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Most reviewers describe The Moorings as a warm, well-run Life Plan Community where staff know residents by name and can be reached easily with questions or concerns. Families highlight the continuum of care, letting a resident move between independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing without leaving the campus, plus an active social calendar and multiple dining venues. One reviewer had a starkly different experience, citing poor food quality and a dietary safety lapse.
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The Moorings of Arlington Heights is a senior living community in Arlington Hts, Illinois offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Guest Meals, Restaurant style Dining Room and Outdoor Patio. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 52 reviews.
The Moorings of Arlington Heights is a Life Plan Community, also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The community offers a range of senior living options with integrated wellness services and support for residents at various stages of life.
The community provides assistance with activities of daily living for residents who need support, personalized recovery plans through professional teams, and state-of-the-art amenities including a fitness center and group classes. Wellness is integrated throughout daily routines, from dining options to recreational programming, with residents able to choose how they participate in these offerings.
The Moorings emphasizes a vibrant lifestyle where residents can continue to grow, learn, and achieve. The community fosters an environment focused on social connection, intellectual engagement, and the freedom for residents to define their own daily activities and wellness priorities.
Located in the Chicago suburbs, The Moorings provides residents with access to both suburban tranquility and proximity to Chicago's cultural attractions, dining, theaters, and museums. The community positions itself at the intersection of peaceful suburban living and convenient access to urban amenities.
The community operates a Priority Waitlist Program called Club 1904, which allows prospective residents to secure their place while enjoying benefits such as the ability to select residence size and type, and complimentary relocation services and real estate assessments.
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Help Me Choose4.2overall · 52 ratings combined
4.2★ on Google (52)
Christine Grossmann
Apr 2026
Terrible, Terrible The food is uneatable, staff some are o.k., the rest pittiful. No knowledge of what is going on. Received 1 piece of toast for breakfast. Only have strawberry jelly. I am allergic to strawberries. The chef's cannot cook. DO NOT SEND A LOVED ONE HERE.
Angie M
Jun 2025
We helped my father-in-law move in here last September and could not be happier with the location. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and the residents are happy. It has all levels of care from independent living, assisted, and round the clock care. We know if my father in law's health declines, he can remain at the Moorings and would only need to change buildings to upgrade his needs. Food is amazing! Multiple "restaurants" on site, with varied menus. There are always activities, shows, and interest groups to join. I am particularly fond of the ROMEOs (aka Retired Older Men Eating Out) as they are always checkbook out new restaurants around town. They have happy hour and social events almost every time we visit. I joke, it's like living in a fancy hotel, on vacation every day.
Mellody McDonald
Feb 2025
My father moved here in the fall. He absolutely loves it. He has his own place. The community is so welcoming. Food is good in their dining room. Amenities are top notch. Indoor pool, gym, happy hour, many social groups, activities etc.
carols s
May 2024
My dad has been at The Moorings for four years in the assisted living area. We have been very happy with his care and attention he receives from the staff. Getting old is no picnic, and both he and his family appreciate all of the staff that we can communicate with on any issue or concern. Diane R. has helped him out a few times on small technical ipad issues and boy, does that help all of us out! Elsa at reception is amazing, as is director Linafe. The nursing staff that assists him during the day and evening are outstanding. The facility is decorated beautifully, and the outdoor areas are landscaped so nice. My dad enjoys walking the grounds and in the spring/summer he uses the shared garden to grow tomatoes. Thank you to the Moorings.
Home FoGo
Mar 2022
We are beyond happy with how the Moorings has treated our family member. The staff is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Especially during the pandemic, we would receive updates and communication that kept us in the loop when we couldn’t visit. Kara Atwood was especially kind and understanding during that difficult time and continues to be available whenever we need to contact her. She radiates kindness and treats every patient and family with respect and tenderness. We are truly thankful to have Kara, and the Moorings staff, keeping our loved one feeling loved and respected.
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 38 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 17, 2025
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2024
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2024
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 9, 2024
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 9, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 9, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 15, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 11, 2023
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 11, 2023
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 26, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 18, 2023
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 5, 2023
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 31, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 3, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2023
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 21, 2022
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 15, 2022
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 14, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 21, 2022
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 14, 2022
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 15, 2022
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 12, 2022
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 14, 2022
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 15, 2022
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 13, 2022
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 12, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2022
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
The Moorings of Arlington Heights offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
The Moorings of Arlington Heights is located at 761 Old Barn Lane in Arlington Hts, Illinois.
Most reviewers describe The Moorings as a warm, well-run Life Plan Community where staff know residents by name and can be reached easily with questions or concerns. Families highlight the continuum of care, letting a resident move between independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing without leaving the campus, plus an active social calendar and multiple dining venues. One reviewer had a starkly different experience, citing poor food quality and a dietary safety lapse.
The Moorings of Arlington Heights had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 38 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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