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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dunkel, IL

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Dunkel 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dunkel, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dunkel is about $4,366, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 60 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dunkel, IL

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Photo of Life's Journey Senior Living - Pana
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Life's Journey has made a HUGE difference in my father's quality of life. The environment is that of a home--not a hospital-- and with a private room, Dad gets the privacy he needs. The staff are very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
The Pana home is a beautiful refuge on route 29 that overlooks a stable of horses, adding to the homes elegant and comforting atmosphere. Its beautiful design projects the comforts of a loving home. The grand sunroom, beautiful backyard, cozy living rooms and delicious top quality meals make Pana...
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All would be a 5. We had a wonderful experience with Carriage Crossing Taylorville and we have nothing but good things to say about them. Based on the experience, we would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Carriage Crossing Senior Living - Taylorville is an upscale building, divided into three separate homes creating unique experiences for each neighbor. This location radiates elegance with its lavish interior design, baby grand piano, fish tanks, bird aviary, and private lounge (man cave). Three...
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My Husband and I have lived here for 7 months and we a very pleased with the services available and the care that we receive. All of the staff is very kind and helpful. Anything we ask is always answered...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is an assisted living community. We offer microwaves and full refrigerators in each apartment and our apartments are 1 or 2 bedroom with a large walk-in closet. You do not need to leave your furry friend behind, pets are welcome! We offer transportation to and from in...
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Dunkel, IL

The average cost of senior living in Dunkel is $4,366 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Assumption, IL with an average of $3,992 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dunkel, IL vs. nearby cities

Dunkel, IL
$4,366/mo
$4,190/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dunkel, IL vs. the state and national average

Dunkel, IL
$4,366/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dunkel vs. other types of senior living

$4,366/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,366/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dunkel, IL by room type

Studio
$2,847/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,433/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,063/mo

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 Dunkel

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dunkel

The Glenwood Supportive Living of Mt. Zion in Mount Zion, IL

4.9
There is something going on all the time, morning, afternoon, and night. Sundays they have morning and afternoon activities but do not have any in the evenings. They do things like karaoke, church group, entertainment, etc. My mom is a pretty picky eater and she loves the food! She said it is ...
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Carriage Crossing Taylorville

5.0
My mother lived at CCT for 3 years. The staff became her second family. It is clean, the staff, from the housekeepers to the management, are all ready to pitch in for any resident need. I would recommend this facility highly

Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville

5.0
The Villas of Holly Brook has proved to be a wonderful facility for my mother. Great amenities, food and activities. Well-designed apartments. The staff is excellent-caring and attentive. I highly recommend this facility.

Dunkel nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunkel nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunkel, 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 Dunkel 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 Dunkel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dunkel, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dunkel 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 Dunkel Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dunkel, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunkel 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 Dunkel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunkel, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunkel 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 Dunkel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunkel, ILNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunkel 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 Dunkel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunkel, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Dunkel, Illinois. See the full list.

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