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10 Best Nursing Homes in Darien, IL

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Darien 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 69 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Darien, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Darien is about $5,756, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2549 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Darien, IL

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My aunt [name removed] was admitted last year [date removed]. She has difficulty walking and physically weak. She was admitted to hospital in [facility removed] and was referred for a rehab in BRIA of...
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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My mother was here for about six weeks and their staff provides excellent care. The rehabilitation and therapy was excellent, they are very personable, and their nursing was very good. I was very pleased and...
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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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My parents are my world and my worst nightmare happened and my Mom fell. She dislocated one arm and broke the other. We chose this place and I will say I was worried. Will they treat her right, will she fall...
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.
Since 1984, Lexington has been a part of the community helping to serve seniors throughout the Chicagoland suburbs. Our sub acute rehabilitation program is designed specifically for those individuals recovering from a hospital stay or recent surgery, requiring short term rehabilitation and/or...
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With gratitude of the professional work [names removed] for the friendly and courteous service that they provided to my wife. I want to make knowledge of the magnificent work that they are doing for...
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.
Meadowbrook Manor of Bolingbrook has been offering the highest quality of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care in a beautiful home-like environment since 1991. Our medical and rehabilitation professionals offer state-of-the art physical, occupational and speech therapies to help your loved...
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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
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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.
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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Everybody is wonderful and her care is great. She loves it there. Therapy is very good. They are amazing. It is very clean. They have been very good. The social worker and the admissions coordinator have...
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.
Meadowbrook Manor of LaGrange is located in the Historic District of LaGrange. Originally built in 1911 as The lllinois Masonic Children's Home, this unique building has served the long term care community for over 40 years. Our medical and rehabilitation professionals offer state of the art...
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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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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.
Bridgeview Health Care Center is a 146 bed skilled and intermediate nursing facility which has been serving Bridgeview and the surrounding communities for over 35 years. The facility has a dedicated special care unit for individuals who have Alzheimer’s or other related dementias.Bridgeview has...
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We chose Alden for m y mom after three separate people had shared with us their good experience. As everyone knows its very difficult to chose a nursing home so their recommendations meant a lot to us. ...
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.
Alden Naperville is nestled on eight acres in a residential neighborhood across from a park. Alden Naperville is located just minutes from a hospital and the historic downtown district. You can enjoy the luxury of fine living. Residents and their families are the heart of our company. Our staff...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Since 1984, Lexington has been a part of the community helping to serve seniors throughout the Chicagoland suburbs. Our sub acute rehabilitation program is designed specifically for those individuals recovering from a hospital stay or recent surgery, requiring short term rehabilitation and/or...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Darien, IL

The average cost of senior living in Darien is $5,756 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palos Park, IL with an average of $5,557 per month.

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

Darien, IL
$5,756/mo
$5,754/mo

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

Darien, IL
$5,756/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$5,853/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,756/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,600/mo
Studio
$6,232/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,004/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,732/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,360/mo

Senior living costs in Darien 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: Darien, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarien, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,756/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,803/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,853/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,866/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Darien, IL:$5,756/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Darien, IL:$5,803/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Darien, IL:$5,853/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Darien, IL:$5,866/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Darien, IL, over time

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

Darien, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Darien, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Darien 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
Darien, IL$6,383/mo$6,008/mo+6.3%
Illinois$6,148/mo$5,811/mo+5.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Darien, IL
2024 average cost:$6,383/mo
2023 average cost:$6,008/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,148/mo
2023 average cost:$5,811/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Darien

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Darien

Royal Estates Assistive Living in Dolton, IL

4.9
We were looking for place for our Mother to live near us. After touring a fair amount of facilities in Southern suburbs, we had almost give up. Then my sister and I found Royal Estates. After meeting with the staff there we thought this might be good fit for Mother. We learned that the services ...
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Bella Terra Bloomingdale

4.6
Excellent caring staff. The food was always hot and fresh. Excellent chef as all of the food is made right there on premises. The nurses and aides were very caring and attentive to our needs. Great therapy team. The facility is immaculate I would highly recommend this facility

Meadowbrook Bolingbrook

5.0
My mother has been in Meadowbrook Bolingbrook, IL for over a year. I find my Mother’s Doctor, Nurses, Aid Tech, Administrators, Kitchen Staff, Social Workers and Reception area staff, all of them are Great (friendly, professionals and very helpful). It is a big relief at this time of Pandemic to ...
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Darien nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darien nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darien, 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 Darien 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 Darien 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
71%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.1%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Darien 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 Darien Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darien 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 Darien partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darien, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
59.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Darien 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 Darien communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darien, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
51.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darien 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 Darien offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darien, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
67.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
79%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
67.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
67.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Circle Senior Living, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and Palos Heights Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Darien, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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