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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ferndale, IL

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Ferndale 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 25 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ferndale, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ferndale is about $5,487, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 1095 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Salem Lakes, Harvard and Lawrence.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ferndale, IL

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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.
Hillcrest Nursing Center is a 142 bed intermediate care nursing facility located in the heart of Lake County. Hillcrest provides 24 hour nursing care by trained and caring staff members, physical, occupational and speech therapy along with delicious and nutritious meals. Licensed nurses...
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Cost of nursing homes in Ferndale, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ferndale is $5,487 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waukegan, IL with an average of $5,443 per month.

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

Ferndale, IL
$5,487/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$7,913/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,487/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,144/mo
Private
$5,740/mo

Senior living costs in Ferndale 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: Ferndale, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFerndale, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,487/mo$5,252/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,913/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Ferndale, IL:$5,487/mo
Illinois:$5,252/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Ferndale, IL:$6,613/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ferndale, IL:$7,913/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ferndale, IL:$3,395/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ferndale, IL, over time

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

Ferndale, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Ferndale, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ferndale 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 average 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
Ferndale, IL$6,680/mo$6,404/mo+4.3%
Illinois$6,483/mo$6,232/mo+4.0%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Ferndale, IL
2024 average cost:$6,680/mo
2023 average cost:$6,404/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,483/mo
2023 average cost:$6,232/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Ferndale

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ferndale

Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Heritage Woods of McHenry

4.5
The community is neat and clean and the staff is very helpful and friendly. I would like to see an improvement with the food, it is the only thing my loved one does not like. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Ferndale nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ferndale nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ferndale, 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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ferndale, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
91.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
17.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ferndale 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 Ferndale Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ferndale, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ferndale 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 Ferndale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ferndale, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ferndale 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 Ferndale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ferndale, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ferndale 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 Ferndale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ferndale, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
70.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
70.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
54.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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