From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources
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The short version
You would be stepping onto a 10-acre nonprofit campus in Brookfield that has cared for older adults since 1925—once known as The British Home, now Cantata Adult Life Services.
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
You can work Skilled Rehab or Assisted Living on one 10-acre Brookfield campus that also holds memory support, long-term care, and respite.
For experienced nursesSources
Staff Nurse postings have listed a $2000 sign-on bonus, with a $1000 sign-on for full-time overnight LPN/RN roles, plus base pay and shift differentials.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comPosted patterns include nights Saturdays-only, PM full-time, AM part-time, and Assisted Living PM 2pm–10:30pm Tue/Sat/Sun—so you can match a real schedule, not a vague promise.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Rehab nurses: all 3 roles
Nursing here
- Career development
Employee review cited job growth and room for growth
Cantata Adult Life Services · employer research
Sources
As of 2017Source: glassdoor.com- Scheduling
Part-time and full-time patterns posted: nights 11pm-7am Saturdays only; PM 3pm-11pm rotating weeks; AM 7am-3pm rotating weeks; AL PM 2pm-10:30pm Tue/Sat/Sun
Cantata Adult Life Services · employer research
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As of 2026
Benefits
Public postings have listed sign-on bonuses ($2000 Staff Nurse; $1000 FT overnight LPN/RN) and base pay plus shift differentials. No fuller benefits package is detailed in the available facts.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Staff Nurse estimated annual pay range $43200-$72000
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
Base Pay + Shift Differentials for RN/LPN Skilled Rehab roles (nights Saturdays only; PM full-time; AM part-time)
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$2000 sign-on bonus for Staff Nurse (RN or LPN)
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
$1000 sign on bonus for LPN/RN FT over-night
As of 2026
The units
Skilled Rehab
Multiple RN/LPN postings for Skilled Rehab covering nights Saturdays-only, PM full-time, and AM part-time shifts.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: jobsparx.comAssisted Living
LPN Assisted Living PM part-time 2pm-10:30pm Tue/Sat/Sun; Staff Nurse directed by Woodlands Assisted Living Manager.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comLong-Term Care
Campus continuum includes long-term care, memory support, skilled rehab, respite, and at-home care.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: cantata.orgMemory Support
Brookfield campus offers memory support as part of full continuum of care.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: cantata.org
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- staffing ratios / workload
- Current CNA reported poor work-life balance and too many residents per CNA.
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As of 2025-04-09Source: glassdoor.com- cafeteria food
- CNA noted good food in the cafeteria lobby.
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As of 2025-04-09Source: glassdoor.com- work culture and retention
- Older review praised friendly staff, activities, culture, and growth; family said very little staff turnover over six years.
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The hard parts
A recent CNA review reported poor work-life balance and too many residents per CNA.
Sources
As of 2025-04-09Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Brookfield, IL
Brookfield is a quiet western suburb of Chicago, known for the world-famous Brookfield Zoo and tree-lined residential streets. It offers a relaxed, small-town feel with easy access to downtown Chicago via Metra rail, making it a practical home base for nurses who want suburban calm with urban amenities nearby.
Browse roles in Brookfield- State price level · Illinois
- about the national average
- State index 100.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,414/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $110,295/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift, 1 is an evening shift and 1 is a night shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Cantata Adult Life Services, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Cantata Adult Life Services
- RN
- 8-hour nights
RN/LPN - Skilled Rehab / PM Full- Time
$34–$42/hr
- RN
- 8-hour evenings
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Cantata Adult Life Services sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- cantata.org
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026 · 2025
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Cantata-Adult-Life-Services-E469722-RVW96559239.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2017
- jobsparx.com/Job/B6400303/Cantata-Adult-Life-Services-Rn-Lpn-Skilled-Rehab-Am-Part-Time-Brookfield-IL
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026 · 2025
- talents.vaia.com/companies/cantata-adult-life-services/staff-nurse-23806561
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026 · 2025
- talents.vaia.com/companies/cantata-adult-life-services/brookfield/admissions-director-skilled-care-senior-living-93603974
The short version · as of 2026 · 2025
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