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Waterford Estates - Independent Living, Supportive Living, & Memory Care

17400 Kedzie Ave

3.9(70 ratings)· Hazel Crest average: 3.9

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Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
80 residents

California CDSS

Memory care setting
Secured unit with freely walkable safe premises

What Families Think

Waterford Estates draws mixed reviews: many families praise the friendly staff, clean common areas, and caring memory care team, while a substantial number of reviewers report serious problems with pest infestations, poor management communication, and billing issues. Ratings and experiences vary widely, suggesting inconsistent quality over time, especially through ownership and management changes.

The Good

  • Staff frequently described as friendly and caring
  • Memory care staff praised for personalized attention
  • Clean, well-kept common areas noted by many
  • Wide range of resident activities and social events
  • Secure memory care setting allows safe freedom of movement

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of bed bug infestations in resident rooms
  • Several reviewers cite poor communication from management
  • Complaints about food quality, wait times, and old carpeting/appliances
  • One report of over-medication concerns in memory care
  • Business office described as unresponsive or profit-focused by some
  • Elevator reported out of service for months

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Waterford Estates - Independent Living, Supportive Living, & Memory Care is a senior living community in Hazel Crest, Illinois offering Memory Care, Independent Living and Assisted Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 70 reviews.

About Waterford Estates - Independent Living, Supportive Living, & Memory Care

Waterford Estates is a senior living community in Hazel Crest, Illinois, offering both assisted living and independent living options, along with a secured memory care neighborhood called Reflections. The facility serves residents across varying care levels and can accommodate short-term respite stays.

Family experiences at Waterford vary significantly. Those satisfied with the community consistently praise individual staff members, particularly noting their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care, and highlight clean facilities, quality meal options, and organized activities. Families with positive stays describe feeling welcomed and supported through the move-in process. One family wrote: the staff "gives you a sense of hope and being at home." Conversely, several families have raised concerns about pest control (bed bugs and roaches mentioned in multiple reviews), unit readiness delays, slow emergency response times to alert systems, and difficulty reaching management for direct communication about problems.

The memory care experience appears more consistently positive; families report a cheerful atmosphere with attentive staff who recognize individual residents' needs. However, at least one family felt assessment practices for placement were overly rigid.

Waterford Estates holds a 3.9 out of 5 Google rating across 69 reviews, reflecting this polarized pattern: strong five-star endorsements centered on staff kindness and atmosphere, offset by lower ratings citing operational and maintenance issues.

Types of Care at Waterford Estates - Independent Living, Supportive Living, & Memory Care

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

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

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Pet Friendly
  • Security

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Waterford Estates - Independent Living, Supportive Living, & Memory Care

3.9overall · 70 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (70)

Heather T

Aug 2026

via Google

I strongly encourage families considering Waterford for a loved one to exercise extreme caution.<br>Our family had a deeply troubling experience with Waterford's management, communication, and placement process.<br><br>Despite going through the application process for the supportive care floors to meet my father’s health and mobility needs, the facility placed him in a unit on the independent living floor instead. To make matters worse, despite his limited mobility, he was assigned a unit at the very end of a long hallway, creating an unnecessary daily physical burden.<br><br>Throughout his stay, communication from staff and management was virtually nonexistent. Getting basic updates, coordination, or clear answers was an uphill battle.<br><br>Moving a family member into a community requires trust, clear communication, and a basic duty of care. Waterford failed on all counts. Save your family the stress by choosing a facility that genuinely prioritizes resident safety and responsive management.

Rev. Michelle Hughes

Apr 2026

via Google

Hallway carpet has stains that have been there for months<br>Repeated bud bug infestations<br>Inside of elevators dirty and scarred<br>Extraordinarily poor food choices and prep for residents

Shawn Dalcour

Mar 2026

via Google

This illustrious and royal complex is exquisite and immensely functional!! The amenities are “FIRST CLASS”!! When you become a resident you IMMEDIATELY experience life in the “Winner’s Circle”! Cecilia Williamson and Ashley Brown are EXTREMELY SKILLED,THOUGHTFUL, KIND, FRIENDLY, RESPONSIVE, RESPECTABLE, PATIENT, and make you feel like family. They both take their roles seriously and constantly/consistently go above and beyond what’s required to ensure that the residents as well as their families are fully engaged and equipped from touring the complex to the application process to moving in. I was a fortune 100 corporate executive in excess of 40 years and have yet to witness integrity, tenacity, and honesty on their level. In a word, Cecilia, Ashley, and the establishment are EPIC! BRAVO! 👏🏽 My family member will experience unfathomable joy as a resident. I am also a Pastor and I know when God’s Hand and Anointing are on an establishment, and without a doubt God has smiled on Waterford Estates of Hazel Crest, Illinois! God Bless!!

Padma Kumar

Jan 2026

via Google

I have been in the building many times over the last few years, and pleased to report that the new management under ED Ava is taking the right steps to make the building warm and welcoming for seniors and families. I see the staff and residents seem happy, and everyone is helpful, including the front desk staff, Laneye.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Waterford Estates - Independent Living, Supportive Living, & Memory Care offer?

Waterford Estates - Independent Living, Supportive Living, & Memory Care offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.

Is Waterford Estates - Independent Living, Supportive Living, & Memory Care pet friendly?

Yes. Waterford Estates - Independent Living, Supportive Living, & Memory Care lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.

Where is Waterford Estates - Independent Living, Supportive Living, & Memory Care located?

Waterford Estates - Independent Living, Supportive Living, & Memory Care is located at 17400 Kedzie Ave in Hazel Crest, Illinois.

What do families say about Waterford Estates - Independent Living, Supportive Living, & Memory Care?

Waterford Estates draws mixed reviews: many families praise the friendly staff, clean common areas, and caring memory care team, while a substantial number of reviewers report serious problems with pest infestations, poor management communication, and billing issues. Ratings and experiences vary widely, suggesting inconsistent quality over time, especially through ownership and management changes.

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