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6 Best Nursing Homes in Damascus, IL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Damascus nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Damascus, IL may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Damascus or another care type is right for you. Browse 6 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Damascus.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Martintown, Winslow and Lena.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Damascus, IL

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Photo of Oakley Courts
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55 Floor plans available
8.6
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8 reviews
8.6
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8 reviews
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I recently visited my sister and find her apartment very nice and the staff friendly. They recently have a new chef and she is interested in the residents opinion and found the food appealing. I find the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Oakley Courts is an assisted living community located in the city of Freeport, Illinois in the county of Stephenson. Oakley Courts is less than half a mile from two different full golf courses. For the many seniors that live in Oakley Courts that unsurprisingly enjoy the game of golf, the greens...
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9.5
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9.5
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Azura of Monroe has friendly and caring staff. I have seen how they interact with my mom and other residents. They are caring and responsive the resident’s needs. I feel confident that mom is safe and is...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Transforming the Culture of Memory CareProviding compassionate care begins with a secure, warm setting. When people with memory loss feel at home, they respond more positively and interact more with others.Our relationship-based care philosophy called MOSAIC recognizes each person is an...
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Photo of Heritage Woods of Freeport
2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.5
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7.5
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After hearing good reviews and taking a tour, we moved my mom into Heritage Woods in August 2023. I go to visit often and honestly can say each time I am there I am continually impressed with their facility....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Heritage Woods of Freeport is an affordable assisted living community serving adults 65 or older, fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living. Situated in Stephenson County, Illinois about 25 miles west of Rockford, Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call home, and...
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They balance outstanding care while maintaining dignity and respect of the residents. Such a pleasure to work with the WP team. My parents are very happy here. Just the right balance of independence and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Meadows at WinnPrairie™ offers quality care and a structured environment for residents with memory or cognitive impairments. The focus of The Meadows programs is to build on residents’ strengths and skills through a variety of therapeutic activities and services. All designed and delivered by...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Damascus, IL

The average cost of senior living in Damascus is $4,736 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include German Valley, IL with an average of $4,067 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Damascus, IL vs. nearby cities

Damascus, IL
$4,736/mo
$4,263/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Damascus, IL vs. the state and national average

Damascus, IL
$4,736/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Damascus vs. other types of senior living

$4,736/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,736/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Damascus, IL by room type

Studio
$3,905/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,280/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Damascus over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Damascus

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Damascus

WinnPrairie Assisted Living and Memory Care in Freeport, IL

4.3
Well managed. Staff know the residents and treat them with respect.

Heritage Woods of Freeport

4.9
This community is beautiful and is a place my family calls home. We love all the areas we have to enjoy time with them, games, bingo and social hours. The pool table is an added bonus it is great seeing a mens group play and laugh. We understand they are under a refresh a new furniture is on ...
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Azura Memory Care of Monroe

4.4
It has been a long time since my loved one was at Azura Memory Care of Monroe, but during the time there, the staff were always very helpful and courteous to us both. I would highly recommend Azura to others looking for memory care.

Damascus nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Damascus nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Damascus, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Damascus nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Damascus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Damascus, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Damascus nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Damascus Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Damascus, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Damascus nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Damascus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Damascus, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Damascus nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Damascus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Damascus, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Damascus nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Damascus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Damascus, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.4%
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Azura Memory Care of Monroe, Oakley Courts and St. Clare Friedensheim are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Damascus, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 6 nursing homes facilities near Damascus, Illinois. See the full list.

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