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10 Best Nursing Homes in Smithdale, IL

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zipAverageCost: $4,980

Nursing Homes Facilities near Smithdale, IL

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Photo of Heritage Woods of Dwight
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22 Floor plans available
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For the most part it's all been good. Some of the food could be better but overall she likes it. I would recommend it to others.
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 Dwight is an assisted living community located in Dwight, IL. Dwight, which contains a stretch of the original famous U.S. Route 66, lies 80 miles southwest of Chicago. The town boasts a rich history, and is home to numerous landmarks and monuments. With well-preserved...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Pleasant View offers vibrant, grace-filled senior living through Villa Homes, Hearthstone Assisted Living, MyTapestry Memory Support, Healthcare and Rehabilitation services. Learn more about our exceptional community, where life flourishes!•The only retirement community in the area with a full...
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What our family likes the most about The Pointe at Pontiac is the great communication, my mother is no longer there-moved to memory care so we were sad to see her move. Based on the experience we have had so...
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.
The Pointe at Pontiac senior supportive living provides apartment-style housing with personal care and other supportive services to adults age 65 and older. Our living environment enables seniors to maintain an active and independent lifestyle.The Pointe at Pontiac senior supportive living allows...
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The staff is pretty friendly and the facility is clean. The speech therapist is good and works with my loved one. He is getting good physical therapy too.
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.
Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac is your first choice for skilled nursing care and rehabilitation in Pontiac, Illinois. We are fully equipped to provide care for a wide range of complex cases and conditions, accommodating both short-term and long-term stays. Our friendly and experienced staff is...
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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Smithdale, IL

The average cost of senior living in Smithdale is $4,980 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dana, IL with an average of $3,914 per month.

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

Smithdale, IL
$4,980/mo
$4,980/mo
$4,760/mo

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

Smithdale, IL
$4,980/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,980/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,980/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,910/mo
Studio
$6,758/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,271/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,951/mo

Senior living costs in Smithdale 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: Smithdale, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmithdale, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,980/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,980/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,980/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,393/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Smithdale, IL:$4,980/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Smithdale, IL:$4,980/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Smithdale, IL:$4,980/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Smithdale, IL:$4,393/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Smithdale, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Smithdale 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.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Smithdale, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Smithdale 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
Smithdale, IL$5,227/mo$4,023/mo+29.9%
Illinois$5,346/mo$5,256/mo+1.7%
National$4,854/mo$4,805/mo+1.0%
Smithdale, IL
2024 average cost:$5,227/mo
2023 average cost:$4,023/mo
Percent change:+29.9%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,346/mo
2023 average cost:$5,256/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,854/mo
2023 average cost:$4,805/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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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 Smithdale

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Smithdale

Villas of Holly Brook Streator

5.0
If you have parents who are in need of assisted living, this is the place to go. The staff are very nice and accommodating. To this day, anything I ask of them they will do. All of the people here are just so nice. Everybody always says hi, and many of them know me. The facility is a couple ...
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The Pointe at Pontiac

4.0
It's very clean and a good atmosphere overall. The last 2 months, there have been some staff changes in all departments. I think they're just going through growing pains right now, which is understandable. It's still a great place and the residents' needs are being met. They just have to get ...
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Heritage Woods of Dwight

5.0
5 for all it's a great place and my Dad is doing well there. The staff has always been nice and are always smiling. Always responsive

Smithdale nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smithdale nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smithdale, 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 Smithdale 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 Smithdale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smithdale 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 Smithdale Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smithdale, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smithdale 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 Smithdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smithdale, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
1.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Smithdale 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 Smithdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smithdale 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 Smithdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smithdale, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Woods of Dwight, Pleasant View Lutheran Home and The Pointe at Pontiac are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Smithdale, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 17 nursing homes facilities near Smithdale, Illinois. See the full list.
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