Ascension Nazarethville Place

Ascension Nazarethville Place, located at 300 North River Road in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a skilled nursing facility operated by Ascension Living, one of the nation's largest and most respected Catholic health ministries. Rooted in a tradition of compassionate, values-driven care, Nazarethville Place provides comprehensive skilled nursing services including post-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, dementia support, respiratory therapy, and palliative services—all guided by Ascension's mission to serve the whole person in body, mind, and spirit. The facility sits along the scenic North River Road corridor adjacent to the Des Plaines River, offering a tranquil setting that stands apart from busier suburban thoroughfares. The Des Plaines River Trail, one of the Chicago area's premier natural greenways, runs nearby, giving residents and visiting families access to peaceful riverside walks and natural scenery. This setting is a meaningful benefit for seniors who appreciate connection to nature as part of their healing and daily life. Families choosing Nazarethville Place benefit from the clinical resources of the broader Ascension health network. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge is just minutes to the east, and Ascension's regional care coordination team ensures smooth transitions between hospital, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings. This integrated approach reduces gaps in care and gives families confidence that their loved one's medical history travels with them. Des Plaines offers a rich range of conveniences surrounding the facility. Downtown Des Plaines along Miner Street features local restaurants, shops, and the historic Des Plaines Theatre. The Des Plaines Metra station provides rail service into Chicago and across the northwest suburbs, making family visits easy from throughout the region. Ascension Living brings decades of operational expertise and a deeply held commitment to dignified, equitable care for all residents regardless of background or means. Families seeking a faith-informed, clinically robust skilled nursing environment will find Nazarethville Place to be a trusted partner in their loved one's care journey.