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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kankakee County, IL
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kankakee County 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 Kankakee County, 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 Kankakee County or another care type is right for you. Browse 16 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Kankakee County.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Eileen and West Kankakee.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Andres, Peotone and Whitaker.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Kankakee County, IL
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9.2
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15 reviews
Great staff, friendly atmosphere, clean facility and helpful when my mother needs help or has questions. Overall, fantastic environment for my mother.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Riverside Senior Life is the areas only full continuum of care, with over 20 years of experience enriching lives in the community. From Independent Living to Skilled Nursing, Riverside Senior Life delivers a seamless continuum of care, unrivaled in its one-of-a-kind approach. As part of the...
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Overall Ascension Living Heritage Village is a good experience. We love their staff because if they can please my mom, that takes some doing!! We would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Presence Heritage Village enables residents to age in place. Enjoy an active lifestyle without worrying about home maintenance in our independent living apartments. If your health care needs change, assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care and adult day services are all...
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Overall our families experience has been great, when we come to visit all of the staff members have been great. The cleanliness of the community is amazing we are very very impressed. As far as we know the...
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 Manteno is located in the village of Manteno, IL, a peaceful area with its own form of simple beauty. This assisted living community is part of a residential area that is developing, and it is a great place for seniors to call home. Those who come to visit the residents of this...
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20 reviews
I really like the facility, the nurses are just wonderful, the staff ate very good. Y only criticism is the CNAs don't seem to keep any schedule of what to do for the residents...emptying garbage, changing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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This facility is a hidden gem ! Manteno Springs provides mom with a large room, 3 meals a day, housekeeping and laundry service. When she is ill and needs additional care, they coordinate services. They...
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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My loved one was welcomed into the community very sweetly. She did not want to be there at all and did not want to move. But they took her by the hand and got her comfortable. And by the next day when I...
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.
Asbury of Kankakee Supportive Living's program is designed to promote independence, dignity, respect and well-being for residents in a cost-effective manner. Depending on an individual’s financial and health status, Medicaid will reimburse Asbury of Kankakee for a qualifying resident’s cost of...
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We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry and...
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.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
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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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 Kankakee County, IL
The average cost of senior living in Kankakee County is $4,760 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grant Park, IL with an average of $4,522 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kankakee County, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Kankakee County, IL by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Kankakee County over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kankakee County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kankakee County
Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL
5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.
Asbury of Kankakee Supportive Living and Memory Care
5.0
I was looking for a place for my uncle. I was referred to Asbury from his doctor. [Name removed] called me right away after I left a message there and met with me that evening. My wife and I took a tour of the place and decided on it right away.
[Name removed] and the team there were ...
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Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bourbonnais, IL
4.5
We were very, very happy with Riverside. I have no complaints. My mother liked it there, and they took very good care of her. I having nothing negative to say.
Kankakee County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kankakee County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kankakee County, 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 Kankakee County 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 Kankakee County 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
54.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kankakee County 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 Kankakee County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kankakee County 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 Kankakee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kankakee County 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 Kankakee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kankakee County 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 Kankakee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC, Cedarhurst of Frankfort and Ascension Living Heritage Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kankakee County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Kankakee County, Illinois. See the full list.
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