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Assisted living costs in Kankakee average about $3,939 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 109 communities in Kankakee. Our detailed directory has 1324 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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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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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.
It’s your life……so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Plymouth’s premier Assisted Living Community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a welcoming fireplace...
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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.
When considering assisted living choices or nursing care in Michiana, it is worth a trip to see the beautiful apartments at the Arbors at Southfield Village. In addition, should the need arise, The Meadows at Southfield Village provides short and long term skilled nursing care. Because it is...
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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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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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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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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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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
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: 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.
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.
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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.
Providence Home By Fir offers quality, compassionate residential care home in Mishawaka, Indiana in an inviting and peaceful home-like atmosphere. By providing you with a more personalized and attentive care, we can optimize your wellness.Explore the caring community here at Providence Home By...
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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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Beautiful facility, clean, well staffed by attentive and communicative employees. Lovely setting. Very quiet. The food is overcooked and lacking in fresh vegetables, portions somewhat scant. Overall, our...
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.
Surrounded by rolling meadows, beautiful clusters of trees, ponds and wetlands, Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow is Southwestern Michigan's finest Senior Living Residence. Right off of US 31 at Niles/Buchanan Road, it is conveniently located within the Longmeadow development. Our location allows...
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
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
It’s your life….…so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Wakarusa’s assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, our welcoming atmosphere...
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.
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.
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.
Petronas Country Home Inc. is located in Baroda, MI in Berrien County. This residential care home provides the support that you need in an area that is quiet and peaceful. Those who spend time in Berrien enjoy checking out the areas wineries and all that they have to offer. Petronas Country Home...
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Mom is doing very well here she is enjoying her new surroundings. The property is beautiful with spacious grounds and peaceful surroundings. The staff is awesome very kind and considerate and helpful. Mom is...
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.
Here are Woodlands Terrace we have two locations; Our Bridgeman, Michigan location is sitting on twelve acres or woods and dunes right next to Lake Michigan, while our Niles, Michigan location is surrounded by vast meadows, trees, and ponds. We are a Christian facility for senior living and...
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.
Cost of assisted living in Kankakee, IN
The average cost of senior living in Kankakee is $3,939 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Knox, IN with an average of $3,403 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kankakee, IN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kankakee, IN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kankakee vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Kankakee, IN by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Kankakee over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kankakee, IN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Kankakee
Recent reviews for assisted living in Kankakee
Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN
4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Park Place of St John Assisted Living in St. John, IN
4.6
The staff at Park Place of St John is wonderful. The facility is so clean and secure. My mom has made many new friends and that is great. She also takes advantage of many of the activities and outings that they have available for the residents. I would highly recommend Park Place of St John to ...
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Brentwood at Hobart
4.0
There's always room for improvement, but overall, especially with the new head of nursing and Director of the facility they did a pretty good job.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including Virginia Place, StoryPoint Granger, and Forest Glen Assisted Living. Residents and families express appreciation for the long-term relationships developed with caregivers.
Communication between families and staff. Consistent, detailed communication between staff and families is mentioned in several reviews, such as those for Residences at Deer Creek, StoryPoint Schererville, and Forest Glen Assisted Living. Regular meetings and updates ensure everyone is informed and care needs are being met.
Variety of activities to encourage socialization. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities. For example, at Rittenhouse Village At Portage, staff organize weekly outings to pools and museums, while StoryPoint Granger residents enjoy bingo nights and singing sessions.
Individualized attention to accommodate resident needs. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities. For instance, at Cedar Creek of Warsaw, the staff go above and beyond to accommodate one resident's dietary restrictions and personal preferences.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews often highlight the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces at communities like Wynnfield Crossing, StoryPoint Schererville, and StoryPoint Granger. Residents appreciate the private, homelike environments that allow them to feel secure and at ease.
Strong sense of community. Throughout reviews, residents express feelings of belonging and friendship within their communities, such as Rittenhouse Village At Portage, Residences at Coffee Creek, and Elkhart Place. The sense of community helps residents feel connected and engaged in their daily lives.
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Kankakee review score based on 317 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 317 reviews of 95 Kankakee assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Kankakee 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 review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Kankakee 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 317 reviews of 95 Kankakee assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kankakee 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, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Kankakee assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kankakee assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kankakee, 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 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 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
50.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.3%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kankakee 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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kankakee, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.5%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.4%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kankakee 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 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
40%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.2%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
14.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Kankakee 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
35.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.2%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kankakee 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.5%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.7%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.4%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.2%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
29.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kankakee
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Indiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Kankakee protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Glen Assisted Living, Residences at Coffee Creek and Rittenhouse Village At Portage are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kankakee, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 109 assisted living facilities near Kankakee, Indiana. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Kankakee, Indiana are Forest Glen Assisted Living, Wynnfield Crossing and StoryPoint Schererville. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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