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10 Best Nursing Homes in Evanston, IL
Evanston 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 116 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Evanston, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Evanston is about $5,863, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1616 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
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: 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: 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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Evanston, IL
The average cost of senior living in Evanston is $5,863 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include River Forest, IL with an average of $5,789 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Evanston, IL vs. nearby cities
Evanston, IL
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Evanston, IL vs. the state and national average
Evanston, IL
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Evanston vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Evanston, IL by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Evanston over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Evanston
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Evanston
Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC in Brookfield, IL
4.8
I recommend Cantata because they have a robust rehab gym staffed with professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, balance, speech/memory therapy. It is located on a quiet tree lined landscaped campus with onsite Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living. The staff ...
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Churchill Place in Glen Ellyn, IL
5.0
Based on our experience I would recommend. So far everything has been very good no problems and everyone has been great and easy to work with.
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
Evanston nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Evanston nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Evanston, 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 Evanston 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 Evanston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Evanston, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.8%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Evanston 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 Evanston Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Evanston, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Evanston 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 Evanston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Evanston, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Evanston 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 Evanston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Evanston, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Evanston 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 Evanston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC, Brookdale Northbrook and Brookdale Des Plaines are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Evanston, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 116 nursing homes facilities near Evanston, Illinois. See the full list.
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