The Selfhelp Home
Assisted Living
908 West Argyle Street, Chicago, IL 60640
The Selfhelp Home is an active and engaging not-for-profit senior living community designed to accommodate the needs of elderly Jewish residents throughout the Chicago area.
With 72 beds, The Selfhelp Home is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Chicago average about 158 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 82% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Chicago average about 2.1 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2024 and recorded 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Chicago average about 3.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 24%.
The community is located in Cook County, IL.
The Selfhelp Home offers assisted living, nursing home care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Other
- Beds / units 72
- Occupancy 82%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.8
- Annual staff turnover 24%
- Last health inspection August 2024