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10 Best Nursing Homes in Baker, IL
Baker is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Baker, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Baker is about $5,464, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 51 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Baker, IL
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What I like the most about Heritage Woods of Yorkville is the staff. The staff members there are very friendly and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so...
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.
The first of its type in Kendall County, Heritage Woods of Yorkville is a wonderful assisted living community that is nestled into the woods of Yorkville, IL close to Fox River. The Chicago suburb offers the proximity of the city to senior residents but the care and affordable living of the...
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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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The staff makes this place. They are kind and compassionate, professional and attentive. Meals are good, but love when they do special treats! Covid has made it challenging for activities, but I’m hoping...
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.
Heritage Woods of Ottawa is an Assisted Living Community convienently located near several interstates and state routes for easy traveling. Heritage Woods is nestled near a residential area close to shopping, grocery and governmental services.
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5 for all of them. The cost is not cheap at all. Mom would probably not be there if she did not have long/term health care coverage. Having said that, the staff has done a wonderful job of taking care...
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.
Cedarhurst of Yorkville is a pet-friendly assisted living and memory care community for seniors age 55 and over in the Chicago metropolitan area. For seniors ready to leave home ownership behind and move into a welcoming communal setting where housekeeping and maintenance are taken care of for...
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I’ve lived here since October 2016, on the Indepent side I moved from Missouri to be near my daughter in Mendota. The majority of residents ate from LaSalle and Lee counties in Illinois, andthey all are very...
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.
Mendota Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Mendota, Illinois. Located minutes from the center of town, our assisted and independent living community provides easy access for families while providing a peaceful setting for our residents. You'll enjoy our beautiful...
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My Mom was in this facility in 2016. We had to place her for therapy again and even though we were reluctant because the last time wasn't the best experience, the other choices were not what we...
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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.
The goal of Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion is to provide accurate, individualized medical attention to every resident in our facility. Our residents are the reason for the existence of this home. We are pleased that they consider our facility to be “their home.”It is, therefore, our obligation to...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Baker, IL
The average cost of senior living in Baker is $5,464 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paw Paw, IL with an average of $4,634 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Baker
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Baker
Willow Crest Nursing Pavillion, Ltd. in Sandwich, IL
4.0
I had a good experience living her but I found something nicer. At this community you have to wait for the nurse to bring your medications. At times I waited 6 hours when I am suppose to get it every 4 hours. If I rang the bell for my medication, the aides would come to my room and I would tell ...
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Heritage Woods of Yorkville
4.0
Quality of care got a low mark because there is almost no care provided. If you are pretty healthy and independent, this place is great.
When my mom caught Covid from a resident who was sneezing and coughing at an event, she was told to stay in her room for a week. No one came to examine her, ...
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Heritage Woods of Minooka
4.0
Mom passed [date removed]. Heritage did a fine job for her. 2 aids in particular, [name removed] and one other who's name has escaped me, but both were great to her! Those two ladies I mentioned and the staff in the dining room were very uplifting. I ate with her many times in those 3 months ...
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Baker nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baker nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baker, 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 Baker 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 Baker that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Baker, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
14.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Baker 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 Baker Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Baker, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Baker 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 Baker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baker, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Baker 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 Baker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baker, ILNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baker 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 Baker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baker, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Woods of Yorkville and Heritage Woods of Minooka are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Baker, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Baker, Illinois. See the full list.
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