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Quick Facts

Room options
Studio and one-bedroom apartment layouts available
Bathrooms
Private bathroom included in each resident room
Veteran care
Listed as VA-approved rehab and nursing facility

What Families Think

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Reviews of The Oaks at Elevate Care (also referred to by families as Generations at Oakton Arms/Pavilion) are sharply mixed. Many families praise the warmth of specific staff members, the food, and the admissions process, while others describe serious lapses in medication management, hygiene, billing, and building upkeep.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff frequently described as kind and compassionate
  • Admissions and intake process praised as smooth
  • On-site social worker helps coordinate care
  • Improved dining program after new chef hired
  • Spacious rooms with private bathrooms
  • Active social and recreational programming

What reviewers flag

  • Multiple reports of medication management errors
  • Several complaints about unexpected or confusing billing
  • Reports of broken elevator and entrance for extended period
  • One report of bed bugs and unclean bathrooms
  • One report of neglect in personal hygiene and grooming

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The Oaks at Elevate Care is a senior living community in Des Plaines, Illinois offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 37 reviews.

About The Oaks at Elevate Care

The Oaks at Elevate Care is a residential community in Des Plaines offering assisted living and skilled nursing with long-term care services. The community maintains 24-hour staffing with an on-site registered nurse and handles medication management for residents.

Amenities include a restaurant-style dining room with dietary accommodations, housekeeping and laundry services, wheelchair accessibility throughout, and gathering spaces for social activities. An emergency call system is available in resident rooms.

Types of Care at The Oaks at Elevate Care

Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of The Oaks at Elevate Care

3.5overall · 37 ratings combined

3.5★ on Google (37)

Ada Acevedo

Apr 2026

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Unfortunately my brother is there today Saturday the April 18 I went to pick him for my mom birthday I was expecting him more clean, they don’t shaved him don’t trim his nails I was very surprised to see him like that, at least should shaved him more descents clothes,I have to talk to his son see what going on,and the place smell little bad,urine

Mellisa Alvarez

Feb 2026

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My grandma lives on the 4th floor and has not been receiving her medications properly. I have spoken to the head nurse multiple times, and the issue is still happening. The nurses have been leaving her pills sitting on her table instead of making sure she takes them, which is extremely concerning. The facility has been very disorganized, and based on this experience, I would not recommend this place to others. This place is charging so much money and they can’t even fix an elevator, even the main entrance broke down.

Julie Gilpin

Feb 2026

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Maria, the Executive Director, goes above and beyond. She creates a welcoming atmosphere and ensures families feel heard, supported, and valued. Her integrity, warmth, and strong leadership make a meaningful difference in the community.

Alondra Ceja

Feb 2026

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this place is charging so much money and they can’t even fix an elevator??? even the main entrance broke down!! I came in just to take a look and was disappointed all around. I would NEVER EVER want to put my parents in this type of living environment. PLEASEE take your business elsewhere where they actually care for their facilities.

Samantha Ruiz

Feb 2026

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Horrible place. Has bed bugs, bathrooms are always a mess, food is disgusting, and elevator has been broken for years now. The executive director is rude and does not care for your family member only the money!

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What types of care does The Oaks at Elevate Care offer?

The Oaks at Elevate Care offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is The Oaks at Elevate Care located?

The Oaks at Elevate Care is located at 1665 Oakton Pl in Des Plaines, Illinois.

What do families say about The Oaks at Elevate Care?

The Oaks at Elevate Care carries a 3.5 out of 5 rating from 37 Google reviews. Reviews of The Oaks at Elevate Care (also referred to by families as Generations at Oakton Arms/Pavilion) are sharply mixed. Many families praise the warmth of specific staff members, the food, and the admissions process, while others describe serious lapses in medication management, hygiene, billing, and building upkeep. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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