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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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...
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
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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
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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 Primrose of Mishiwaka
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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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
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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.
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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Photo of Donna's Elderly Care Centre Inc
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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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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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...
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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.
Photo of Four Flags Plaza
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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...
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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.
Photo of Our Lady of Holy Cross Care Ct
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
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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
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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.
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...
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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
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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 $3,868 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Knox, IN with an average of $3,441 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kankakee, IN vs. nearby cities

Kankakee, IN
$3,868/mo
$3,837/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kankakee, IN vs. the state and national average

Kankakee, IN
$3,868/mo
$3,851/mo
U.S. national average
$4,648/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kankakee vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,868/mo
$4,860/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Kankakee, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,466/mo
Studio
$4,317/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,358/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,883/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,645/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Kankakee over time

Kankakee, ININ stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kankakee, IN

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.

What families are saying about assisted living in Kankakee

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kankakee

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.3
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.

Brookdale Granger

5.0
I recommend Brookedale Granger to anyone I know in need or ask. I have close friends who are at the sad point about having to make the decision about considering a place for their mom soon. I let them know when ever they discuss the matter with me that Brookdale Community will be the best ...
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Two Hearts Homes for Seniors in Lowell, IN

5.0
This was a very good experience. The ratio of caregivers to residents is good. I haven't come up with one thing yet that I don't care for. I would highly recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The community is very flexible when in comes to meals. They will assist the ...
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Kankakee review score based on 334 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 334 reviews of 97 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

7.7
Kankakee, IN97 facilities
7.7
Walkerton, IN116 facilities
6.6
North Liberty, IN12 facilities

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 334 reviews of 97 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
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
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.
Kankakee, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.4%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.1%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.6%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.7%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.3%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.4%
53%
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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
47.4%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.8%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.1%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.2%
13.4%
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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.
Kankakee, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.1%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.1%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
12.5%
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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.
Kankakee, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.5%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
36.1%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.7%
17.3%
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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.
Kankakee, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.5%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.6%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.1%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.5%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
49.5%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.5%
44.8%
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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.

Learn about Indiana Assisted Living regulations

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