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10 Best Nursing Homes in Hazelhurst, IL

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zipAverageCost: $4,523

Nursing Homes Facilities near Hazelhurst, IL

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My mom is quiet and doesn't leave her room. Just wish staff would make eye contact and say a few words to her. They say here is your lunch but don't look at her or engage except in very surface way. Even if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
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This facility was brighter and cleaner than the other places we visited. They offer quite a variety of activities. They do housekeeping once a week. Value for the money I rated lower because they raised...
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 Sterling is an assisted living community located in Sterling, IL. Situated along the north bank of the Rock River, Sterling is known for its scenic parks and fertile prairie soil. The city hosts a number of annual events, including the Mexican Fiesta Days, where participants...
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It felt very homey. Everyone was friendly. Dad and I were invited to have lunch there. Everything is on one floor. Always care givers around. Other places were nice but felt like I was in a hotel. He...
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.
Experience Award Winning Senior Living with 5-Star Resort Hospitality at the Areas Most Affordable Prices. Liberty Court of Dixon provides all these with a warm and personal touch. Be our guest at one of the Illinois finest Assisted Living communities and enjoy quality food, friends, and...
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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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.
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I HAVE LIVED HERE SINCE THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER AND LOVE IT, I MOVED FROM ASSISTANT LIVING TO INDEPENDENT LIVING, I HAVE A REALLY NICE EFFICENCY APARTMENT WHEREAS WHERE I LIVED PREVIOUSLY HAD ONLY ONE ROOM...
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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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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Hazelhurst, IL

The average cost of senior living in Hazelhurst is $4,523 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include German Valley, IL with an average of $4,067 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Hazelhurst, IL, vs. nearby cities

Hazelhurst, IL
$4,523/mo
$4,523/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hazelhurst, IL, vs. state and national averages

Hazelhurst, IL
$4,523/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hazelhurst, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,654/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,523/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hazelhurst, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,643/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,208/mo

Senior living costs in Hazelhurst vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Hazelhurst, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHazelhurst, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,523/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,654/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,654/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,946/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Hazelhurst, IL:$4,523/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Hazelhurst, IL:$4,654/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hazelhurst, IL:$4,654/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hazelhurst, IL:$3,946/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Hazelhurst, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Hazelhurst and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Hazelhurst, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Hazelhurst, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Hazelhurst have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hazelhurst, IL$4,544/mo$4,613/mo-1.5%
Illinois$5,278/mo$5,347/mo-1.3%
National$4,817/mo$4,802/mo+0.3%
Hazelhurst, IL
2024 average cost:$4,544/mo
2023 average cost:$4,613/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,278/mo
2023 average cost:$5,347/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,817/mo
2023 average cost:$4,802/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Hazelhurst

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Hazelhurst

Heritage Woods of Sterling

4.9
I have been a resident of Heritage Woods for 1 year. I am very pleased with the care I receive. I very much enjoy the other residents and the staff is wonderful. The food and activities are very satisfactory. We go on outings, we have entertainment come. We play games in the dining room and ...
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WinnPrairie Assisted Living and Memory Care in Freeport, IL

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

Oakley Courts in Freeport, IL

4.5
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 elderly hard to deal with so each have their own opinions whether it be nice or not.

Hazelhurst nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hazelhurst nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hazelhurst, 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 Hazelhurst 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 Hazelhurst that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
9.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hazelhurst 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 Hazelhurst Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hazelhurst, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hazelhurst 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 Hazelhurst partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hazelhurst, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
1.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Hazelhurst 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 Hazelhurst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hazelhurst, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hazelhurst 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 Hazelhurst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hazelhurst, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
0.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside of Sterling, Heritage Woods of Sterling and Liberty Court are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Hazelhurst, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 17 nursing homes facilities near Hazelhurst, Illinois. See the full list.
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