From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources
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The short version
You would be an RN in skilled nursing and long-term care at Norridge Gardens in Norridge, Illinois.
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
You would join skilled nursing and long-term care work at a facility that frames its care as compassionate, personalized support in a warm setting.
For experienced nursesSources
On-site occupational, speech, and physical therapy run in a building listed open 24 hours, so rehab support sits inside the same walls as your unit.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: yelp.comOne Registered Nurse BSN review scored the place 5.0 overall with full recommend and a 4.0 on work/life balance.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
The units
Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care
Employer describes itself as leaders in long-term care seeking RNs for skilled nursing/long term care.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: yelp.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- RN recommend rate high on one review
- One Registered Nurse BSN review gave overall 5.0 with 100% would recommend and 100% positive business outlook; work/life balance rated 4.0.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Broader Glassdoor ratings mixed lower
- Chicago-area aggregate shows 3.3 overall across 3 reviews with compensation/benefits 2.9, culture 2.3, and work/life balance 2.3.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Understaffing and facility conditions
- Yelp reviewers describe chronic understaffing such as one nurse and one CNA for 60-plus patients, ghost-town nights and weekends, and unclean conditions.
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As of 2026Source: yelp.com
More review themes
- Culture and relationships
- Glassdoor summary notes employees appreciate strong relationships and work environment culture.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Yelp reviewers describe chronic understaffing—such as one nurse and one CNA for 60-plus patients—plus ghost-town nights and weekends and unclean conditions.
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As of 2026Source: yelp.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- 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?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Norridge, IL
Norridge is a quiet residential suburb tucked just inside Chicago's northwest edge, surrounded by the city on nearly all sides. It offers a small-town feel with convenient access to O'Hare Airport and downtown Chicago via nearby highways. A practical home base for nurses seeking suburban calm close to urban amenities.
Browse roles in Norridge- State price level · Illinois
- about the national average
- State index 100.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,433/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $87,807/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 2 of 3 roles, up to $2,000.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Norridge Gardens, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Norridge Gardens
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Norridge Gardens sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- facebook.com/NorridgeGardens/photos/please-welcome-our-new-norridge-gardens-team-member-clinical-nurse-liaison-himan/1887407054801778
The short version · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Norridge-Gardens-Reviews-E1197546.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Norridge-Gardens-Chicago-Reviews-EI_IE1197546.0,16_IL.17,24_IC1128808.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Norridge-Gardens-Harwood-Heights-IL-Reviews-EI_IE1197546.0,16_IL.17,35_IC1158017.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- yelp.com/biz/norridge-gardens-norridge
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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