. The rooms are tiny and no room to put to people in the same room. Pneumonia occurring, creating a health concern. oddly another nursing home made sure sign posted on the door and patient received their own room as recommended for MRSA. No Medicine or Shower schedule. Crunchy cold food. Wheelchair is too big to use the bathroom in the room. Also no cushion for the wheelchair. Medical supplies tossed by the garbage bin. Outside garbage can overflows. Patients smoking cigarettes less then 15 feet away from the building.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Forest View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offer?
Forest View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Forest View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center located?
Forest View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is located at 535 South Elm in Itasca, Illinois.
What do families say about Forest View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Reviews for Forest View are sharply split: many families and even a nurse-administrator describe attentive, compassionate staff who go out of their way for residents in therapy, nursing, and activities, while a large number of other reviewers report serious neglect, understaffing, and safety failures. The facility sits on a quiet street next to a forest preserve and includes a memory care unit, but food quality and staffing levels are frequent points of contention.
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