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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Kankakee County, IL

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Assisted living costs in Kankakee County average about $5,719 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 167 communities in Kankakee County. Our detailed directory has 5971 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Kankakee, Manteno and Frankfort.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Silver Birch is a fun place to live. You can meet new people, enjoy activities, play games, and have quiet time. You are treated with respect and your opinion is valued. The receptionist is the best,...
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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When you first enter the building you are greeted by a friendly person who can answer any question you may have. Everywhere you go everything is pristine throughout the building. The nurses are very helpful...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Alvernia Manor sits atop 80 beautiful acres in Lemont,Il, just southwest of Chicago. We first opened our doors in l971 as a nonprofit private pay home for seniors. We are operated by the School Sisters of St.Francis of Christ the King and we welcome seniors of all races and religions. Alvernia...
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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.
Autumn Trace Senior Living Communities are designed to support the ability for seniors to age-in-place and experience a lifestyle that honors their independence. For aging adults who may need additional support beyond the amenities included in the monthly fee, we offer services to accommodate...
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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: 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.
Carmelite Carefree Village is a retirement residence for men, women and married couples of all faiths and races who are capable of independent living. However, our residents also have access to supportive services for various personal needs. Carefree has 96 motel-style rooms, each with a...
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.
Photo of Evenglow Lodge
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.
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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.
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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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Autumn Fields Hoopeston
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation is a customer focused senior health care and rehabilitation center.Our Mission To compassionately serve each resident with quality care and excellence through housing and health solutions that foster independence and self-esteem. And, to provide a continuum of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Tabor Hills and overall her experience at this facility was good. She had a large living area and the cost was less than several other facilities in the area.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Pioneer Gardens senior residents in the windy city access to a great assisted living community within the grand city of Chicago, IL. Located just a few blocks from Lake Shore Drive, residents can enjoy the lush green park areas next to the lake during spring and summer days and enjoy the many...
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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....

Cost of assisted living in Kankakee County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Kankakee County is $5,719 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grundy County, IL with an average of $5,747 per month.

Assisted living costs in Kankakee County, IL, vs. nearby counties

Kankakee County, IL
$5,719/mo

Assisted living costs in Kankakee County, IL, vs. state and national averages

Kankakee County, IL
$5,719/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Kankakee County, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,719/mo
$6,671/mo

Assisted living costs in Kankakee County, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,774/mo
Studio
$4,347/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,520/mo

Senior living costs in Kankakee County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Kankakee County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKankakee County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,719/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,671/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,600/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Kankakee County, IL:$5,719/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Kankakee County, IL:$6,671/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Kankakee County, IL:$3,600/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Kankakee County, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Kankakee County 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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Assisted living cost trends in Kankakee County, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Kankakee County 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 average 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
Kankakee County, IL$5,816/mo$5,665/mo+2.7%
Illinois$5,484/mo$5,259/mo+4.3%
National$5,285/mo$4,972/mo+6.3%
Kankakee County, IL
2024 average cost:$5,816/mo
2023 average cost:$5,665/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,484/mo
2023 average cost:$5,259/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,285/mo
2023 average cost:$4,972/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kankakee County, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Kankakee County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Kankakee County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kankakee County

Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC in Brookfield, IL

4.8
I recommend Cantata because they have a robust rehab gym staffed with professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, balance, speech/memory therapy. It is located on a quiet tree lined landscaped campus with onsite Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living. The staff ...
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Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC in Kankakee, IL

5.0
Very good place to recover and all staff members were great. We picked this community, because it was close to home, heard good things about this community and it worked for me and my family.

Villas at Kankakee

5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.

Kankakee County review score based on 1,127 family reviews

8.4
Review score167 facilities1127 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1127 reviews of 167 Kankakee County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kankakee County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Kankakee County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Kankakee County, IL167 facilities
8.5
Grundy County, IL171 facilities
8.2
Iroquois County, IL35 facilities

Review subcategories for Kankakee County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,127 reviews of 167 Kankakee County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kankakee County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Kankakee County, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
3.5
Care services
3.3
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.2
3.1
Activities
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
3.3
3.1
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Kankakee County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kankakee County assisted living 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 assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living 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
69.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.1%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.3%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Kankakee County assisted living

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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kankakee County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kankakee County assisted living

Assisted living 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
58.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
53.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Kankakee County assisted living

Our assisted living 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
52.7%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kankakee County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Kankakee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kankakee County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
74.9%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
82.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
73.7%
48%
Dances
Dances
50.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.7%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kankakee County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Kankakee County protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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